TWILA -- August 8, 2025

From Ruston to Washington, D.C., and all the way to Ireland, Louisiana agriculture is making waves. In this week’s episode of TWILA, Speaker Mike Johnson hears directly from Louisiana farmers during a special town hall, while 4 Sisters Rice represents the state at a national celebration of farmers markets. Louisiana 4-H students journey overseas for an unforgettable ag adventure, and an innovative aquaponics facility in New Orleans shows what’s possible when tradition meets technology. 🔗 SHOW LINKS “One Big Beautiful Bill” Celebration Higgins Encourages Higher Tariffs On Rice Imports AFBF Makes Policy Recommendations to MAHA Commission Coke Is Already Sweetening the Deal for Louisiana Learn more about Louisiana 4-H's Trip to Ireland: Visit the Irish National Stud & Gardens Read Josh's blog entry about all the love for the animals on the trip to Ireland. Read all the blog posts from the trip to Ireland.