Cotton was once Louisiana’s biggest crop as far as number of acres planted. But Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says high production costs have made it difficult for cotton growers to make a profit. Strain says less than 100-thousand acres of cotton could be planted this year…
Cut 14 (09) “…by soybeans”
President Trump’s budget bill phases out tax credits for energy companies that invest in projects that produce solar and wind power. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis says this will raise electricity prices. The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, Doctor Greg Upton says it’s possible, but not in the short term…
New solar and wind energy projects can still receive the tax credit, but construction needs to start in the next year.
In an effort to grow the Louisiana Democratic Party, executive director Dadrius Lanus, says party officials plan to visit rural parishes…
Cut 10 (06) “…rural parishes”
Lanus says that includes parishes that lean Republican. He says the tour will be called “Fight for Our Lives.”
One of the top high school football prospects in the state will announce tomorrow where he plans to attend college. University High’s Lamar Brown is rated as a five-star defensive lineman and Zach Nagy of SI on LSU says Brown has narrowed his decision to two schools…
Cut 7 (13) “….and versatility”
Brown’s decision will be televised by ESPN Two at 12:15.