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From sugar mills in New Iberia to city gardens in New Orleans, it’s a pretty sweet episode of TWILA! We take a look at how drought conditions are tightening their grip on the state and how Louisiana Farm Bureau is connecting lawmakers and farmers ahead of the special session. We’ll tour the historic M.A. Patout sugar mill, share harvest road safety tips, and see how SPROUT NOLA is growing fresh food in the heart of the city. Plus, we visit Liuzza Land for some fall fun, stop by the first-ever Livestock Connection event, and join Farm Bureau as they give back through Pat’s Coats for Kids.  Links: Watch the latest episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast with State Climatologist Jay Grymes: https://youtu.be/IV8-2LsO_aI  Listen to the latest episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast with State Climatologist Jay Grymes: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f32fa2c5  Learn more about Slow Food North Louisiana: https://www.slowfoodnorthla.org/  Learn more about Liuzza Land,https://www.liuzzalandllc.com/  Learn more about Pat’s Coats for Kids: https://www.wbrz.com/pages/pats-coats-for-kids/📰 Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe🎧 Listen to our Podcasts:TWILA Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/twila-after-showLouisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast📲 Connect with Us on Social MediaTWILAhttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://twitter.com/TWILATVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvLouisiana Farm Bureauhttps://www.facebook.com/LaFarmBureau/https://www.instagram.com/lafarmbureau/https://twitter.com/LaFarmBureauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

From the classroom to the countryside, this week’s TWILA dives into the stories shaping Louisiana agriculture.  Farmers are feeling the pinch from record-low cotton acres, a federal shutdown, and shifting global trade. Meanwhile, students across the state are getting a firsthand look at where their food comes from through Farm City Day and the Farm to School Conference. We’ll also explore Louisiana’s forestry roots in Longleaf and stop by Champagne’s Marché for a taste of Cajun tradition. Links:Learn more about Seeds to Success: https://seedstosuccess.com/  Learn more about the Southern Forest Heritage Museum: https://forestheritagemuseum.org/

National 4-H Week is October 5-11, and we’re celebrating with a special TWILA takeover from the Louisiana 4-H state officers!  From launching businesses to chasing careers, these stories highlight the big dreams, hard work, and heart of 4-H members across the state. Whether in the barn, the boardroom, or even the cockpit, these students are proving they’re beyond ready for whatever comes next.  Watch this week’s show to see why 4-H is more than just a program—it’s a launchpad. 🔗 SHOW LINKSLearn more about Louisiana 4-HLearn more about National 4-H Week📰 Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe🎧 Listen to our Podcasts:TWILA Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/twila-after-showLouisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast📲 Connect with Us on Social MediaTWILAhttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://twitter.com/TWILATVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvLouisiana Farm Bureauhttps://www.facebook.com/LaFarmBureau/https://www.instagram.com/lafarmbureau/https://twitter.com/LaFarmBureauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

We’re going from the fields of West Carroll to the peppers of Avery Island in this week’s TWILA!  We show you how farmers in West Carroll Parish came together to harvest for a neighbor after an injury. You’ll also meet Chris Roussel, a jeweler and rancher who used his experience of running a family jewelry business to build 12-Star Ranch and launch a custom beef label. We’ll highlight traditions old and new, see how teachers are bringing agriculture into the classroom, and visit Avery Island for a closer look at the peppers behind a world-famous hot sauce. Plus, this week’s TWILA Boost features a pro quarterback giving back to farmers during harvest.  Links: Learn more about 12 Star Ranch: https://www.12starangus.com  Learn more about the Louisiana Cattle Festival: https://louisianacattlefestival.org/ Learn more about Louisiana Ag in the Classroom: https://aitcla.org/  Learn more about upcoming Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Workshops: https://aitcla.org/workshops  

