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January 2019 Articles

Virulent Newcastle disease outbreak in Southern California
Solstice is winter’s turning point
LSU AgCenter state livestock show set for Feb. 9-16 in Gonzales
As strong as an oak
Rice producer meetings set for January, February
Annual crops forum set for Feb. 7 in Delhi
LSU AgCenter to offer Master Cattleman Classes in Jena
Don’t Forget About Ag Expo January 18 & 19
Just Rambling January 2019
Instead of the Spiritual Corner article you normally would see here, Velvet’s
Robert T. (Bob) Riser Named Union Parish Cattlemen of the Year for 2018
Suggs Named Cattle Producer Of The Year
NCBA: New Water Rule a "Fresh Start" for Cattle Producers
NCBA Hails Congressional Approval of 2018 Farm Bill
Researchers discuss implications of roseau cane die-off at summit
• Forage producers hear importance of soil health at annual meeting
Farm bill mostly beneficial for Louisiana ag producers
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
Farm Bureau on Resignation of Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
Farm Bill Signing Secures Benefits for All Americans
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to Address 100th AFBF Annual Convent
Just Rambling December 2018
Spiritual Corner: The Blessing and Importance of Unity
How Do We Feed the Cow Herd This Winter?
Beef demand is key and less certain in 2019
How much hay will a cow consume?
Think safety first when caring for Christmas trees
Field day highlights agriculture careers
La. cotton harvest yields mixed reactions
Ronald Reagan
AgMagic debuts in central Louisiana
Yammin’ Around
Louisiana Farm to School Program expands under new grant
Louisiana farmers encouraged to take fresh look at grain sorghum
Ag Groups Emphasize Dire Need for Farm Bill Completion
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
Farmers Await Details on Second Round of Trade Aid Payments
Farmers are Feeding our growing Economy
Activists Allowed to Expand Attacks on Beef Checkoff
NCBA on Fake Meat News: "Step in the Right Direction, More Work Remains"
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
NCBA Welcomes New Market Access for U.S. Beef in Morocco
Killing freeze signals treatment for horse bots
LSU AgCenter to host data, technology conference Jan. 29
Farm Bureau Welcomes Appointment of Lohr as NRCS Chief
USMCA Agreement Important Relief for Agriculture
Hot Pizza Dip
Northeast Louisiana garden seminar set for Jan. 19
Ag Expo Forestry Forum set for Jan. 18 in West Monroe
Grow Louisiana training for beginning farmers starts in January in New Orleans

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Forage producers hear importance of soil health at annual meeting

Forage producers hear importance of soil health at annual meeting Writer: Johnny Morgan at 225-578-8484 or jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu Forage producers discussed the benefits of good soil health at the Louisiana Forage and Grass Council annual conference on Dec. 7. Farmers and ranchers from areas around the state heard from a variety of speakers about what works best in pastures, for pollinators and in wildlife food plots. The annual meeting featured presentations from U.S. Department of Agriculture and LSU AgCenter professionals along with private producers who have unique forage production operations. LSU AgCenter forage specialist Ed Twidwell, secretary for the council, said each year the organization tries to bring in speakers who can cover a variety of topics, which include vendors and producers to give their experiences in growing forages. Gerald Smith, professor and plant breeder with Texas A&M Agrilife, talked about his 40 years of forage legume breeding and the cooperation between Louisiana and Texas breeding programs. “We like to work together where we have similar soils and are able to help each other to develop a forage that works well in both locations,” he said. “We depend on AgCenter breeders to help in developing legumes and other forages and to find out what problems producers may be having with new plants.” Guillermo Scaglia, an AgCenter animal scientist, discussed the importance of linking forage testing to beef cattle nutrition. “We want the producers to understand the needs of different cattle such as bulls, mature cows and heifers,” he said. “We also talked about the importance of different types of forages as well as supplemental feeding.” Cooper Hurst, a cattle producer from Woodville, Mississippi, presented information on the importance of regenerative ranching, focusing on grazing and soil health. Hurst discussed the importance of moving the cattle to fresh pasture in rotational grazing. “We are building our soils and building the resiliency and improving our water infiltration,” he said. “We can’t make it rain, but we can control how much runs off and how much is absorbed by the ground.” Katy Bridges, an LSU graduate student, followed up with the results of her soil health research project. Chris Ebel, range management specialist for Natural Resources Conservation Service and president of the council, said the topics for the meeting don’t change a lot from year to year, but it always is of interest to cattle producers, pollinators and those interested in forage for wildlife. John Pitre, also of the NRCS, stood in for state conservationist Kevin Norton to give an update on programs at his agency. At the close of the meeting, Twidwell and Ebel presented the Master Forage Award to Conner Hays, of Sulphur. Hays said the award shows that he has improved in the management of his family’s 2,800-acre operation that runs an average of 500 head of cattle. “My family has owned this operation since 1873, & this award shows that out of my many failures, I’m getting better at this,” Hays said. The conference ended with the annual business meeting where Jeff Foster, of Dubach, became the new president of the organization.

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