more... > St. James > Agriculture > Horticulture > Protecting Your Satsuma’s Fruit [Image: Picture of Leaf Footed Bug] News article on leaf-footed bug and problems it can pose for satsumas. Christmas Tree Shopping [Image: Picture of Christmas Tree] Christmas is around the corner and always an exciting time for children and parents to go out and pick and choose their Christmas tree for the home or business. The attached file will give you some information on varieties to choose from and how to select and care for the trees. Improving Your Chances:Home Grown Strawberries [Image: Picture of Strawberry newsletter] Site selection, soil pH and fertility, transplanting and disease control in growing strawberries. Plant Disease Management Guide [Image: disease guide] This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them.  more articles... Commercial Blueberry Production [Image: Commercial Blueberry Production] Commercial blueberry production in Louisiana had its beginning more than 40 years ago with the introduction of improved varieties of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Commercial blueberry potential in Louisiana can be measured in terms of how well you select a site, choose cultivars and plan for cultural practices.This publication includes information on soils, site preparation, fertilization and pruning.