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January 2019 Articles

Virulent Newcastle disease outbreak in Southern California
Solstice is winter’s turning point
LSU AgCenter state livestock show set for Feb. 9-16 in Gonzales
As strong as an oak
Rice producer meetings set for January, February
Annual crops forum set for Feb. 7 in Delhi
LSU AgCenter to offer Master Cattleman Classes in Jena
Don’t Forget About Ag Expo January 18 & 19
Just Rambling January 2019
Instead of the Spiritual Corner article you normally would see here, Velvet’s
Robert T. (Bob) Riser Named Union Parish Cattlemen of the Year for 2018
Suggs Named Cattle Producer Of The Year
NCBA: New Water Rule a "Fresh Start" for Cattle Producers
NCBA Hails Congressional Approval of 2018 Farm Bill
Researchers discuss implications of roseau cane die-off at summit
Forage producers hear importance of soil health at annual meeting
Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
Farm Bureau on Resignation of Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
Farm Bill Signing Secures Benefits for All Americans
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to Address 100th AFBF Annual Convent
Just Rambling December 2018
Spiritual Corner: The Blessing and Importance of Unity
How Do We Feed the Cow Herd This Winter?
Beef demand is key and less certain in 2019
How much hay will a cow consume?
Think safety first when caring for Christmas trees
Field day highlights agriculture careers
La. cotton harvest yields mixed reactions
Ronald Reagan
AgMagic debuts in central Louisiana
Yammin’ Around
Louisiana Farm to School Program expands under new grant
Louisiana farmers encouraged to take fresh look at grain sorghum
Ag Groups Emphasize Dire Need for Farm Bill Completion
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
Farmers Await Details on Second Round of Trade Aid Payments
• Farmers are Feeding our growing Economy
Activists Allowed to Expand Attacks on Beef Checkoff
NCBA on Fake Meat News: "Step in the Right Direction, More Work Remains"
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
NCBA Welcomes New Market Access for U.S. Beef in Morocco
Killing freeze signals treatment for horse bots
LSU AgCenter to host data, technology conference Jan. 29
Farm Bureau Welcomes Appointment of Lohr as NRCS Chief
USMCA Agreement Important Relief for Agriculture
Hot Pizza Dip
Northeast Louisiana garden seminar set for Jan. 19
Ag Expo Forestry Forum set for Jan. 18 in West Monroe
Grow Louisiana training for beginning farmers starts in January in New Orleans

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Farmers are Feeding our growing Economy

Farmers are Feeding our Growing Economy The U.S. economy is strong. The Gross Domestic Product has grown more than 3 percent this year. The contrast between the agriculture economy, which is struggling, and the overall economy can make it seem they’re on opposite tracks. But the data tell a different story: the broader economy is doing well in large part because of agriculture Consider these points:
Agriculture and its related industries (things like food sales and other industries that wouldn’t exist or would be much smaller without agriculture) contribute $1.05 trillion to U.S. GDP, according to the latest data. That puts agriculture’s contribution to the overall economy at about 6 percent.
Whether someone works on the farm, for a food manufacturing company, in a restaurant, or in a clothing or lumber store, that person’s job depends on American agriculture. They would not have anything to process, package, market, sell or serve if it wasn’t for farmers and ranchers. In fact, it is estimated that more than 43 million U.S. jobs are connected in some way to agriculture.
Counting the impact of things that farmers and ranchers need to be productive, such as equipment purchases and maintenance, fertilizer, crop protection products, research and development, and a range of services like financial services and transportation, America’s farmers and ranchers play an even bigger role in our nation’s economy.
● According to one study, members of the food and agriculture industries and their employees pay almost $900 billion in federal, state and land local taxes, helping to support their communities and our nation.
Even though this is a challenging time for many farmers and ranchers, we are proud to celebrate America’s economic growth and proud of what we do each day to feed and fuel our nation. Congress right now is putting the finishing touches on a new farm bill. It’s easy to think, based on its name, that the farm bill only benefits farmers. Of course, with nutrition programs making up about 80 percent of the farm bill, and commodity programs and crop insurance only accounting for about 15 percent, it’s obvious that there’s much more to the farm bill than farming. But even if you just focus on the portions of the farm bill that directly apply to farmers and ranchers, those programs are an investment in a significant piece of our national economy. A strong agriculture sector benefits many other sectors and fuels the economy overall—while also keeping food on our tables. When I see reports about the surge in the U.S. economy, I think about the millions of farmers and ranchers who help make it happen—one seed, plant, tree, fish or animal at a time. Source: www.fb.org

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