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| [Image: 2011 Certified Master Farmers]The Louisiana Master Farmer Program The Louisiana Master Farmer Program helps agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture. |
| Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps. Some travel across the state; others restrict their service area. |
| [Image: Students dig up sea oats]Improved Dune Plants Goal Of AgCenter Research Hundreds of sea oat plants bent in the breeze on a sandy beach as LSU AgCenter researchers walked among them, looking for plants with potential to help stem erosion on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. |
| [Image: Biting Mosquito]Mosquito Landing Rate Counts As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted. |
| [Image: Wildlife News]Louisiana Wildlife News Louisiana Wildlife News is a bimonthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue. |
| Washington Parish Washington Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Calcasieu Parish Calcasieu Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| West Baton Rouge Parish West Baton Rouge Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Tensas Parish Tensas Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Madison Parish Madison Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| West Carroll Parish West Carroll Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| East Carroll Parish East Carroll Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Lincoln Parish Lincoln Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Upcoming Trainings/Field Days Dates, times and locations of Master Farmer training opportunities in north and central Louisiana. |
| Vermilion Parish Vermilion Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| St. Landry Parish St. Landry Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Lafayette Parish Lafayette Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| [Image: Louisiana Sugarcane Burning]Louisiana Sugarcane Burning Why is the sugarcane industry important to Louisiana? Why do farmers burn sugarcane in the first place? What are the benefits of burning sugarcane? Find these answers and more. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Fire Ants]Bug Biz: Fire Ants The red imported fire ant, a Louisiana resident since the early 1950s, can be a painful pest or a beneficial friend. Depending on your situation, you may want to manage these ants or simply let them go about their helpful way. Eradication vs. management of the fire ant is discussed in this fact sheet. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Argentine Ants]Bug Biz: Managing Argentine Ants in Louisiana The Argentine ant, an exotic species brought to New Orleans from South America in the late 1800s, is found throughout the state after being transported in nursery stock and by cars, boats and RVs. Their huge colonies, with millions of workers and hundreds of queens, extend for miles. Identifying characteristics, areawide management and cultural controls incuded. (PDF Format Only) |
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| [Image: value of ag cover image]Agriculture: Multibillion Dollar Industry for Louisiana Agriculture is a multibillion dollar industry for Louisiana -- creating jobs and generating income in rural and urban areas. This publication contains facts about Louisiana's agricultural commodities, agriculture's monetary value in 2010, what agriculture is and what agriculture means to you. (PDF Format Only) |
| The Pest Ants of Louisiana: A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control Ants range from mildly irritating to highly annoying. Knowing the species, its biology and potential control methods can help you manage them. This is a useful reference for pest management professionals, extension personnel and homeowners. A key to ants, color photographs, diagrams and a glossary are included. Spiral-bound copies are available for $12.50 each. To purchase using a major credit card, click on "order publication." |
| Prescribed Burns Help the Sugarcane Industry and Reduce Smoke and Ash Problems The ability of farmers to burn sugarcane is a significant economic factor for the state’s sugarcane industry. Burning of sugarcane before harvest eliminates from 30 percent to 50 percent of the leafy trash (residue), which constitutes from 20 percent to 25 percent of the total weight of the plant. |
| Inspection This article emphasizes the importance of inspection and gives information on when and how to perform structural inspections for the presence of termite infestations. |
| Fumigation Training Manual The University of Arkansas General Fumigation Training Manual covers fumigation of structures, food, raw commodities, soil, and agricultural sites. |
| Pier & Beam Construction Pier-and-beam construction can make temite tubes visible if good contruction techniques are followed. |
| Monolithic Slab Construction Termites can not eat through solid concrete. In order to enter a structure they must come up around the outside edges or enter through some other opening in the slab. Traditional termite treatments require the application of a continuous chemical barrier to the soil around all possible entry points. |
| Louisiana Conservation Tillage Handbook The purpose of this publication is to provide up-to-date information on agronomic and pest management practices for southern row crops in conservation tillage systems. Many of these recommendations will help producers and private crop consultants implement conservation tillage and other soil-conserving practices to maintain efficient and economical production while minimizing negative effects on soil and water quality. (PDF format only) |
| Exterior Inspection (above foundation) Describes the process of conducting an exterior inspection of a structure. |
| Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees This publication includes information on the identification and management of carpenter bees. (PDF format only) |
| Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. This publication explains how to safely and properly remove the bees from your walls. (PDF format only) |
| What do termites eat? Termites may eat wood, but they could not do it alone. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection Most people are aware of the damage fire and severe weather can do to their homes, but many overlook the threat of termites. Photos of termite damage and signs of termite infestation are included in this publication, which covers Formosan subterranean termites and other subterranean termites. |
| About the Renewable Natural Resources Department (Video) The School of Renewable Natural Resources wants Louisiana to remain a “Sportsman’s Paradise.” Efforts in the school include research projects designed to address water quality and to help maintain healthy populations of both game animals and fisheries. The school supports efforts to sustain a vibrant forest industry and develop new wood-based products. |
| Bed Bugs Information on biology and management of Cimex lectularius. |
| Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas Properly identifying the ant species is the first step in determining whether and how to control them. In this publication there are options for managing various kinds of imported fire ant problems. |
| Managing Imported Fire Ants in Urban Areas Properly identifying the ant species is the first step in determining whether and how to control them. In this publication there are options for managing various kinds of imported fire ant problems. |
| French Quarter Termite Inspection Describes the basic construction types found in the French Quarter and the unique problems that occur with the antique architecture. |
| Swarming season for Formosan subterranean termites Swarming season for Formosan subterranean termites is about to begin. The article presents the time these termite swarm. |
| Quarantine On Wood, Cellulose Material After Hurricanes Katrina And Rita The commissioner of agriculture in Louisiana imposed a quarantine for the Formosan subterranean termite on October 3, 2005, in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. The Formosan subterranean termite is the most destructive insect in Louisiana. |
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| LSU AgCenter Expert Suggests Evaluating Termite Treatments After Hurricanes Owners of South Louisiana property affected by last year’s hurricanes may need to evaluate the termite protection for their homes and other buildings but won’t necessarily need to treat again, according to an entomologist with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Efforts Under Way To Prevent Spread Of Formosan Subterranean Termites In Mulch From Louisiana Following Hurricanes Katrina And Rita Efforts are under way to prevent the spread of Formosan subterranean termites in mulch from New Orleans and Louisiana following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is true that there is a lot of cellulose debris (wood, paper and their products) in Louisiana following these two hurricanes. |
| Interior Inspection Describes the process of inspecting the interior of a structure for the presence of a termite infestation. |
| Introduction Introduction to the Louisiana Conservation Tillage Handbook prepared by the LSU AgCenter and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). |
| The Mighty Termite: Scientists work to corral the spread LSU AgCenter scientists continue to add weapons to their arsenal as they battle the spread of the Formosan subterranean termite. And they’re making headway. This pest voraciously consumes wooden structures and woody plants and causes millions of dollars in damages. |
| Phase I Trainings Phase I trainings are held twice per year, once in the spring and once in the fall, through distance learning. |
| Skeeter Buster Activity Lesson Lesson activity for 4th-12th graders on fighting off mosquitoes. |
| Bee Ready vol. 78 Information about studies on CCD. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 4: Fire Ant Bait All fire ant baits work very well when applied according to the label instructions. The way a fire ant bait works depends on the active ingredient in the bait. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 5: How Fire Ants Move Fire Ants move long distances through the transport of potted plants, soil and sod. Fire ants spread by producing new queens and colony movement from unacceptable site due to flooding or other disturbances. |
| Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control A Southern IPM Center publication. When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) |
| Sugarcane Best Management Practices Sugarcane is the highest-valued row crop grown in Louisiana. For sugarcane production to continue to thrive in Louisiana, responsible management of soil and water resources should be a priority. This guide lists the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to use in Louisiana sugarcane production. (PDF Format Only) |
| 27 Farmers Earn Certified Master Farmer Status Twenty-seven farmers, including three couples, joined an elite group of 92 that have been certified as Louisiana Master Farmers. The 27 were recently honored at a luncheon held at the Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts in January 2009. |
| Mosquito-borne Diseases of Veterinary Importance in Louisiana Dr. Maxwell Lea of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of 3 mosquito-borne diseases afflicting animals in Louisiana: Canine Heartworm Disease, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness) and West Nile Virus. |
| Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana Information on recirculating production systems, fingerling sources, stocking and harvest management, regulatory considerations, economics and markets are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| Financial assistance available to Master Farmer participants News release about availability of financial assistance to participants in Louisiana Master Farmer Program from the U.S. Dept of Agriculture to implement conservation practices on their land. |
| New Orleans Flooding Could Slow Termite Spread Termites can’t hold their breath forever, although they have a capacity to live under water for a significant amount of time, according to a world-renowned termite expert. That means termites in areas flooded by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina may not be as prevalent as they have been for a while – offering a small grain of good news among the massive destruction. |
| Registration Form Provides instructions for downloading registration forms in PDF format. Return the completed registration form to your county agent's office or parish NRCS office. |
| Contact Contact information about the Master Farmer Program. |
| Allen Parish Allen Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| Cameron Parish Cameron Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Publications Links to termite-related publications. |
| Chilli Thrips New invasive found in Louisiana. Sciotothrips dorsalis (Hood), the chilli thrip, is a pest of tropical and subtropical regions. Established populations were first found in Florida in 2005, in Houston on landscape roses in 2007 and New Orleans on Knock Out roses in 2009. |
| Ouachita Parish Ouachita Parish Master Farmer participants |
| Morehouse Parish Morehouse Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Newsletters The Master Farmer Newsletters are available to you online to keep you updated on the Master Farmer Program. |
| About the Master Farmer Program The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is an effort to demonstrate that agricultural producers can and will voluntarily reduce the impact that agricultural production has on Louisiana’s environment. |
| Faces of Lousiana Agriculture: Bobby Morris (Video) Bobby Morris is a West Baton Rouge Parish farmer who grows sugarcane on nearly 1,500 acres of land. Morris’ family grew grain crops when he was very young but made the switch to sugarcane after they saw a greater opportunity. He serves as a provider of seed cane for area farmers, and he sees farming as a great way to spend time with family. (Runtime: 4:02) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture In Louisiana, agriculture is big business. The industry contributes billions of dollars to the economy, employs thousands of people and provides many opportunities for ancillary businesses that service the industry and market food and fiber products. Meet some of Louisiana’s farmers and ranchers in these short videos. |
| Evangeline Parish Evangeline Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Bobby Morris (Video) Bobby Morris is a fourth-generation farmer who specializes in sugarcane. He thinks farming is the perfect lifestyle that allows him to involve his family in his profession. (4 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculutre: Charles Staples (Video) Charles Staples has been milking dairy cows nearly every day of the week for the past 54 years. He rises every day at 1:30 in the morning to begin his day that involves milking approximately 100 head of Holstein dairy cattle. And he does plan to retire anytime soon. (Runtime: 3:50) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Hank Rabb (Video) Hank Rabb is a fourth-generation farmer from Tensas Parish. This St. Joseph resident grows primarily corn and cotton and is experimenting with his first wheat crop. While he grows more than 2,000 acres of corn, he is most fond of seeing white bolls of cotton glistening under a harvest moon. (Runtime: 3:24) |
| Insect Repellents People who work or play outdoors are often attacked by numerous species of insects, ticks and mites. If you choose or are required to be outside when insects are active, use a repellent. This publication explains how repellents are chemical substances that protect people from insect attack by making the body unattractive or offensive to insects. A repellent does not have to kill insects to be effective, although it may. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Wireworms This publication includes a description of wireworms and explains the importance and types of injuries they can cause to your trees. It also includes information on their life history, habits and methods of control. |
| Related Links Provides links to Web sites that are of interest to participants in the Master Farmer program. |
| Louisiana Master Farmer Caps LSU AgCenter caps supporting the Louisiana Master Farmer Program are now available. Order form provided. |
| Master Farmer Curriculum Master Farmer Curriculum information including classroom instruction, certification program activities, and development of conservation plans. |
| Acadia Parish Acadia Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Composting: A Disposal Method for Fish Waste Composting fish waste is a relatively new, practical and environmentally sound alternative to disposing of fish waste. It is an economical, fairly odorless and biologically beneficial practice for seafood operations. This publication explains that a commitment to proper management of the compost bins is the key to successful composting. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Pointe Coupee Parish Pointe Coupee Parish Master Farmers Participants |
| TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) A TMDL is a pollution budget for a specific waterbody (river, lake, stream, etc.). It is the maximum amount of a pollutant (sum of allowable pollutant loads from point and nonpoint sources) that can be released into a waterbody without causing the waterbody to become impaired and/or violate state water quality standards. |
| Master Farmer National Curriculum The Master Farmer National Curriculum project delivers a nationally applicable curriculum and supporting educational tools to U.S. agriculture and natural resources extension agents to help producers achieve environmentally sustainable production systems. Producers can also benefit directly from the information that the curriculum provides. |
| Poultry Production Best Management Practices BMPs for poultry farms are a specific set of practices used by farmers to reduce the amount of soil, nutrients, pesticides and microbial contaminants entering surface water and groundwater while maintaining or improving the productivity of agricultural land. This BMP manual is a guide for the selection, implementation and management of those practices that will help poultry farmers conserve soil and protect water and air resources. (PDF format only) |
| Agronomic Crops (Soybeans, Cotton, Wheat, Corn and Feed Grains) Best Management Practices Agronomic crops are important commodities in Louisiana. The intent of this publication about best management practices is to provide the growers of soybeans, cotton, corn, grain sorghum and wheat with guidelines about practices they can implement to reduce the effects agricultural production may have on the environment. (PDF format only) |
| Bees for Pollination Listing of beekeepers who have and are willing to lease bee hives for pollination services. |
| Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes: a source of food, an aesthetic enhancement to property, a sportfishing opportunity, a swimming area, wildlife habitat, or a reservoir for livestock, irrigation and fire fighting needs. The intended purpose or purposes should be well thought out before construction and stocking. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana. |
| Certified Master Farmers Photos of certified Master Farmers from around the state pose with several LSU AgCenter employees that coordinate the Master Farmer Program. |
| Contact Us for All Your Termite Questions Contact information for LSU AgCenter termite professionals. |
| Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: September 2006 We are seeing a decline in some insect populations but some explosions in others. Here are some potential problems this month. |
| Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| 2011 Louisiana Master Farmer Program Field Days Field days and activities that fulfill Phase II requirement for the Louisiana Master Farmer program. |
| Jefferson Davis Parish Jefferson Davis Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Livingston Parish Livingston Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Swine Production Best Management Practices Best management practices (BMPs) are a set of practices used by farmers to reduce the amount of soil, nutrients, pesticides and microbial contaminants entering surface water and groundwater while maintaining or improving the productivity of agricultural land. This list of BMPs is a guide for selection and implementation of practices that will help swine farmers conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants. (PDF format only) |
| Formosan Subterranean Termites Describes the behavior and biology unique to the Formosan subterranean termite. |
| Termite Taxonomy Describes the taxonomic identity of termites. |
| Claiborne Parish Claiborne Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| 2011 Certified Master Farmers A total of 135 agricultural producers are now certified Master Farmers in the Louisiana Master Farmer Program. Eleven producers from around the state were certified at the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting in Lafayette on January 12, 2012. |
| Events Counted Towards Continuing Education In addition to those listed, other specific workshops and trainings may become available throughout the year. |
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| Tangipahoa Parish Tangipahoa Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Avoyelles Parish Avoyelles Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Lafourche Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: Lafourche Parish |
| Vernon Parish Vernon Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Iberville Parish Iberville Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Christmas Trees - Different Local Species and their Maintenance This article discuses the Christmas Tree farm industry in general, then describes the most common tree species found in Louisiana, and gives some tips on choosing the right tree and keeping it healthy. |
| Arborist Workshops 2012 2012 Louisiana Arborist Continuing Education Workshops calendar, agendas and links to registration. |
| Colony Members and Life Cycle Termite colonies contain different castes, which are responsible for specific taskes in the colony. |
| Louisiana ‘Master Farmers’ Lead the Nation Louisiana has stepped out ahead of all other states in the nation in helping farmers learn to voluntarily comply with stricter environmental regulations governing water quality. This has happened because of the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer Program. |
| Swarmers Information about Formosan subterranean termite alates and their annual mating flight. |
| Drywood Termites Describes the habits of drywood termites including pest and damage identification. |
| "Native" Subterranean Termites Includes images and descriptions of subterranean termites that are indigenous to Louisiana. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Soldiers Additional information about the habits and identification of Formosan subterranean termite soldiers. |
