LSU has received a $500,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help combat the pasture mealybug, an invasive insect threatening Louisiana's sugarcane industry. The rapid-response funding was announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during a visit to St. Martinville, where researchers are working to develop solutions to protect the region's vital agricultural sector.
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Gov. Jeff Landry and Buc-ee's founder Arch Aplin held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Buc-ee's travel center in Lafayette. The facility is scheduled to open in February 2028.
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Buc-ee's founder Arch Aplin is bringing his popular travel center chain to Acadiana, with a new location planned to open in February 2028. This expansion marks the first Buc-ee's in the region and represents significant economic development for the area.
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VideoThe Federal Aviation Administration has announced regulatory changes for commercial space launches and reentry licensing, with plans for a major overhaul in 2027. These changes are expected to support the development of Starbase Louisiana, a commercial spaceport project being developed in the state.
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