more... > Parishes > Livingston > Agriculture & Natural Resources > Planning Cool-season Winter Pastures This week's news article from LSU AgCenter county agent Kenny Sharpe will give you recommendations on you can plant a cool-season winter pasture. Dealing with Armadillos Weekly news article providing information on dealing with problem armadillos. Planting Pumpkins Now is the time to begin the planting process if you want to have the pumpkins ready for the end of October. This week's news article will provide information from planting to harvesting pumpkins. 4th of July / Agricultural Practices In addition to being Independence Day, the 4th of July is also a marker on the calendar for many agricultural practices. This week's news article will provide information on a few of these practices.  more articles... Summer Fruits There are many summer fruits coming in at this time of year, and they can add refreshment to these warm days that will be with us for a while. Crape Myrtle Varieties Weekly news article providing information about Crape Myrtles. Crape myrtiles are staring to put on their summer floral display and the results are stunning. Livingston Parish Master Gardener Training Livingston Parish will conduct its first Master Gardener Training program starting August 6, 2008 and ending November 5, 2008. For more information click on article to download an application. Figs Weekly news article providing information on Fig trees. Figs are still a popular fruit grown mostly for personal use in our area. There is nothing better than fig preserves on a hot buttered biscuit. Get ready for Tomatoes and Cucumbers The tomatoes are starting to come in and I have tasted a few. This weeks news article will provide information about Tomatoes and Cucumbers. Hydrangeas and slime mold Weekly news article providing information on Hydrangeas and slime mold on grasses in the lawns. Lawns Weekly news article providing information on fertilizing lawns Tomato Diseases Weekly news article providing information on Tomato Plants. The rain event from last week really played havoc on vegetables. I have had numerous conversations with people who lost their entire garden to hail, wind, or water. I would expect to see more incidence of disease following thos rains. Pecan Phylloxera and Fire Ants Weekly news article providing information on Pecan Phylloxera and Fire Ant control. Carpenter Bees Weekly news article providing information on control for Carpenter Bees. Carpenter bees are very territorial and they are committed to keeping you out of their space.