We’re going from the field to the tailgate in this special edition of TWILA! From cutting-edge AI tools to new farm labor rules, this week’s show highlights how innovation and policy are shaping Louisiana agriculture. We hear directly from leaders in Washington and Baton Rouge, check in on the soybean harvest, and wrap it all up at LSU game day—where rice takes the spotlight in a jambalaya that proves every tailgate starts with farmers. 🔗 SHOW LINKSLearn more about FarmSmarter.ai: https://farmsmarter.ai Find the recipe for the jambalaya Kristen and Mitch cooked here: https://www.twilatv.org/blog Learn more about the farmers behind your tailgate here: https://lafarmbureau.org/tailgate📰 Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe🎧 Listen to our Podcasts:TWILA Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/twila-after-showLouisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast📲 Connect with Us on Social MediaTWILAhttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://twitter.com/TWILATVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvLouisiana Farm Bureauhttps://www.facebook.com/LaFarmBureau/https://www.instagram.com/lafarmbureau/https://twitter.com/LaFarmBureauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

This special edition of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture reflects on 20 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two storms that forever changed Louisiana’s coast and communities. From levee breaches in New Orleans to flooded farms in Cameron, we look back at how agriculture, fisheries, and families were impacted. Farmers, leaders, and neighbors share stories of loss and resilience—reminders of Louisiana’s enduring strength.🔗 SHOW LINKSSee more from Louisiana 4-H's Trip to Ireland: https://www.twilatv.org/bloghttps://lafarmbureau.smugmug.com/Louisiana4H-Ireland Learn more about Sommerview Farm: https://www.sommerview.com/📰 Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe🎧 Listen to our Podcasts:TWILA Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/twila-after-showLouisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast📲 Connect with Us on Social MediaTWILAhttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://twitter.com/TWILATVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvLouisiana Farm Bureauhttps://www.facebook.com/LaFarmBureau/https://www.instagram.com/lafarmbureau/https://twitter.com/LaFarmBureauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

This week on TWILA, we look at the Roseland fire, check in with farmers facing tight margins, and share how a court ruling brings relief to sugarcane growers. From an okra farm in Gonzales to Sommerview Farm in Iberville Parish, we see how agriculture inspires growth at home—and follow Louisiana 4-H students as they wrap up their journey in Ireland. Plus, we end with a few laughs in this week’s Boost!  🔗 SHOW LINKS See more from Louisiana 4-H's Trip to Ireland: https://www.twilatv.org/blog https://lafarmbureau.smugmug.com/Louisiana4H-Ireland  Learn more about Sommerview Farm: https://www.sommerview.com/ 📰 Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe 🎧 Listen to our Podcasts: TWILA Podcast: https://feeds.transistor.fm/twila-after-show Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts: https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast 📲 Connect with Us on Social Media TWILA https://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://twitter.com/TWILATVhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvLouisiana Farm Bureau https://www.facebook.com/LaFarmBureau/https://www.instagram.com/lafarmbureau/https://twitter.com/LaFarmBureauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

This week on TWILA, we follow the fight against invasive species threatening farms and forests and explore how agritourism is growing through pick-your-own experiences. Louisiana 4-H students travel to Ireland for lessons in farming abroad, while soybean buyers from North Africa visit West Baton Rouge to see American production firsthand. Plus, one tractor door gives farmers a run for their money in this week’s Boost! 

This week, we start in the Louisiana marsh with LSU’s interim president learning the hands-on process of collecting alligator eggs—a vital part of conservation and a $100 million industry. Then we head to Ireland with Louisiana 4-H to explore dairy farms, plant fresh produce, and see how farm-to-table works across the Atlantic. We hop back across the pond to follow Louisiana’s jasmine rice from research to harvest to a delicious crawfish sushi stack in Feasting on Agriculture. Links:See photos from the trip to Ireland here.See the first week of TWILA coverage here.Read blog posts from the trip here.See more episodes of TWILA here.

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 ImportsAFBF Makes Policy Recommendations to MAHA Commission Coke Is Already Sweetening the Deal for LouisianaLearn 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.

