Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

What does war in Ukraine mean for Louisiana's farmers? Higher prices, 'scary time'

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana, and thank you for reading us today. We've got the business news this morning for you. You should check out the story from the weekend on the plight of farmers in Louisiana and how the price of fertilizers and fuel has skyrocketed as the result of the coronavirus and now the now the war in Ukraine. "The price of everything is through the roof. It's a scary time."

Have a good rest of your week. Check back tomorrow morning for more.

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