more... > Parishes > Bienville > Agriculture > Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSWAG) April 2009 Newsletter Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SSAWG) Newsletter - April, 2009 Winter Soil Test Knowing what nutrients are in your soil and what nutrients are needed is a basic step towards good plant health. Soil nutrient balance must be managed for best plant growth, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Soil Samples Soil Samples are an important part of a good garden, pasture or lawn plan. A soil sample form is needed to send soil samples to the LSU AgCenter Soil Test Plant Analysis Lab. Bugs Bugs, Bugs, Bugs newsletters. Information about insects you may be noticing or problems insects may be causing this time of year.  more articles... Animal Science Update Animal Science Newsletter Updates Talkin' Horses [Image: Bi-monthly Equine Newsletter] Bi-Monlthly Equine Newsletter Nursery and Landscape News [Image: Nursery Notes header] Nursery and Landscape Notes is a quarterly newsletter for Louisiana's green industry professionals. It includes production information for nursery growers and cultural practice recommendations for landscape contractors. New plant information is also included. What Is Nutrient Managemnet? [Image: Chicken Litter - nutirent management] Many people do not know exactly what nutrient management actually means. This article will attempt to shed some light on the subject.