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. Centennial Rice Field Day [Image: Rice Research Station] The LSU AgCenter's Rice Research Station is celebrating its centennial in 2009. In conjunction with this, a special Centennial Rice Field Day will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the station. Fertilizing Your Lawn and Getting Your Garden Ready [Image: Lawn] County Agent Allen Hogan discusses proper lawn fertilizer for spring along with preparing to plant cucumbers with variety tips. Soybean News Information pertaining to the current growing and marketing situation for soybean and feed grains in Southwest Louisiana.  more articles... Rice Bronzing [Image: Rice] County Agent Barrett Courville discusses the effects of bronzing on rice and the correct course to take if bronzing does occur in a rice field. Get Ready for Spring Allen Hogan discusses vegetables, planting suggestions and spring lawn weed control. Ferns for the Shade [Image: Ferns] Allen Hogan discusses the advantages of planting ferns under your oak trees for a pretty yard. Also discussed is the upcoming Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival to be held on March 28-29 in Lake Charles. Cold Weather Handling of Pesticides [Image: Pesticide] County Agent Barrett Courville discusses proper storage and handling of pesticides during the winter months. Jeff Davis Rice Talk [Image: logo] A monthly rice newsletter written by county agent Eddie Eskew, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Jeff Davis Parish. Lagniappe Fisheries Newsletter [Image: lagniappe newsletter] A monthly fisheries newsletter from the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant. Louisiana Wildlife News [Image: Wildlife News] Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly 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. Horticulture Hints Newsletter [Image: Horticulture Hints] A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.