Big bills, big traditions, and big heart—that’s what this week’s TWILA is all about. Avery Davidson breaks down what the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for Louisiana farmers. Tammi Arender steps away from the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention to give us a look inside Okra Abbey, a New Orleans garden transforming a neighborhood. Karl Wiggers reports from Fast Food Farm in Gramercy, where teachers are learning hands-on ways to bring agriculture into their classrooms. Neil Melancon takes us to the Coushatta Powwow in Kinder, where Native American culture and agriculture come together in powerful ways. And Alexandra Kling introduces us to Chapple Farms in Prairieville, where a horse boarding business has grown into a thriving agritourism venture.  SHOW LINKS  One Big Beautiful Bill: Notable Changes for Agriculture: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3/t/686d75f9cca64b501f9f8b7f/1752004089679/One+Big+Beautiful+Bill+Act+July+2025+Summary.pdf   Learn more about Okra Abbey: https://okraabbey.com/  Follow Fast Food Farm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationalfarm/ Learn more about Louisiana Ag in the Classroom: https://aitcla.org/  Learn more about the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana: https://www.coushatta.org/ Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation: https://lafarmbureau.org/  Learn more about Chapple Farms: https://chapplefarmsla.com/  

This week on TWILA, we take you from Evangeline Parish, where crawfish farmers are already prepping next year’s crop, to the marshes of Chauvin for the annual Farm Bureau Fishing Rodeo. We profile Dylan and Shelby Laster, Young Farmers & Ranchers finalists raising chickens, cattle, and kids with care, and we cheer on a Louisiana 4-H archer heading to the world stage. Plus, meet a miniature dachshund with a big job in this week’s TWILA Boost, and tour a dairy in Franklinton producing award-worthy cheesecakes, eggnog, and more.🔗 SHOW LINKS  Louisiana Farm Bureau Fishing Rodeo —  https://lafarmbureau.org/calendar/fishingrodeo Farm Dog of the Year —  https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-dog-of-the-year Certified Louisiana Program —  https://certifiedlouisiana.org TWILA Boost — https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C62xenu6Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

From the waters of Dulac to the vineyards of West Monroe, we’re covering a lot of ground in this week’s episode of TWILA! Neil Melancon shows how low prices and high costs are driving Louisiana shrimpers out of business. We also highlight the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and FFA students making their voices heard at the State Capitol. Plus, learn how a simple invitation to a meeting led Nicholas Gerace to become chair of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Discover growing agritourism at Landry Vineyards and get a taste of Uncle Larry’s Certified Louisiana products in St. James Parish. Show Notes: • The MAHA Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/maha/   • American Farm Bureau Statement on MAHA   ◦ https://www.fb.org/newsline/maha-commission-report-undermines-confidence-in-food-system   ◦ https://www.fb.org/news-release/farm-bureau-statement-on-maha-report   • See more Road to Leadership profiles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVx4iWGOTYzVtndss4O-0VJlYWzbZoPpZ&si=XENVXlYvdQHiAG1c

From the coast to the Capitol, this week’s show explores the many ways Louisiana’s farmers are preserving tradition, shaping policy, and feeding the future. Neil Melancon travels to Leeville, where a member of the United Houma Nation is honoring tradition while using modern farming methods to cultivate oysters. Avery Davidson heads to Lafayette Parish to introduce the 2025 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. We also catch up with Louisiana Farm Bureau leaders—both at the Capitol and in the field. Plus, Kristen Oaks White gets her father-in-law and husband on camera to reveal the secrets behind perfect, farm-raised steaks in a new Feasting on Agriculture. Show NotesLearn more about Bayou Rosa Oysters.See more Road To Leadership profiles here.Learn more about Kristen's day with her husband at the farm here.Subscribe to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.Join Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

This week’s episode of TWILA takes you from the muddy fields of spring planting to the spicy flavors of a Louisiana crawfish boil.  Brothers Dallas and Reed Ardoin are working hard to beat the weather and get their soybeans in the ground. In Tensas Parish, 81-year-old Roy Smith shares a lifetime of farming wisdom. We also dive into coastal conservation with oyster shell recycling, follow Amelia Kent’s leadership journey in Farm Bureau, and sit down with former president Ronnie Anderson. Then, enjoy some cross-cultural cuisine as two Brits experience their first crawfish boil in our TWILA Boost! Show NotesSee more Road To Leadership profiles here.Subscribe to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.Join Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

