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May 16, 2013

Article

How does climate variability affect cattle?

USDA grants will target research on cattle health in varying climate....More
May 16, 2013

Article

House passes $940 billion farm bill out of committee

Late Wednesday night, the House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the farm bill on a 36 to 10 vote....More
May 16, 2013

Article

House ag committee passes farm bill

House ag committee's farm bill meets with approval from most farm groups, although some express reservations....More
May 14, 2013

Article

NRCS announces funding for edge of field water quality monitoring

Sign-up is open for a new NRCS project to monitor edge of field water quality on agricultural lands in targeted watersheds throughout Arkansas....More
May 13, 2013

Commentary

As rains, frosts ushered in May, year past racked up heat records

As spring weather turns Mid-South planting plans topsy-turvy, 2012 drought and heat set records...More
May 11, 2013

News

Delta Farm Press

House farm bill draft released

Prior to Wednesday's mark-up, the House Agriculture Committee has released a draft of a new farm bill....More
May 8, 2013

Article

Caramelized sugars may taste good, but mean lower protein in hay

High moisture in hay comes with consequences....More
May 8, 2013

Article

Hay moisture and how to measure it

Hay moisture is often a challenge for producers in the South....More
May 7, 2013

Article

7 questions for farm bill negotiators

When the Senate and House ag committees begin markup of the farm bill, attention will be given to supplemental crop insurance, target prices and revenue programs....More
May 6, 2013

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Crawfish and catfish – imports cause concern

Do you know where your crawfish and catfish came from? Next time you're in a restaurant, ask....More
May 3, 2013

Article

It’s May. It’s Arkansas. It’s snowing.

Arkansas sees early May snow for first time....More
May 3, 2013

Article

Freeze not expected in Arkansas row crop country

Cold weather hampering planting, emerging crops in Arkansas....More
May 3, 2013

Article

Number of Arkansas rabies cases rises to 84

Arkansas rabies cases on the upswing....More
May 2, 2013

Article

Louisiana horse owners urged to prepare for mosquito borne diseases

Louisiana horse owners urged to vaccinate their animals for both Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the West Nile Virus (WNV)....More
May 2, 2013

Article

Delta Farm Press

Andy Milstead: Row crops and cows a winning combo

Row crops and cattle background have proven a winning combination for Mississippi farmer Andy Milstead....More
Apr. 28, 2013

Article

Cotton and skin. Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Plus 7 more stories of interest.

Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Cotton and skin. Passing the baton. Ag’s ultimate challenge. Bees run the world. Those stories and more to start your day....More
Apr. 26, 2013

Article

Feeds, forages topic of AgCenter field day at Franklinton 1

Scientists from the LSU AgCenter and Mississippi State University shared findings from research on forage and feed at an April 5 Southeast Research Station field day in Franklinton, La....More
Apr. 26, 2013

Article

Smith aims to improve value of Mississippi cattle

MSU endowment assists health of Mississippi's cattle....More
Apr. 23, 2013

Article

Beef and forage field day set for May 18

Cattle producers in Mississippi and Louisiana can learn about cattle health issues and forage weed control measures during a May 18 event in south Mississippi....More
Apr. 23, 2013

Commentary

Mother Nature’s wrath: Tornado takes a toll on farming community

The April 11 tornado that swept through areas of Kemper and Noxubee counties in the northeastern prairie region of Mississippi had an impact on the farming community....More
Apr. 19, 2013

Article

Forage featured at Louisiana research station field day

Forage top topic at LSU AgCenter field day....More
Apr. 19, 2013

Article

MSU study finds support for Louisiana coastal restoration

National survey on Americans’ willingness to pay for restoration of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands recently completed....More
Apr. 17, 2013

Article

Wet spring good news for Arkansas forage growth

2013 rainy start is not being taken for granted by Arkansas farmers and Extension agents, especially after the painful drought of 2012....More
Apr. 9, 2013

Article

Cattle health, forage featured at field day

More than 125 people from 19 parishes attended the Acadiana Cattle Producers Field Day at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station with presentations on cattle and forage research....More
Apr. 9, 2013

Article

Grant supports Louisiana’s Atchafalaya system research

An LSU AgCenter researcher recently received a $100,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources pending final approval from the state contracting office to provide a series of water project evaluations and management plans regarding the Atchafalaya Floodway System....More