TWILA Aftershow

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 Committee. Discover growing agritourism at Landry Vineyards and get a taste of Uncle Larry's Certified Louisiana products in St. James Parish. Show Notes: • The MAHA Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/maha/   • American Farm Bureau Statement on MAHA   ◦ https://www.fb.org/newsline/maha-commission-report-undermines-confidence-in-food-system   ◦ https://www.fb.org/news-release/farm-bureau-statement-on-maha-report   • See more Road to Leadership profiles: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVx4iWGOTYzVtndss4O-0VJlYWzbZoPpZ&si=XENVXlYvdQHiAG1c

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 Capitol and in the field. Plus, Kristen Oaks White gets her father-in-law and husband on camera to reveal the secrets behind perfect, farm-raised steaks in a new Feasting on Agriculture. Show NotesLearn more about Bayou Rosa Oysters.See more Road To Leadership profiles here.Learn more about Kristen's day with her husband at the farm here.Subscribe to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.Join Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

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. Then, enjoy some cross-cultural cuisine as two Brits experience their first crawfish boil in our TWILA Boost! Show NotesSee more Road To Leadership profiles here.Subscribe to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.Join Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

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 levee breaches. Grassroots leadership takes center stage at the Michael Danna and Women's Leadership Committee Leadership Conference, and international relations strengthen with a visit from Canada's Consul General. You'll also meet Burch Pierce, Louisiana Farm Bureau's Second Vice President, whose leadership journey started with a childhood connection. Plus, a van life blogger makes a daring calf rescue in California in this week's TWILA Boost! Catch all that and more in this week's episode of TWILA! Show NotesJoin Louisiana Farm Bureau FederationLearn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention

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 John Deere Challenge. Catch all that and more in this edition of TWILA! Show NotesContact your Senators and Representative Sign up for Voter VoiceLearn more about Hunt Forests ProductsView photos from the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Sporting Clays Challenge Visit Landry VineyardsWatch this week's entire TWILA Boost here

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 off our Road to Leadership series with LFB President Richard Fontenot and wrap it all up with goat milk, baby goats, and a lot of heart in Feasting on Agriculture.  Catch all that and more in our latest episode!Show NotesLearn more about the LSU AgCenter's Water Analysis Vessel Program View photos from the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Livestock ShowSign up for Voter VoiceListen to the Understanding Tariff's Impact on Agriculture podcast Read more from this week's Feasting on Agriculture — From Pasture to Plate: The Udderly Delightful World of Dairy Goats and Goat Cheese at Circle M Farms- Southern Maids DairyWatch the show at twilatv.org

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 Louisiana Farm Bureau Beef Tour, and explore how AgMagic's interactive approach is teaching kids about agriculture. 

Usually when we talk about disasters in Louisiana this time of the year it is a hurricane. However, it's the extreme heat and drought wearing on Louisiana farmers.  This week we learn how lack of rain and high temperatures are impacting grain crops, sugarcane, timber and cattle in every corner of the state and how farmers can make their voices heard. Plus, we get an update on the upcoming Farm Bill. Drought Monitor: https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx  https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=la&agency=fsa https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index Farm Bill: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50071d3fe4b002842b318854/t/643015d33a57290f5ecd4dd8/1680872916226/LFBF+2023+Farm+Bill+Principles.pdfDaily Voice Subscribe: https://lafarmbureaunews.com/subscribe 

This week we take you to the streets of downtown Baton Rouge, the forests of Vernon Parish, and a lot of places in between.  Karl Wiggers shows us how the triple digit temperatures are impacting Louisiana's beef industry. Trevor Williams takes us to the Red Stick Farmers Market where farmers are bringing their bounty to community tables. Neil Melancon tells us about an archaeological discovery in the forests of Vernon Parish. Plus, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 Louisiana Harvest.SHOW NOTES Learn how you can protect yourself during the extreme heat Visit the Red Stick Farmers Market Learn more about  Clay Schexnayder  Submit your harvest photos here You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here:  @thisweekinlouisianaagriculture    https://www.twilatv.orghttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatv

What is happening This Week in Louisiana Agriculture? A lot! Neil Melancon shows us how rice harvest is going for one family farm in Acadia Parish. Karl Wiggers takes us to St. Helena Parish, where folks are getting hands-on with agriculture. Trevor Williams takes us to a bee rescue yard that is trying to help the important insects. Plus we show you how the Louisiana Farm Bureau will continue to move forward as the voice of Louisiana agriculture for the next 100 years. Learn more about Cecilia Stevens: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/page1684176465021Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The Classroom here: https://aitcla.org/honey-bees Learn more about Louisiana Beekeepers here: https://www.labeekeepers.org/Learn more about Louisiana Master Farmer here: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/environment/conservation/master_farmerYou can subscribe to our YouTube channel here:  @thisweekinlouisianaagriculture    https://www.twilatv.orghttps://www.facebook.com/TWILATV/https://www.instagram.com/twila_tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@twilatv

It's been a while since the team has sat around and chatted about some of the stories in the show, so here it goes. We introduce our intern, Trevor in this episode and he reveals that Karl is a tough critic, which is news to Karl. This and more on this episode of the TWILA Aftershow.

It has been hot and dry across a lot of Louisiana this summer, which has many farmers across the state preparing for or beginning this year's harvest. Karl Wiggers heads to St. Landry Parish, where one Louisiana corn farmer is excited to start harvest early. We get an update on the rice crop and industry. Trevor Williams shows us how teachers are preparing for the upcoming school year at the Fast Food Farm in Gramercy. And Avery Davidson brings us to Southern University Agricultural Center for a new edition of Feasting on Agriculture. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The Classroom Learn more about SUN Beef at Southern University Meat Lab. See the book put out by Southern University Ag Center about beef production here.

We're at the site of the 101st Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.  The state's largest general farm organization held its meeting in New Orleans at the Marriott Hotel on Canal and by all measures was a resounding success. TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White and Avery Davidson have the highlights from this year's event in this episode of the podcast.SHOW NOTES Watch TWILA interviews with each gubernatorial candidate here. Watch videos for other commodity meetings here. See livestreams from night events at LFBF Convention here: Awards, Talent, and Queens. Apply for the Century Farm Award here. To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The Classroom See all the coverage from LFBF's 101st Convention here.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, Avery introduces us to the final two candidates seeking the Louisiana Governor seat this fall – Jeff Landry and John Schroder. We also meet the Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year and see how she is helping children better understand the role agriculture plays in their daily lives.SHOW NOTES Learn more about Jeff Landry Learn more about John Schroder To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. Learn more about Louisiana Ag In The Classroom Download the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

It's June, which means we are gearing up for the Louisiana Farm Bureau's 101st Annual Convention. In this week's episode, we meet the three finalists for the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award and some of the Louisiana Farm Bureau staff who are working behind the scenes. You can catch all that and more in This Week in Louisiana Agriculture!SHOW NOTES Check out the schedule and details of the  2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Get prepared for hurricane season here Learn more about mental health resources  near you Learn more about rural stress information American Farm Bureau Farm State of Mind Learn more about Farm Aid Download the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

In this week's episode, Neil Melancon takes us to New Orleans to show us how hurricane-hunting crews are preparing for the upcoming season. Avery Davidson introduces us to two more candidates seeking the Louisiana Governor seat this fall. And Breann Hendrickson has a blooming Boost just in time for Mother's Day.SHOW NOTES Get a hurricane prep gameplan here Learn more about Stephen Waguespack Learn more about Richard Nelson To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. Visit Haven Flower Farm Download the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

Crop updates, farm tours, and politics… we've got a little bit of everything in this week's episode of TWILA. Karl Wiggers takes us to Franklin Parish to see how three-week-old corn weathered the hard frost earlier this spring. Avery Davidson starts introducing us to the candidates running for Louisiana Governor. Finally, Breann Hendrickson takes us on a Northwest Louisiana farm with the Louisiana Women in Agriculture.Watch the entire show here.

