Producers in south Lousiana have hunkered down as the region experiences its first-ever blizzard warning.
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to talk about current conditions across the state, if the community was prepared for this warning, and what ripple effects lay ahead for agriculture.
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Traders are selling off grain and oilseed positions as concerns over global supplies begin to ease.
New federal grazing policies could give western ranchers greater access to available forage.
Proposed changes could give ranchers better access to grazing lands while helping crews respond to wildfires.
Dry pastures and rising operating costs are putting additional pressure on cattle operations.
Producers could see additional disaster assistance considered before year-end, but the final amount and legislative path remain unsettled.