| Tree Inspection Video A short video demonstrating how to inspect a tree for the presence of Formosan subterranean termites. |
| List of SPCC Plan Developers in Louisiana Attached is a list of professional engineering and planning firms that have experience in developing SPCC and SPC plans. Producers and companies needing plans are greatly encouraged to contact these companies and seek their guidance in implementing the practices required by SPCC/SPC. Firms that are not listed, and would like to be included in this list, are requested to contact Dr. Ron Sheffield at rsheffield@agcenter.lsu.edu. |
| Mold: Important Questions, Objective Answers Conflicting information and media coverage about hazards of mold and how to handle mold problems have left many people confused, concerned and sometimes frightened. If you have or suspect a mold problem in your home, this fact sheet will help you make well-informed decisions about how to fix the problem and prevent its return. |
| Mating Flight This is a short video showing typical swarming behavior of Formosan subterranean termite alates during their annual mating flight. |
| Franklin Parish Franklin Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| St. Mary Parish St. Mary Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Catahoula Parish Catahoula Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| Concordia Parish Concordia Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Mold Hazards Are Preventable In the right conditions, molds multiply and can release enough spores in the air to cause health problems. |
| Phoridae: Humpbacked Or Coffin Flies Information on Phorid flies creating problems in hurricane damaged areas. They feed on and develop in decaying vegetable and animal material. |
| Richland Parish Richland Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| SPCC Factsheet The goal of the EPA's SPCC program is to prevent oil spills into waters of the United States and adjoining shorelines. Oil spills can cause injuries to people and damage to the environment. A key element of this program calls for farmers and other facilities to have an oil spill prevention plan, called an SPCC plan. These plans can help farmers prevent oil spills, which can damage water resources needed for farming operations. |
| Designing Stormwater BMPs Information from the The BMP Design Workshop held on June 13, 2006. The curriculum is primarily for engineers, landscape architects, architects and planners. Topics include: What is a Design Storm?, Stormwater BMP Maintenance, Stormwater Wetland Design and Bio-retention Design. |
| Stormwater Academy Information from the Stormwater Academy workshop held on June 12, 2006. |
| Drainage BMPs for Road Construction (Video 11/21/06) Discussions of forestry best managment practices related to drainage in building roads during harvest. (Running Time: 60 seconds) |
| Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana Louisiana accounts for 80 percent of the nation's coastal wetland loss. Simply put, a large proportion of Louisiana acreage is wetland. Much of the state's economy depends upon wetlands. Find information on causes of wetland loss, definitions of wetlands and wetland functions and values. (PDF format only) |
| Stormwater Phase II The EPA Stormwater Phase II program went into effect March 10, 2003 for urbanized areas with population densities of over 1,000 people per square mile and other designated areas. At this time the Stormwater control program for all small construction sites (1 to 5 acres) also went into effect. The program requires all affected areas to obtain a general permit and to file a Stormwater Management Plan for their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). |
| Crops for Wildlife Plantings The purpose of this publication is to document what is deemed as accepted and approved planting, management and harvest procedures for a variety of species planted in Louisiana for wildlife management purposes by LSU AgCenter personnel. In all cases, the greatest possible window of opportunity has been provided as to planting dates, planting practices and other management activities as they relate to overall management. (PDF Format Only) |
| Winn Parish Winn Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Caldwell Parish Caldwell Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Beauregard Parish Beauregard Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Grant Parish Grant Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Rapides Parish Rapides Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Terrebonne Parish Terrebonne Parish Master Farmer Participants. |
| Iberia Parish Iberia Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| East Baton Rouge Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| St. Martin Parish St. Martin Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| St. Charles Parish Master Farmer Participant List: St. Charles Parish |
| LSU AgCenter Entomologist Says Leave Hibiscus Mealybug Management To Experts Authorities are releasing a natural enemy of the pink hibiscus mealybug to try to bring this insect, which is a danger to both nursery and agricultural crops, under control, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet said Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2006). |
| Fire Ant Quiz This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. |
| Static Pile Backyard Composting Follow these 12 easy steps to make and maintain your compost pile. (PDF Format Only) |
| Inspections and Maintenance Discusses the inspections and maintenance associated with handling storm water on small constructon sites. |
| Model Plan Demonstrates the construction pollution prevention plan through images, illustrations, and examples. |
| Construction Best Management Practices Demonstrates construction BMP's through various images and illustrations. Topics include: Erosion Control, Sediment Control and Stormwater Management on Construction Sites and Urban Areas. |
| Elements of the Storm Water Management Plan Discusses the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pertaining to storm water management on small construction sites. |
| Pollution Prevention Discusses and demonstrates ways to prevent pollution in water. |
| Soil Erosion By Water Discusses the causes and mitigations of soil erosion by water through a presentation created by the NRCS. |
| Assumption Parish Assumption Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Ascension Parish Ascension Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Example Tier 1 SPCC Plan for Agriculture Attached are copies of an Example SPCC plan and a template that can be completed for farms wishing to self-certify their own plan instead of hiring a company to assist them. Only Tier 1 farms may develop their own plan without the approval from a professional engineer. Tier 1 farms have a fuel/oil storage capacity less than 10,000 gallons, no underground tanks and no single tank greater than 5,000 gallons. |
| Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana This guide will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tree planting in the area. It suggests native and well-adapted trees for our region and describes how to grow them successfully. The tree illustration fold-out can also be used as a poster (22" x 34"). |
| Be On Lookout For Fire Ants In Areas Where Flooding Occurred Fire ants can be a serious problem after hurricanes – particularly in flooded areas, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Insect and Spider Identification Service Visit the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum (LSAM) Web site for information about insect identification and diagnostic services--a one-stop identification service for insects and related arthropods. |
| Planning for Honey Bee Nuisance Calls and Emergencies: A Guide for Louisiana State, Parish and Municipal Agencies If a honey bee swarm or colony is located in area well traveled by the public, it would be in the best interest of the city or agency to have the bees removed as soon as possible. This document provides information local officials can use to plan and prepare. |
| A Manual for Understanding and Preventing Water Pollution from Home Sources 12 topics covered include various practices that can contribute to non-point source pollution emanating from a home. Steps and practices are provided that can prevent non-point pollution from entering storm water runoff. |
| Union Parish Union Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Sabine Parish Sabine Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| Orleans Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: Orleans Parish |
| Ag Teachers The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is targeted at helping agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture. |
| Small Construction Site Stormwater Program On March 10, 2003, the Small Construction Site Stormwater Program went into effect. |
| About the Entomology Department (Video) The LSU AgCenter’s entomology department works to keep agriculture in Louisiana viable, homes relatively pest-free, and people and animals safe from disease-carrying insects. |
| Detection Tips Detecting termites in trees can be helped by a few tips on where to look. |
| Maintenance and Inspection Guidelines to Protect Your Home from Termites Treatments for termites must be integrated with proper maintenance. Eliminate as many conditions conducive to termite infestations as possible by following the five general categories of rules. |
| Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments This publication is intended to help local and municipal governments address potential concerns or problems between the public and beekeepers. (PDF Format Only) |
| Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions Standard Conditions, Scientific Collecting (wild birds): 50 CFR 21.23 Conditions. |
| How can I tell if I have Formosan termites in my house? Learn how to inspect and treat your home for Formosan subterranean termites. |
| Basic Nest Biology and Structure of Argentine Ants Linepithema humile (Mayr), the Argentine ant, is an important invasive species that has great impact on agriculture, urban and natural environments worldwide. This poster discusses the basic nest biology and structure of the Argentine Ants. |
| Red River Parish Red River Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| St. Helena Parish St. Helena Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Bossier Parish Bossier Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Caddo Parish Caddo Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| St. John Parish St. John Parish Master Farmer participant information. |
| St. Tammany Parish St. Tammany Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Webster Parish Webster Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| DeSoto Parish DeSoto Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| East Feliciana Parish East Feliciana Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Jackson Parish Jackson Parish Master Farmer Participants |
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| Beehive and Honey Extractor Plans Blueprints to help you build a beehive or honey extractor. (PDF format only) |
| Parishes with Spreaders for Area-wide Programs Map showing parishes that have a spreader available for use in area wide application of fire ant baits. Listing of locations by parish that have implemented the area wide program. |
| Bienville Parish Bienville Parish Master Farmer Participants |
| Fight the Bite Poster Poster for the Fight the Bite campaign. |
| The Sesquiterpenoid Nootkatone and the Absolute Configuration of a Dibromo Derivative The 3-dimensional structure of tetrahydronootkatone and nootkatone was determined. A description of our methods and results are provided. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 3: Fire Ants During Dry Seasons Fire ants may be an indoor problem during the dry season as they search for water and food. The mounds move below the surface but they will still forage for food during the cooler times of the day. |
| Honey Plants PowerPoint on spring honey and pollen sources. Among those included: White Dutch Clover, Vetch, Verbenia, Wisteria, Mint, Willow, American Buckwheat Vine, Tallow, Magnolia, Orange Citrus, Passion Vine, Black or Honey Locust, Crimson Clover, Sweet Clover. |
| Rebuilding Homes Provides Opportunities For Termite Protection Homeowners in South Louisiana and elsewhere in the Gulf South who are rebuilding after last year’s hurricanes have opportunities to add more termite protection to their homes, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Cactus Moth New invasive that has been found in Louisiana. Information and pictures of this new pest. |
| Crawfish Environmental Best Management Practices This BMP manual is a guide for the selection, implementation and management of practices that will help growers conserve soil and protect water and air resources. (PDF format only) |
| Food Plant Plantings for Whitetailed Deer in Louisiana Hunters and land managers are always seeking new and more innovative ways to improve the quality and attractiveness of their hunting areas. “What should I plant to attract and hold deer on my hunting area?" Find your answers in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| Mosquitoes pose threat: Keep their numbers down Mosquitoes buzz around Louisiana every day of the year. More than 60 species inhabit the state. While many are benign, some are carriers – or vectors – of several worrisome diseases. It's everyone's responsibility to keep their numbers down. |
| 2009 Louisiana Master Farmer Program Field Days Thirteen field days and workshops have been held during the spring and summer of 2009 that fulfilled the requirements for Phase II and Continuing Education. Over 300 attendees participated in these events that were held all over the state. Other agencies, such as NRCS, helped coordinate and present at these functions as well. |
| Jefferson Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: Jefferson Parish |
| St. Bernard Master Farmer Program Participant List: St. Bernard |
| West Feliciana Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List West Feliciana Parish. |
| LaSalle Parish Master Farmer participant list for LaSalle Parish. |
| St. James Parish Master Farmer Program Participant List: St. James Parish |
| Honeybee equipment suppliers List of sources of supplies for beekeepers in Louisiana. |
| Links Provides additional links for information on termites. |
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| Louisiana Smoke Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Harvesting These guidelines are intended to help manage smoke and ash from sugarcane prescribed burning operations to lessen their impact on public health and welfare. |
| Distribution of Formosan Subterranean Termites Native subterranean termites are found throughout Louisiana and are a natural part of the environment in Louisiana. Formosan subterranean termites, native to East Asia, arrived in the United States after World War II and were established in New Orleans by 1966. |
| Protect Your Home from Termites Things to consider when constructing or renovating a home to protect your house from termites. |
| Integrated Pest Management of Termites and Other Wood Attacking Organisms: A Louisiana Perspective Considerations on integrated pest management of termites and other wood attacking organism are presented in depth. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termites Affect Landscapers Landscaping practices may increase the risk of subterranean termites attacking a structure and of spreading Formosan subterranean termites. Information is presented on the types of woody plants that termites attack and methods of inspection. |
| Termimesh This article describes a stainless steel mesh that may be used as a barrier preventing termites from entering structures around specific routes of entry . |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Identification & Biology One important key for successful management of a pest is to identify it. This publication can help you differentiate between ants and the dry-wood and subterranean termites that are pests in Louisiana. It also contains specific information on Formosan subterranean termites. |
| Landings, Log Decks and Sets Best management practices for logging landings, decks and sets and what to avoid. |
| Revegetation Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter. |
| Cost-Effective Methods for Cultural Control of Argentine Ants This poster addresses where Argentine Ants are found in Louisiana, as well as cost-effective ways to control them. |
| Powerpoint Presentations Master Farmer national curriculum PowerPoint presentations |
| Recap and Reviews Master Farmer phase 1 recap and reviews. |
| Gulf seafood remains safe, expert says (Distributed 05/26/11) The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico produce nearly 30 percent of domestic seafood in the United States. Due to its diet of phytoplankton, our wild-caught seafood is more heart-healthy than farm-raised warm-water seafood from other parts of the world, said LSU AgCenter seafood specialist Lucina Lampila. |
| Portrait of an Estuary This publication inventories the functions and values of the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System at the interface of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, and it chronicles the serious plight of landscape deterioration facing its inhabitants. (PDF format only) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Christian Richard (Video) Christian Richard, who farms 2,000 acres of rice, soybeans and crawfish in Kaplan, was named the 2010 Outstanding Louisiana Master Farmer. Bruce Schultz, communications specialist, joins him in his tractor cab as he’s planting rice to talk to him about farming and the latest technology he uses. (5 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Dennis Kieffer (Video) Dennis Kieffer is a cattle and hay producer and farm manager in Wheeling in Winn Parish. His company, Circle K Cattle, oversees both registered and commercial herds. Learn more about the Louisiana's cattle industry. (4 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Charlie Gravois (Video) For three generations, the Gravois family has worked the fields near Vacherie in St. James Parish producing sugarcane, cattle and soybeans. Gravois was the 2011 Louisiana Farmer of the Year. (4 min.) |
| Entomologist Warns About Things That Go Bite In The Night They can travel across a country or even traverse continents in a suitcase or shoe, and they’re infamous for infesting intimate locations – beds. Now the fabled bedbug is infesting beds around New York City, and some people are concerned if the bugs will spread. |
| Hunting and Fishing Around Bears in Louisiana Caution is the rule when dealing with black bears. Black bears, unlike brown, grizzly or polar bears, seldom attack people. Over the decades and with countless opportunities, only a few records exist of black bears attacking humans. (PDF format only) |
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| Why and How to Market Wood Products This publication is designed to educate small to medium-sized primary and secondary forest products industry personnel about why and how to market wood products. Hobbyists and producers of wooden arts and crafts also will benefit by learning the necessary marketing skills to increase revenue and make their part-time business or hobby less expensive. (PDF format only) |
| Louisiana Honey Plants This publication contains a variety of information about 53 Louisiana plants that can serve as nectar sources for honeybees. Illustrated by color photos of each plant, the 32-page guide includes descriptions of the plants and the honey produced from each source. It also includes a handy chart showing the blooming season for each plant. Cost: $10 plus tax and shipping. You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication link below. |
| Stabilizing and Bending of Wood for the Hobbyist Lumber scraps and cross-sections of angle cuts sawed from small logs or large limbs can be made into attractive items, but only if the wood is first treated with polymers and then properly seasoned, or if the wood is initially seasoned following special techniques. This publication describes some techniques of stabilizing and bending wood for hobbyists. (PDF format only) |
| Glues and Gluing Wood At most every stage of woodwork construction, there is a need for quality gluing. Gluing allows you to use many pieces and parts of boards that would otherwise be scrap. All in all, proper gluing is a must. (PDF format only) |
| Bug Biz: Africanized Honeybees Africanized honeybees were brought to Brazil in 1956 to improve local strains. In 1957, several colonies escaped. Once established in Brazil, the Africanized honeybees moved north up the east coast of South America and into Central America. During the next few years, they increased their northward expansion through central Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, reaching Southern California in 1994. (PDF format only) |
| Bug Biz: Removing Bees from Walls The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. Most people think they only have to spray and kill the bees. This would be effective if they were yellow jackets or hornets or even bumblebees. Honeybees, however,require a more demanding process. (PDF format only) |
| Forest Investments: Risk and Return For an increasing number of forest landowners, a forest is an investment. Understanding the basics of forest investments is essential in planning for long-term maximum benefits. (PDF format only) |
| Domestic Birds, Poultry Not Likely to Harbor Encephalitis Viruses The chances of poultry and other domestic birds acquiring mosquito-transmitted encephalitis viruses are relatively low, according to an LSU AgCenter expert, who says you also can take precautions to further reduce that risk. |
| Fisheries Implications of Freshwater Re-introductions An historical overview of Louisiana fisheries in the context of pre- and post-levee construction on the Mississippi River. Data from the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion is used to describe the relationship between freshwater re-introduction and estuarine fisheries productivity. The report characterizes the conflict between Louisiana’s short-term and long-term goals of coastal restoration and coastal fisheries management. |
| Stewardship Incentives for Louisiana’s Coastal Landowners More than 75% of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are privately owned, yet the majority of restoration funding provided through federal and state initiatives is directed toward large-scale, public restoration projects. This report compares and contrasts the programmatic and economic aspects of the coastal and inland models of wetland restoration that have evolved in Louisiana over the past decade. |
| Closing the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO): Environmental and Economic Considerations This document provides a synoptic overview of this 40-year-old navigation channel from project inception through modern day. Economic and environmental impacts related to the MRGO are documented for St. Bernard Parish and potential restoration scenarios are described. Additional information is provided on the time and financial resources required to fully address the environmental degradation caused by the MRGO. |
