October 2017 Articles

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Just Rambling October 2017 :

Just Rambling: Goldman Equipment held a Grand Opening of their new Farmerville John Deere dealership on September 15th and 16th. A ribbon cutting was held on the 15th followed by a hamburger dinner for those in attendance. Ag Trader USA would like to welcome Goldman Equipment’s John Deere dealership to... read more

Spiritual Corner October 2017 :

Spiritual Corner: “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, ‘Sit here while I go over there and pray.’ He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them,... read more

For retired AgCenter agent, visit to LSU campus is a wish come true

For retired AgCenter agent, visit to LSU campus is a wish come true Writer: Olivia McClure at 225-578-3262 or omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu (09/27/17) BATON ROUGE, La. — Huey P. Roberts spent more than 30 years as a 4-H agent mentoring young people and helping them achieve their dreams. Between 1954 and 1988, he shepherded countless children in Union Parish through the livestock show... read more

LSU AgCenter researchers developing environmentally friendlier drilling fluids

LSU AgCenter researchers developing environmentally friendlier drilling fluids Writer: Craig Gautreaux at 225-578-5673 or cgautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu A team of LSU AgCenter researchers led by Qinglin Wu is developing drilling fluids that include a component made from nontoxic biomass materials. The research is funded... read more

Weaning Strategies Can Reduce Stress in Calve

Weaning Strategies Can Reduce Stress in Calves — Weaning is a critical management practice for several reasons, including breeding efficiency, feed utilization, marketing and calf performance during backgrounding and feedlot phase. How-ever, it is an extremely stressful time for the cow-calf pair, especially the young calf. Stressors may include: 1) Nutritional: diet change, low feed intake, dehydration; 2) Social: dam-calf bond, anxiety, security; 3) Environmental:... read more

Listening session held on new farm bill

Listening session held on new farm bill Writer: Karol Osborne at 318-574-2465 or kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu (10/03/17) RAYVILLE, La. — Although the current farm bill goes a long way in meeting different commodity needs, much can be improved, LSU AgCenter agricultural economist Mike Salassi said at an agriculture listening session held on Sept. 29.... read more

Enjoy fall wildflowers

Enjoy fall wildflowers Editor: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist You can almost always find some Louisiana wildflowers blooming throughout the year. The spring and fall seasons, however, are when the most outstanding displays occur. The fall wildflower season is just getting underway now... read more

Producers hear about heifer diets, bull quality at field day

Producers hear about heifer diets, bull quality at field day Writer: Bruce Schultz at 337-788-8821 or bschultz@agcenter.lsu.edu MANGHAM, La. — Post-weaning weight gain for heifers does not have to be constant through their development period, an LSU AgCenter forage specialist said at beef and forage field day on Sept. 21.... read more

Farm Bureau, Livestock Groups Request Waiver for Logging Device Mandate

Farm Bureau, Livestock Groups Request Waiver for Logging Device Mandate Source: www.fb.org Concerned about livestock haulers’ readiness to comply with a problematic electronic logging device mandate and how the mandate will affect transported animals’ well-being, the American Farm Bureau Federation and seven livestock organizations are asking the Transportation Department for a waiver and exemption from the fast-approaching... read more

Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform

Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform Source: www.fb.org The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Every year, farmers and ranchers face greater challenges in finding enough workers to keep their businesses running. The labor shortage on America’s farms and ranches is growing, and the lack of a stable, legal supply... read more

American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Tax Framework, but Refinement Needed

American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Tax Framework, but Refinement Needed The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Comprehensive tax reform is essential to addressing the financial challenges faced by America’s farmers and ranchers. The tax-reform framework announced today is an important step toward a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success,... read more

AFBF to EPA: Time to Rescind WOTUS Rule

AFBF to EPA: Time to Rescind WOTUS Rule The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “As today’s deadline for comments on rescinding the fatally flawed Waters of the U.S. rule is upon us, Farm Bureau applauds the Environmental Protection Agency’s formal proposal to ditch the rule. We do not stand alone... read more

It’s time to plant fall vegetables

It’s time to plant fall vegetables Editor: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist As we move into fall, many gardeners consider this the end of the vegetable gardening season in Louisiana. What a... read more

USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas

USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (October 2, 2017) – Ten parishes are eligible for disaster assistance as a result of extreme and continuous rainfall in 2017 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), said Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M
The parishes, which are contiguous to primary natural disaster areas in Mississippi include: Concordia, East Carroll, East Feliciana, Madison, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Tensas, Washington... read more

Superspeedway Taco Pie

Superspeedway Taco Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 1 pkg Taco seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup olives, 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls, 2 cups crushed corn chips, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, Shredded lettuce, Avocado slices
Heat oven to 375. Cook ground beef until thoroughly cooked, drain. Stir in taco mix water and olives. Simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile, separate crescent dough into 8 triangles. Place in ungreased pie... read more

OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM IS HERE

OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM IS HERE Alexandria, Louisiana – September 20, 2017 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This program provides farmers, ranchers and forest landowners an opportunity to improve conservation on their land while at the same time, strengthening and improving production. EQIP applications are accepted... read more

Acadiana cattle field day set for Oct. 21

Acadiana cattle field day set for Oct. 21 Writer: Bruce Schultz at 337-788-8821 or bschultz@agcenter.lsu.edu (10/02/17) ST. MARTINVILLE, La. — The Acadiana Cattle Producers fall field day will be held Oct. 21 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Cade Farm. The event starts at 8 a.m., and the program begins... read more