Louisiana Farmers Share Top Concerns With House Speaker Johnson

Input costs, labor shortages and trade concerns topped the discussion during a farm roundtable.

CADDO PARISH, La. (TWILA) — House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Louisiana farmers during the August recess at the home of a local cattle producer to discuss the challenges facing agriculture.

The roundtable brought together producers from across the state, who raised concerns about high input costs, labor shortages and unfair trade practices affecting commodity prices.

Johnson said agriculture remains a top priority in Congress, while attendees said the meeting gave producers an opportunity to share their concerns directly with lawmakers.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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