more... > Parishes > Jefferson Davis > Agriculture > Agriculture in Jeff Davis Parish Jefferson Davis Parish county agents provide access to agricultural information on a variety of topics including gardening, pasture and forage management, farming, home grounds and pesticide education. 2008 August Gardening County Agent Allen Hogan discusses planting vegetables for a fall garden, as well as problems you can expect this time of year. 2008 Rice Harvest Begins [Image: Rice Harvest] LSU AgCenter county agent Eddie Eskew of Jeff Davis Parish discusses the 2008 rice harvest and other matters in his weekly column from late July 2008. Jeff Davis Parish Fair Catalog [Image: Jeff Davis Parish Fair] The Jeff Davis Parish Fair Catalog has all the rules and information needed to enter exhibits for competition along with the schedule of events.  more articles... Jeff Davis Rice Talk [Image: logo] A monthly rice newsletter written by County Agent Eddie Eskew, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Jeff Davis Parish. Pasture Problems in Our Area [Image: Pasture] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses two problems that are a factor in many pastures in our area including armyworms and smutgrass. 2008 Rice Crop [Image: Rice] County Agent Eddie Eskew discusses the 2008 rice crop. Lawn Problems [Image: St. Augustine] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses lawn problems, growing blackberries, and pecan pests. Lawn Care for the Summer [Image: Lawn] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses correct procedures for keeping your lawn healthy throughout the summer along with tips on how to get rid of armadillos in your yard. Care of Your Ornamentals and Flowering Plants [Image: Azaleas] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses proper care and watering techniques of your ornamentals and flowering plants for the summer. Mulching Tips [Image: Mulching] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses mulching tips for fruit trees and landscape plants. Transplanting Trees in Your Yard [Image: Crape Myrtles] County Agent Eddie Eskew discusses the proper technique for transplanting trees into your yard. Ornamentals May Be Dangerous for Cattle [Image: Cattle] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses the dangers of ornamentals and yard plants on cattle. 2007 Soybean and Feed Grain Review Current information on soybeans and feed grains in 2007. More...