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NCBA Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill WASHINGTON
NCBA Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill WASHINGTON
Source: www.beefusa.org (June 21, 2018) – Today National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representative's 213-211 vote to approve H.R. 2, the... read more
Teen Giving Back to Kids After Brain Injury
Teen Giving Back to Kids After Brain Injury By Ted Harbin, owner of Rodeo Media Relations
MARION, La. - Hanna Conley has... read more
Diseases, insects, weeds are concerns as rice season progresses
Diseases, insects, weeds are concerns as rice season progresses Writer: Bruce Schultz at 337-788-8821 or bschultz@agcenter.lsu.edu As the 2018 rice crop progresses into the heading stage, farmers should be looking out... read more
Check your trees; summer storms and hurricanes are coming
Check your trees; summer storms and hurricanes are coming Editor: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu By Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Violent... read more
Broadband Connects Farmers to Greater Opportunities
Broadband Connects Farmers to Greater Opportunities By Dr. Carrie Castille, Louisiana Director, USDA Rural Development... read more
Farm Bureau Hails District Court WOTUS Decision
Farm Bureau Hails District Court WOTUS Decision The following statement about a recent federal district court ruling regarding the 2015 “Waters... read more
USDA Designates natural disaster areas
USDA Designates natural disaster areas
Baton Rouge, La. (June 20, 2018) –Agricultural producers in Natchitoches and Red River parishes who lost property caused by tornadoes and high winds from April 6 through April 7, 2018 are eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) physical loss loans, said Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M.
According to a... read more
Bill Would Help Protect Farmers and Ranchers From High Health Care Costs
Bill Would Help Protect Farmers and Ranchers From High Health Care Costs Source: www.fb.org ... read more
Inland Waterways Infrastructure Bill Ready for House Floor
Inland Waterways Infrastructure Bill Ready for House Floor Source: www.fb.org The House is expected to begin debate as early as today on the Farm Bureau-backed Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R. 8). The bipartisan bill authorizes improvements to the nation’s ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection,... read more
Grassroots Involvement is a Real Game-Changer
Grassroots Involvement is a Real Game-Changer By Sine Kerr It only took one unpleasant experience speaking with individuals at a casual dinner party to realize I needed to make a change in the way I approached socially and emotionally charged... read more
Farm Bureau-supported Bills Will Ensure Accurate Product Labeling
Farm Bureau-supported Bills Will Ensure Accurate Product Labeling Newly introduced labeling legislation will ensure that consumers continue to benefit from nutritional and allergy information on packaging, while guaranteeing that any additional product information required by states or cities is... read more
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents The American Farm Bureau Federation, together with a broad coalition of other farm and business groups, today filed a brief in support of 13 states challenging the EPA’s... read more
Water appropriately during dry weather
Water Appropriately during dry weather Editor: Rick Bogren at 225-578-5839 or rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu By Dan Gill,... read more
Research Highlight: Beef Cattle Production
Research Highlight: Beef Cattle Production Effects of dam age on growth performance and carcass measurements of crossbred... read more NCBA "Looks Forward" to Public Meeting on Fake Meat Source: www.beefusa.org WASHINGTON (June 15, 2018) – Today National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck issued the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that they will hold a public meeting on foods produced using animal cell culture... read more A Visit to Berlin UA Ranch Horse Team Wins National Title Second Year in a Row Source: U of A Animal Science Dept The U of A Ranch Horse Team defended its title as the American Stock Horse Association Division II National Champions on April 22 in Sweetwater, Texas. The competition was remarkably high this year and the battle for the championship came down to the final event. “This year was exciting because we won the Division... read more Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole Ground Beef—Diced onions—Seasoned Italian bread crumbs—Brown sugar... read more Just Rambling:... read more Spiritual Corner: Got God? There’s at least one thing that I’m sure everyone can agree on and that is the sheer fact that LIFE IS HARD. I don’t care who you are, I know that you have a struggle (or struggles) of some kind. You may be struggling financially, you may have a family member or friend who is sick, you may be struggling with your teenage child, you may be struggling at your job, or you may be struggling with a character trait such as jealousy, selfishness, laziness, etc. Regardless... read more AgCenter field day expo offers new forum for agriculture information Writer: Olivia McClure at 225-578-3262 or omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu (06/21/18) WINNSBORO, La. — The LSU AgCenter hosted its first-ever field day expo on June 19 in Winnsboro, expanding the concept of a traditional row crop field day to include information... read more Are You Growing The Best Tasting Watermelons?NCBA "Looks Forward" to Public Meeting on Fake Meat
A Visit to Berlin
My wife, Jenny, and I recently visited Berlin, Germany, on our honeymoon. We were married in March, but the summer is the best time for us to travel because we are both teachers. Jenny had never visited Germany before, so she was very excited. We arrived during the afternoon on Tuesday, June 5, after spending more than 24 hours in airports and on planes flying over from New Orleans. The only difficulties we had were in Stockholm: we had only 45 minutes to change... read moreUA Ranch Horse Team Wins National Title Second Year in a Row
Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
Just Rambling July 2018:
Spiritual Corner: Got God?
AgCenter field day expo offers new forum for agriculture information
Are You Growing The Best Tasting Watermelons?
The 55rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival set for July 27th – 28th is fast approaching. One of the annual events held during the festival is the Interior Quality contest sponsored by the Farmerville Jaycees and conducted by the Union Parish office of the LSU AgCenter. When it comes to proving who has the best overall watermelon interior quality in the state, they have to travel to the Louisiana Watermelon Festival held only here in Union Parish. Watermelons... read more
