.:: Louisiana Farm Bureau: 86th Annual Meeting ::.

Anderson Begins 21st Term as La. Farm Bureau President
Ronnie Anderson, a beef cattle producer and forage grower from Ethel,
La., has been reelected president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau
Federation.

Washington Parish Stunner Wins Farm Bureau Queen’s Contest
Louisiana agriculture just got much more attractive with the crowning of
the 2009-10 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen. Sarah Beth Stafford, a
glowing blonde brought up on her family farm in Mount Hermon, won the
annual competition after a week of interviews and other activities
designed to test the girls’ knowledge of the industry.

FSA provides poultry growers loan assistance
Louisiana poultry producers received encouraging news about
guaranteed loans from a representative of the Farm Service Agency
during the 87th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans
June 27.

Louisiana Aquaculture Producers Get Help From State and Federal
Governments
Louisiana aquaculture producers are getting help from a series of bills
passed by the Louisiana Legislature and stimulus funds promised by the
federal government.

China: The New Reality for U.S. Cotton Industry
The United States is the third largest player in the world cotton industry
behind China and India and to pull ahead, American cotton farmers must
reduce short fiber content to improve cotton quality, and streamline the
flow of U.S. cotton to the export market.

Dancers Leap Past Competition in Farm Bureau Talent Contest
Victoria Pellerin and Hailee Weber danced away with top honors at the
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Talent Contest here.

Outlook sweet for state’s sugar growers
Craig Ruffalo, a market analyst with McKeany-Flavell of Oakland, Calif.,
told growers and millers raw sugar prices should hold steady in the short
term. While Mexican sugar imports will continue, Ruffalo said the domestic
situation is improving.

Rice prices likely to continue slow decline
Rice prices are likely to continue a slow decline from the record-high prices
in the past few years, although the prices will remain good on average,
rice farmers were told at their commodity meeting at the Farm Bureau
Convention on July 28.

Franklin Parish Home-Schooled Student Wins Farm Bureau Talk Meet
Hudson Smith might know something about inaccurate labels; the home-
schooled 18-year-old Franklin Parish student showed the composure of
an accomplished public speaker as he presented a five-minute speech on
how to contradict misconceptions the organization faces as consumers
move further from the farm.

First-time HUD Money Earmarked For Farmers Hit by Hurricanes
Louisiana farmers and agribusinesses received a $54 million shot in their
pocketbooks Friday when they were included in a Housing and Urban
Development Block Grant program for recovery from Hurricanes Gustav
and Ike.

North Carolina Labor Specialist Says Improved Guest
Worker Program Essential To Farmers
Legislative obstacles could block the future of America's H-2A program
that governs foreign workers and could put American farmers at a
competitive disadvantage.

Vermilion Rice Grower Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Christian Richard, a rice, crawfish and soybean producer from Kaplan,
squeaked out a win against a remarkably tough field in the Louisiana
Farm Bureau Discussion meet here. Bridging the gap between America's
producers and legislators was the subject of the contest, held in front of a
standing-room-only crowd at the organization's 87th annual meeting.

Lafayette Parish Wins President's Trophy, Oak Grove Couple
Named State's Top Young Farmers
The Lafayette Parish Farm Bureau was awarded the coveted President's
Trophy by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the organization's
87th annual meeting here.

Hurricane Help, Labor Issues Top Farm Bureau Convention Agenda
Farmers and ranchers attending the 87th annual Louisiana Farm Bureau
convention will hear updates on the status of the new farm bill,
agriculture's role in the renewable fuels debate and a federal loan
program that could help them recover losses from Hurricane Gustav.

We look forward to seeing you at the
Louisiana Farm Bureau's 87th Annual
Meeting. We're excited to be once again
bringing convention coverage to the web.
Right here on this site, we'll be keeping you
updated with photos, stories and the
information you need to keep up as we
recognize the outstanding accomplishments
of Louisiana agriculture.

-Ronnie Anderson
President
Louisiana Farm Bureau

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