TWILA - 8-18-23

Usually when we talk about disasters in Louisiana this time of the year it is a hurricane. However, it's the extreme heat and drought wearing on Louisiana farmers.  This week we learn how lack of rain and high temperatures are impacting grain crops, sugarcane, timber and cattle in every corner of the state and how farmers can make their voices heard. Plus, we get an update on the upcoming Farm Bill.

Drought Monitor:

• https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx 
• https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=la&agency=fsa
• https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index

Farm Bill: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50071d3fe4b002842b318854/t/643015d33a57290f5ecd4dd8/1680872916226/LFBF+2023+Farm+Bill+Principles.pdf

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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.