Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast

You have probably heard us say “we are more than just insurance” a time or two on this podcast. But truth is, access to Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance is one of the biggest benefits offered to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members. In this episode, Avery Davidson sits down with Kirk Hendry, Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Vice President of Sales, to discuss the unique structure of the company, his personal career and the difficult times the insurance industry is facing in Louisiana.

• See the story from Louisiana Farm Bureau Agents on the farm.
• Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance.
• Learn more about Farm Bureau Bank.
• Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
• Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

This week, Karl has Avery and Neil join the podcast to discuss the 2023 American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Survey. The short of it, the cost for the average Thanksgiving Dinner is down from last year. This week, Neil Melancon tells us more about the survey's findings and what it means for consumers when it's time to head to the grocery store.

See Neil's story on TWILA.
See the American Farm Bureau survey results here.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 3rd Vice President, Richard Fontenot. They discuss how he originally got introduced to the Farm Bureau family as a child, and then again in the Young Farmers and Ranchers program. They also discuss his crops this year, his involvement in 4-H and FFA as a youth and still today, and why he loves to serve in leadership at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

See the story from Richard's farm tour with Evangeline Reimagine Academy.
Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

This week, Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Holiday Shop. We discuss the history of the program, changes to this year's lineup of items, and how you can place an order and get some incredible Louisiana items in time to host your family this holiday season.

Learn more about the Holiday Shop.
See This Week In Louisiana Agriculture stories from the past couple of years featuring the Holiday Shop.
- 2023 Holiday Shop Preview
- 2022 Feasting On Agriculture: Holiday Shop
- 2020 Holiday Shop Preview
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

For the first time, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Louisiana Congressman -- Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District. In this episode, Brian Breaux and Andy Brown of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Department join us to share what this means for Louisiana farmers and ranchers and the issues important to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, most importantly a new farm bill.

You've heard the phrase, "Farm To Table." It's really not that new to most. Generations ago, everyone raised their own food in the garden and cooked it for dinner. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is creating a space for those farmers who market directly to consumers to support each other, solve problems, and help continue feeding their neighbors. In this episode, Karl visits with two of those farmers, Kacie Luckett and Grant Estrade.

Learn more about Grant & Kate Estrade here.
Learn more about Kacie & Derek Luckett here and here. Learn more about their farm.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

This week, Avery Davidson sits down with LSU Vice President of Agriculture, Dr. Matt Lee. They discuss the importance of youth development programs, like 4-H and Louisiana FFA, and the value they bring to Louisiana agriculture and it's future. They also talk about the LSU AgCenter and how its many research stations across the state are improving the Louisiana farming community.

Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about the LSU College of Agriculture and the LSU AgCenter.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

This week, Avery Davidson has a conversation with Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Jim Harper. They discuss sugarcane harvest and the affects the drought has had on the crop in Louisiana. They also discuss the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, a bill from Louisiana 5th District Congresswoman, Julia Letlow.

Learn more about Louisiana sugarcane impacted by drought.
Learn more about Congresswoman Letlow's bill and Louisiana Farm Bureau's praise of the bill.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

In this episode, we discuss the significance of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, with our guest Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This bill, introduced by Louisiana's 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, holds the potential to bring relief to crawfish farmers and cattle ranchers impacted by drought in our state. We'll examine the bill's key provisions, grassroots efforts to promote change, and its impact on Louisiana's farming and ranching community.

Learn more about the bill here -> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2023/9/27/congresswoman-julia-letlow-introduces-the-drought-assistance-improvement-act
Read the bill here -> https://mcusercontent.com/bd4e2aaf572d9723e64e78fd0/files/840d5143-e2a8-f0ca-5efa-5cca461505fd/H.R.5691.pdf

In this episode, we tackle the pressing issue of drought in Louisiana. We speak with agricultural experts Andy Brown and Madison Plaisance from the Louisiana Farm Bureau about the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers due to the recent drought. We also cover the impact of the grassroots efforts led by the Farm Bureau to influence the drought monitor and bring about change.

Tune in to learn about the initiatives making waves in our state, find inspiration in the stories of farmers overcoming adversity, and gain a greater appreciation for the vital role agriculture plays in our lives.

Report drought conditions on your farm here -> https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx

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