Anderson Begins 20th Term as La. Farm Bureau President
Ronnie Anderson, a beef cattle producer and forage grower from Ethel, La., has been
reelected president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
Acadia Parish Beauty Crowned 2008 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen
With a gasp of disbelief, Anna Brittany Zaunbrecher of Acadia Parish, heard her
named called Saturday night as she was crowned 2008 Louisiana Farm Bureau
Queen.
Rice’s ‘Perfect Storm’ Both Blessing, Curse For Producers
Gene Martin wasn’t sure if “perfect storm” was appropriate to describe the many
factors affecting the grain markets right now, but with no single factor standing out it’s
hard to find a better term.
Ag Groups Working To Contain Damage From Asian Citrus Pest
Louisiana agriculture officials are encouraging Louisiana growers to be diligent in
their fight against the latest pest threatening the state’s citrus crop.
Trash-Processing ‘Energy Machine’ Taps Forestry Waste Products
Louisiana foresters got at peak a new program that will hopefully produce electricity
and liquid transportation fuels from woody materials.
New Textile Mill, Farm Bill Could Change Outlook for Cotton
Louisiana’s commissioner of agriculture said the textiles plant coming to Lacassine,
in Jeff Davis Parish, would be an asset for cotton producers, as well as the Louisiana
economy as a whole.
Scalise Tells Dairymen Agriculture Needs Strong Energy Bill
A member of the state’s congressional delegation told Louisiana dairy farmers a
more efficient energy bill is needed to protect the agriculture community.
Feliciana Parish Musician Wins 2008 Farm Bureau Talent Contest
Rocking a guitar and some down-home country anthems, Bob Browning, of Feliciana
Parish, won the Louisiana Farm Bureau Talent Contest Friday night.
Melancon Says Oil Prices Likely 'Inflated'
A member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee said Friday oil prices
are likely artificially inflated and that Congress has charged the nation’s top
commodity futures trading entity with “reining them in.”
Jeff Davis Teen Wins Farm Bureau Talk Meet
Demonstrating her knowledge of how the public perception of agriculture affects
legislation on local and national levels, Rachel Brown, of Jeff Davis Parish, won the
Farm Bureau Talk Meet Friday at the organization's annual meeting here.
St. John Parish Educator Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Tackling the question of how America's aging infrastructure can support the
transportation of agricultural commodities in the future, Cindy Perret, of St. John
Parish, was named the organization's Discussion Meet winner.
Winnsboro Couple Named State's Top Young Farmers
Adam and Mandy Faulk of Franklin Parish were named the Farm Bureau’s Young
Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award winners.
Acadia Parish Farm Bureau Wins President’s Trophy
The Acadia Parish Farm Bureau was awarded the coveted President’s Trophy by the
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the 86th Annual Meeting.
Napoleonville Woman Named State's Outstanding Young Farm Woman
The Farm Bureau named Sadie Phelps, 29, of Napoleonville, its Outstanding Young
Farm Woman for 2008. Phelps and her husband Corey operate a commercial cattle
operation.
Farmers Say High Energy Costs Moderating High Grain Prices
Farmers attending the 86th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau convention say rising
fuel prices and higher energy costs will temper increases in farm commodity prices.
La. Sugar Growers Could Fill Gap Created By Florida Land Deal
The Louisiana sugar industry should gear up to fill the void that will be created
when Florida’s largest sugar grower goes out of business six years from now.
Food Prices, High Energy Costs Top Farm Bureau Convention Issues
Farmers and ranchers attending the upcoming Louisiana Farm Bureau convention
will hear updates on the status of rising food costs, agriculture’s role in the renewable
fuels debate and what the newly enacted 2008 farm bill will mean to their finances.
Ronnie Anderson, a beef cattle producer and forage grower from Ethel, La., has been
reelected president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
Acadia Parish Beauty Crowned 2008 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen
With a gasp of disbelief, Anna Brittany Zaunbrecher of Acadia Parish, heard her
named called Saturday night as she was crowned 2008 Louisiana Farm Bureau
Queen.
Rice’s ‘Perfect Storm’ Both Blessing, Curse For Producers
Gene Martin wasn’t sure if “perfect storm” was appropriate to describe the many
factors affecting the grain markets right now, but with no single factor standing out it’s
hard to find a better term.
Ag Groups Working To Contain Damage From Asian Citrus Pest
Louisiana agriculture officials are encouraging Louisiana growers to be diligent in
their fight against the latest pest threatening the state’s citrus crop.
