SU College of Ag Set to Hold Fashion Design & Apparel Entrepreneurship Summer Camp
The Fashion and Business Laboratory (FAB Lab) in the SU College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will host its 2024 Youth Leadership Program LEVEL UP summer camp for youth ages 12-18.
This year, the camp will hold two levels. The first level will be for beginning sewists and will be held from July 8-12. The second level will open to intermediate to advanced sewists from July 29 – Aug 2. Both camps will operate from 9 a.m. – 3 in the FAB Lab inside Pinkie Thrift Hall.
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Cockfighting Concerns Continue In Louisiana Years After Ban
Although cockfighting has been banned in Louisiana for 16 years, animal advocates say the remnants of the practice are still common in the state – but arrests are few.
“We’re way behind the nation on animal fighting investigations,” said Jeff Dorson, executive director of the Humane Society of Louisiana.
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"Climate Smart" Rice Field Day Scheduled
The LSU AgCenter was recently awarded a $1 million grant to focus on specific Best Management Practices in sugarcane and rice that address reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving soil health. Three rice farms in Vermillion parish are participating in this project to determine the effectiveness and impact of these practices compared with a more conventional production system.
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US Rice Exports To Iraq At Risk After Restraictions Imposed
As U.S. rice farmers rush to finish planting their 2024 crop, one of their largest export markets is at risk because of financial restrictions placed on banks that would normally provide dollars for U.S. rice shipments to Iraq.
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The Farmer's Forecast: A Balanced Weather Pattern Ahead
The latest crop report shows loads of good news, with most everything close to 5 year averages, or ahead of schedule. It looks like more good weather is on the way. By that, I mean there will be some rain, and some dry, as things try to stay pretty balanced across Louisiana. Here’s how I see things going through the middle of next week.
First off, the warmth is here, and it looks like it’s here to stay. We’ll still see a couple of “cold” fronts before we really shift into summer mode, but the cold fronts are going to lose their punch.
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Dominique's Livestock Auctions: April 22-23, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Dominique’s Livestock Auctions.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: April 23, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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Red River Livestock Auction: April 24, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
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Tiger Lake Livestock Auction: April 24, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Tiger Lake Livestock Auction.
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Southern Blight Presents Challenges for Louisiana Growers
Louisiana’s warm, humid weather provides a conducive environment for plant pathogens to quickly establish and spread. As a result, an important plant disease called southern blight has started to show up in Louisiana vegetable and ornamental production.
Southern blight is caused by the soilborne fungus Athelia rolfsii (Sclerotium rolfsii). The pathogen has a wide host range and is known to cause disease on various economically important vegetables (cucurbits, eggplants, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes) and ornamental plants.
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Sweet Potato Quality Analysis is Enhanced with Hyperspectral Imaging and AI
Sweet potatoes are a popular food choice for consumers worldwide because of their delicious taste and nutritious quality. The red, tuberous root vegetable can be processed into chips and fries, and it has a range of industrial applications, including textiles, biodegradable polymers and biofuels.
The study is part of a multi-state collaboration funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that includes researchers from Mississippi, North Carolina, Michigan, Louisiana and Illinois.
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Tangi Volunteers Attend State Convention
On April 16, nine members from Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community (TVFC) attended this year’s annual convention for Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community (LVFC).
Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community is an all-volunteer arm of LSU Agriculture Extension Service.
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Stricter Labeling Standards for Imported Seafood Move Forward
The House Health and Welfare Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require seafood sellers to clearly market whether the seafood is local or imported from other countries such as China.
Sen. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero, showed an image of a package of frozen crawfish sold at a local supermarket. Connick explained that the item named “Boudreaux’s Crawfish” was not from Louisiana but instead a product of China.
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Rice Bran Nanoparticles Show Promise As Affordable & Targeted Anticancer agent
Several types of conventional cancer therapies, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy, destroy healthy cells along with cancer cells. In advanced stages of cancer, tissue loss from treatments can be substantial and even fatal. Cutting-edge cancer therapies that employ nanoparticles can specifically target cancer cells, sparing healthy tissue.
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LaSalle SWCD Host Parish Youth
In an era where the future of agriculture is of paramount importance to both local communities and the global stage, the LaSalle Conservation District in Louisiana has taken a proactive step in shaping the next generation of agriculturalists. Their Career Day event is a testament to this commitment, with a clear goal to display the breadth of opportunities within the local community to high school students fascinated by the agricultural sector.
Caitlin Joubert from the Office of Soil and Water Conservation Districts talked to students about soil health and the importance of it in our everyday lives. She explained many NRCS soil health practices for sustainable agriculture.
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