In this episode of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we take you from the fields of Catahoula Parish to the cliffs of coastal California, highlighting some of the challenges and triumphs in agriculture. Neil Melancon shows us that while Louisiana's corn crop is thriving, farmers are bracing for tough market conditions and rising input costs. While Louisiana avoided major flooding as the Mississippi River crested, Arkansas farmers are facing significant impacts from heavy rainfall and levee breaches. Grassroots leadership takes center stage at the Michael Danna and Women's Leadership Committee Leadership Conference, and international relations strengthen with a visit from Canada’s Consul General. You'll also meet Burch Pierce, Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Second Vice President, whose leadership journey started with a childhood connection. Plus, a van life blogger makes a daring calf rescue in California in this week’s TWILA Boost! Catch all that and more in this week’s episode of TWILA! Show NotesJoin Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

This week on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we follow Congressman Troy Carter as he visits farmers in his district to hear firsthand about the urgent need for a Farm Bill. We also explore a new state-of-the-art sawmill revitalizing a small town, dive into Louisiana's booming agritourism scene, and continue our Road to Leadership series with Marty Wooldridge. Plus, we celebrate Black Farmers and Growers Day, stomp grapes at Landry Vineyards, and get a reality check on farming in the John Deere Challenge. Catch all that and more in this edition of TWILA! Show NotesContact your Senators and Representative Sign up for Voter VoiceLearn more about Hunt Forests ProductsView photos from the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Sporting Clays Challenge Visit Landry VineyardsWatch this week’s entire TWILA Boost here

Innovation, leadership, and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality that’s what you'll find in this episode of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.  This week, we dive into the cutting-edge technology making waves in crawfish ponds, check in on the start of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, and get an update on the latest tariff developments. We also take you behind the scenes of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Show and a Kentucky beef tour through Louisiana. Plus, we kick off our Road to Leadership series with LFB President Richard Fontenot and wrap it all up with goat milk, baby goats, and a lot of heart in Feasting on Agriculture.  Catch all that and more in our latest episode!Show NotesLearn more about the LSU AgCenter’s Water Analysis Vessel Program View photos from the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Livestock ShowSign up for Voter VoiceListen to the Understanding Tariff's Impact on Agriculture podcast Read more from this week’s Feasting on Agriculture — From Pasture to Plate: The Udderly Delightful World of Dairy Goats and Goat Cheese at Circle M Farms- Southern Maids DairyWatch the show at twilatv.org

From international trade to hands-on ag education, this week’s show looks at the key issues and events shaping Louisiana agriculture.  As new tariffs take shape and global trade shifts, what could it all mean for Louisiana farmers? We talk with grain producers and Farm Bureau leaders about what they’re watching — and why this moment could play a key role in the next Farm Bill. We’ll also introduce you to Mark Shirley, take you back to the Kansas plains for more coverage of the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Beef Tour, and explore how AgMagic’s interactive approach is teaching kids about agriculture. 🔗 Show Notes LinksLocate your nearest grain bin rescue tube location.Learn more about Louisiana CrawfishVisit Hinkson Angus RanchLearn more about the LSU AgCenter’s Ag Magic events

Usually when we talk about disasters in Louisiana this time of the year it is a hurricane. However, it's the extreme heat and drought wearing on Louisiana farmers.  This week we learn how lack of rain and high temperatures are impacting grain crops, sugarcane, timber and cattle in every corner of the state and how farmers can make their voices heard. Plus, we get an update on the upcoming Farm Bill. Drought Monitor:https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=la&agency=fsahttps://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/indexFarm Bill: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50071d3fe4b002842b318854/t/643015d33a57290f5ecd4dd8/1680872916226/LFBF+2023+Farm+Bill+Principles.pdfDaily Voice Subscribe: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe 

This week we take you to the streets of downtown Baton Rouge, the forests of Vernon Parish, and a lot of places in between.  Karl Wiggers shows us how the triple digit temperatures are impacting Louisiana’s beef industry. Trevor Williams takes us to the Red Stick Farmers Market where farmers are bringing their bounty to community tables. Neil Melancon tells us about an archaeological discovery in the forests of Vernon Parish. Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 Louisiana Harvest.SHOW NOTESLearn how you can protect yourself during the extreme heatVisit the Red Stick Farmers MarketLearn more about  Clay Schexnayder Submit your harvest photos hereYou can subscribe to our YouTube channel here:  @thisweekinlouisianaagriculture    https://www.twilatv.orghttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatv

