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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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Virulent Newcastle disease outbreak in Southern California

Virulent Newcastle disease outbreak in Southern California The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA are working to address a Virulent Newcastle disease outbreak in Southern California. The disease has been detected in backyard flocks in San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County and Ventura County. It has also been detected in a commercial pullet operation. Virulent Newcastle disease, formerly known as exotic Newcastle disease, is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting nearly all species of birds. There is no cure, vaccinated birds can be infected and birds can die without displaying symptoms. USDA recommends that poultry growers put into place good biosecurity measures to prevent a disease situation. USDA Launches New Biosecurity Campaign Asking All Poultry Owners, Workers and Hobbyists to Protect the Health of Live Poultry WASHINGTON, November 16, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial and backyard poultry. Considering the devastating impact of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in 2014-2015, as well as this year’s outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease, the timing is right for everyone in the poultry community to work together to protect the health of our nation’s flocks. The “Defend the Flock” campaign to promote biosecurity combines and updates two previous campaigns that were each targeted at a specific segment of the poultry population. “While each of the previous campaigns were successful, by combining them and emphasizing shared responsibility, USDA will improve its ability to promote biosecurity and protect avian health across the country,” said Dr. Jack Shere, USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer and a poultry veterinarian himself. Having experienced several poultry health issues over the last couple of years, the poultry community knows how important biosecurity is to protecting the nation’s flocks. “We’ve seen great strides in biosecurity since 2015, but biosecurity is an every day, every time effort,” said Dr. Shere. “To sustain good practices takes awareness, training and reminders – which this campaign is poised to do. Let’s all work together to defend our nation’s flocks.” USDA launched a new web page for the campaign at www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/defendtheflock where anyone can find important information about protecting their flocks from disease. The site also has a resource section, including a series of checklists each covering specific biosecurity principles. Producers, growers, workers and enthusiasts alike can use these as regular reminders or cues for maintaining a high level of biosecurity. These resources will be available in both English and Spanish at the launch, with additional languages coming in the next year.

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