| Coastal Louisiana and South Florida: A Comparative Wetland Inventory One of the biggest questions that has arisen in recent years involves the apparent disparity in federal restoration funding provided for the Florida Everglades versus that provided for coastal Louisiana. This document uses published reports and secondary data to develop a parallel comparison of Florida and Louisiana wetlands at the state, regional, program and resource levels. |
| Pesticide Identification Guide for Pests In and Around Buildings This 52-page pocket guide is designed to help you identify pests commonly found in and around buildings. It includes photos and information about various pests, such as ants, roaches, flies, rats, mice, termites, spiders, wasps, bees, bedbugs, fleas, mosquitoes, ticks and more. Diagrams and scales showing the size of some of the pests are included to help in identification. A spiral-bound, heavyweight, coated-paper copy is available for $12. |
| Urban Stormwater Urban areas with their concentrations of people, vehicles, homes, parking lots, streets, small and large business, industry and sewage can create heavy loads of pollutants in their stormwater runoff. |
| How to Identify Argentine Ants This poster discusses the specific characteristics used to identify Argentine Ants. |
| Handbook for Common Calculations in Finfish Aquaculture This handbook serves as a quick reference or guide to aid in understanding and solving problems that require calculations. Aquaculture involves problem solving and knowing how to perform various calculations correctly. This capability can translate into economic benefits and sound management decisions. (PDF Format Only) |
| Argentine Ant: Feeding Preferences and Strategies This poster discusses natural feeding preferences, adapted feeding preferences and feeding strategies of the Argentine Ant. |
| 2008 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter 2008 issues. Topics include: Thrips, Florida Wax Scale, Lace Bugs, Whiteflies, Aphids, Firewood Insects, Asian Lady Beetles, Potted Plants, Case-making Clothes Moth, Bees, and Wasps. |
| 2010 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Tentative new format for posting Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter |
| 2006 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter 2006 issues. Topics include: Fire Ants, armyworms, Carpenter Bees, Mole crickets, Chafers, White grubs, Mites, Psocids, Hibiscus Midge, and Fungus Gnats. |
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| 2007 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter Azalea Lace Bugs, Spider Mites, Carpenter Beetles, Honeybees, Shot Hole Borers, Ant Lions, Dragon Flies, Earwigs, and Damsel Flies. |
| 2009 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter Topics include: strawberry/scarlet-bodied wasp moth, bed bugs, horse-hair worms, spiders, Colaspsis beetles, Colorado potato beetles, and Leaf miners. |
| Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection Most people are aware of the damage fire and severe weather can do to their homes, but many overlook the threat of termites. Photos of termite damage and signs of termite infestation are included in this publication, which covers Formosan subterranean termites and other subterranean termites. |
| Master Farmer Partnerships The Louisiana Master Farmer Program thanks cooperative partners for assisting in these programs. You can link to their web sites. |
| Termite Research To Continue In New Orleans French Quarter LSU AgCenter faculty members are working on plans to put the Formosan subterranean termite research project in New Orleans’ French Quarter back on track after the recent hurricanes. |
| Experts Warn Against Spreading Termites After Storms A scourge of New Orleans and South Louisiana could find its way to other parts of the state and country if people move wood that’s infested with Formosan subterranean termites. |
| Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System More Information and Links A list of Louisiana's Natural and Scenic Rivers with accompanying descriptions. Included is a link to more detailed information regarding Louisiana's Natural and Scenic Rivers. |
| Argentine Ant Habitat This poster addresses habitat preferences and where Argentine ants can be found. |
| Bee Ready Vol 73 - October 2005 Volume 73 is a special edition dealing with mosquito spraying and support for beekeepers who lost hives to the hurricanes. |
| Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Project: North Central IPM Center Two distance education teleconferences were conducted by the North Central Region Integrated Pest Management Center in June 2005. The presentations covered biological questions and control options. |
| Stormwater Stormwater is the water that runs off the land following rains. It is the primary source of most of the water in our rivers and streams. |
| What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, or a brain infection. Mosquitoes acquire the virus from birds and pass it on to other birds, animals and people. |
| What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, or a brain infection. Mosquitoes acquire the virus from birds and pass it on to other birds, animals and people. |
| Bee Ready Vol. 75 - August 2006 It has been an on again-off again honeybee season, and the weather has not really cooperated for the bees -- first, too dry and too hot; now too wet in some areas for the bees to work efficiently. |
| Types of Termites in Louisiana There are two majors types of termites in Louisiana: Subterranean and drywood. The subterranean termites are divided into two subgroups: The native subterranean termites and the Formosan subterranean termite. Determining the type of termite is important for management. |
| Are Mosquitoes Bugging You? A poster containing information on how to protect yourself from mosquitoes. |
| Recognizing Types of Termites Identifying to species, recognizing problems and having a sound knowledge of control techniques can help in solving a termite problem. |
| Giant Salvinia Control Project Giant salvinia is considered the most noxious aquatic plant species in the country. |
| Water-saving Tips To prevent the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer, it is mandatory that everyone conserve, and not waste, water. These nine tips will help sustain this valuable source of drinking water. |
| Home Water Use Survey Total the number of times you do each of these activities throughout a week. Then multiply by the number of gallons of water used. You may be amazed, and dismayed, by how much water you waste. |
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| Comparison of Native and Formosan Subterranean Termites Biology, Ecology and Methods of Control Formosan and subterranean termite biology, ecology and behavior are compared and contrasted. |
| Links Links to additional Web sites that provide information on mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. |
| Louisiana Pesticide Law Document containing the Louisiana Pesticide Law. |
| Louisiana Pesticide Rules and Regulations A document containing the Louisiana Pesticide Rules and Regulations. |
| Alate Swarm Formosan subterranean termites swarm annually from well established colonies each April through July. LSU Agricultural Center researchers have collected numbers and maintained records on daily flights and total swarmers caught in light traps in and around New Orleans since 1989. A better understanding of the mechanisms regulating flights by Formosan termites may lead to better control measures in the future. |
| Supertermites Formosan subterranean termites are more aggressive and cause more damage than native subterranean termite species because of special biological attributes. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 1 This is the first issue of a newsletter intended to communicate new information and recommendations for fire ant management and other ant problems in Louisiana. This issue focuses on current methods for community-wide fire ant control. |
| Ant Issues Vol. 2 Argentine ants have been reported in a few isolated areas in Louisiana. These ants are different from fire ants in appearance, nesting habits and behavior. These differences make control efforts different as well. |
| Troubleshooting Your Compost Pile Troubleshooting: Symptoms, possible causes and prescriptions for your composting problems. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Fleas Fleas developed on Earth thousands of years ago and have adapted many survival techniques. In Louisiana, they are pests in and around homes and on pets and other animals year round. Control measures and insecticides to use included. (PDF Format Only) |
| New Technologies Developed to Combat Formosan Subterranean Termites A grassy plant used worldwide for erosion control and a new pop-up termite indicator may provide new, environmentally safe weapons in the arsenal to combat subterranean termites. |
| Managing in Tough Times Managing in Tough Times provides helpful information for families experiencing a disaster, such as how to manage family finances, keep the family strong and stay healthy. Topics include financial survival tips, getting the most from what you have, what bills to pay first, making meaning our of adversity, helping children cope with crisis, keys to coping with stress and cutting food costs. |
| Louisiana's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Facts A TMDL is a pollution budget for a specific waterbody (river, lake, stream, etc.). It is the maximum amount of a pollutant that can be released into a waterbody without causing the waterbody to become impaired and/or violate state water quality standards. Information on point and nonpoint sources and the history of TMDLs is included. |
| Formosan Termite Treatment In French Quarter Expanding The expansion is part of a federally funded test program dubbed Operation Full Stop, which is looking for ways to control the destructive creatures. |
| Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria (Distributed 04/29/04) LSU AgCenter entomologists confirmed that termites found the week of April 18 at a home in Pineville were Formosan subterranean termites. This is the first sighting of the pests in the Alexandria area. These termites pose a greater threat than the native species because they form larger colonies, are more aggressive and form carton nests above ground. |
| Silvicultural Chemicals Discusses forest fertilization and pesticides, best management practices for application of silvicultural chemicals, and what to avoid. |
| Process Holds Promise For Recycling Pressure Treated Wood A process for recycling treated wood products could save on disposal costs and liability concerns by keeping treated wood out of high-cost landfills, according to developers at the LSU AgCenter. |
| On-Farm Water Conservation Methods Overview of methods used to conserve water and reduce pumping costs on farms. |
| Mean Alate Catches: New Orleans The yearly flights of the Formosan termite have fluctated in numbers caught in light traps among the years. |
| Conserving Water Indoors There are many things everyone can do to help conserve water when they are at home. |
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| Leak Detection and Repair Detecting and repairing leaks is one of the main components of water conservation. Old or poorly constructed pipelines, inadequate corrosion protection, poorly maintained valves and mechanical damage are some of the factors contributing to leakage. |