What is happening This Week in Louisiana Agriculture? A lot! Neil Melancon shows us how rice harvest is going for one family farm in Acadia Parish. Karl Wiggers takes us to St. Helena Parish, where folks are getting hands-on with agriculture. Trevor Williams takes us to a bee rescue yard that is trying to help the important insects. Plus we show you how the Louisiana Farm Bureau will continue to move forward as the voice of Louisiana agriculture for the next 100 years. Learn more about Cecilia Stevens: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/page1684176465021Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The Classroom here: https://aitcla.org/honey-bees Learn more about Louisiana Beekeepers here: https://www.labeekeepers.org/Learn more about Louisiana Master Farmer here: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/environment/conservation/master_farmerYou can subscribe to our YouTube channel here:  @thisweekinlouisianaagriculture    https://www.twilatv.orghttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatv

It's been a while since the team has sat around and chatted about some of the stories in the show, so here it goes. We introduce our intern, Trevor in this episode and he reveals that Karl is a tough critic, which is news to Karl. This and more on this episode of the TWILA Aftershow.

It has been hot and dry across a lot of Louisiana this summer, which has many farmers across the state preparing for or beginning this year’s harvest. Karl Wiggers heads to St. Landry Parish, where one Louisiana corn farmer is excited to start harvest early. We get an update on the rice crop and industry. Trevor Williams shows us how teachers are preparing for the upcoming school year at the Fast Food Farm in Gramercy. And Avery Davidson brings us to Southern University Agricultural Center for a new edition of Feasting on Agriculture. SHOW NOTESLearn more about Louisiana Ag In The ClassroomLearn more about SUN Beef at Southern University Meat Lab.See the book put out by Southern University Ag Center about beef production here.

We're at the site of the 101st Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.  The state's largest general farm organization held its meeting in New Orleans at the Marriott Hotel on Canal and by all measures was a resounding success. TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White and Avery Davidson have the highlights from this year's event in this episode of the podcast.SHOW NOTESWatch TWILA interviews with each gubernatorial candidate here.Watch videos for other commodity meetings here.See livestreams from night events at LFBF Convention here: Awards, Talent, and Queens.Apply for the Century Farm Award here.To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The ClassroomSee all the coverage from LFBF's 101st Convention here.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, Avery introduces us to the final two candidates seeking the Louisiana Governor seat this fall – Jeff Landry and John Schroder. We also meet the Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year and see how she is helping children better understand the role agriculture plays in their daily lives.SHOW NOTESLearn more about Jeff LandryLearn more about John SchroderTo sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The ClassroomDownload the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

It’s June, which means we are gearing up for the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 101st Annual Convention. In this week’s episode, we meet the three finalists for the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award and some of the Louisiana Farm Bureau staff who are working behind the scenes. You can catch all that and more in This Week in Louisiana Agriculture!SHOW NOTESCheck out the schedule and details of the  2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau ConventionLearn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & RanchersGet prepared for hurricane season hereLearn more about mental health resources  near youLearn more about rural stress informationAmerican Farm Bureau Farm State of MindLearn more about Farm AidDownload the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

In this week’s episode, Neil Melancon takes us to New Orleans to show us how hurricane-hunting crews are preparing for the upcoming season. Avery Davidson introduces us to two more candidates seeking the Louisiana Governor seat this fall. And Breann Hendrickson has a blooming Boost just in time for Mother’s Day.SHOW NOTESGet a hurricane prep gameplan hereLearn more about Stephen WaguespackLearn more about Richard NelsonTo sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.Visit Haven Flower FarmDownload the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

Crop updates, farm tours, and politics… we’ve got a little bit of everything in this week’s episode of TWILA. Karl Wiggers takes us to Franklin Parish to see how three-week-old corn weathered the hard frost earlier this spring. Avery Davidson starts introducing us to the candidates running for Louisiana Governor. Finally, Breann Hendrickson takes us on a Northwest Louisiana farm with the Louisiana Women in Agriculture.Watch the entire show here.

Spring is in full swing, and so are Louisiana's farmers and legislature! Breann Hendrickson takes us to the Louisiana Women In Agriculture Conference And Expo in Alexandria, Louisiana. Avery Davidson reports on the 10th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Show. Neil Melancon visits a mayhaw orchid in Caldwell Parish to get an update on this year’s crop. We also have a legislative update, Feasting On Agriculture segment, and Earth Day Boost!SHOW NOTESLearn about  Louisiana Women in AgricultureView photos from the Louisiana YF&R Livestock ShowListen to the Grassroots Government Podcast To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.Feasting on Agriculture: Crawfish Stuffed Bell Peppers with Four Oaks FarmLearn more about sustainability on the farmDownload the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.Visit our website to watch this show.

On this episode of TWILA, Karl Wiggers tags along as American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall experiences crawfish farming for the first time. Avery Davidson shows us how sugarcane is helping make a new kind of cattle feed in Napoleonville, while Neil Melançon shows us how river cane is being used to make duck calls in Central Louisiana. And Breann Hendrickson takes us to the annual Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge.SHOW NOTESFarm Bill Principles Learn about Impact Fusion InternationalLearn more about the Louisiana 4-H Food ChallengeLearn more about Bayou Beast Duck CallsLearn more about the American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year ContestDownload the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.Learn more about Louisiana beef from Louisiana Beef Industry Council https://www.twilatv.org/archive/042123 

This week, the team looks back on the past couple weeks of shows, and the big stories from the past year! Neil tells about his story from Camp Claiborne and the impact the Louisiana forests had in the events that took place on the beaches of Normandy. Breann talks about her story about the McNeese State rodeo team and the success they found nationally this year. The story Karl looks back on is the tough decisions farmers faced in the spring as they wrestled with input prices, a story that continued to develop all year as weather wreaked havoc on those same expensive crops. Avery makes everyone hungry talking about his Feasting On Agriculture segment that feature Louisiana sweet potatoes from Cafe Josephine in Sunset, Louisiana.SHOW NOTESWatch this week’s showSee Neil's story from Camp ClaiborneLearn more about the McNeese State Rodeo TeamSome stories about the difficult year farmers faced in Northeast LouisianaSpring Planting Decisions by KarlAugust Soybean Disaster Story by NeilSoybean Farmers Head to Washington D.C. by KarlAvery's new segment of Feasting On Agriculture from Cafe JosephineSee the original segment here

We’re backkkk! After a crazy four months, the TWILA team, including its newest member, Allie Shipley, is back on the mics to give you a behind-the-scenes look of our latest episode. Neil Melancon gives an update on the low Mississippi River while we discuss how farmers across the nation are affected. Avery Davidson takes us to Greensburg where 2021 Minority Landowner Magazine Farmer of the Year Warner Hall hosted the Leafy Green Field Day at his farm. Karl tells us about Congressman Mike Johnson’s visit with farmers in Northwest Louisiana and Breann Hendrickson gives us a glimpse of the Fast Food Farm’s Fall Ag Day. All that and more in this episode of the TWILA After Show!SHOW NOTESWatch this week’s showLearn more about the LSU AgCenterLearn more about the USDA’s People’s Garden InitiativeView the Minority Landowner MagazineLike Fast Food Farm on Facebook

SUMMARYWe have a full roster on the couch this week! Our TWILA Intern, Chandler Hegwood makes his Aftershow debut, talking about his behind-the-scenes work for TWILA and his future plans in politics. Neil Melancon gives us some BTS stories from his story at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Breann Hendrickson and Karl Wiggers travel to McNeese to meet their college rodeo, and Karl may or may not have been bitten by the rodeo bug. Since Avery Davidson stepped away, Karl Wiggers digs into the three recipes in this week’s Feasting on Agriculture featuring Louisiana sweet potatoes. The team counts down to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Centennial Convention in New Orleans!SHOW NOTESWatch this week’s showLearn more about the Southern Forest Heritage Museum.Like the McNeese State University Rodeo Team on Facebook.Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Centennial Celebration.Learn more about Cafe Joesphine.Learn more about the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.Follow Louisiana Farm Bureau on TikTokFollow TWILA on TikTok

