July 2012 Articles

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Just Rambling, July 2012

Just Rambling: I want to start my column with a story I recently read in the Gospel Tidings magazine. It had been received over the internet without an author attached or an explanation of where the story originated but in our fast paced world of today I thought this story was very appropriate to pass on. I hope you enjoy it and it makes you stop and think about the good things in your life, as it did me.
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 cups of Coffee When things in your lives seem almost... read more

July is National Blueberry Month

July is National Blueberry Month Source: LSU AgCenter
Enjoying fresh Louisiana berries is a treat that many people look forward to each year. Blueberries are delicious and provide important nutrients that make them a healthful choice to enjoy at meals or as snacks, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.
A recent study reported by researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge found that consuming 2 cups of blueberries a day lowered the risk of... read more

Row Crop, beef field day set for July 19 in Alexandria

Row crop, beef field day set for July 19 in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. – The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension field day on July 19 will feature presentations on biofuels, cotton, corn, soybeans and cattle.
The event will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the State Evacuation Center on U.S. Highway 71. Field tours will begin at 9 a.m.
The field day will provide Louisiana row crop and beef cattle producers as well as agricultural consultants, agricultural... read more