(Distributed 12/22/04) Producers from across the state gathered here earlier this month to learn about more efficient ways to produce, use and store quality forage on their farms.

(Distributed 12/20/04) Farmers in the South Louisiana’s rice-growing parishes can start the year the first week of January with informational meetings presented by the LSU AgCenter to bring them up to date on the latest agricultural developments.

(For Release On Or After 12/17/04) The pace of things in the garden tends to slow down a bit this time of year, but taking care of a few things now can save you time and money later.

(Distributed 12/17/04) An update on the Asian soybean rust fungus that has been identified in several southern states will be a highlight of the Tri-State Soybean Forum and Southern Soybean Conference Jan. 7 in Dumas, Ark.

(Distributed 12/17/04) Christmas will be brighter for some East Carroll Parish residents thanks to the LSU AgCenter and the New Orleans Hornets basketball team.

(Distributed 12/14/04) Turnout for the 2004 Crawfish Expo held Thursday (Dec. 9) in Crowley exceeded expectations, according to organizers of the educational event and trade show.

(Distributed 12/13/04) The LSU AgCenter recognized four individuals and a team of faculty members with its top research and extension awards during its 2004 annual conference Monday (Dec. 13).

(For Release On Or After 12/10/04) Most plants in our landscapes are completely winter hardy, but some tender plants need to be protected from freezing temperatures.

(Distributed 12/10/04) The USA Rice Federation honored a former LSU AgCenter administrator and a number of others during the Rice Outlook Conference earlier this week in New Orleans.

(Distributed 12/10/04) Louisiana 4-H’ers are making a difference in peoples’ lives across the state – and around the country – during the holidays and all year long.