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TWILA Podcast

Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts

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.

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TWILA — October 24, 2025

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/10/24

From sugar mills in New Iberia to city gardens in New Orleans, it’s a pretty sweet episode of TWILA! We take a look at how drought conditions are tightening their grip on the state and how Louisiana Farm Bureau is connecting lawmakers and farmers ahead of the special session. We’ll tour the historic M.A. Patout sugar mill, share harvest road safety tips, and see how SPROUT NOLA is growing fresh food in the heart of the city. Plus, we visit Liuzza Land for some fall fun, stop by the

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TWILA 10-17-25

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/10/17

From the classroom to the countryside, this week’s TWILA dives into the stories shaping Louisiana agriculture. Farmers are feeling the pinch from record-low cotton acres, a federal shutdown, and shifting global trade. Meanwhile, students across the state are getting a firsthand look at where their food comes from through Farm City Day and the Farm to School Conference. We’ll also explore Louisiana’s forestry roots in Longleaf and stop by Champagne’s Marché for a taste of Cajun

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National 4-H Week 2025 - TWILA Takeover - 10-3-25

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2025/10/03

National 4-H Week is October 5-11, and we’re celebrating with a special TWILA takeover from the Louisiana 4-H state officers! From launching businesses to chasing careers, these stories highlight the big dreams, hard work, and heart of 4-H members across the state. Whether in the barn, the boardroom, or even the cockpit, these students are proving they’re beyond ready for whatever comes next. Watch this week’s show to see why 4-H is more than just a program—it’s a launchpad. 🔗 SHOW

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TWILA — September 26, 2025

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2025/09/26

We’re going from the fields of West Carroll to the peppers of Avery Island in this week’s TWILA! We show you how farmers in West Carroll Parish came together to harvest for a neighbor after an injury. You’ll also meet Chris Roussel, a jeweler and rancher who used his experience of running a family jewelry business to build 12-Star Ranch and launch a custom beef label. We’ll highlight traditions old and new, see how teachers are bringing agriculture into the classroom, and visit Avery

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TWILA 9-19-25 -- AI Enters The Farm and the Farm...

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2025/09/19

We’re going from the field to the tailgate in this special edition of TWILA! From cutting-edge AI tools to new farm labor rules, this week’s show highlights how innovation and policy are shaping Louisiana agriculture. We hear directly from leaders in Washington and Baton Rouge, check in on the soybean harvest, and wrap it all up at LSU game day—where rice takes the spotlight in a jambalaya that proves every tailgate starts with farmers. 🔗 SHOW LINKSLearn more about FarmSmarter.ai:

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TWILA 9-12-25 — Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 20 Years...

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2025/09/12

This special edition of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture reflects on 20 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two storms that forever changed Louisiana’s coast and communities. From levee breaches in New Orleans to flooded farms in Cameron, we look back at how agriculture, fisheries, and families were impacted. Farmers, leaders, and neighbors share stories of loss and resilience—reminders of Louisiana’s enduring strength.🔗 SHOW LINKSSee more from Louisiana 4-H's Trip to Ireland:

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TWILA 8-29-25 - Fires, Harvest Challenges, and...

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2025/08/29

This week on TWILA, we look at the Roseland fire, check in with farmers facing tight margins, and share how a court ruling brings relief to sugarcane growers. From an okra farm in Gonzales to Sommerview Farm in Iberville Parish, we see how agriculture inspires growth at home—and follow Louisiana 4-H students as they wrap up their journey in Ireland. Plus, we end with a few laughs in this week’s Boost! 🔗 SHOW LINKS See more from Louisiana 4-H's Trip to Ireland: https://www.twilatv.org/blog

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TWILA 8-22-25

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/08/22

This week on TWILA, we follow the fight against invasive species threatening farms and forests and explore how agritourism is growing through pick-your-own experiences. Louisiana 4-H students travel to Ireland for lessons in farming abroad, while soybean buyers from North Africa visit West Baton Rouge to see American production firsthand. Plus, one tractor door gives farmers a run for their money in this week’s Boost!