Spring is in full swing, and so are Louisiana's farmers and legislature! Breann Hendrickson takes us to the Louisiana Women In Agriculture Conference And Expo in Alexandria, Louisiana. Avery Davidson reports on the 10th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Show. Neil Melancon visits a mayhaw orchid in Caldwell Parish to get an update on this year's crop. We also have a legislative update, Feasting On Agriculture segment, and Earth Day Boost!SHOW NOTES Learn about  Louisiana Women in Agriculture View photos from the Louisiana YF&R Livestock Show Listen to the Grassroots Government Podcast  To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link. Feasting on Agriculture: Crawfish Stuffed Bell Peppers with Four Oaks Farm Learn more about sustainability on the farm Download the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board. Visit our website to watch this show.

On this episode of TWILA, Karl Wiggers tags along as American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall experiences crawfish farming for the first time. Avery Davidson shows us how sugarcane is helping make a new kind of cattle feed in Napoleonville, while Neil Melançon shows us how river cane is being used to make duck calls in Central Louisiana. And Breann Hendrickson takes us to the annual Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge.SHOW NOTES Farm Bill Principles  Learn about Impact Fusion International Learn more about the Louisiana 4-H Food Challenge Learn more about Bayou Beast Duck Calls Learn more about the American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest Download the Crawfish App, and learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board. Learn more about Louisiana beef from Louisiana Beef Industry Council  https://www.twilatv.org/archive/042123 

This week, the team looks back on the past couple weeks of shows, and the big stories from the past year! Neil tells about his story from Camp Claiborne and the impact the Louisiana forests had in the events that took place on the beaches of Normandy. Breann talks about her story about the McNeese State rodeo team and the success they found nationally this year. The story Karl looks back on is the tough decisions farmers faced in the spring as they wrestled with input prices, a story that continued to develop all year as weather wreaked havoc on those same expensive crops. Avery makes everyone hungry talking about his Feasting On Agriculture segment that feature Louisiana sweet potatoes from Cafe Josephine in Sunset, Louisiana.SHOW NOTES Watch this week's show See Neil's story from Camp Claiborne Learn more about the McNeese State Rodeo Team Some stories about the difficult year farmers faced in Northeast Louisiana Spring Planting Decisions by Karl August Soybean Disaster Story by Neil Soybean Farmers Head to Washington D.C. by Karl Avery's new segment of Feasting On Agriculture from Cafe JosephineSee the original segment here

We're backkkk! After a crazy four months, the TWILA team, including its newest member, Allie Shipley, is back on the mics to give you a behind-the-scenes look of our latest episode. Neil Melancon gives an update on the low Mississippi River while we discuss how farmers across the nation are affected. Avery Davidson takes us to Greensburg where 2021 Minority Landowner Magazine Farmer of the Year Warner Hall hosted the Leafy Green Field Day at his farm. Karl tells us about Congressman Mike Johnson's visit with farmers in Northwest Louisiana and Breann Hendrickson gives us a glimpse of the Fast Food Farm's Fall Ag Day. All that and more in this episode of the TWILA After Show!SHOW NOTES Watch this week's show Learn more about the LSU AgCenter Learn more about the USDA's People's Garden Initiative View the Minority Landowner Magazine Like Fast Food Farm on Facebook

SUMMARYWe have a full roster on the couch this week! Our TWILA Intern, Chandler Hegwood makes his Aftershow debut, talking about his behind-the-scenes work for TWILA and his future plans in politics. Neil Melancon gives us some BTS stories from his story at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Breann Hendrickson and Karl Wiggers travel to McNeese to meet their college rodeo, and Karl may or may not have been bitten by the rodeo bug. Since Avery Davidson stepped away, Karl Wiggers digs into the three recipes in this week's Feasting on Agriculture featuring Louisiana sweet potatoes. The team counts down to the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Centennial Convention in New Orleans!SHOW NOTES Watch this week's show Learn more about the Southern Forest Heritage Museum. Like the McNeese State University Rodeo Team on Facebook. Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Centennial Celebration. Learn more about Cafe Joesphine. Learn more about the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. Follow Louisiana Farm Bureau on TikTok Follow TWILA on TikTok

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SHOW NOTES Listen to the Aftershow Learn more about Sankofa Community Development Corporation. Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers.  Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation and its scholarship. Learn more about the LSU AgCenter. Learn more about Louisiana Sweet Potatoes, brought to you by the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. Nominate Your Fire Department to Win a Grain Bin Rescue Tube. Learn more about the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board.

