September 2017 Articles

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Just Rambling:

Just Rambling:
The Union County Cattlemen’s Association held their Third Quarter Membership Meeting on Thursday, August 17 with Dr. Paul Beck, University of Arkansas Beef Specialist, discussing “Forages For Profit.” The meeting was well attended and was enjoyed by all. McDonald’s Grocery, owned by Rhett Hanry, catered the meal with members providing desserts. Union County Cattlemen’s Association received an award from the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association... read more

Spiritual Corner:

Spiritual Corner:
“As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.” —1st Samuel 17:48
The above scripture is so incredibly powerful to me. I feel that God gives us all of these stories in His word to help us and to inspire us. When I first read 1st Samuel 17:48, it immediately stuck out to me. While at first glance it seems to be simply a sentence relaying a fact, when... read more

AgCenter researchers get grant to study cover crops in ene

AgCenter researchers get grant to study cover crops in energy cane Writer: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/31/17) BATON ROUGE, La. — A team of LSU AgCenter researchers has received a four-year, $387,000 grant to evaluate the feedstock potential of energy cane and sweet sorghum with winter cover crops.... read more

Managing First-Calf Heifers

Managing First-Calf Heifers Source: Pasture to Market, LSU Ag Center A heifer’s worth today is equal to all her future earning (calf sales and salvage value), minus her annual expenses. Therefore, assuming a 1200 lb. cow with a life span of 8 years weaning a 550 lb. calf each year: Þ $6,238.32 (calf sales 550 lbs. X $141.78/cwt. X 8 yrs.) + $885 (salvage value 1200 lbs.... read more

Harvey creates problems for Louisiana farmers

Harvey creates problems for Louisiana farmers Writer: Bruce Schultz at 337-788-8821 or bschultz@agcenter.lsu.edu Farmers Adam Habetz and Josh Sikes were getting their first look at their crops on Aug. 30 just after Tropical Storm Harvey had passed over western Calcasieu Parish.... read more

Soil tests dig deep to improve plant health

Soil tests dig deep to improve plant health Writer: Kyle Peveto at 225-578-2939 or kpeveto@agcenter.lsu.edu Every day, LSU AgCenter extension agents see failing plants, trees or grasses brought to them in search of a fix.... read more

Knock Out roses can be pruned, too

Knock Out roses can be pruned, too Editor: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu, By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist at 225-578-2222 or dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu The Knock Out rose has become amazingly popular over the past 10 years. This rose has singlehandedly changed the market for roses since its introduction and... read more

NCBA, PLC on DC Circuit Court Decision on Gray Wolf: "Perfect Example of Need to

NCBA, PLC on DC Circuit Court Decision on Gray Wolf: "Perfect Example of Need to Modernize Endangered Species Act" WASHINGTON (August 1, 2017) – Ethan Lane, executive director of the Public Lands Council and NCBA federal lands, today released the following statement in response to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding the listing of the gray... read more

NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen Kicks off New Season

NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen Kicks off New Season DENVER, COLO. (August 16, 2017) – On August 29, NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen returns for a new season featuring an in-depth look at the outcomes of the beef checkoff-funded 2017 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA). The audit is conducted every five years and provides a set of... read more

Livestock Producers Encouraged by Report on National Monuments, Urge Swift Actio

Livestock Producers Encouraged by Report on National Monuments, Urge Swift Action from White House WASHINGTON (August 24, 2017) – The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association were encouraged by the Department of the Interior’s report on National Monuments released today. The final report comes after... read more

Louisiana Forestry Teacher's Tour

Louisiana Forestry Teacher's Tour Source: www. laforestry.com Another successful Teachers Tour took place in Southeast Louisiana! Thirty-seven teachers participated from all over the state. in a hands-on environmental education. This is a four-day forestry tour that presents a guided look at our state’s forests, wildlife, water and the industry that it sustains. Those teachers... read more

AgCenter scientists receive grant to study insect-borne deer, cattle diseases

AgCenter scientists receive grant to study insect-borne deer, cattle diseases Writer: Olivia McClure at 225-578-3262 or omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/16/17) BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU AgCenter scientists Lane Foil and Claudia Husseneder have been awarded a three-year, $490,000 grant to study two insect-borne diseases that affect deer and cattle.... read more

Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America

Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America Source: www.fb.org
A commanding majority of American voters support tax reform, a nationwide poll shows, while most voters also support tax changes that would benefit America’s farm and ranch families. The survey conducted by Morning Consult found that seven out of 10 voters... read more

New Food and Farm Facts Book and Related Products on Sale Now

New Food and Farm Facts Book and Related Products on Sale Now Source: www.fb.org The new Food and Farm Facts book, map and pocket guide, produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, are now available. “Food and Farm Facts provides the opportunity to learn about the many ways modern farmers produce food to meet the needs of today’s consumers. I hope it also puts... read more

Reba McEntire Named Farm Bureau Keynote Speaker

Reba McEntire Named Farm Bureau Keynote Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 30, 2017 – Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire will join AFBF President Zippy Duvall during the Closing General Session of the 2018 AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, for a Q&A keynote touching on her rural roots, family, career and, of course, country music. Reba is no stranger to agriculture—she grew up in rural... read more

LDAF Assisting Harvey Evacuees  Mobile Pet Shelter Deployed

LDAF Assisting Harvey Evacuees Mobile Pet Shelter Deployed
Baton Rouge, LA (August 31, 2017) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is assisting in moving pets that have arrived with their owners to seek shelter in Louisiana.
Texas evacuees began moving from Lake Charles to the Alexandria shelter overnight. The LDAF mobile pet shelter is in Lake Charles this morning to continue to assist in transporting to Alexandria pets that escaped the flood waters with their... read more

Sweet potato farmers hear about AgCenter research at field day

Sweet potato farmers hear about AgCenter research at field day Writer: Olivia McClure at 225-578-3262 or omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/18/17) BASTROP, La. — The LSU AgCenter is working to develop early-maturing sweet potato varieties that would allow farmers to shave up to 20 days off the growing period and sell to the market sooner.... read more

Louisiana FFA announces new executive leaders

Louisiana FFA announces new executive leaders Writer: Tobie Blanchard at 225-578-5649 or tblanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/14/17) BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana FFA has two new leaders. Eric Smith is the organization’s executive director, and Cade LeJeune is its executive secretary.... read more

Does Your Horse Have Trouble SWEATING?

Does Your Horse Have Trouble SWEATING? Dr. Samantha Brooks and Laura Patterson Rosa University of Florida Anhidrosis is a disease characterized by the inability to sweat. Symptoms can vary in severity and be seasonal or situational. In horses, anhidrosis can lead to hyperthermia, multiple organ failure and, in some cases, death. Treatments for anhidrosis are limited, and do not address the cause of... read more

Louisiana 4-H’ers place third at national wildlife competition

Louisiana 4-H’ers place third at national wildlife competition Writer: Johnny Morgan at 225-578-8484 or jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/18/17) BATON ROUGE, La. Members of the Louisiana 4-H wildlife team won third place at the National Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program... read more

Louisiana 4-H'ers take third place at national forestry competition

Louisiana 4-H’ers take third place at national forestry competition (08/15/17) Baton Rouge, La. — Louisiana placed third among 15 states that competed in the 38th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from July 30 through August 3. Teams from Arkansas and Florida... read more

Pasture management, bull selection focus of upcoming beef field day

Pasture management, bull selection focus of upcoming beef field day Writer: Johnny Morgan at 225-578-8484 or jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (08/25/17) MANGHAM, La. — Beef producers will gain a wealth of information on ways to improve their pastures as well as tips on managing their bulls at the annual Northeast Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day on Sept. 21 at Goldmine Plantation.... read more

Crock-Pot Shrimp Jambalaya

Crock-Pot Shrimp Jambalaya
12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped 8 oz smoked ham diced
8 oz smoked link sausage, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can diced tomatoes 1 C chicken broth 1/3 C tomato paste 1 T parsley 1 1/2 t basil 1/2 t oregano 1 1/2 t hot sauce salt to taste 1 1/2 cayenne pepper 1 t black pepper... read more