Cattle graze in a field at Otter Creek Farm on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Johnsonville. The farms sells a small number of life cattle and pigs annually to consumers who then have their animals slaughtered ...

Amid an ongoing battle over regulation of beefpackers, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott introduced a bill Friday that would target new federal assistance to small cattle operations.

XENIA — The City of Xenia may soon allow people to own more chickens and bunnies. Since 2016, the city has allowed its residents to own small livestock and have up to four animals on their property.

4-H students from around the state spent a week showcasing their animals for competition during the 90th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The weeklong ...