Agriculture
Blight affecting rice crop
The fungal disease panicle blight is affecting Louisiana rice as farmers in the southern end of the state are gearing up for harvest, according to Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter rice specialist. S...
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RiceTec introduces new options at field day
MOWATA , La. (July 8, 2010) – The much-needed rain did not stop Louisiana farmers and rice industry personnel from attending RiceTec’s field day. RiceTec technical service rep Cullen ...
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Owners urged to have horses protected agains rabies
Louisiana horse owners are being urged to get their animals vaccinated for rabies by the LSU AgCenter extension veterinarian. A horse in Jefferson Davis Parish recently was diagnosed with rabies...
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Cotton could be Farm Bill focus
NEW ORLEANS — Although the 2012 Farm Bill is still a few years away, debate is already under way in the U.S. House and is expected to start in the Senate in the next few days. Dr. Gary A...
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Farm Bureau Federation re-elects Anderson
NEW ORLEANS –– Ronnie Anderson, a beef cattle producer and forage grower from Ethel, La., has been reelected president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. Anderson, 62, begins his 22nd te...
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RiceTec Fied Day is June 30 south of Eunice
A RiceTec Field Day will be held Wednesday, June 30, at the Michael Hundley farm south of Eunice. South Louisiana rice growers will have the opportunity to learn about water efficiency experiments...
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Youth Horse Show set for West Monroe
Nearly 600 youth from across Louisiana will compete in the 41st annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 6-10 in West Monroe. Coordinated by the LSU AgCenter, the event will be held ...
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