Home > Crops & Livestock > Sugarcane farmers weigh wheat as rotation crop to control weeds, slow erosion [Image: Wheat in Field] (Distributed 04/07/09) JEANERETTE, La. – Sugarcane farmers got a look at LSU AgCenter statewide wheat variety trials and nearby demonstration strips on April 6 to see what varieties are best suited as a rotational crop in the south Louisiana soils. Southeastern US 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook The 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook is a 200-plus-page glossy publication that includes all the latest information on vegetable production as well as insect, disease and weed control put together by a cooperative effort of extension vegetable specialists in the southeastern states. This is an effort to take advantage of research efforts from other states to provide up-to-date research-based information to help vegetable growers. Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots in 2008 [Image: Summer Flavor 710] Eighteen varieties of watermelon were planted at three locations in Louisiana in the summer of 2008. The varieties were evaluated for yield , shape, weight of melons, foliage degree of sunburning, rind color, rind thickness, flesh clor, seed color, seed size, size of seed cavity and soluble solids. 2008 Extension Demonstrations 2008 Extension Demonstrations  more articles... The Evaluation of Onion Varieties at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, La., in the Spring of 2008. [Image: White Granex ] Twelve onion varieties were planted in replicated plots at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA in January of 2008. Plants were obatined from Bland Farms, Glennville, GA, Dixondale Farms, Carrizo Springs, TX and Dietrich Gembler, Knippa, TX. The varietes were evaluated for maturity, yield, bulb size, bulb shape, degree of bolting, degree of double bulbs and tast Results of Bt Sweet Corn Variety Demonstration Plots in Louisiana in Summer 2008 [Image: SWEET CORN IS A POPULAR AT ROADSIDE STANDS AND FARMERS MARKETS ] The perfromance of eight BT sweet cron varieties planted in four locations in Louisiana in 2008. Disaster Preparedness For Dairy Producers [Image: holstein cows grazing on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides dairy producers with information needed to get ready for all types of disasters. Disaster Preparedness for Goat and Sheep Producers [Image: ewes on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters. Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers [Image: head shot of sorrel horse with bridle] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides horse producers with information needed to prepare for all types of disasters. Crawfish Production Manual [Image: crawfish manual] Commercial sales of crawfish in Louisiana date back to the late 1800s, and today's crawfish industry includes millions of pounds harvested from farms and natural habitats in the state. This publication covers a wide range of topics on crawfish production, including crawfish biology, pond design, forage management, stocking, water quality, harvesting, marketing and much more. Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 10 [Image: Louisiana Cotton Bulletin] Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Cotton Crop Report and Cotton Irrigation Louisiana's Commercial Poultry Industry [Image: industry info] Statistics of Louisiana's poultry industry in 2008 Removing and Collecting Plastic Mulch [Image: Plastic mulch lifter] The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for strawberry and vegetable growers, but there are two major problems with plastic mulch: it is expensive to install and at some point it has to be removed from the field. Several machines are available that help simplify the removal of the mulch. June 26 Livestock Market Outlook [Image: Livestock Outlook] This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt.