Mar 10, 2015
BATON ROUGE, LA -- USA Rice is deeply saddened by the death of Michael Danna, director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and host of the organization's long-running television program "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture." He died Friday, March 6, in Baton Rouge at age 54 after a battle with cancer.
Mike was a great friend and supporter of the Louisiana and U.S. rice industries. "Mike was one of the first journalists to interview me after I became affiliated with USA Rice," said Betsy Ward, president and CEO of USA Rice. "He was a true professional and an outstanding broadcaster. Mike was very knowledgeable about, and a passionate supporter of, the rice industry. He will be missed."
A memorial service in Mike's honor is scheduled on Saturday, March 14 from 8-11 a.m., at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road in Baker. In lieu of flowers, the Danna family has asked that contributions be made to a Louisiana State University scholarship to be established in Mike's name. Donations for the scholarship can be made online at www.lsufoundation.org or via check payable to LSU Foundation, in memory of Mike Danna in the notation line, and mailed to LSU Foundation, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 or to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, www.cancerservices.org.