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Watch this week's show >> https://www.twilatv.org/archive/020422 LSU Sea Grant and Ag Center, LA Wildlife And Fisheries Release Two-Year Hurricane Economic Damage Assessment >> https://gulfseafoodnews.com/2022/01/13/lsu-sea-grant-and-ag-center-la-wildlife-and-fisheries-release-two-year-hurricane-economic-damage-assessment/  Congressman Graves Pushes Biden Administration to Get Disaster Aid to Fishermen >> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2022/2/1/graves-pushes-biden-administration-to-get-disaster-aid-to-fishermen Watch our coverage of the 2010 Oil Spill >> https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisWeekinLouisianaAgriculture/search?query=oil%20spill Find out where to purchase local Louisiana seafood through Louisiana Direct Seafood >> https://louisianadirectseafood.com/ Learn more about Tony's Seafood >> https://www.tonyseafood.com/  Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers >> https://lafarmbureau.org/yfr Learn more about Bayou Rum >> https://bayourum.com/ Like us on Facebook to participate in our Bayou Rum giveaway (must be 21 years old or older to participate) >> https://www.facebook.com/TWILATV Watch our series, TWILA Reporting for Duty >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8_i2F4jxBqQAmSnyHMfYSayvYuOZCnF-Watch episodes of Arkansas Farm Bureau's Filthy Farm Jobs series >> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnXCf-Nq5CPUp5j4d1pj9XEjIm85aMbG

Watch this week's show Learn more about TWILA's Breann Hendrickson Learn more about LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens This is not a link to one of Karl's first TWILA stories. Feasting on Agriculture: Kary's Roux Cajun Style Boneless Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Learn more about the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. Watch Neil's story about Amy's Seafood Watch Neil's forestry damage coverage from Hurricane Ida Watch Karl's story with Buckshot Sims Watch this Louisiana Farm Life with T.B. Porter Register for one of three of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Grain Bin Safety Workshops, in partnership with Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureaus Partner to Hold Grain Bin Rescue Training Workshops in Northeast Louisiana Learn more about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Foundation Linda & Wayne Zaunbrecher Scholarship and download the application. Learn more about the Party at the Red Barn.

Watch this week's show Neil's Alligator Story Playlist - Stories from 2021 Winter Storm coverage Playlist - Stories from Hurricane Ida coverage A Japanese-American Connection - Neil's Imahara Story 40th Anniversary episode of TWILA Art From The Heart - Kristen's Artwork storyOrder the 2022 Calendar - Seasons of Agriculture Mahaffey Farms Profile Avery's story about Le Chien Brewing Remembering Linda Zaunbrecher Remembering John Dennison Find us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTube

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Watch this week's show Stories about Brandon and Danielle Vail 2021 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award Finalists How Brandon and Danielle Vail tackled challenges to recover from Hurricane Laura in August 2020. Avery's most recent story from Zippy Duvall's Tour of Southwest Louisiana Zippy Duvall Visits St. James parish sugarcane farm and Zen-noh grain export facility. Houma's Where The Heart Is - Ida Recover in South Louisiana Karl's story from the event in Montegut Help by purchasing school supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Ida. Another organization really helping communities impacted by Ida. Avery's story about Cockeyed Farms Neil's story from Fleur De Lis Tea CompanyFleur De Lis Tea Company website and Facebook page. Northwest Louisiana Sporting Clays Shootout story Karl's story about Rawls Farms' cotton crop. Listen to Grassroots Government podcast with Zippy Duvall here.Find us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.This Week In Louisiana Agriculture- TWILA on Facebook- TWILA on Instagram- TWILA on Twitter- TWILA on YouTube

