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Louisiana Farm Bureau members headed to Kansas to get fresh perspectives on beef!

April 08, 2025 11:12 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

From genetics and grazing methods to methane research, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Beef Tour exposed ranchers to new ideas and fresh perspectives.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture shows us how their experience will shape the future of the state’s beef.

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