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TWILA -- August 15, 2025

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/08/15

This week, we start in the Louisiana marsh with LSU’s interim president learning the hands-on process of collecting alligator eggs—a vital part of conservation and a $100 million industry. Then we head to Ireland with Louisiana 4-H to explore dairy farms, plant fresh produce, and see how farm-to-table works across the Atlantic. We hop back across the pond to follow Louisiana’s jasmine rice from research to harvest to a delicious crawfish sushi stack in Feasting on Agriculture. Links:See

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TWILA -- August 8, 2025

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2025/08/08

From Ruston to Washington, D.C., and all the way to Ireland, Louisiana agriculture is making waves. In this week’s episode of TWILA, Speaker Mike Johnson hears directly from Louisiana farmers during a special town hall, while 4 Sisters Rice represents the state at a national celebration of farmers markets. Louisiana 4-H students journey overseas for an unforgettable ag adventure, and an innovative aquaponics facility in New Orleans shows what’s possible when tradition meets technology.🔗

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TWILA — July 18, 2025

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2025/07/18

Big bills, big traditions, and big heart—that’s what this week’s TWILA is all about. Avery Davidson breaks down what the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for Louisiana farmers. Tammi Arender steps away from the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention to give us a look inside Okra Abbey, a New Orleans garden transforming a neighborhood. Karl Wiggers reports from Fast Food Farm in Gramercy, where teachers are learning hands-on ways to bring agriculture into their classrooms. Neil

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Chickens, Crawfish & a Cow-Chasing Dachshund -- TWILA...

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2025/06/13

This week on TWILA, we take you from Evangeline Parish, where crawfish farmers are already prepping next year’s crop, to the marshes of Chauvin for the annual Farm Bureau Fishing Rodeo. We profile Dylan and Shelby Laster, Young Farmers & Ranchers finalists raising chickens, cattle, and kids with care, and we cheer on a Louisiana 4-H archer heading to the world stage. Plus, meet a miniature dachshund with a big job in this week’s TWILA Boost, and tour a dairy in Franklinton producing

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TWILA: Tracking SB244, alligators, and FFA kids' futures

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2025/06/06

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Shrimp Industry Crisis & Ag Leaders at the Capitol -...

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/05/30

From the waters of Dulac to the vineyards of West Monroe, we’re covering a lot of ground in this week’s episode of TWILA! Neil Melancon shows how low prices and high costs are driving Louisiana shrimpers out of business. We also highlight the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and FFA students making their voices heard at the State Capitol. Plus, learn how a simple invitation to a meeting led Nicholas Gerace to become chair of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers

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Tradition, Leadership & Farm-to-Table Stories -...

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/05/23

From the coast to the Capitol, this week’s show explores the many ways Louisiana’s farmers are preserving tradition, shaping policy, and feeding the future. Neil Melancon travels to Leeville, where a member of the United Houma Nation is honoring tradition while using modern farming methods to cultivate oysters. Avery Davidson heads to Lafayette Parish to introduce the 2025 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. We also catch up with Louisiana Farm Bureau leaders—both at the

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Growing Soybeans and Leaders - TWILA 5-16-25

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/05/16

This week’s episode of TWILA takes you from the muddy fields of spring planting to the spicy flavors of a Louisiana crawfish boil. Brothers Dallas and Reed Ardoin are working hard to beat the weather and get their soybeans in the ground. In Tensas Parish, 81-year-old Roy Smith shares a lifetime of farming wisdom. We also dive into coastal conservation with oyster shell recycling, follow Amelia Kent’s leadership journey in Farm Bureau, and sit down with former president Ronnie Anderson

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Growing Corn, Watching Lawmakers & Building Leaders –...

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we take you from the fields of Catahoula Parish to the cliffs of coastal California, highlighting some of the challenges and triumphs in agriculture. Neil Melancon shows us that while Louisiana's corn crop is thriving, farmers are bracing for tough market conditions and rising input costs. While Louisiana avoided major flooding as the Mississippi River crested, Arkansas farmers are facing significant impacts from heavy rainfall and

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Capitol Hill to Crawfish Ponds - TWILA 4-25-25

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/04/25

This week on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we follow Congressman Troy Carter as he visits farmers in his district to hear firsthand about the urgent need for a Farm Bill. We also explore a new state-of-the-art sawmill revitalizing a small town, dive into Louisiana's booming agritourism scene, and continue our Road to Leadership series with Marty Wooldridge. Plus, we celebrate Black Farmers and Growers Day, stomp grapes at Landry Vineyards, and get a reality check on farming in the

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Innovation, Leadership, & Goating Around - TWILA:...

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Innovation, leadership, and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality that’s what you'll find in this episode of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture. This week, we dive into the cutting-edge technology making waves in crawfish ponds, check in on the start of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, and get an update on the latest tariff developments. We also take you behind the scenes of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Show and a Kentucky beef tour through Louisiana. Plus, we kick

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Tariffs, Corn Planting & Beef Tour - TWILA: April 11,...

TWILA Podcast ·

2025/04/11

From international trade to hands-on ag education, this week’s show looks at the key issues and events shaping Louisiana agriculture. As new tariffs take shape and global trade shifts, what could it all mean for Louisiana farmers? We talk with grain producers and Farm Bureau leaders about what they’re watching — and why this moment could play a key role in the next Farm Bill. We’ll also introduce you to Mark Shirley, take you back to the Kansas plains for more coverage of the 2025

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