Shrimp Industry Crisis & Ag Leaders at the Capitol - TWILA 5-30-25

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

What is TWILA Podcast?

This Week In Louisiana Agriculture is a weekly show created to connect Louisiana farmers, ranchers, and fishermen with consumers across Louisiana and around the world. Each week, we’ll share the show here and take a look behind-the-scenes of This Week In Louisiana Agriculture, one of the longest-running television programs in Louisiana.