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Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources

2019

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2019 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture And Natural Resources, Lsu Agcenter Jan 2019

2019 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture And Natural Resources, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources

This publication tabulates the value of Louisiana agriculture in 2019. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies — both private and public — compiled the data. Their analyses focus on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that constitute our vital agricultural industry. Agricultural and natural resource industries contribute significantly to our state's economy with the potential for increased economic benefits and job creation through value-added processing in urban and rural communities throughout Louisiana.

The 2019 growing and harvest season was a struggle for most producers. Wet conditions in the spring and …