Parhaat Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcastit (2024)

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Bringing Ag into the Louisiana Classroom 20:01

1d ago20:01

20:01

Louisiana Ag In The Classroom is a fantastic resource for teachers to incorporate, you guessed it, agriculture into lessons in the classroom. Louisiana AITC State Coordinator Lynda Danos joins Karl Wiggers in the studio this week to discuss those amazing resources and how AITC is continuing to find new ways to support and partner with teachers acro…

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Lessons In Drought And The Part You Play 28:03

14d ago28:03

28:03

The past couple months have been dry in Louisiana, with the exception of a couple pockets and a quick tropical system that rolled through the state. Drought conditions are affecting farmers and ranchers across the state, but the tool used by USDA in determining financial assistance may not be keeping up with conditions on the ground. Avery Davidson…

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Are You Really Insured? 30:07

22d ago30:07

30:07

There are many things in life that are necessary, like food, water, clothes to wear, and education. We also need insurance. In this week's episode, Karl sits down with a couple insurance agents from Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance to discuss their field of work which is often misunderstood. Start the conversation with a Louisiana Farm Bureau agent …

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Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge From The Archives 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode from the archives, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a networ…

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Understanding The 2024 Grain Markets 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

In a time when the ag economy has razor thin margins, farmers are looking for any way to make an extra penny for their crops. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to talk about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Grain Marketing Association and how they're helping farmers across Louisiana sell th…

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President's Perspective: It's Time For A New Farm Bill 24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Director Andy Brown discuss the critical need for a new Farm Bill. Fresh off a recent trip to Washington D.C., they share insights from their meetings with lawmakers, highlighting the essential…

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Road To Leadership: Nick & Courtney Gerace 18:43

2M ago18:43

18:43

This week, Nick and Courtney Gerace join Karl on the podcast to talk about their farm and how they found their way into Louisiana Farm Bureau. They're leading Louisiana Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers state committee and they are looking for more young farmers like them to get plugged into Farm Bureau to benefit from the family they've fou…

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2024 National Farm Safety & Health Week 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Every President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 has proclaimed the third week in September be National Farm Safety & Health Week to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working agriculture. That is what this week's episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast is all about. Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Managers Wendell Miley and…

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Farm Bill Update: It's Time To Support U.S. Farmers 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

This week, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Commodity and Public Policy Director, Andy Brown sits down to discuss the top priority for Louisiana farmers and the Farm Bureau -- a new Farm Bill. Andy offers some history to help us understand why we still don't have a new Farm Bill and why there's such a sense of urgency now as we approach the end of …

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The Value of Hands-On Experience for Congressional Staff 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

During the August recess for Congress, Louisiana Farm Bureau hosted a number of visits for Congressional staff to get some hands-on experience in the field. Madison Plaisance from the LFBF Commodity and Public Policy department helped arrange these tours and joins us on the podcast today to discuss the value of that experience for the farmers and s…

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President's Perspective: First Month On The Job 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

In this episode of the podcast, Karl Wiggers sits down with Richard Fontenot, the newly elected Louisiana Farm Bureau President and they discuss his busy first month in the new role. To learn more about Richard Fontenot, check out this video. Read about Richard Fontenot here or here. Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here. Beco…

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ELAP Update: Crawfish Assistance Has Arrived!! 31:52

6M ago31:52

31:52

For a while, we've been updating listeners about the crawfish season that has been a tough year for many who count on the mudbugs for a crucial part of their annual production. This week, we have exciting news for those hit hard by drought and excessive heat impacting production of crawfish on their farms. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation has secur…

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Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge 21:45

6M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached acr…

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Louisiana 811: What Farmers Should Know About Louisiana Dig Law 21:22

7M ago21:22

21:22

It's National Safe Digging Month and Brent Saltzman from Louisiana 811 is on the podcast talking about why it's so important for everyone to "Call before you dig!" While everyone should make it a normal practice to dial 811 before doing yard work, construction projects, or any other types of digging, there are some exceptions for farmers and others…

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Grassroots In Action: State Politics Update - April 1, 2024 30:23

8M ago30:23

30:23

In this episode, LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes joins Avery and Karl to discuss what's been happening at the state capitol since a new crop of lawmakers were elected in the fall. Governor Landry and the legislature have been busy with multiple sessions and there is now a bill filed that calls for a constitutional convention. We also discuss the recent Yo…

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Grassroots Leadership -- Louisiana YF&R Head to D.C. 31:39

9M ago31:39

31:39

This week, a handful of Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers headed to Washington D.C. to advocate on behalf of the ag industry and issues they face on their farms. In this episode, Karl visits with Andy Brown who's helping lead this trip to the Capitol, as well as Josh Meeks, who's going to help cover the trip for Farm Bureau. We cover t…

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Grain Bin Safety Workshops Preview 23:15

9M ago23:15

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This week is National Grain Bin Safety Week. Joining us on this episode of the podcast are Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo of Louisiana Farm Bureau. They are here to talk about the upcoming grain bin safety workshops and the story behind why they started these programs over a decade ago. The first workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Acadia Paris…

