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  • Sep. 4, 2012
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    Avoid mold hazards in your flooded home 1

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac some flood-damaged home will require special attention to avoid or correct a mold population explosion....More
  • Sep. 4, 2012
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    Interstate cattle transport waiver for Louisiana cattle

    On August 31, the state of Louisiana received a temporary waiver of restrictions from Texas to allow beef cattle to evacuate from Louisiana into Texas as a result of Hurricane Isaac....More
  • Sep. 4, 2012
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    FEMA and federal partners continue to support response and recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast 1

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to coordinate the federal government's efforts to support state, local, tribal, private sector, and faith-based and non-profit partners, as the Gulf Coast states respond and recover in the wake of Isaac....More
  • Sep. 4, 2012
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    Isaac damage minimal on wildlife 1

    Wildlife across Louisiana seem to have weathered Hurricane Isaac with no large-scale fish kills or animal drownings, according to preliminary reports from LSU AgCenter specialists....More
  • Aug. 31, 2012
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    For horses, vaccination best defense against West Nile virus

    Vaccination is the best defense for horses against mosquito-borne West Nile virus, said Mark Russell, assistant professor-equine Extension for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture....More
  • Aug. 30, 2012
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    Hundreds of miles inland, Arkansans batten down the hatches

    Hundreds of miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Arkansans were making their own hurricane preparations on Wednesday (August 29) in anticipation of the rain and winds Isaac’s remnants might bring and the memory of a pair of 2008 storms....More
  • Aug. 30, 2012
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    Livestock producers affected by disasters urged to keep good records

    The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is urging livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchases because of lost supplies....More
  • Aug. 30, 2012
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    Harvest in a hurry: Isaac prompts late nights in the field

    This week’s pre-Isaac harvest-in-a-hurry may cause a jump in the harvested acres in next week’s Arkansas Crop Progress report, but there may be some bumps in handling the crop once it’s out of the field....More
  • Aug. 30, 2012
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    Isaac rainfall begins in Arkansas’ Chicot, Desha counties

    The rain from Isaac’s leading edge was silencing the sounds of Arkansas’ combines....More
  • Aug. 30, 2012
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    Isaac, crop damage and passing a new farm bill

    During a Thursday morning (August 30) press conference, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed Hurricane Isaac’s effect on Southern crops and held out hope that a new farm bill can be passed by Congress before current law expires on September 30....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    Mississippi farmers brace for Isaac

    As Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, farmers across southern and central Mississippi are preparing to deal with the consequences of high winds and lots of rain....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    Prepare technology before hurricanes come knocking

    With Isaac charting a course in the Gulf of Mexico, now is the time to make sure your house or business is ready to weather any storm....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
    Article

    Arkansas farmers burn diesel, daylight to get in crops before Isaac

    Arkansas farmers were burning daylight and diesel Tuesday (August 28), racing to get as much of their mature crops out of the field as possible ahead of Isaac’s arrival on Friday....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    LDAF Hurricane Isaac update

    Emergency personnel within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) continue to monitor and prepare for tropical weather in Louisiana....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    Isaac bears down as Louisiana producers scramble

    Having just been upgraded to hurricane status and about six hours from hitting Louisiana’s coast, Isaac has chased over 500 evacuees seeking shelter to the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research Station in Alexandria. “We’re hoping not to get slammed too hard,” says Boyd Padgett, LSU AgCenter regional director....More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    Rain from Isaac could idle loggers

    Hurricane Isaac's rains could idle Arkansas loggers. “One industry that I think gets overlooked in times like these is forestry,” said Amy Simpson, Clark County Extension agent. “It’s our bread and butter down here, so we see how major rains, not to mention flooding, affect the timber harvest.”...More
  • Aug. 28, 2012
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    USDA offers tips for those preparing for Isaac

    As Gulf Coast residents prepare for the possible landfall of Tropical Storm Isaac, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) urges everyone to make food safety a part of their preparation efforts....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    Cochran: Prepare now to lessen storm losses

    Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran is encouraging Mississippians to prepare for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is projected to become a hurricane targeting the northern Gulf of Mexico....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    Farmers’ eyes on Isaac as potential record-setting crops come under threat

    Hurricane Isaac could wreck what was shaping up to be an excellent year for Louisiana agriculture....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    Isaac: Arkansas crop producers fear for harvest

    As Isaac’s chances for hitting Arkansas seem to solidify by the hour, how friendly a reception the storm get depends on the crop you raise....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    LDAF emergency personnel ready to respond

    Emergency personnel within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) are in position to respond in the event parishes need assistance during Tropical Storm Isaac....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    Preparing for Hurricane Isaac

    With Tropical Storm Isaac making its approach, now is the time to visit the LSU AgCenter website at LSU AgCenter.com to determine what information is available to help in these critical hours....More
  • Aug. 27, 2012
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    Hurricane Isaac: Cotton defoliation alert

    In anticipation of rains from Hurricane Isaac this week, Tom Barber, Arkansas cotton agronomist, has posted a defoliation alert....More
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