Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Dairy > Dairy producers meeting set for March 31 in Franklinton (Distributed 03/19/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station in Franklinton will host a meeting for Louisiana and Mississippi dairy producers March 31. 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. 2007 Louisiana Refundable Dairy Tax Credit Handbook for Understanding Act 461 of the 2007 Louisiana Legislature-Refundable Tax Credit for Dairy Farmers 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.  more articles... 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. Dairy Cattle Project Guidelines A brief description of some of the requirements for raising dairy cattle as 4-H or FFA projects 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...