Louisiana | Ag Proud

Cattle serve a crucial role in preserving the delicate ecosystems of the Gulf Coast Chenier Country

December 14, 2023

As ranching comes under near-constant fire for being ecologically disruptive, the FR Ranch Preserve of southwest Louisiana utilizes cattle to continue the mission of wildlife preservation and surface ecology dictated by their founders.

Annual clovers for poorly drained soils in the southeast U.S.

Livestock producers need to evaluate such factors as the seed cost and availability, forage production, reseeding ability, level of winter hardiness and bloat potential of these clover species before making their decision on which species to plant.

June 27, 2023

Ed Twidwell

Annual clovers that can be planted in the fall and grazed during the winter and spring months are popular additions to many livestock programs in the Southeast region of the U.S.

Genomic testing: The past, present and future

The history of genetic evaluation in the beef cattle industry is relatively brief, but the discoveries made in that time provide invaluable information that should enable advances in the industry far into the future.

April 20, 2023

Ali Klatt

The foundations for beef cattle genomic testing began over a century ago, when forward-thinking breed associations started collecting pedigree and phenotypic data on registered animals. Breeders studied pedigrees, aspiring to create matings that would yield more valuable animals with desirable physical traits.

Southeast: The future hinges on marketing changes

The continuing decline in fluid milk sales creates challenges for producers and processors alike. That’s amplified by higher costs and tight labor supplies, leading to fewer markets and lower production.

March 1, 2023

Dave Natzke

Milk produced and marketed in the 11 states in the southeastern U.S. is pooled on the Appalachian, Southeast and Florida Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs).

Improving your leased land experience

January 1, 2023

Joy Hendrix

Improving land while on a lease can be challenging, but Josh and Tara Morris have a few tips and tricks to share based on their experience.

Greeneline builds high standards for healthy Angus

December 24, 2019

David Cooper

A sound seedstock operation will always find wisdom in rubbing shoulders with a good veterinarian.

Bayou brothers come together at Neal Ranch

August 23, 2019

David Cooper

Most ranches in the U.S. take sterling pride in their family name and tradition. The Neal Ranch in Louisiana is no different, but the name and tradition goes several ways – all of them reinforcing the other.