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We’ve got young farmers on the Hill and young people on the farm this week! We get a preview of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers' recent trip to Washington, D.C. Karl Wiggers visits Jeff Davis Parish Ag Safety Day to show us how the Jeff Davis Farm Bureau is helping make their communities safer while fostering a deeper connection between students and agriculture. Josh Meeks heads to Kaplan High, where students are learning about farm-to-table production by raising and processing chickens and preparing classic Louisiana dishes. Plus, Kristen Oaks-White brings us a new Feasting on Agriculture with a royal twist!

It’s a cold week in Louisiana, but that’s not stopping our farmers and ranchers! In this week’s episode, Neil Melancon shows us how the recent weather is impacting the state’s strawberry industry and how you can support local growers. Avery Davidson explains how rising costs and shifting consumer trends are creating challenges for Louisiana’s sugarcane farmers. We also highlight some big moments for Louisiana Farm Bureau members, including Rachel Duncan, who was recently appointed to a national role with the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, and the Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, whose annual fundraiser brought in big dollars for agricultural education. Plus, we hear how one young lady’s passion for dairy goats and goat milk soap earned her the Champion Showmanship Buckle at the LSU AgCenter’s 90th Annual Livestock Show—and so much more.

National FFA Week is a time to share the impact FFA has on its members, the community and the agricultural industry. And what better way to do that than letting Louisiana FFA take over TWILA? In this special episode of TWILA, we highlight the impact of FFA across Louisiana. From FFA members developing leadership skills and gaining real-world experience to advisors fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders, this episode shows how FFA continues to drive success in Louisiana agriculture.

We’re out of the studio (and the state) in this special edition of TWILA as we bring you coverage from the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas! We cover pressing issues facing Louisiana farmers, including the push for a new Farm Bill, labor challenges, and rising beef prices. Louisiana delegates made a strong impact through policy discussions and competitions. Plus, meet Louisiana transplants in Texas keeping their roots alive with a unique farm and award-winning Cajun cuisine.

Our first epsiode of 2025 is live! We've got the latest on the new disaster relief package, a recap of Louisiana's sugarcane harvest and coverage from a recent trade mission to Cuba. Plus, so much more!

We’re home for the holidays… well, sort of. We’re at Kristen’s home for this special holiday edition of TWILA! This week, the TWILA team is serving up a holiday feast featuring the best of Louisiana agriculture. From crawfish and rice to beef, sugar, and sweet corn, we’re showcasing the ingredients that make our state unique, along with the special family recipes that fill our plates. From our families to yours, happy holidays!

From the hills of Washington, D.C., to the valleys of Utah and every corner of Louisiana, the TWILA Team has covered a lot of ground—and important issues—this year. In this special edition of TWILA, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2024. And while this is usually our last show of the year, we have an extra-special holiday episode coming your way next week!

Ag policy, grocery store shelves and farm-to-table meals—we're got all kinds of agriculture in this week’s episode of TWILA! Avery Davidson takes us to Washington D.C. where Louisiana Farm Bureau Leaders were recently advocating for immediate action on the new Farm Bill and supplemental assistance for farmers and ranchers. Neil Melcancon takes a look at the 2024 Thanksgiving Dinner Survey and how Thanksgiving dinner costs are trending across the country and in Louisiana specifically. In a brand-new Feasting on Agriculture, Kristen Oaks-White visits the historic Myrtles Plantation, where farm-to-table meets fine dining at Restaurant 1796. Plus, a look at the 2025 crawfish season and life behind the rice dryers! We hope you enjoy this week’s show and have a happy Thanksgiving!

From The Hill in Washington, D.C., to the waters of Cameron Parish, we’ve got a little bit of everything in this episode of TWILA! Avery Davidson joins Louisiana Farm Bureau leaders in our nation’s capital as they advocate for urgent action on the Farm Bill and FARM Act. We celebrate the opening of Jackson Parish Farm Bureau’s new office, a testament to their dedication to growth and service. From seafood workshops introducing underutilized fish species to Uncle Larry’s Certified Louisiana Stew in a Few, culinary creativity takes center stage. Finally, Kristen Oaks-White visits Cameron Parish’s Salt Revival Oyster Company to showcase innovative oyster farming and the delicious dishes served at their Lake Charles restaurant.