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| [Image: pecans]Nutritional Benefits of Pecans and Other Nuts 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. |
| [Image: crawfish]Nutritional Benefits of 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. |
| [Image: soybeans]Nutritional Benefits of 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. |
| [Image: commercial vegetable production]Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| [Image: Hurricane Tracking Chart]There's a Hurricane Forming... (includes tracking chart) It’s time to pull out your family disaster plan. Even if you don’t have one, there are still things you can do! Find tips on what to do when preparing for a hurricane and Emergency Management Office telephone numbers for selected Louisiana parishes (most affected by hurricanes and tropical storms). It is designed to print on legal-sized paper. |
| [Image: organic gardening]Organic Vegetable 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. |
| [Image: beans]Beans Learn how to grow lima, snap and other beans in your home garden using the latest cultural practices, pest control and harvesting techniques. |
| [Image: sweet corn]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. |
| [Image: peppers]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. |
| [Image: Tomatoes]Tomatoes The tomato is one of the most popular vegetables grown in home gardens. It requires little space when staked and tied and can produce 5 or more pounds of usable fruit per plant. Find information on varieties, soils, cultural practices and common pests and diseases. |
| [Image: trees]Trees for Louisiana Landscapes 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. |
| [Image: highlights of ag]Highlights of Agriculture Forestry, crops, animals, fisheries and other enterprises based in agriculture and natural resources add up to multibillion-dollar industries for the state of Louisiana. This handy pocket-sized publication provides details on Louisiana agriculture and natural resources, records set in 2008, the number of farms and farmers and much more. |
| [Image: shealth blight]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Shealth Blight of Rice 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. |
| [Image: Ag Summary]Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources This book gives an accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state’s economy and has the potential for increased contributions through value-added processing. |
| [Image: home vegetable gardening]Louisiana Home Vegetable Gardening Gardening is one of Louisiana’s most popular activities, and this publication is designed to provide Louisiana vegetable gardeners with a comprehensive guidebook to help them get the most from their gardens. The 120-page, spiral-bound, full-color guide provides a variety of photos and illustrations. Cost: $20 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store, by using the Order Publication link below. |
| [Image: soybean insects]Control Soybean Insect Pests 2009 recomended controls and thresholds for soybean insect pests. Brief biological sketches of soybean insect pests included. Soybeans can be damaged by insects any time from plant emergence until they get near to the harvest in Louisiana. Many kinds of insects feed on leaves, stems, roots, nodules and pods, but only a few require control with insecticides. (PDF Fomat Only) |
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| [Image: insects]Managing Corn and Grain Sorghum Insect Pests 2009 recommended treatments and thresholds for corn and grain sorghum insects. Brief biological sketches of pests included. (PDF Format Only) |
| GAP, GMP, EUREPGAP, GLOBALGAP and Sweet Potato Producers Food safety has always been a concern and is an important issue with respect to both domestic and international food supplies. This brochure introduces the concepts of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as they relate to food safety and sweet potato production. |
| Louisiana's Horse Industry: An Economic Summary The Louisiana horse industry generated approximately $2.5 billion in economic activity in 2007 through racing, horse shows and recreational activites. |
| Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among the more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication. |
| Corn Hybrids for Grain 2009 recommendations. Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial corn hybrids that are entered in the state yield trials by private seed companies. From these, a grower should choose several that are adapted to an individual farm. Information in the tables should help you make these important decisions. |
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