Trash-Processing ‘Energy Machine’ Taps Forestry Waste Products
Louisiana foresters got at peak a new program that will hopefully produce electricity
and liquid transportation fuels from woody materials.
New Textile Mill, Farm Bill Could Change Outlook for Cotton
Louisiana’s commissioner of agriculture said the textiles plant coming to Lacassine,
in Jeff Davis Parish, would be an asset for cotton producers, as well as the Louisiana
economy as a whole.
Scalise Tells Dairymen Agriculture Needs Strong Energy Bill
A member of the state’s congressional delegation told Louisiana dairy farmers a
more efficient energy bill is needed to protect the agriculture community.
Feliciana Parish Musician Wins 2008 Farm Bureau Talent Contest
Rocking a guitar and some down-home country anthems, Bob Browning, of Feliciana
Parish, won the Louisiana Farm Bureau Talent Contest Friday night.
Melancon Says Oil Prices Likely 'Inflated'
A member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee said Friday oil prices
are likely artificially inflated and that Congress has charged the nation’s top
commodity futures trading entity with “reining them in.”
Jeff Davis Teen Wins Farm Bureau Talk Meet
Demonstrating her knowledge of how the public perception of agriculture affects
legislation on local and national levels, Rachel Brown, of Jeff Davis Parish, won the
Farm Bureau Talk Meet Friday at the organization's annual meeting here.
St. John Parish Educator Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Tackling the question of how America's aging infrastructure can support the
transportation of agricultural commodities in the future, Cindy Perret, of St. John
Parish, was named the organization's Discussion Meet winner.
Winnsboro Couple Named State's Top Young Farmers
Adam and Mandy Faulk of Franklin Parish were named the Farm Bureau’s Young
Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award winners.
Acadia Parish Farm Bureau Wins President’s Trophy
The Acadia Parish Farm Bureau was awarded the coveted President’s Trophy by the
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the 86th Annual Meeting.
Napoleonville Woman Named State's Outstanding Young Farm Woman
The Farm Bureau named Sadie Phelps, 29, of Napoleonville, its Outstanding Young
Farm Woman for 2008. Phelps and her husband Corey operate a commercial cattle
operation.
Farmers Say High Energy Costs Moderating High Grain Prices
Farmers attending the 86th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau convention say rising
fuel prices and higher energy costs will temper increases in farm commodity prices.
La. Sugar Growers Could Fill Gap Created By Florida Land Deal
The Louisiana sugar industry should gear up to fill the void that will be created
when Florida’s largest sugar grower goes out of business six years from now.
Food Prices, High Energy Costs Top Farm Bureau Convention Issues
Farmers and ranchers attending the upcoming Louisiana Farm Bureau convention
will hear updates on the status of rising food costs, agriculture’s role in the renewable
fuels debate and what the newly enacted 2008 farm bill will mean to their finances.
We look forward to seeing you at the
Louisiana Farm Bureau's 86th Annual
Meeting. We're excited to be once again
bringing convention coverage to the web.
Right here on this site, we'll be keeping you
updated with photos, stories and the
information you need to keep up as we
recognize the outstanding accomplishments
of Louisiana agriculture.
-Ronnie Anderson
President
Louisiana Farm Bureau
Louisiana Farm Bureau's 86th Annual
Meeting. We're excited to be once again
bringing convention coverage to the web.
Right here on this site, we'll be keeping you
updated with photos, stories and the
information you need to keep up as we
recognize the outstanding accomplishments
of Louisiana agriculture.
-Ronnie Anderson
President
Louisiana Farm Bureau
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Voting Delegates 6/29/08
Queen's Contest 6/28/08
Talent Contest 6/27/08
AITC Ice Cream Social 6/27/08
Labor Conference 6/27/08
Talk Meet 6/27/08
Faulk Family Dodge Truck 6/27/08
AITC Workshop 6/27/08
YF&R Committee Breakfast 6/27/08
Awards Night 6/26/08
YF&R Discussion Meet 6/26/08
Farmers Arrive at Convention 6/26/08
LFBF Board Meeting 6/25/08
Queen's Contest 6/28/08
Talent Contest 6/27/08
AITC Ice Cream Social 6/27/08
Labor Conference 6/27/08
Talk Meet 6/27/08
Faulk Family Dodge Truck 6/27/08
AITC Workshop 6/27/08
YF&R Committee Breakfast 6/27/08
Awards Night 6/26/08
YF&R Discussion Meet 6/26/08
Farmers Arrive at Convention 6/26/08
LFBF Board Meeting 6/25/08
