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July 2019 Articles

Spiritual Corner: Always Be Humble and Kind
14 graduate from Louisiana Master Cattleman course
Raising cattle among trees
AgCenter research focuses on pollinator, forage relationships
LSU AgCenter receives $1.4 million from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation for nutrien
Smokey Bear Birthday Challenge
How are your squash doing?
Basic Nutrition of Small Ruminants
Controlling the Breeding and Calving Season
Farm Bureau Statement on Disaster Relief
Ratify USMCA, 900+ Farm, Food Groups Tell Congress
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture
House Approps Committee Passes Amendment Allowing Use of H-2A for Year-Round Wo
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
Getting Prepared for Changes to Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Beef Industry
Precondition Your 2019 Calf Crop for Greater Calf Value at Mark
50th annual Louisiana 4-H, FFA horse show set for July 6-10 in Gonzales
LSU AgCenter rice, soybean tour set for July 9 in St. Joseph
Blackberries and Dewberries
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Open June 14
Just Rambling July 2019:
Forestry 101 for landowners
Spiritual Corner: A Piece of Advice
Calculating the pros and cons of creep feeding
United State Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service,
• LSU AgCenter graduates first Master Goat Producer Program class
Volatile Cull Cow Market
Let’s be a pollination nation
Louisiana Program Promotes Sustainable Agriculture for Gr
What are some common conditions and terms related to beef
Gov. Edwards, LaSalle Lumber Dedicate $115 Million Sawmill Facility
LSU AgCenter schedules field day expo for June 27 in Alexandria
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
New Bill Would Improve Broadband Maps
Farm Bureau Statement on Agricultural Relief
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
Senate Passes Farm Bureau-Backed Disaster Bill, House Approval Expected Soon
State Launches Pet Preparedness Campaign June is pet preparedness month
Stuffed Bell Peppers
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Producers’ Costs for Organic Certifi
USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans for Agricultural Producers in Mississippi Impacte
Secrets to Increasing Profit with DAVE PRATT
Stockmanship Stewardship October 4-5, West Monroe, La
Just Rambling June 2019

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LSU AgCenter graduates first Master Goat Producer Program class

LSU AgCenter graduates first Master Goat Producer Program class Writer: Olivia McClure at 225-578-3262 or omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu (05/01/19) BATON ROUGE, La. — More than 20 people were named Master Goat Producers on April 27 after completing a new LSU AgCenter training program. Participants in the Master Goat Producer Program attended three daylong classes that featured lessons and demonstrations by fellow goat producers and AgCenter and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine personnel. They covered topics such as facilities, fencing and equipment; breeds, reproduction and genetics; grooming; health and nutrition; marketing goat products; and 4-H programs. “Those who graduated this class and who are interested can participate in a goat educational trip to Oklahoma in August to several producer farms, Reproductive Enterprises, Inc. and Langston University Small Ruminant Research Center,” said Rodney Johnson, livestock specialist for the AgCenter Central Region. The trip will be Aug. 9 to 11. The Master Goat Producer Program is one of several AgCenter programs — including the Master Farmer Program, the Master Cattleman Program and the Master Gardener Program — that help people in agriculture improve their skills and network with one another. Those who finish the programs are designated “masters” of their respective disciplines. Graduates of the first Master Goat Producer session are: Stacey Baker, Caddo Parish, Benny Bell, Sabine Parish, Marion Bell, Sabine Parish, Chris Bennett, LaSalle Parish, David Dixon, East Carroll Parish, Lauren Dodds, Lincoln Parish, Dale Anne Dupre, Acadia Parish, Kristina Haltom, Caddo Parish, Jane Hernandez, Washington Parish, Charles Hoffpauir, Beauregard Parish, Monique Ledet, St. Landry Parish, Nathan Miller, Washington Parish, Sydni Noakes, Grant Parish, Robert Richard, Lafayette Parish, Kay Stough, Caddo Parish, Teresa Talley, Washington Parish, Carly Talley, Washington Parish, Kristy Trahan, Vermilion Parish, Mackenzie Umling, Caddo Parish, Debbie Vosloh, St. Charles Parish, Angela Zigler, East Baton Rouge Parish, Henry Zigler, East Baton Rouge Parish, AgCenter 4-H agent Hannah Devall, St. Martin Parish, AgCenter 4-H agent Mike LaVergne, Beauregard Parish.
Johnson is now planning a second round of Master Goat Producer classes. Meetings will be at Reese Hall at the Louisiana Tech University farm, 1501 Reese Drive in Ruston, on Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28. The following sessions must be attended to become Master Goat Producer certified: August 17, 2019 Facilities, Fencing, Equipment, Predators, 4-H offerings & requirements, Behavior, Breeds & Selection, August 24, 2019 Genetics, Reproduction & Breeding, Health (dehorning, hoof trimming, collecting fecal sample and egg counts), carcass quality, September 28, 2019Nutrition, Forages, Silvopasture, Marketing, End Production (soaps, lotions, milk, meat), Food safety and Preparation, record keeping. Registration costs $125, and participants must attend all three meetings to become a certified Master Goat Producer. Contact Johnson atRJohnson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 318-767-3968 to sign up.

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