| Community Water Loss Control Programs Water loss from a water distribution system is a significant factor affecting water delivery to customers. Water loss can be either apparent losses due to meter inaccuracies or unauthorized consumption, or real losses due to leakage at water service lines. |
| Saving Water Outdoors There are may easy and practical ways to cut back our water use in our yards and gardens. |
| Workplace Self-Assessment Checklist This page lists several questions for facility managers to help gauge a facility’s present water-efficiency performance. |
| Water Conservation Tips for Business & Industry Simple tips on how to conserve water in the workplace: educate your employees and coworkers; know your usage; identify and fix leaks; maximize the efficiency of your cooling tower; install water efficient equipment; minimize the use of water for cleaning purposes. |
| Pool pests Insect problems in swimming pools and solutions for getting rid of them. |
| Backyard Composting - Wastes to Resources Which composting system is right for you? Find the answers and more in this helpful guide to composting. (PDF Format Only) |
| Sisters Fight Fire Ants With Large-scale Treatments Stepping outdoors was like being under attack for one homeowner. Fire ants were everywhere in her yard. Her sister’s pasture also was under siege. So they turned to an LSU AgCenter entomologist for help. (Runtime: 1 minute, 47 seconds) |
| Surveys of the Logging Contractor Population – 8 Southern States and Maine. This survey of loggers in Maine and in eight southern states, were conducted to gain additional information about the logging community and to provide a basis for validating the results of the Logging Capacity Study. This Logging Capacity Study is reasonably representative of the logging population except that it does not appear to be representative of those loggers who work fewer than 200 days per year. This study appears to be representative of 89% of the wood production in the South. |
| Bee Ready Vol. 76 - November 2006 The winners of the 2006 honey competition competed in three categories: Light Honey, Amber Honey and Dark Honey. Due to the reduced number of entries, the competition will be discontinued at the state fair. The competition will be moved to the state beekeepers meeting if enough requests are made for it to continue. |
| Chemical Control of Argentine Ants This poster discusses background of Argentine Ants, baits that are cheap and effective for indoor use, and outdoor ant control. |
| Bee Ready Vol. 74 - November 2005 It’s been an exhausting year with all that has happened. We have the African honeybee in three parishes; we had hot, dry weather that reduced the honey crop; the price of honey went down; and we had not one but two hurricanes that tried to blow us all away or drown us. |
| Distributors of Fire Ant Bait The public can order any fire ant bait through local hardware stores, nurseries or coop/feed stores. |
| LSU AgCenter Recycling Could Keep Treated Wood Out Of Landfills (Distributed 05/25/05) What to do with decommissioned, preservative-treated wood has become a burning issue. Well, not burning, actually. That’s one of the methods that can’t be used any longer, according to Dr. Todd Shupe of the LSU AgCenter. |
| 2009 Outstanding Master Farmer Named The Louisiana Master Farmer Program awarded its first annual Outstanding Master Farmer award at the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts annual convention on January 8, 2009. A certified Master Farmer who has shown dedication to agriculture, conservation, and his profession is chosen for this award . |
| An Overview of the Treated Lumber Quality Mark This article provides a brief overview of the information provided by the quality mark on treated lumber. |
| Study On Forests, Forest Products Sets Stage For Educational Programs Certified forests may be the next trend in lumber marketing, but non-industrial, private forest landowners generally are unwilling to foot the bill, according to a recent study. |
| Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Care Trees on home grounds or in parks are assets to everyone. Trees also are long-term investments for property owners. Like any investment, trees require effort to maintain their value. That means tree owners must make careful decisions about care and maintenance, which may require the occasional advice and service of a professional – an arborist. (PDF format only) |
| Forest Fuel Reduction Survey Analysis: Forest Administrators. Recent wild fires in various states have led foresters/firefighters/land managers to seriously investigate and execute the methods required to carry out a successful fuel reduction project. A survey was mailed to target these types of individuals nationwide. The analysis resulted in classifying mechanical and burn only operations based on the nature of projects. |
| An Exploratory Analysis of eBusiness in the Louisiana Forest Products Industry. This exploratory study examined current and potential use of the Internet to conduct business and market products by the wood products industry in Louisiana. Respondents were asked to discuss their current or planned Internet strategies and impacts that are perceived to exist or could exist with Internet linked exchange partners. |
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| Extranets: A Comparison of the U.S. Forest Products Industry and Other U.S. Industries. This paper compares the use of extranets between the forest products industry and other U.S. business sectors. Extranets are secure networks that electronically link companies over the Internet. Results of the study indicate that the forest products industry uses extranet-based business applications with less frequency than other industrial sectors, receives fewer benefits and has greater concerns from using this business tool. |
| How U.S. Forest Products Exporters Use the World Wide Web. In this working paper we examine the use of the World Wide Web by primary wood products exporters. The study discovered that respondents used the Web mostly for promotion activities. The study also found that currently, multilingual Web sites are not likely to be more successful in reaching their objectives than English-only Web sites. |
| An Exploratory Study of U.S. Home Builder and ArchitectUse of Tropical Hardwoods The objective of this study was to determine U.S. home builder and architect use of tropical hardwood products. The results of the study indicate that just under half of respondents are engaged in purchasing or specifying tropical hardwood products and that, for the most part, tropical hardwoods account for a small percentage of wood product purchases by US home builders. |
| A Current Overview of Forest Products Certification. In this research, a study was conducted on the major certification schemes currently in operation. A comparison of these schemes was made. Analysis of the principles applied by these schemes was also made while certified areas by the various schemes was also identified and presented as part of our comparison of the schemes. |
| A History of Forest Certification. At present, there are several leading certification programs in operation. This paper reviews the history of forest certification, development of different certification schemes, their progress and current issues. |
| United States Paper Buyer & Supplier Perceptions of Using eIntermediaries. The objective of this study was to compare paper supplier and buyer perceptions regarding using eIntermediaries to conduct business. Results indicate that paper buyer and supplier respondent attitudes and expectations regarding the use of eIntermediaries do not differ significantly. In addition, neither group has a strong desire to use eIntermediaries. |
| The Forest Sector in Ecuador: The Current Situation and a Framework for Sustainable Development The forest sector is an important component of the economy of Ecuador. This paper discusses the current situation of the forest sector and a planning framework that can contribute to crafting national policies to promote a sustainable forest sector for Ecuador. |
| Attitudes and Awareness about Treated Wood Products: The U.S. South Homeowner Perspective. In this study we looked at US South homeowner awareness of treated wood issues and their perceptions about using treated wood indifferent possible applications in and around their homes. Although there was some confusion among respondents on what types and brands of treatments exist in the marketplace, there appears to be a bright future for treated wood in homebuilding and remodeling application in the US South. |
| A Model of Extranet Implementation Success Effects on Business Performance. The eBusiness revolution is impossible to ignore. It has transformed businesses in virtually every industry and reshaped the global economy. In this study, we research to further describe factors that influence the success of an extranet implementation in business. |
| Exploring Marketing Orientation Influences on Internet Adoption in the U.S. Lumber Industry Successful Internet-based business practice adoption and implementation is contingent on a number of factors. In this paper, we examine the influence of corporate culture on Internet adoption. Although not all results were statistically significant, all were directionally as hypothesized with a high marketing orientation being more positively correlated to perceived Internet implementation effectiveness. |
| Is Stewardship Certification? In our previous study, the NIPF of Louisiana indicated that Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) would be most acceptable to them as a certifying agency. A key question remained, however: Is the approach currently utilized by the LDAF to implement Stewardship an equivalent surrogate for certification? This research attempts to answer that question by comparing the Louisiana Forest Stewardship Program with the guidelines of four sustainable forest management standards. |
| Some Thoughts on eCommerce in the US Paper Industry. In this research, we studied how the paper industry makes use of E-commerce. We conclude that the paper industry is aware of the potential gains to be made by creating an effective supply chain management systems communicating through the Internet. E-commerce has provided new applications for use in the paper industry customer interface including e-marketplaces, EDI connections and papiNet. |
| Major Logging Injuries in Louisiana: Nature and Trends 1985-1998 In this report we provide some statistical information on the nature and scope of occupational injuries in the logging industry in Louisiana from 1985 through 1998.The data presented in this report are based on reportable claims (fatality, a permanent disability, or a disability resulting in more than 7 lost calendar days) which were received by the Office of Workers' Compensation between 1985 and 1998 for employees covered under the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Act. |
| A Market Analysis of the Ready-To-Assemble Furniture Industry. In this paper, we discuss the results of Ready-To-Assemble (RTA) furniture market research which was conducted to better understand the current dynamics in this furniture sector. Within the furniture industry, the RTA furniture segment is a high growth segment which is likely to continue to outperform most other segments in the industry. We conclude that for individual manufacturers to succeed, quality, pricing and, above all, design has to be progressive and competitive. |
| Using The Internet to Bring Remote Sensing to Your Desktop. This paper presents an overview of key drivers which are going to bring wide spread usage of remote sensing in the forest products industry. The article also discusses reasons behind the surge of interest in remote sensing, surveys its present status in the industry, and attempts to envision the short- and medium-term future. |
