April 2015 Articles

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Just Rambling May 2015

Just Rambling:
I am sad to say that during the severe wind, rain and hail storm that we had in April, the little tree which has been the logo for
Ag Trader USA magazine was blown down and completely uprooted. This was a sad event for our family because we had seen this tree go from a tall, stately tree in years past, to a mere shattered stump, then during the past ten years this tree had grown back to a beautiful little hickory tree. It always had the most beautiful leaves both... read more

Just Rambling April 2015

Just Rambling:

Our front page shows the American Flag that flies over the cemetery behind our church, Antioch Church of Christ, located on highway 3121 North of Spearsville, Louisiana. This flag is illuminated so it can be seen both day and night. It is a beautiful sight at all times, but especially at night. It stands tall and proud, breaking the dark of night with the beautiful stars and stripes representing this great nation of ours. This flag flies over many veterans... read more

Forage producers discuss nutrition at annual meeting

Forage producers discuss nutrition at annual meeting
Writer: Johnny Morgan at 225-578-8484 or jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Forage producers discussed the benefits of different forage systems and human nutrition at the Louisiana Forage and Grass Council’s annual conference on Dec. 5.
LSU AgCenter forage specialist Ed Twidwell, who serves as secretary for the council, said each year they try to bring in a variety of speakers, which... read more