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The Cost of Good Labor 29:16

9M ago29:16

29:16

Labor: it's a constant need on farms across the nation. In many cases, farmers will bring labor in through foreign worker programs to fill jobs that they're unable to fill locally. That's a lot easier said than done, thanks to constantly changing policies and requirements for farmers to bring these valuable workers to their farms. That's why the Lo…

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A Cold Start to the 2024 Crawfish Season 29:49

10M ago29:49

29:49

A new year in Louisiana means a few things... king cake, gumbo weather, and crawfish! On this week's episode, Avery Davidson chats with Andy Brown and Bill Pizzolato about the affects weather has had on this year's crawfish crop and how that's making the crustacean quite expensive and hard to get for consumers. Find crawfish prices near you using t…

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Road to Leadership: Robert & Rachel Duncan 45:35

10M ago45:35

45:35

Welcome to a new year of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast! We return with a great conversation with Robert and Rachel Duncan, young farmers from central Louisiana. Along with raising their children, soybeans, flowers and cattle, they chair the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. They are also the winner of this y…

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Maximizing Markets for Louisiana Farmers 44:22

12M ago44:22

44:22

The primary function of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is to ensure farmers can continue to feed a growing world. One of the ways it does that is by helping move agricultural products through the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to …

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Insurance: The Top Member Benefit 33:51

12M ago33:51

33:51

You have probably heard us say “we are more than just insurance” a time or two on this podcast. But truth is, access to Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance is one of the biggest benefits offered to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members. In this episode, Avery Davidson sits down with Kirk Hendry, Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Vice President of Sale…

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Give Thanks! Prices Are Down! 27:13

12M ago27:13

27:13

This week, Karl has Avery and Neil join the podcast to discuss the 2023 American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Survey. The short of it, the cost for the average Thanksgiving Dinner is down from last year. This week, Neil Melancon tells us more about the survey's findings and what it means for consumers when it's time to head to the grocery store.…

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Road To Leadership: Richard Fontenot 29:32

1y ago29:32

29:32

In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 3rd Vice President, Richard Fontenot. They discuss how he originally got introduced to the Farm Bureau family as a child, and then again in the Young Farmers and Ranchers program. They also discuss his crops this year, his involvement in 4-H and FFA as a youth and still today, an…

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It's Time To Holiday Shop 23:06

1y ago23:06

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This week, Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Holiday Shop. We discuss the history of the program, changes to this year's lineup of items, and how you can place an order and get some incredible Louisiana items in time to host your family this holiday season. Learn more about the Holiday Shop. See…

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Speaker of the House is from Louisiana. Now what? 21:41

1y ago21:41

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For the first time, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Louisiana Congressman -- Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District. In this episode, Brian Breaux and Andy Brown of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Department join us to share what this means for Louisiana farmers and ranchers and the issues important t…

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A Farm To Table Movement 29:44

1y ago29:44

29:44

You've heard the phrase, "Farm To Table." It's really not that new to most. Generations ago, everyone raised their own food in the garden and cooked it for dinner. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is creating a space for those farmers who market directly to consumers to support each other, solve problems, and help continue feeding their neighbors. …

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Talking Ag with Dr. Matt Lee 27:07

1y ago27:07

27:07

This week, Avery Davidson sits down with LSU Vice President of Agriculture, Dr. Matt Lee. They discuss the importance of youth development programs, like 4-H and Louisiana FFA, and the value they bring to Louisiana agriculture and it's future. They also talk about the LSU AgCenter and how its many research stations across the state are improving th…

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Louisiana Sugarcane Update with LFB President Jim Harper 16:42

1y ago16:42

16:42

This week, Avery Davidson has a conversation with Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Jim Harper. They discuss sugarcane harvest and the affects the drought has had on the crop in Louisiana. They also discuss the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, a bill from Louisiana 5th District Congresswoman, Julia Letlow. Learn more about Louisiana sugarcane imp…

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Drought Relief: H.R. 5691 and Louisiana Agriculture 25:50

1y ago25:50

25:50

In this episode, we discuss the significance of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, with our guest Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This bill, introduced by Louisiana's 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, holds the potential to bring relief to crawfish farmers and cattle ranchers …

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Turning the Tide: Louisiana Farm Bureau's Drought Response 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, we tackle the pressing issue of drought in Louisiana. We speak with agricultural experts Andy Brown and Madison Plaisance from the Louisiana Farm Bureau about the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers due to the recent drought. We also cover the impact of the grassroots efforts led by the Farm Bureau to influence the drought mon…

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Cultivating Safety: National Farm Safety & Health Week 2023 33:40

1y ago33:40

33:40

This week, we dive into the wellbeing of those who feed our nation. Join us as we explore the critical topic of farm safety, featuring Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo from the Louisiana Farm Bureau. In this episode, we examine essential aspects of safety, from equipment precautions to health and wellness practices, and discuss how these elements impac…