| An Exploratory Study of the Use of Lumber, OSB, Plywood, LVL, PSL AND LSL As Raw Materials in the Furniture and Cabinet Industries in the Southern United States. The objectives of this study were to examine the use of some lesser-used wood-based inputs and to determine their selection criteria by furniture and cabinet manufacturers in the Southern United States. In this research we found that no respondents used OSB (oriented strandboard). Respondents in all industry sectors studied said that they planned to increase usage of lumber and plywood. We also found that the main reason respondents are not using OSB, LVL, PSL and LSL is customer objections. |
| eBusiness in the Pulp & Paper Industry: A Comparison of the United States & Canada. A study was conducted in 1999 to study eBusiness in the pulp and paper industry in the United States and Canada. This study indicates that Canadian and U.S. pulp and paper respondents were fairly evenly matched in Internet implementation in 1998. They had similar concerns and faced similar impediments. This report presents the main study findings. |
| Certification: Perceptions of Non-Industrial Private Forestland Owners in Louisiana. This study identifies Louisiana non-industrial private forest landowner attitudes toward forestry certification. The result of the studies identified that NIPF goals and objectives for their forestland are diverse. In the context of forest certification, initiatives are being developed by certifiers to accommodate the unique ownership characteristics of NIPFs. |
| Some Measured Levels of Noise Produced by Logging Equipment in 1998. This paper reports the results of some informal sound level readings made of the logging industry. |
| Some Legal Aspects of Timber Sale Contracts. In this research, we studied the legal aspects and the various relevant clauses of a timber sale contract. We conclude that while a good contract is important, it is no substitute for being present at the work site. The landowner should walk the tract with the logger before commencement of the operations and visit the site often during harvesting. This way, problems can be prevented, and both parties will be much more satisfied. |
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| A 2002 Update on Internet Use in the U.S. Lumber Industry. This study was undertaken to update the knowledge base on adoption of Internet-based information technologies in the U.S lumber industry. Results indicate that respondents that adopted Internet-technologies did so because they found them to be an important tool in conducting business and in meeting their corporate needs. |
| Electronic Data Interchange And Buyer-Supplier Relationships. In this research, we study Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and buyer-supplier relationship. This paper presents the report of the study. Some of our conclusions are that forest products companies that have developed good working long-term relationships with home center customers are likely to have difficulties in adapting EDI into their business. |
| A Review of the Forestry Sector in Ghana Over the past decade, the Ghana timber industry has experienced major changes that have subjected the industry to severe pressure regarding raw material availability and a struggle for efficient use of limited available timber. This research evaluates the impact of government interventions in the forest product trade and the marketing implications. |
| A Model of the Impact of Corporate Culture on Information Technology Adoption. This paper describes a model that examines how corporate culture impacts IT adoption. Future research will include testing the model in the forest products industrial sector in the United States. |
| Exploring Age-Related Environmental Attitudes in the Context of Wood Product Certification. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between age and environmental perceptions. The context is environmental issues and “green certification” in the forest product industry. We conclude that most of the differences that are due to age and gender may be due to income and class or culture. |
| eBusiness in the United States Forest Products Industry in the Year 2000. The study discussed in this paper, conducted in 2000, indicates that overall growth of Internet use in the wood forest products industry in the United States is expected to increase in 2001. Larger firms, typically lead technology adopters, are predominant users of the Internet for eBusiness and are more likely to continue to be predominant eBusiness technology implementers in the future. |
| Private Landowners' Guide to Forest Certification in the South This paper seeks to provide guidance, understanding and reasons why private landowners should consider forest certification. It is also a useful source of information on types of certification systems available to date and more importantly the steps necessary to follow to achieve certification. |
| A History of the Harvesting Practices Used in the Cypress Swamps of the Southern United States 1700-1960. In this research, we study the history of the various processes of harvesting, skidding and transportation practices used in the Cypress Swamps of the Southern United States. |
| A Regional Comparison of Scholarship and Service in Cooperative Extension. In this study, we surveyed U.S. Extension professionals on their employment experiences and personal perceptions about scholarship and service. Further, we segmented the results by U.S. census region to identify similarities and differences between regions. Overall, respondents receive satisfaction more important than scholarship in their jobs. |
| A Strategic Overview of the Forest Sector in Ghana In this research, we studied Ghana's wood products sector and its competitiveness in the international wood products market. Our conclusions are that Ghana’s wood products industry can be competitive if changes are implemented collectively and in a coordinated and cooperative fashion by all stakeholders. These changes include improving processes and procedures in wood products value and supply chains and taking a more proactive approach in resource utilization and creating effective market. |
| Bridging the Rural/Urban Digital Divide. In this study, we studied how the Rural/Urban Digital Divide could be bridged. We conclude that internet is becoming an invaluable tool for development. However, there is a challenge of how to ensure that all participants, industrialized and developing, urban and rural, rich and poor, and all races benefit from this technology. America should strive to turn the digital divide into digital opportunities to maintain economic growth. |
| Influences of Government Interventions on Increase Value-Added Wood Product Exports from Ghana The findings of this research indicate that a reduction in air-dried lumber production in Ghana was significantly and negatively related to imposition of the air-dry levy but had no significant relationship with raw material levels. It was further observed that products that are processed further downstream, including rotary and plywood, could not be significantly affected by the strategies. |
| Inter-Organizational Information and Communication Technology (IICT): in the Customer Interface. In this study, we investigate four dimensions of customer interface IICT adoption. Our findings indicate that customer interface IICT adoption can improve information sharing with customers, reduce operational inefficiencies along the value chain, enhance the competitive position in the market, and deepen customer relationships. Business impacts were perceived to be positive across all tested constructs. |
| Inter-Organizational Information and Communication Technology Adoption in the Business-to-Business Interface This paper empirically tests a theoretical model that makes the connection between organizational resources and capabilities and successful IICT adoption. Results suggest that, in addition to a robust information technology (IT) infrastructure, investment in organizational change management, the ability to sense changes in the technology environment, development of managerial IT knowledge, and a culture of freely shared internal information are key to a company's IICT development. |
| Participatory Forest Sector Development in Honduras. This paper highlights the success of LSU AgCenter and Honduras Participatory Forest Sector Development program. We conclude that success of development projects such as this will be measured in the future by the ability to encourage environmentally sound forest management practices and sustainable growth of the forest based industry sector. |
| The Digital Divide: Implications For African Business Development. In this research, we studied the implications of digital divide for African business development. We conclude that in order for the digital divide to be closed in Africa, the importance of the Internet and why it is needed has to win the hearts and minds of Africans. |
| U.S Markets for Certified and Non-Certified Hardwood Tropical Forest Products In this study, we research US imports of tropical hardwood. The results indicate that the U.S. imports 161 different species of tropical hardwoods, 20 percent from Africa, 43 percent from Asia, and 37 percent from Latin America. However, importers are often resistant to market new tropical wood species as it is difficult to introduce new species that compete with species currently accepted in the market. |
| Louisiana Forest Product Development Center Newsletter: Spring 2004 This issue contains: Director’s Message; Chitosan-metal Complex Helps Protect Engineered Wood Products; Louisiana Launches Forest Sector Economic Development Web Site; Input-Output Applications to Forest Product Sector Development; Forest Product Activities at Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry; LSU AgCenter Establishes Center; "Meet" our Graduate Students, Research Associates, Post-docs, and Visiting Students and Professors. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter: Fall 2003 Articles in this issue of the newsletter include: Director's Message, LFPDC Has First and Second Place Award Winners, Engineered Wood Composite Program on the Run, Wood Products Extension Programming, E-Commerce Opportunity for Wood Products, An Economic Opportunity for Reducing Forest Fuels, Vlosky to Lead UNECE Marketing Team, Treated Wood Research Series. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter: Spring 2003 Articles in this issue include: Extension Expands Reach of Louisiana Forest Products Development Center, We Have a New Name, Chancellor Holds Industry Roundtable on Louisiana Forest Sector Development, Lumber Quality and Lumber Yields at Small Lumber Processing Operations, Wood-based Composites Research at the LFPDC, LFPDC Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Formosan Subterranean Termite Product Testing. |
