March 2019 Articles

• Spiritual Corner: Simple Obedience
• “Union Parish 4-H’ers Excel during 79th Annual Northeast
• Youths earn Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at AgCenter livestock show
• Outstanding 4-H, FFA members recognized at AgCenter livestock show
• LOCAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNIZED DURING NORTHEAST LOUISIANA DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOW�
• Cover crops featured at producer seminar
• LSU AgCenter Food Incubator continues growing
• Sugarcane acreage likely to increase in 2019
• Row rice gaining interest in northeast La
• Foreign Investors Must Report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings
• Farm Bureau Releases Strategic Action Plan Goals for 2019
• Farm Bureau Applauds State of the Union Address
• Farm Bureau Calls Berhardt Excellent Choice for Interior
• Farm Bureau Backs Anti-Dumping Investigation of Mexican Tomatoes
• Farm Bureau Statement: EPA Proposal Promises Clean Water, Clear Rules
• Tell EPA You Support Clean Water and Clear Rules
• Figs thrive in Louisiana landscapes
• NCBA Unveils Cost/Benefit Principles for Climate-Change Policy Proposals
• Market questions highlight crops forum
• USDA Designates Nine Louisiana Parishes as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
• Just Rambling March 2019:

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“Union Parish 4-H’ers Excel during 79th Annual Northeast

“Union Parish 4-H’ers Excel during 79th Annual Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show” February 5, 2019 – Nine Union Parish 4-H’ers recently participated in the annual LSU AgCenter’s Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show in Delhi January 30th thru February 2nd. This show involves young people in 4-H and FFA from thirteen parishes in Northeast Louisiana. Our youth did an outstanding job of preparing and exhibiting their animals, which is evident in the top awards they brought home. Four of our 4-H’ers also received top honors in the Premier Exhibitor contest which involves showmanship, an exam, and a skill-a-thon. Two graduating seniors, Destiny Bearden and Haley McCann, were also awarded scholarships from the Northeast District Livestock Show Support Committee. Congratulations 4-H’ers! Following are a few of the awards earned by Union Parish exhibitors:  Destiny Bearden –Rabbit Premier Exhibitor Winner (senior division)  Laney Broussard – Champion Commercial Dairy Heifer Collin McCann – Reserve Champion Jersey  Addy Seay – Champion Hampshire Market Lamb, Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, Champion Holstein, Champion Commercial Dairy Cow, Supreme Champion Dairy, Champion Lamb Showman (intermediate division), Lamb Premier Exhibitor Winner (intermediate division)  Joella Seay – Champion AOB Black Face Cross Market Lamb, Grand Champion Market Lamb, Grand Champion Market Goat, Champion Louisiana Bred Market Goat, Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, Reserve Champion Louisiana Bred Market Goat, Champion AOB Dairy, Reserve Champion Holstein, Champion Commercial Doe, Reserve Champion Commercial Doe, Champion Lamb Showman (senior division), Champion Dairy Showman (senior division), Champion Goat Showman (senior division), Lamb Premier Exhibitor Winner (senior division)  Frankie Stephenson – Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Lamb  Maddie Stephenson – Champion Natural Color Market Lamb  Wyatt Watts – Champion Market Steer, Champion Angus Bull, Champion AOB Non-Brahman Influenced Heifer, Champion Beef Showman (intermediate division), Beef Premier Exhibitor Winner (intermediate division) Thanks to the parents, grandparents, and leaders who help make the 4-H Livestock Program in Union Parish such a success! If you would like more information about the 4-H Livestock Program, please contact Brandon Reeder or Jason Holmes at 368-9935.

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