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Louisiana Ag in the Classroom - Sowing Seeds of Learning 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

In this episode of the Louisiana Fam Bureau Podcast, we're learning all about the "Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom" program and the upcoming workshops that are sowing the seeds of agricultural education across our great state. Louisiana Ag in the Classroom provides free resources, like ag-themed lessons that support core subjects and align w…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: John Schroder 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson interviews Louisiana Treasurer, John Schroder. In this interview, Schroder shares his background in law enforcement, military service, and business and how he found his way into a political career. Watch the video of th…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Jeff Landry 12:07

1+ y ago12:07

12:07

In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson interviews Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry. Get a closer look into Landry's background, including some time working on a sugarcane farm, his political journey, and his vision for Louisiana. Watch the video of th…

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811: Call [or click] Before You Dig 11:32

1+ y ago11:32

11:32

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Avery sits down with Brent Saltzman to discuss changes in Louisiana dig law and how important it is to 'call before you dig.' Learn more at Louisiana One Call.Kirjoittanut Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts

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More Money to Develop Rural Louisiana 20:12

1+ y ago20:12

20:12

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Avery Davidson visits with Deidre Robert from the Office of Rural Development. They talk about the significant increase in grant funding this year, with the office having five times more money available compared to an average year. Together, they explore the efforts by the Office of Rural D…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Sharon Hewitt 9:08

1+ y ago9:08

9:08

In this week's episode, join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he provides more coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson's insightful interviews continue with District One Senator Sharon Hewitt, the sole female candidate vying for the prestigious office. Get a closer look into Hewitt's background, political journ…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Richard Nelson 10:56

1+ y ago10:56

10:56

Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he interviews Richard Nelson, a current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives who's vying for the governor's office. In this episode, Davidson delves into Nelson's background, political experience, and his platform for the future of Louisiana. Tune in to this engaging podcast to learn more about Nelson's vi…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Stephen Waguespack 8:36

1+ y ago8:36

8:36

Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he dives into the highly contested race for the next governor of Louisiana, where seven candidates are vying for the coveted office. In this episode, Avery begins acquainting us with the five Republican contenders, starting with Stephen Waguespack, a familiar face in the governor's office. Get an exclusive glimpse int…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Hunter Lundy 16:10

1+ y ago16:10

16:10

2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. We are bringing you exclusive interviews with the candidates running for governor. So far, there are five Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent running for governor. TWILA’s Avery Davidson si…

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Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Shawn Wilson 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

11:07

2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. This week, we begin bringing you interviews with the candidates running for governor. To kick the series off, TWILA's Avery Davidson sat down with retired Secretary of Transportation, Shawn Wilson. W…

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Grassroots Government: How To Kill A Bill 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

New name, same content! This week, Andy and Joe join Avery and Karl in the studio to discuss how Louisiana Farm Bureau helped kill a bill that would harm the Louisiana dairy industry and some potential improvements to the way grain crops are graded at the elevators when they’re delivered to the market. To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-new…

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Grassroots Government: Card-Carrying Farmers 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

This week, Avery and Karl chat with LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes, about a few bills Farm Bureau is keeping a close watch on at the state's capitol this legislative session. One issue Mapes is excited to see through the process is a bill to help beginning farmers get their Farmer's Card so they can purchase crucial inputs for their farm or ranch, just l…

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Grassroots Government - A 2023 Legislative Session Preview 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

The Grassroots Government crew is getting ready for the upcoming Louisiana Legislative session. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist, Joe Mapes to see what this year's fiscal legislative session will look like. They also discuss the impact this year's elections could have on the issues addressed during this session.…

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Another Year, Another Disaster For Louisiana Farmers 50:56

2y ago50:56

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To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here. Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News. Listen to the Louisiana Delta Crop Podcast hereKirjoittanut Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts

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2022 Louisiana Legislative Session Preview with Rep. Clay Schexnayder 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

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To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here. Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News. Learn more about the Office of The Speaker of The House.Kirjoittanut Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts

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Young Farmers Connect with Nation's Capitol 36:03

2+ y ago36:03

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This week, the team is joined by Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Chairman, Vincent Cannatella. They discuss the one-day event hosted recently for young farmers from Louisiana to connect with their Congressional Representatives, Senators, and their staff about issues affecting them on their farms across the state. The event was a hybrid-style event, with…

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Up To Speed: "Gerrymandering Knows No Bounds" 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

45:19

Farm Bureau Commends New Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Climate-Smart Ag and Forestry resources from the USDA Louisiana Farmer Shares Reasons he Joined Trust Protocol To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here. Find m…

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Zippy Duvall -- Cattleman, Farmer, American Farm Bureau President 44:09

3y ago44:09

44:09

Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Bonnie Duvall >> https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-mourns-passing-of-bonnie-duvall Learn more and bookmark these resources from Farm State of Mind >> https://www.fb.org/land/fsom Learn more about mental health resources from Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation >> https://lafarmbureau.org/mentalhealth Learn more abou…

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