Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. Charles > River Express Newsletter September 2008 The newsletter shows highlights of the summer 4-H activities, as well as a calendar of upcoming events for St. Charles Parish 4-H'ers. Iberia Research Station Newsletter This issue includes information on new flood insurance rate maps proposed for coastal parishes, genetic evaluation of temperament in beef heifers, investigation of the effects of sugarcane post-harvest residue management on water quality, ruminant nutritionist joins Iberia Research Station and a pilot study on GIS mapping of crawfish acreage in Louisiana. Manage post-hurricane stress (Distributed 09/07/08) You probably can’t avoid the stress coming in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, but you can manage it, says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White. Polado Days to harvest for polado application.  more articles... Sugarcane Ripener Recommendations for 2008 In 2008, the following glyphosate formulations will be marketed for use as chemical ripeners in stubble sugarcane: Touchdown Total®, Roundup WeatherMAX®, and Roundup PowerMAX®; there may also be a limited supply of Polado L®. NOTE: THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT LABELED FOR USE IN THE PLANT-CANE CROP. 18th Annual State Hay Show Rules and regulations for the 2008 State Hay Show. This show is sponsored by the Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council. Beef Update: June 2008 June Beef Update Newsletter How Can I Strengthen My Home Against Wind? Wind is the most common and most costly cause of damage to homes and other “light frame structures” in the United States. The 75-mile-per-hour-plus winds experienced in hurricanes put tremendous pressure on the roof, walls and foundation, and windblown debris can significantly increase the damage. Don't Forget a Few Easier Steps to Protect Your Home The 2008 hurricane season is approaching very quickly here are some relatively easy steps you can take to protect your home from hurricane damage. Nutritionist Offers Money-Saving Tips Now that food costs more and fuel prices are higher than ever, cost-cutting strategies are important to households across most income levels. Here are ways to save money when heading to the grocery store. THE 2007 LOUISIANA SUGARCANE VARIETY SURVEY A sugarcane variety survey was conducted during the summer of 2007 by the county agents in the 23 sugarcane-growing parishes (counties) of Louisiana to determine the variety makeup and distribution across the industry in the state. The information presented in this report was summarized from those individual parish surveys. Sugarcane Calendar of Events 2008 Listed are those events of interest to the Louisiana sugarcane industry for the Spring/Summer of 2008. The times listed for field days are for the actual start time of the function itself. Registration generally begins at least one hour prior to the event. Efficient Use of Glyphosate in Fallowed Fields This year growers are faced with increased fuel and herbicide costs. Now is the time to assess howfallow fields will be managed in preparation for planting. Evaluation of Eptam (EPTC) in Fallowed Sugarcane Fields In fallowed sugarcane fields glyphosate products are used to control perennial weeds includingbermudagrass, johnsongrass, and nutsedges. In some cases multiple applications of glyphosatecan be effective for weed control, but timing of application can be difficult depending on weatherconditions. There is interest in using a preemergence herbicide in conjunction with glyphosate tohelp control troublesome perennial weeds.