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| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter: Winter 2006-2007 The following articles are presented in this issue: Director’s Message, Preliminary Investigation of Bio-composites Fabricated From Liquefied Wood/Phenol/Formaldehyde Co-condensation Resin, Nanoassembly on Recycled Fibers to Improve Resource Utilization, Using GPS to Document Skidder Motions, Unprecedented Economic Development Opportunities, Roy O. Martin Lumber Company and Martco Limited Partnership Experience With FSC Certification. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter: Winter 2007-2008 Articles in this issue include: LFPDC Director’s Message, Rutherford Named New Director of the School of Renewable Natural Resources, Vlosky Participates in Forest Products Marketing Capacity Building in Europe, LFPDC Receives $170,000 Grant to Build Extrusion Capability, Value-Added Wood Products Extension at LFPDC, LFPDC Hires New Value added Extension Faculty, Vlosky Named to Louisiana Forestry Association Board, Fragmentation Challenging Louisiana Forests Owners. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center: Newsletter Winter 2005 Articles include: Director’s Message, Storm Clean up?, Experts Say Forest Management Requires Environmental Component, CBIT works with LFPDC on Supply Chain Initiative and Web Site, Process Holds Promise For Recycling Pressure Treated Wood, Forest Products Economic Development Update, Mechanical Forest Fuel Reduction vs. Burn-Only, Tax Incentive Programs Offered for Louisiana Companies. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: December 1996 The following articles are presented in this issue of the newsletter: Unified Efforts, Governor's Forest Products Industry Task Force, New Extension Service Employee, Accidents Rate: Are we Measuring the Wrong Thing?, Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Conducts Marketing Study in Northwest Louisiana, Lumber Drying Workshop and Small Wood Products Business Workshop. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: Fall 1998 Newsletter articles: Research Initiative on Wood-Based Panel Products Funded; Drying Operation Analysis; Touching Base With the Louisiana Forest Products Lab; Workshop on Cooperative Extension; List of Research Briefs, Visual Productions, Working Papers, Fact Sheets, and other Reports; Wood Products Research Offers Plan to Boost Northwest Louisiana Economy. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: Fall 2002 Articles in this newsletter include: How We Touch Louisiana, Description of the Expertise of the Forest Products Laboratory, Combined Efforts to Develop Termite Field Site, Using Near Infra Red Spectra to Link Wood and Genetic Properties. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: January 1998 Articles covered in this issue of the newsletter include: Workshop on Water Quality, Hardwood Workshop at Louisiana Tech., Welfare Reform and Forest Products Industry Development in Louisiana, The Second Annual Lumber Drying Workshop, Worldwide Concern of Resource Quality. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: June 1997 Articles in this issue are: LFPL Steering Committee Helps Set Path For Year 2000, Controlling Wood Moisture Content to Prevent Panel Warping, Linking Resource Characteristics to Product Characteristics, Louisiana Value-Added Wood Products Industry Report Now Available, A Softer Way to Harvest Timber. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: May 1996 Articles in this issue include: A Call For Action For Louisiana Forest Products Industry Develoment, Opportunity for Horizontal Diversification in Manufacturing Value-Added Wood Products, Studies on Warping Behavior of Overlaid Particleboards. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: October 1997 Articles in this issue of the newsletter include: FRA Gulf-States Forest Products International Trade Center (GULFPIC), Louisiana Style of Log Yard Profile, Studies on Oriented Strand Board, A Farewell Message to Dr. Rado Gazo. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: Spring 1999 Newsletter articles: Training Programs for Louisiana's Forest Products Industries Needed, New Study on Employment and Training Needs in the Louisiana Value-Added Wood Products Industry, LSU Forestry Club Students Go to Forestry Conclave, LFPL Researchers Turning Louisiana's Wood and Ag Residues into Fire Logs. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: Spring 2002 Articles in this issue include: Developing Termite-resistant Structural Wood-based Panels from Southern Wood Species, LSU School of Forestry Adopts New Name, Formosan Subterranean Termite-resistant Wood-based Materials Under Investigation, Marketing Program Helps Louisiana Producers, Accident Analysis Saves Lives in Logging Industry, Can Decommissioned CCA-Treated Wood Be Used for Structural Flakeboard? |
| Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: Winter 1999 In this issue, we present the following articles: Grant Awarded for Employment, Development Study; Research on Environmental Certification Finished; Causes & Analysis of Warp in Overlaid Furniture Panels; Third Annual 3-Day Lumber Drying Workshop to be Held February 24-26 in Baton Rouge; Hardwood Workshop Set for Louisiana Tech. |
| Louisina Forest Products Laboratory Newsletter: April 1995 Articles in this newsletter include: Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory is Up and Running, Helping Louisiana Producers to Promote their Products, LFPL at Louisiana Tech University, SERBEP Study Yields Unexpected Result, Knowing Your Accidents, Software for the Rough Mill. |
| Louisiana Forest Products Development Center Newsletter: Winter 2004 Articles in this issue of the newsletter include: LFPDC Enhances Economic Development in Louisiana; An Integrated Market-based Methodology for Value-added Solid Wood Products Sector Economic Development; Metafore, LSU AgCenter team up in Tropics; Properties of Bagasse Fiberboard Studied; First Memorial Lecture Features First Grad Student; Guide to Raised Floor Systems Now Available; LFPDC Researchers Look at Sugarcane Rind as a Raw Material for Composite Panels. |
| Boat Trailer Maintenance A trailer that breaks down on the road can ruin a good fishing trip. It is even worse if an accident results from the breakdown. To help prevent breakdowns, it is important to service your trailer regularly. Here are typical items to consider in establishing a maintenance program. (PDF Format Only) |
| Video: Felling and Skidding Video streams of felling and skidding activities and BMPs associated with felling and skidding |
| Site Preparation and Reforestation Video This video describes proper site preparation and reforestation best management practices, including reasons why proper site preparation and reforestation are so important. Included in the discussion are ground cover to minimize soil erosion and the environmental benefits of quickly establishing a new forest. |
| General Methods Best management practices for site preparation and reforestation. |
| Considerations for Forest Landowners This section describes useful steps forest landowners can take to ensure that their forestland is protected and managed sustainably. |
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| Notification of Commercial Harvesting Form This form should be completed prior to commencement of commercial harvesting activities adjacent to natural and scenic rivers. |
| Reforestation and Forest Chemicals in Wetlands BMPs for chemical use and application in forest wetlands. |
| Site Preparation in Wetlands Description of circumstances where site preparation activities do or do not require a permit. |
| Access Systems Mandatory best management practices for road construction and maintenance in forest wetlands |
| Harvest Operations in Wetlands Best management practices for harvesting operations in forest wetlands. |
| Roads in Forest Wetlands Describes best management practices for permanent and temporary roads in forest wetlands, including 15 federally mandated best management practices for roads in forest wetlands. |
| Permanent Forest Road BMPs Describes BMPs for location and planning of permanent forest roads. |
| Forest Operations Planning: Evaluation of Topographic Maps Topographic maps defined and described, including scale, relief and slope. |
| Glossary Glossary of terms of forest management. |
| Introduction With support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the Louisiana Forestry Association developed the invormation presented. It is a guide for forest landowners, logging contractors, and forest industry. |
| Evaluation of Drainage Area This article describes the planning-stage process of evaluating of a drainage area or watershed prior to initating a forestry-related activity. |
| Causes and Control of Wood Decay, Degradation and Stain Wood is a renewable natural resource that, if properly treated, maintained and placed in service, will last indefinitely. It is critial for us to use our wood resources efficiently. Wood decay and most insect problems can be prevented for years by properly using and protecting wood. This publication is intended to increase your knowledge of the causes and control of wood decay, degradation and stain. |
| Termites and Rebuilding Information card on tackling termite problems when beginning a renovation project |
| Termite Inspection 101 Information card on places to look for Formosan subterranean termite Infestations |
| Termites in Trees Information card on where to look for termites in trees. |
| Storm Cleanup? Think Safety Before You Use Chainsaw (Distributed 09/04/08) Hurricane Gustav put a lot of limbs and whole trees on the ground in various areas of the state, and many people already are working on cleanup efforts. An LSU AgCenter forest safety specialist says safety should be a major consideration during those efforts – particularly when it comes to use of a chainsaw. |
| Protect yourself from mosquitoes (Distributed 09/05/08) Most of the mosquitoes being bred in the standing water left in Louisiana from Hurricane Gustav are not the kind that carry West Nile virus, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist and mosquito expert Wayne Kramer. |
| Fish kills expected, but storm has minimal effect on upland animals (Distributed 09/10/08) Hurricane Gustav caused many problems for people throughout Louisiana, and wildlife also are feeling the effects of the storm. |
| Louisiana Irrigation: Reducing Crawfish Pumping Costs This publication gives several tips on how to pump less water and to make sure your pumping plant is being used as efficiently as possible. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Irrigation: Alligator Washwater Management Washwater is a necessary part of alligator production, but so is the management of the water. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots Importance of Soil Fertility, Method for Proper Soil Sampling, Interpreting Soil Tests, Adjusting pH, Available Forms of Lime, Available Forms of Sulphur, Applying Fertilizer and Examples of Applications included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Protecting Coastal Wetland Forests: What Can You Do to Help? Louisiana’s coastal wetland forests are of tremendous economic, ecological, cultural and recreational value. But many acres of these forests have disappeared over the past century, and many more are being degraded or lost each year. |
| Biomass Energy Resources in Louisiana A description of how biomass is being used for energy in Louisiana with an emphasis on the potential for expansion in the industry. (PDF format only) |
| You Can Protect Our Waters Why be concerned? Too often, we think of ourselves as external to our environment. We ignore the many relationships among people, other living creatures and our surroundings. We ignore these relationships at our own risk. Solutions to environmental problems are far more effective when all life forms are considered part of the ecosystem. |
| Planting Corn Can Help Manage Reniform Nematodes Growing conditions last summer and a mild winter means growers helped foster high levels of nematodes in many fields. Planting corn instead infested areas can be the solution because the crop is a poor host. |
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