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What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?

What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?

Foreign seafood invades state market

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
What if every imported seafood product for sale in Louisiana had a red sticker with the word “Imported” affixed to the front of its packaging?
LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso conducts rice research. Famoaso will lead efforts locally on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

LSU AgCenter rice breeder Adam Famoso conducts rice research. Famoaso will lead efforts locally on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

LSU AgCenter is part of $22M USAID cereal crops project

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The LSU AgCenter is partnering with several universities and countries on a $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at improving lives around the world by making cereal crops more readily available to those most at risk for hunger and malnutrition.
Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

Louisiana House Republicans and speaker candidates gather with Gov.-elect Jeff Landry after meeting to chart a plan to elect someone to that post. From left, are Reps. Mark Wright, R-Covington; Mike Johnson, R-Pineville; Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville; and Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Gov.-elect Jeff Landry; Reps. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Brett Geymann, R-Lake Charles; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. (Photo submitted to the nola.com)

Landry charts unity path with House speaker favorites

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
By James Finn and Tyler Bridges / nola.com/The Times-Picayune/The Advocate For eight years, Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature have proudly touted their independence from the governor — a dynamic that emerged after Democrat John Bel Edwards claimed the governorship and Republicans’ ranks grew.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson during a town hall meeting at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas in February 2023. Johnson was elected last week at House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson during a town hall meeting at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas in February 2023. Johnson was elected last week at House speaker. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Who is Mike Johnson?

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a constitutional lawyer deeply involved in religious causes.
False aster (Boltonia asteroids) is a perennial native wildflower that blooms each fall. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

False aster (Boltonia asteroids) is a perennial native wildflower that blooms each fall. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

A guide to collecting and conserving native wildflower seeds

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 27, 2023
The native wildflowers are just gorgeous right now. If you haven’t noticed all the beautiful yellow, purple and white flowers along the roadsides, in ditches and in natural areas, you are sure to notice them soon.
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, address reporters Oct. 25, 2023, at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry and his wife, Sharon, address reporters Oct. 25, 2023, at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Landry charts different course

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Friday, October 27, 2023
It’s going to be different. That’s a point Jeff Landry emphasized over and over again Wednesday as he announced the first set of major decisions he made in preparation for taking over as Louisiana governor.

LSU announces the LSU100 and LSU Roaring20 rankings

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
LSU announced the company rankings for the 13th annual LSU100 and LSU ROARING20. The LSU100 celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world. To be considered for the list, companies must apply each year.

LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.

LABI announces 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its 2023 Free Enterprise Award winners. These annual awards recognize LABI members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and contributions to the state’s business climate and their local communities.