How To Care For Cut Christmas Trees
Christmas is fast approaching, and now is the time to think about that tree. There is a growing popularity for the artificial pre-lit varieties; but for many families, Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a fragrant natural tree gracing the living room. More...

Livestock Show deadlines approaching
Youth rangers, get ready for the 2009 Southern University Ag Center State Livestock and Poultry Show! Slated for February 26-28, 2009, this 66th annual show is open to youth across the state who have showmanship and herdsman skills with beef-breeding cattle, commercial cattle, market hogs and goats, dairy, and lamb. More...

USDA Emergency Conservation Program funds
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said $16 million in USDA Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funds are available through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) to eligible Louisiana farmers and ranchers to repair farmland damaged by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. More...

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
Holiday dinners and other times of celebrating with family, friends and food can bring specific challenges for maintaining a health-conscious lifestyle. Remembering that food high in fat can taste good going down, More...

Experts: Look for signs of disease
Given the number of trees that were impacted by Hurricane Gustav earlier this fall, Ag Center scientists began educating the public on how to detect unsafe trees around them and ways to reduce the hazard associated with such trees. During the Center's Speaker's Series, the researchers explained signs of tree disease More...

Fall Cattle Tips
During the fall months, cattle producers and ranchers should monitor the fall-calving heifers and cows closely. At this time, plan for fall branding, weaning, pregnancy checking, and marketing. Southern University Ag Center livestock programs director and animal scientist Renita Marshall DVM recommends fall cattle management tips. More...