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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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Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers

Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers Writer: Craig Gautreaux at 225-578-5673 or cgautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (12/19/18) BATON ROUGE, La. — Last week, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2018 farm bill with strong bipartisan support. The bill passed the Senate on an 87-13 vote and passed the House by a vote of 386-47. This is the first time since 1990 that a farm bill has been enacted the same year it was introduced. Michael Deliberto, an agricultural economist for the LSU AgCenter, said the 2018 farm bill is “more an evolution of farm policy and not a revolution.” His interpretation of the bill is it is in line with a continuation of the previous farm bill and does not make any radical changes. Deliberto said factors that shaped the 2018 version were lower commodity prices for the past few years, political realities and constraints being placed on the federal budget by Congress. “There were some changes to Title I programs that should be beneficial to Louisiana farmers during tough times,” Deliberto said. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, these are tough times. Net farm income is projected to drop 12 percent in 2018, the lowest levels since 2002. Poor market conditions, especially for Louisiana soybean producers, and adverse weather have played havoc on farmers. Deliberto said some of the most notable changes were done to appeal to the interests of the nonfarm voting bloc. “This farm bill does maintain and enhance the crop insurance programs, which are helpful to growers. It also expands most conservation programs and creates new assistance to indoor and urban agriculture. The bill also increases aid to organic agriculture and farms that serve local markets,” Deliberto said. One of the most significant changes to both the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs is, starting in 2021, producers will be allowed to make annual elections rather than five-year decisions under the 2014 farm bill. This annual decision component will give producers more flexibility to respond to changing market conditions. The individual payment limit remains at $125,000, but the definition of family was extended in the 2018 version to include nieces, nephews and first cousins. “For the ARC program, payments will now be calculated based on the physical location of the farm, not the administrative parish location,” Deliberto said. “Another change to ARC is USDA Risk Management Agency yields will be used as the first source of parish-level yield information. These acres are documented and certified and will be used to set revenue guarantees and calculate payments.” Deliberto said the new farm bill increased acreage in the Conservation Reserve Program, which is good for Louisiana. The CRP cap will be increased from the current 24 million acres to 27 million acres by 2023. “While acres allocated for CRP will go up, there is a slight decrease in rental rates for this program,” he said. “The new bill also encourages the use of cover crops for conservation purposes. Producers may want to examine the provisions related to cover crops.” President Donald Trump has indicated that he plans to sign the bill.


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