Louisiana AgSummary An accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies - both private and public - compile this information. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state's economy with the potential for increased impacts through value-added processing. |
Louisiana Food and Fiber Industry Monitor -- 10-06-09 The October 6, 2009, edition of the Louisiana Food and Fiber Monitor. This newsletter describes the current production and marketing environments facing the agriculture and forestry sectors. "Producers continue to be busy with harvest. For somecrops, producers are putting the finishing touches onthe 2009 year while for others; harvest has juststarted or is in the heart of the harvest season." |
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Future of Cotton Ginning in Louisiana The cotton industry in Louisiana has seen major structural changes in a short time. Total cotton production was reduced by almost 75 percent between 2005 and 2008. This article explores the future of the cotton industry. |
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