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USDA Moves To Gain Better Understanding Of Forests & Grazing Conservation Practices
USDA Moves To Gain Better Understanding Of Forests & Grazing Conservation Practices

This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. The CPAMS gathers information to understand why people choose to use different conservation practices, and whether they continue to use practices over time. The data will help improve voluntary conservation programs. NASS will mail an invitation to respond early online at agcounts.usda.gov starting June 24. NASS will mail questionnaires on July 8 with the option for survey recipients to respond online, by mail, or fax. If NASS does not receive completed questionnaires by July 28, they may reach out to schedule interviews. A data highlights publication is scheduled for October 2024 and will be published at nass.usda.gov.

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USDA, Forestry, Livestockdon molino
Protect Your Livestock During Severe Weather
Protect Your Livestock During Severe Weather

Taking a ride through Southwest Louisiana, you often see horses, cattle, and other livestock. In the event of a hurricane, while it may be easier to evacuate your family, owners of these animals face some hurdles.

What steps should be taken to ensure your livestock has proper shelter?

There are a lot of moving parts to this question, and it all depends on several factors, including the size of the operation.

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LivestockAvery Davidson
McNeese Rodeo Team Is Going to the College National Finals Rodeo
McNeese Rodeo Team Is Going to the College National Finals Rodeo

The McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row. Seven members of the team, and one member of the women’s team, are headed to the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) June 9-15 in Casper, Wyoming. 

The saddle bronc riders going to the CNFR are Isaac Richard, of Eunice, Drew Bordelon, of Ville Platte, and Caleb Miller, of Welsh. Richard is the Southern Region Saddle Bronc Champion. Kash Martin, Lufkin, Texas, will compete in bareback riding.  

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LivestockAvery Davidson
Emeril Kicks It Up a Notch on New Iberia Veterinarian's Ranch
Emeril Kicks It Up a Notch on New Iberia Veterinarian's Ranch

Master Chef Emeril Lagasse has made a name for himself, not just as a restauranteur, but as a television personality. Although not a Louisiana native, the "kick it up a notch" star is well-known for mastering Cajun and Creole cuisine.

The Roku Channel features the culinary genius in another series starring the man himself, titled "Emeril Cooks!" Louisiana natives will appreciate the fifth installment of the fifth season of the show because he's spotlighting a New Iberia veterinarian.

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LivestockAvery Davidson
USDA Announces $824 Million in New Funding to Protect Livestock Health; Launches Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program
USDA Announces $824 Million in New Funding to Protect Livestock Health; Launches Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. In the two months since the initial detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, USDA has worked quickly and in concert with its federal and state partners to better understand the virus and contain the disease and remains committed to seeking additional ways to collect the data needed to better understand and mitigate the risk created by this outbreak.

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Livestock, USDAAvery Davidson