Throughout history, agribusiness has been a significant contributor to the area's overall economy. Cotton is the number one row crop enterprise in northwest Louisiana. Forestry products are the largest agricultural commodity produced here.
Poultry production is the largest animal agriculture in Louisiana. Beef cattle are the largest animal enterprise in the Shreveport-Bossier area. There is a growing horse industry here as well, with a large portion of it dedicated to recreation.
Wild populations are back in the system, and honeybee removal from walls and structures is on the upswing. Pollination is Louisiana's biggest asset, with more than $400 million in services to wildlife and agriculture, both commercial and homeowners. Colony leasing still provides additional income to the beekeepers and farmers.
Pecans and fruit crops such as peaches, blueberries and mayhaws are also harvested in northwest Louisiana.
Source: LSU Agricultural Center |
