The State of Agriculture in Louisiana (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-04-16
Duration: 00:27:22
Subjects: Economy | Agriculture | FARMERS | Droughts | Food prices | INTEREST RATES | Recessions
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Bryan, Bill Photographer
- Parker, Gene Photographer
- Carroll, Mark Photographer
- Fourrier, Clay Director
- Blome, Ron Producer
- George, Beth Producer
- Odom, Bob Interviewee
- St. Clergy, Clyde Interviewee
- Strebeck, Clayton Interviewee
- Hoyt, Jerry Interviewee
- Arnold, Norman Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” from April 16, 1982, features a special report on the state of agriculture in Louisiana. This report focuses on the economic difficulties facing farmers in Louisiana due to a two-year drought, low crop yields, depressed food prices and high interest rates on farm equipment. It also touches on the growing concerns over the increased number of farm failures, which could reach the highest level since the Great Depression. It includes an interview with Commissioner of Agriculture Bob Odom. Hosts: Beth George and Ron Blome