Evangeline Parish Recovers from Latest Round of Winter Storms
Just four months after reeling from back-to-back hurricanes that dealt powerful punches, Evangeline Parish was hit by another storm that caused different types of issues from the usual damage. This storm was a major winter event that hit the area over the Mardi Gras holiday.
The freeze has also impacted the livestock here in the parish. Ryegrass, a commonly grown winter forage grass, was severely damaged by the cold temperatures. This causes livestock producers to have feed supplemental feed which can get expensive. Producers also had to feed more to keep their animals warm. There are also reports of calves dying after being born in the frozen conditions.
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Red Beans, Sausage and Rice Art Competition
Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand and Savoie’s Foods are celebrating all things Red Beans & Rice – through ART! The brands announce an art competition commemorating Louisiana’s iconic Monday meal.
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USDA to Survey Farmers' Planting Intentions for 2021
As the 2021 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact approximately 1,100 Louisiana producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.
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New Community Garden Takes Root Along Coteau Road
A new community vegetable garden is springing up outside the Elk’s Lodge at 1228 Coteau Road.
It marks the return of the Greauxing at Home program after a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. A collaboration among the LSU AgCenter, the nonprofit St. Francis Vegetable Garden and Louisiana Medicaid provider Healthy Blue, the program helps residents learn how to grow, cook and preserve fruits and vegetables.
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Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Canceled for Second Straight Year Due to Coronavirus
Organizers of the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival say they have decided to cancel the annual event, scheduled for April 9, 10, 11, 2021 for the second straight year due to COVID-19.
“Over the past year, we have had many hard decisions to make. All decisions are made with countless meetings, discussions and prayer,” organizers said in a statement.
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Organizers Creating Community Garden that will Beautify Aare, Get Youth Involved in Planting
Positive change never happens overnight; it starts with planting a seed that is nurtured over time.
There are people in Abbeville who want to see that positive change, and they are ready to plant, literally.
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LSU AgCenter Offers Training Session Feb. 17 for for Selling at Farmers Markets
The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities program will host a free online training session on Feb. 17 for current and potential Louisiana farmers market vendors.
The training will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.
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2021 Pesticide Applicators Recertification Classes
Louisiana pesticide applicator recertification looks a little different than in years past. Beginning in the late summer of 2020 the LSU AgCenter worked with Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to provide different options for commercial pesticide applicators to become recertified to meet state and federal requirements.
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It's Tater Time
For those of you who keep a vegetable garden, it’s time to get those potatoes in the ground. Potatoes are easy to cultivate and provide many essential vitamins such as calcium, iron, vitamins B6 and C, and potassium. They also provide dietary fiber, some protein and prebiotic resistant starch to boot.
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Sweet Potato Meeting Held To Discuss Research, Updates
After what has been called an average crop year, the annual meeting of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Association provided a better outlook.
Those in the industry were given a sneak peek at some potential new varieties as well as ways to improve growing conditions and increase yields.
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LSU AgCenter To Host Free Virtual Training For Farmers Market Vendors
The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities program will host a free virtual training Feb. 17 for current and potential Louisiana farmers market vendors.
The training will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Registration for the free event is available at fmvendors.eventbrite.com.
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Strawberry Marketing Board Meeting
The Strawberry Marketing Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2021. This meeting will be available via videoconference and teleconference.
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EPA Issues Regulatory Changes To Fight Citrus Diseases
In January, EPA made two actions to help growers handle citrus greening and citrus canker disease. In Florida, citrus greening affects 90% of citrus acreage, resulting in $1.75 billion in cumulative losses in production value over a 10-year period, according to a Jan. 12 statement from EPA.
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Dreaming of Strawberries? The Time to Plant is Now
In the gray, dreary middle of winter our thoughts can turn to the delicious fruits of summer, and if you find yourself wishing for bright, juicy strawberries the time to get them going is now.
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LSU AgCenter to Hold Citrus Symposium
The 2021 LSU AgCenter Citrus Symposium will be held virtually from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20.
Sessions will be live with participant question and answer available. Sessions will also be recorded for viewing later at www.lsuagcenter.com.
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