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January 2020 Articles

Just Rambling January 2020:
Scripture to live by: Hebrews 12:1-2
Spiritual Corner: The Complication of Caring Too Much or Too Little
Plant pecan trees in winter
LSU AgCenter appoints animal agent for north, central La.
Is it possible for a FOREST PRODUCER to benefit from EQIP?
Farmers hear about challenges of growing hemp
Scientists discuss stressors as cause of roseau cane dieback
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Announces New LA State Conservationi
Woodpeckers designed for life with wood
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
America's Cattle Producers Hail House Passage Of USMCA
AS WORLD CELEBRATES NEW YEAR, CATTLEMEN CELEBRATE NEW TRADE DEALS
Quote:
USMCA Is a Victory for Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Farmers Eager to Return to Global Competitiveness
Disaster Aid, Farm Stress, Broadband Funding Wins for Farmers and Ra
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
2019 Agriculture & Forestry Year in Review
Louisiana the first state to get federal approval of state industrial hemp Plan
USMCA Will Be Major Victory for Louisiana Ag Producers
Carrying our Farm Values Into the Future
Don’t overlook this ornamental tree with edible fruit
Student Farmer Sales Exemption for Louisiana 4-H and FFA
AgCenter announces rice producer meetings
North Louisiana forestry forum set for Jan. 17
Hemp meeting draws crowd
Without God there is no virtue because there is no prompting of the conscience,
2020 Tri-State Soybean Forum highlights input for
Louisiana Broiler Hatchery Released: November 20, 2019
• Louisiana Bred Rules & Procedures for goats
Just Rambling December 2019:
Spiritual Corner: The Messy Truth About Forgiveness
4-H News
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)
Study looks at second-crop rice, crawfish production
If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gon
AgCenter school teaches artificial insemination
LSU AgCenter names soil fertility, agronomy specialist
Wild Turkey Populations Rebound as a Result of Years of
Strain Response to Poultry Ban Lifted in China  
It’s not a flower, it’s a bract
USDA Announces Funding to Control Feral Swine in Louisiana
Introducing The Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019
Women in Ag Survey Reveals Business Acumen and Leadership
Giving Thanks in All Seasons
Farmers and Ranchers Need Full Japanese Trade Agreement, Texas Farm Bureau Tells
New Bill Would Help Livestock Haulers

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Louisiana Bred Rules & Procedures for goats

Louisiana Bred Rules & Procedures for goats If you have any questions you can contact Kelli Kennedy at 985-630-5722 by voice or message or email louisanameatgoat@gmail.com 1. Animals must be conceived, born and raised in Louisiana. 2. The breeder must be a paid member in good standing of the LMGA, registered on the breeder’s list and pay $15 per LA Bred tag. The LA Bred tag numbers will be assigned to the breeder and cannot be sold to or used by another breeder unless authorized by the Board of Directors. A goat of any age can be tagged or validated by the breeder of that goat. The goat must meet all LA Bred requirements and the breeder must be a current member in good standing for the year that the goat is being tagged or validated. 3. Commercial does, market does and wethers must have the LA Bred tag in the left ear. It is the breeder’s responsibility to see that the tag is in the left ear of the goat for commercial does, market does and wethers. Registered goats may have the tag in the ear or on the collar. It is the breeder’s responsibility to either put the tag in the left ear or provide the tag for registered goats. The breeder must complete their portion of the initial Validation Application and sign it. The exhibitor is responsible for completing the Validation Application and turning in the paperwork by the deadlines. 4. In addition to ear tagging, commercial does must be tattooed with COM in the left ear and DOE in the right ear. These are the only tattoos allowed in a commercial does ears. Commercial does cannot be registered with any breed association. The ear tattoos will be checked at the State Fair and LSU State Livestock Show and/or any show that recognizes LA Bred. 5. The exhibitor is responsible for turning in completed Validation Application and paperwork by the deadlines and must pay $2 for each Validation Certificate to be sent by email or $3 for each certificate to be sent by USPS. LA BRED VALIDATION PROCESS ALL LA BRED GOATS MUST BE VALIDATED REGISTERED GOATS: 1. ALL goats must be validated to qualify for LA Bred awards, premiums and prizes. The breeder must be a current LMGA member in good standing and purchase LA Bred tags from the LMGA. The breeder must fill out a Validation Application which is to be signed by the breeder and exhibitor. The breeder records the tag number on the Validation Application that corresponds with the goat and will either put the tag in the left ear or give the tag to the exhibitor. The breeder will give the Validation Application to the exhibitor. The LA Bred tag number must also be recorded on the original registration paper (this can either be documented through the registering association or written on the papers in ink). The exhibitor must turn the completed Validation Application along with a copy of the goat’s registration papers and $2 for each Validation Certificate to be sent by email or $3 for each certificate to be sent by USPS to the LMGA LA bred representative no later than 10 days following the possession deadlines set forth by the association/organization putting on the show. A Validation Certificate is valid for one calendar year (January-December). All goats currently on a validation list will need to be revalidated to be eligible to receive LA Bred awards for the following year. Validations and Revalidations for a following year will start being accepted October 1 of the current year. If you are validating a goat that was validated the previous year the breeder’s information must be on the Validation Application but the breeder’s signature is not required. 2. For LSU State Livestock Show and State Fair of Louisiana a copy of the Validation Certificate must be turned in with the entry form. 3. For a goat to qualify for LA Bred awards, premiums and prizes when in the show ring the LA Bred tag must be in the left ear or the LA Bred tag must be attached to the collar/chain/lead of the goat. Only the tag that corresponds with that goat will be allowed on the collar/chain/lead. COMMERCIAL DOES, MARKET DOES & WETHERS 1. ALL goats must be validated to qualify for LA Bred awards, premiums and prizes. The breeder must be a current LMGA member in good standing and purchase LA Bred tags from the LMGA. The breeder must fill out a Validation Application which is to be signed by the breeder and exhibitor. The breeder records the tag number on the validation application that corresponds with the goat and the tag must be affixed in the left ear. The exhibitor must turn the completed Validation Application and $2 for each Validation Certificate to be sent by email or $3 for each certificate to be sent by USPS to the LMGA LA bred representative no later than 10 days following the possession deadlines set forth by the association/organization putting on the show. A Validation Certificate is valid for one calendar year (January-December). All goats currently on a validation list will need to be revalidated to be eligible to receive LA Bred awards for the following year. Validations and Re-validations for a following year will start being accepted October 1 of the current year. If you are validating a goat that was validated the previous year the breeder’s information must be on the Validation Application but the breeder’s signature is not required. 2. For LSU State Livestock Show and State Fair of Louisiana a copy of the Validation Certificate must be turned in with the entry form. 3. For a commercial doe, market doe or wether to qualify for LA bred awards, premiums and prizes the LA Bred tag must be affixed in the left ear. For all LA Bred goats: The new procedures will start January 2020. For those goats born before 2019 the breeder’s signature will not be required on the initial Validation Application. Failure to comply with these rules and procedures will result in a loss of all LA Bred awards, premiums and prizes. IT IS THE BREEDER’S AND EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE ALL PAPERWORK IS FILED WITH THE LA BRED REPRESENTATIVE

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