November 2014 Articles

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Blueberry Blitz in Louisiana

Blueberry Blitz in Louisiana
Blueberry production in Louisiana and many southeastern states is increasing as consumer demand for this fruit grows. This time of the year consumers can find ripe, fresh blueberries at grocery stores, farmers markets and u-pick farms. You can find local growers through MarketMaker. The sweet berries can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but their claim to fame is the health benefit they provide.
A lot of antioxidants in a little berry
Blueberries... read more

Summer brings insects and anemia-inducing disease to cattle

Summer brings insects and anemia-inducing disease to cattle
LITTLE ROCK – Controlling insects and using good sanitation of veterinary equipment can help prevent spread of anaplasmosis, a sometimes-fatal cattle disease that attacks red blood cells.
“Outbreaks generally occur in late summer and early fall, but it’s not too early to take steps to prevent the spread of the bacteria that causes anaplasmosis,” said Tom Troxel, associate head-Animal Science, for the... read more

Just Rambling, November 2014

Just Rambling:
On October 9th the Union Parish Cattlemen’s Association and the Union Parish Farm Bureau had the privilege of hosting a luncheon for several Kentucky Cattlemen and their wives touring Louisiana. While in our area on October 9th and 10th, they visited Kingsland Ranch located in Ouachita Parish, Bayou DeLoutre Farms and Riser Farms located in Union Parish, Jeff Simons Farms in Morehouse Parish, and Hays Brother’s Ranch in Bienville Parish. It was an honor to be able... read more