Agriculture
Legislation could have negative impact
Farmers and ranchers would face burdensome federal regulatory control if provisions of a restrictive Senate water bill make it through the “lame duck” session of Congress, according to the American...
Nov 06, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Louisiana Crawfish promotion and research referendum is November 10, in Ville Platte
The Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board is announcing the 2010 Crawfish Referendum will be held at each parish Extension office on Wednesday, November 10. This referendum is to reauthor...
Nov 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Commodity markets discussed
In the wake of shortfalls in production, an export picture that keeps getting bigger and bigger as well as speculative trade money, commodity prices have risen steadily over the past few weeks. A ...
Oct 30, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Master Farmer Training set October 20
Many of our ag producers and/or landowners have become aware of the Master Farmer Program. They are also aware of the point credits offered for the NRCS, EQUIP and other programs by completing the ...
Oct 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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LRGA meets, discusses rice market
CROWLEY – The Louisiana Rice Growers Association heard a progress report Thursday (Sept. 30) on a project that could help get rice to market in Mexico. Jim Watkins of Jefferson Davis Parish said s...
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Mamou forestry team earns third place in competition
The Mamou High School forestry teams competed in the Allen Parish Soil and Water District’s annual contest Wednesday morning. The team was graded as a whole and individually on tree identification,...
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Worm invasion devouring lawns
Just about anywhere you drive in and around Evangeline and surrounding parishes these days you will notice many lawns that look just terrible. These lawns have large areas of tan to brown colored g...
Sep 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Greg Tate is elected Angus delegate
Greg Tate, Ville Platte, has been elected as a delegate to the 127th Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, November 15, in Louisville, Kentucky, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of...
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4-H looking for students, now’s the time to join
The beginning of the new school year brings many opportunities for students through the 4-H program. This year could be one of your best years in school if you decide to join a 4-H club. 4-H has so...
Sep 09, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Succession-in-interest reporting deadline is September 30
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently reminded producers if they have made any changes affecting their interest in base acres since last signing their Direct and Counter-cyclical Program co...
Aug 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder, points to research plots where new lines of rice are being grown as potential varieties. He talked about his work at the Elliot Colvin farm during the northeast Louisiana rice field day held in Rayville. (Photo by Bruce Schultz.)
La. farmers facing rice disease as harvest begins
RAYVILLE, La. – The fungal disease panicle blight is affecting Louisiana rice as farmers in the southern end of the state are gearing up for harvest, according to Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter rice...
Jul 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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USDA to help farmers and ranchers expand habitat for migrating birds
ALEXANDRIA – State Conservationist Kevin Norton today announced USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will work with farmers, ranchers, and other landowners to develop and enhance habi...
Jul 17, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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