Home > Communications > Publications > What's New > Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations [Image: commercial vegetable production] Number of seeds/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. Revised May 2009. Nutritional Benefits of Pecans and Other Nuts [Image: pecans] Be Healthy, Go Nuts! Nuts are high in protein and fiber, low in carbohydrates and sodium-free. Eating one ounce of nuts (about a handful) about five times a week is enough to provide the health benefits. Nutritional Benefits of Crawfish [Image: crawfish] Crawfish are healthy food. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein; low in calories, fat and saturated fat and a good source of vitamins. Nutritional Benefits of Soybeans [Image: soybeans] Soy protein offers health benefits. Soy is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean paste), tempeh (meat substitute) and tofu. Use these tips to get soy protein in your diet.  more articles... Sample Menus for Emergencies This will give you an idea of what a three-day supply of shelf-stable foods for a family of four may look like. It is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines 2005. If this example contains foods you don’t like, substitute foods you do like in the same food group. One-dish meals for emergencies Includes recipies for one-dish meals -- Chicken Stew, Taco Soup, Pork Chops, Beef Stew, Shrimp Bake and Tilapia Bake Stocking Your Pantry for a Disaster Includes a list of shelf-stable foods to have on hand Three-day Emergency Food Supply Most disaster checklists include a recommendation for a three-day food supply for each occupant of the household. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re choosing those foods. Beans [Image: beans] Learn how to grow lima, snap and other beans in your home garden using the latest cultural practices, pest control and harvesting techniques. Sweet Corn [Image: sweet corn] When it is grown and handled properly, sweet corn is one of the highest-quality vegetables grown. Find information on recommended varieties and cultural practices to use when planting sweet corn. Peppers [Image: peppers] Peppers are a popular crop in the home garden, especially in Louisiana. This publication includes information on varieties, culture and pest control for peppers. Organic Vegetable Gardening [Image: organic gardening] Organic gardening is popular in the United States, and interest is increasing in Louisiana. In organic gardening, particular garden practices are encouraged that use natural biological cycles, enhance diversity and are ecologically sound. Trees for Louisiana Landscapes [Image: trees] This publication includes information on conserving existing trees, planting and transplanting, pruning, tree fertilization, street and parking area plantings, tree evaluation, tree lists and a quick tree selection guide. Louisiana Plant Pathology: Shealth Blight of Rice [Image: shealth blight] Sheath blight has been the most economically significant disease of rice in Louisiana since the early 1970s. The disease is caused by a fungal pathogen of both rice and soybeans. This fact sheet describes the symptoms of the disease and gives suggested management procedures. Click for more information...