AgCenter Recommends Live Christmas Trees Instead Of Artificial

Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana.

Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and…

Oil, gas drillers must report La. water sources

    SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - The state conservation office this month
will begin enforcing a new requirement that oil and gas companies
report the water sources they…

Cotton Crop Threatened by Rain

At the beginning of the cotton season drought conditions threatened the crop.  Now it seems that that too much rain is damaging the cotton. 

This is the second straight…

Ever Hear Of A Crazy Ant? You Might See One Soon

Experts at the LSU AgCenter say a new type of pest may be making its way to Louisiana.

They are called “Rasberry crazy ants.” They were first discovered…

Feds take steps to protect Red River species
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Companies must ensure that water pumps do not harm natural habitat

Bear eluding traps in Dularge area
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Bear avoids capture for three months, continues to pick through garbage

Jambalaya Guest: Farm Service Agency
By: Ashleigh Galliano
We spoke with Craig McCain

Legislature Okays Millions For New Food Processing Plant
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There is opposition from a Louisiana-based food company. It says state is subsidizing the competition.

Citrus Orchard Under Quarantine Due To Weevil Infestation
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Sugarcane, sweet potatoes and corm are also at risk should the infestation spread.

Bruce Foods Says Competitor Getting Preferential Treatment
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Louisiana-based Bruce says Governor Jindal is offering more state money for a sweet potato plant in northeast Louisiana

Forest Service proposes ban on deer dogs at Kisatchie
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Other forms of hunting would not be affected by proposal

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons Still Available
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Sign-up with a local Council on Aging office to apply for the program - there are still funds available.

Cotton Plant
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New plant should benefit LA and MS farmers

Louisiana Cotton Production On An Upswing
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Some farmers had switched to cheaper and more easily grown crops but are coming back to King Cotton

Forcasts up for state cotton production
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Bales expected to hit 420,000

Farmers Market coupons still available for Seniors
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Booklets total $20, can be used for fresh fruits, vegetables

Hundreds Of New Jobs In Louisiana Agri-Business
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New processing plant will use the state's plentiful sweet potato crop. Production scheduled to begin by 2011.

Deadline approaches for $44.5 million Ag Recovery Grant and Loan Program
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August 21 is the final day for farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals to apply for a special $44.5 million grant

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston to build new facility in Richland Parish
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Processing facility will Become One of Northeast Louisiana's Top 10 Private-Sector Employers.

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