more... > Parishes > Jackson > Agriculture & Natural Resources > The Jackson Cattleman's Quarterly Inside this issue: Letter From Your Agent, Does Ryegrass Variety Matter in a Beef Stocker Program?, Dates to Remember, Wintertime Hazards for Feeding Beef Cattle, Contact Information Springtime Pond Management A newsletter about pond management from Matthew Stephens, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jackson Parish. How Many Drops Before the Bucket is Full? A newsletter about water quality and erosion control provided by Matt Stephens, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jackson Parish. Benefits of Planting Winter Cover on Bare Soil A newsletter about the benefits of cover crops provided by Matt Stephens, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jackson Parish.  more articles... Creeks and Streams Need Clothes Too A newsletter about water quality provided by Matthew Stephens, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jackson Parish. How 'Backyard' Compost Could Possibly Ruin Your Garden News and information about herbicide persistence in compost from Matthew Stephens, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jacskon Parish. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Newsletter Monthly entomology newsletter with information on current pests and how to control them. Soil Test Request Form Form used to request a test on soil Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties [Image: cool season] One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide [Image: Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide] Use this guide to plant a successful vegetable garden. The information has been developed after considerable research and practical experience.