{"podcast":{"title":"Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259","podcast_index_feed_id":7575259,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-baton-rouge-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-baton-rouge-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1081,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Baton Rouge News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Baton Rouge—from local news and business to LSU sports, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Baton Rouge News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T02:18:51.440460+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259"},"episode":{"title":"Louisiana’s Grape Revolution","slug":"louisiana-s-grape-revolution","published_at":"2026-06-19T22:16:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259/louisiana-s-grape-revolution","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5c5d4689-cfb8-4cd0-9b7f-f40b0da267fa.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5c5d4689-cfb8-4cd0-9b7f-f40b0da267fa.mp3","summary":"Southern University’s AgCenter is revolutionizing Louisiana’s agriculture by turning the state’s hot, humid climate into a grape-growing powerhouse. After six years of research, they’ve launched a thriving test vineyard with 52 grape varieties — hybrids and muscadines — producing record-breaking yields. This isn’t just about fruit; it’s about building a full-fledged industry, training students in hands-on viticulture, and creating educational tools for aspiring farmers. They’re challenging the myth that grapes can’t grow here, offering tastings, fact sheets, and even an experimental wine — the 801 Collection — set to debut at a fundraiser supporting ag students. While grapes won’t replace sugarcane or soybeans, they’re poised to carve out a major niche, with plans to expand acreage and establish a thriving grape-growing community across Louisiana within a decade. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c7ce316f3e1cfe4","meta_description":"Southern University’s AgCenter is revolutionizing Louisiana’s agriculture by turning the state’s hot, humid climate into a grape-growing powerhouse. After…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":122,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259/episodes/louisiana-s-grape-revolution/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259/louisiana-s-grape-revolution.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}