Home > Our Offices > Parishes > Acadia Parish > News > Cucumbers in the Garden How to prepare soil for growing cucumbers, select varieties, fertilize plants and treat problems. Save Money on Homestead Exemption Learn about the Louisiana Special Assessment Level that freezes the assessed value of your home with homestead exemption if you meet certain criteria. Rice Seed Midge, Leaf Miners and Aphids Descriptions of three minor insect problems in rice crops: Rice Seed Midge, Rice Leaf Miner, Aphids. Pre-Plant Weed Burndown in Soybean Information about preparing soybean fields for planting and about tree caterpillars.  more articles... Poison Prevention Week Tips on poison prevention around the house. National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26, 2011. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about unintentional poisoning. Today, I have some information on poisoning to share with you from the Home Safety Council. Spring Lawn Fertilizers Suggestions on fertilizing spring lawns from Dr. Ron Strahan. Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival Information about the 2011 garden festival to be held Friday, March 25, 2011, and Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La. Rice Seeding Dates News article on 2011 upcoming rice seeding dates for farmers. February - American Heart Month American Heart Month Facts Citrus News column on citrus trees. Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs The beginning of a new year is a great time to take a look at your finances and find ways to spend less. Here are 12 helpful tips that may help you lower your homeowners insurance. Handle Turkey Safely Tips to handling holiday turkeys safely. Soil Testing Explanation of the importance of soil testing to determine what amendments are needed for a proper soil pH level. Pumpkins Article featuring nutrition facts and the history of pumpkins. Their bright orange color tells us that pumpkin is loaded with the powerful antioxidant, beta-carotene. When selecting a pumpkin for cooking, look for a pumpkin with one to two inches of stem left. If the stem is cut down too low, the pumpkin will decay quickly or may be decaying at the time of purchase.