Watch this week's show. Send us your feedback and story ideas! Learn more about TWILA founder, Regnal Wallace. Learn more about former TWILA host, Mike Danna. Learn more about the TWILA Team. See how it started, and how it's going. Watch the TWILA's Team Favorite Stories below: Avery's Favorite: Julie Baxter's 2011 story from the Turkey & his story about a New Orleans Shrimper fishing for customers Kristen's Favorite: Her 2012 Ag Minute about Moonshine Neil's Favorite: His story about a veteran picking up the pieces from Hurricane Laura. See more of Neil's favorite stories and highlights from his 25 year career. Karl's Favorite: His internship story about the Winnsboro Elevator Monica's Favorite: Reporting for Duty Series & The Process Cassidie's Favorite: Neil's 1-Star Uber Ride & A.J.'s Reporting for Duty with Randy Fair

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In this episode, Karl learns the ways of boiling crawfish and also how to really screw up some Cajun French. We also discuss some other great stories in this week's episode of TWILA.

This week the TWILA team discuss the winter storms that wreaked havoc on Louisiana agriculture, damaging poultry houses, killing newborn calves in the field, and devastating the nursery industry in Forest Hill.

This week the TWILA team talks about sugarcane harvest finishing up, some community gardens taking root in Baton Rouge, and where to find some of the best fruits, vegetables, and teacakes in Louisiana.

This week, the team discuss crawfish season starting up, what hope is in store for St. Landry parish food deserts, and how Karl stumbled across some beautiful sugarcane footage.

We're back for a new season of TWILA and a fresh episode of the Aftershow. Neil, Karl, Avery and Kristen break down what's happened at Louisiana Farm Bureau since we last put out an episode and also some of the stories in this week's show.

The TWILA team is all back together (mostly) for our first podcast together in months! We cover a lot of ground from hurricanes to Covid-19 to Karl building a house and a lot of TWILA stories that we've covered in between all of those events. We're sorry we've been gone so long, and we won't leave you like that again.

This week, the team discusses life working from home, new co-workers, the new normal, and how it is producing TWILA remotely. We also talk about the latest episode of TWILA and how different stories came together.

In this episode, we talk about the latest news related to the coronavirus and the world markets and how they are ultimately affecting ag markets. We also talk about this year's crawfish to be pardoned, Kristen shows off her cajun voice, and we talk about some new podcasts we're producing at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

This week Karl, Neil, and Kristen reminisce about their first stories they shot for This Week In Louisiana Agriculture. We also talk about coronavirus, Karl's backyard hydroponic system, field to feast, and more.

The TWILA Aftershow podcast is back!! We'll explain where we've been, but the short answer is "on the other side of the world." This week, we talk about a few of the stories on this week's episode of TWILA and get lost in a really long tangent about our trip to Japan and Thailand, women in agriculture, and farmer's mental health -- this and more on this week's show.

Here's a short episode to say thanks to you, our listener! This year has been great and we can't wait to see what 2020 holds! Happy New Year everyone.

This is our last episode for the year! Jennifer Finley joins us to talk about our final Field To Feast from Houmas House. We also reflect on different stories we covered this year, from bad weather to trade troubles, to the race for the Governor's office. We'll be taking some time to be with our families over the next few weeks. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we'll talk to you next year!

On this episode, the team discusses Karl's Christmas tree story, Neil's neat story about the history surrounding Louisiana Sugar Refining, and Avery's reporting on the financial and mental struggles farmers across the country are facing, even with help from the USDA relief payments. Karl also updates us on his hydroponic system that he built a couple of weeks ago on the show.

This week's episode is all about food! The team talks about their favorite items on their Thanksgiving plates as they break down the American Farm Bureau Market Basket survey. Karl also tells us about his venture into hydroponic gardening in his own back yard, and we also discuss this week's Field To Feast.

This week, the TWILA team discusses the cold weather that arrived in Louisiana this week and its affect on sugarcane in the state. They also discuss the Farm Bureau Holiday Shop, how the Louisiana CCA is rebuilding Louisiana marshes, and the latest Louisiana Farm Life podcast.