Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Dairy > Livestock Indemnity Program [Image: LIvestock Indemnity Program] The Livestock Indemnity Program was a new, permanent disaster payment program created in the 2008 Farm Bill. The rules for this program have recently been published,and this document informs producers and other interested parties on how to determine if they are eligible for the program. La. dairy farmers face falling on-farm milk prices (Distributed 03/16/09) Rising costs to retailers and heavy worldwide demand pushed up the cost of milk for U.S. consumers, but recent events have put dairy farmers in a bind, according to an agricultural economist with the LSU AgCenter. 2009 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs in Louisiana [Image: 2009 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs in Louisiana] This report presents estimates of projected production costs and returns for beef cattle, dairy and forage crop production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. 2007 Louisiana Refundable Dairy Tax Credit [Image: Milk Producers' Refundable Tax Credit Program] Handbook for Understanding Act 461 of the 2007 Louisiana Legislature-Refundable Tax Credit for Dairy Farmers  more articles... Corn Silage Management for Lactating Dairy Cows [Image: Corn silage management] This article contains current recommendations for selecting corn hybrids, planting, harvesting, storing and feeding corn silage to dairy cows. 2008 Dairy Digest [Image: Dairy Cows] The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provides information on the latest developments and issues affecting dairy farming. Alternative Fertilizer: Poultry Litter [Image: Poultry Litter as an Alternative Fertilizer] Poultry litter is relatively rich in nutrients and organic matter, but it needs to be properly managed. This article discusses how to realize the most benefits from poultry litter utilization as a fertilizer. 2007 Dairy Digest [Image: 2007 Dairy Digest] The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provides information on the latest developments and issues affecting the dairy industry. Drought Management on Louisiana Dairy Farms [Image: Drought Management] This series of articles was prepared by LSU AgCenter extension personnel to address some of the most important topics affecting Louisiana dairy producers during a severe drought. Those topics include Feeding Drought-Stressed Hay and Silage Crops; Weed and Chemical Toxins in Drought-Stressed Forages; Pasture Options for Dairy Producers; Winter Annual Pasture Management and Costs; and Coping with Forage Shortages Due to Drought Conditions: Purchased Forages and By-Products. Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. 2006 Dairy Digest [Image: Jan 2006 Dairy Digest] The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provides information on the latest developments and issues affecting the dairy industry. Keeping Show Animals Healthy [Image: girl brushing show pig] This article discusses common diseases in show animals and how to prevent them. Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms [Image: Farmers attending workshop on options after storms] Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days. Salt Contamination Of Soil After Rita May Not Be As Bad As Feared; Tests To Begin This Week [Image: Howard Cormier speaks at meeting about possible salt contamination of soil in Vermilion Parish] The LSU AgCenter soon will begin comprehensive tests for salt contamination in areas of Vermilion Parish hit by Hurricane Rita’s storm surge, but officials this week said the problem may not be as bad as originally feared. Click for more information...