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Watch this week’s show >> https://www.twilatv.org/archive/042922Learn more about Louisiana Women in Agriculture >> https://www.louisianawomeninag.comLearn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers >> https://lafarmbureau.org/yfrLearn more about LSU AgCenter's Ag Magic >> https://lsuagcenter.com/topics/kids_teens/events/agriculture_awareness/agmagicWatch all of the Louisiana Ag Hall of Distinction ProfilesPaul CoreilDon MolinoJim MonroeFind the backyard brisket recipe and more from the Feasting On Agriculture segment with Jay Ducote >> https://www.twilatv.org/blog/foa-backyardbrisketFollow TWILA on TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvFollow Louisiana Farm Bureau on TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

SHOW NOTESListen to the AftershowLearn more about Sankofa Community Development Corporation.Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers. Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation and its scholarship.Learn more about the LSU AgCenter.Learn more about Louisiana Sweet Potatoes, brought to you by the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.Nominate Your Fire Department to Win a Grain Bin Rescue Tube.Learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

Watch this week’s show >> https://www.twilatv.org/archive/022522Learn more about Sankofa NOLA >> https://sankofanola.orgLearn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers >> https://lafarmbureau.org/yfrListen to the episode of Grassroots Government featuring Vincent Cannatella >> https://share.transistor.fm/s/38e1f786Learn more about grain bin safety hereFollow Spud the Bull >> https://www.instagram.com/spudbull125/Follow TWILA on TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatvFollow Louisiana Farm Bureau on TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@lafarmbureau

Watch this week’s show >> https://www.twilatv.org/archive/021822Support Louisiana FFA members by helping raise money for Give FFA Day.Order your very own Louisiana FFA socks before they're gone.Learn more about Louisiana FFA >> http://www.laffa.orgGet in the crawfish spirit with this new Feasting On Agriculture recipe!

Watch this week’s show >> https://www.twilatv.org/archive/020422LSU Sea Grant and Ag Center, LA Wildlife And Fisheries Release Two-Year Hurricane Economic Damage Assessment >> https://gulfseafoodnews.com/2022/01/13/lsu-sea-grant-and-ag-center-la-wildlife-and-fisheries-release-two-year-hurricane-economic-damage-assessment/ Congressman Graves Pushes Biden Administration to Get Disaster Aid to Fishermen >> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2022/2/1/graves-pushes-biden-administration-to-get-disaster-aid-to-fishermenWatch our coverage of the 2010 Oil Spill >> https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisWeekinLouisianaAgriculture/search?query=oil%20spillFind out where to purchase local Louisiana seafood through Louisiana Direct Seafood >> https://louisianadirectseafood.com/Learn more about Tony’s Seafood >> https://www.tonyseafood.com/ Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers >> https://lafarmbureau.org/yfrLearn more about Bayou Rum >> https://bayourum.com/Like us on Facebook to participate in our Bayou Rum giveaway (must be 21 years old or older to participate) >> https://www.facebook.com/TWILATVWatch our series, TWILA Reporting for Duty >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8_i2F4jxBqQAmSnyHMfYSayvYuOZCnF-Watch episodes of Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Filthy Farm Jobs series >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnXCf-Nq5CPUp5j4d1pj9XEjIm85aMbG

Watch this week’s showLearn more about TWILA’s Breann HendricksonLearn more about LSU AgCenter Botanic GardensThis is not a link to one of Karl’s first TWILA stories.Feasting on Agriculture: Kary’s Roux Cajun Style Boneless Chicken & Sausage GumboLearn more about the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.Watch Neil’s story about Amy’s SeafoodWatch Neil’s forestry damage coverage from Hurricane IdaWatch Karl’s story with Buckshot SimsWatch this Louisiana Farm Life with T.B. PorterRegister for one of three of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Grain Bin Safety Workshops, in partnership with Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.Farm Bureaus Partner to Hold Grain Bin Rescue Training Workshops in Northeast LouisianaLearn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Linda & Wayne Zaunbrecher Scholarship and download the application.Learn more about the Party at the Red Barn.

Watch this week’s showNeil's Alligator StoryPlaylist - Stories from 2021 Winter Storm coveragePlaylist - Stories from Hurricane Ida coverageA Japanese-American Connection - Neil's Imahara Story40th Anniversary episode of TWILAArt From The Heart - Kristen's Artwork storyOrder the 2022 Calendar - Seasons of AgricultureMahaffey Farms ProfileAvery's story about Le Chien BrewingRemembering Linda ZaunbrecherRemembering John DennisonFind us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTube

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Watch this week’s showStories about Brandon and Danielle Vail2021 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award FinalistsHow Brandon and Danielle Vail tackled challenges to recover from Hurricane Laura in August 2020.Avery's most recent story from Zippy Duvall's Tour of Southwest LouisianaZippy Duvall Visits St. James parish sugarcane farm and Zen-noh grain export facility.Houma's Where The Heart Is - Ida Recover in South LouisianaKarl's story from the event in MontegutHelp by purchasing school supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Ida.Another organization really helping communities impacted by Ida.Avery's story about Cockeyed FarmsNeil's story from Fleur De Lis Tea CompanyFleur De Lis Tea Company website and Facebook page.Northwest Louisiana Sporting Clays Shootout storyKarl's story about Rawls Farms' cotton crop.Listen to Grassroots Government podcast with Zippy Duvall here.Find us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTube

Watch this week’s show.Send us your feedback and story ideas!Learn more about TWILA founder, Regnal Wallace.Learn more about former TWILA host, Mike Danna.Learn more about the TWILA Team.See how it started, and how it’s going.Watch the TWILA’s Team Favorite Stories below:Avery’s Favorite: Julie Baxter’s 2011 story from the Turkey & his story about a New Orleans Shrimper fishing for customersKristen’s Favorite: Her 2012 Ag Minute about MoonshineNeil’s Favorite: His story about a veteran picking up the pieces from Hurricane Laura. See more of Neil’s favorite stories and highlights from his 25 year career.Karl’s Favorite: His internship story about the Winnsboro ElevatorMonica’s Favorite: Reporting for Duty Series & The ProcessCassidie’s Favorite: Neil’s 1-Star Uber Ride & A.J.’s Reporting for Duty with Randy Fair

Watch this week’s showLearn more about Brandon and Danielle Vail, as 2021 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award Finalists.See how Brandon and Danielle Vail tackled challenges to recover from Hurricane Laura in August 2020.Watch the Alcohol and Agriculture playlist on YouTubeFind us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTube

Find this week's episode of TWILA and more at www.twilatv.org/latest-show.Find all of the stories we referenced in this episode and more at our YouTube page.For some great resources about mental health --> Go hereFind us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTubeLouisiana Farm Bureau Federation- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Facebook- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Instagram- Louisiana Farm Bureau on TwitterThe Voice Of  Louisiana Agriculture- Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter here --> Voice of Louisiana Agriculture- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on Twitter- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on FacebookPlease leave us a review wherever you're listening right now. Podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others see when people like and review podcasts and they share them with other listeners similar to you. We appreciate you listening and love to get your feedback.

Find this week's episode of TWILA and more at www.twilatv.org/latest-show.Find all of the stories we referenced in this episode and more at our YouTube page.For some great resources about mental health --> Go hereFind us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTubeLouisiana Farm Bureau Federation- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Facebook- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Instagram- Louisiana Farm Bureau on TwitterThe Voice Of  Louisiana Agriculture- Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter here --> Voice of Louisiana Agriculture- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on Twitter- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on FacebookPlease leave us a review wherever you're listening right now. Podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others see when people like and review podcasts and they share them with other listeners similar to you. We appreciate you listening and love to get your feedback.

Find this week's episode of TWILA and more at www.twilatv.org/latest-show.Find all of the stories we referenced in this episode and more at our YouTube page.For some great resources about mental health --> Go hereFind us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTubeLouisiana Farm Bureau Federation- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Facebook- Louisiana Farm Bureau on Instagram- Louisiana Farm Bureau on TwitterThe Voice Of  Louisiana Agriculture- Sign up for the Daily Voice newsletter here --> Voice of Louisiana Agriculture- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on Twitter- Voice of Louisiana Agriculture on FacebookPlease leave us a review wherever you're listening right now. Podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others see when people like and review podcasts and they share them with other listeners similar to you. We appreciate you listening and love to get your feedback.