Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. James > Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide [Image: Pest Management Guide] This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. Sugarcane Economics [Image: Picture of Sugarcane Economic Slide] A powerpoint presentation by Dr. Michael Salassi on when to sell old equipment and when to buy new equipment. 4-H Achievement Day Form A form for all clubs to submit to the 4-H office indicating whether their club will participate in Achievement Day events such as 4-H Banner, Song or Yell Contest, and Group Talent. 4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter [Image: Picture of Jumblelaya heading] Monthly newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish.  more articles... Sugarcane Production in LA [Image: Cost Production Picture] 2009 Projected Commodity Cost and Returns. Dr. Jim Griffin's Weed Patch Newsletter What is your herbicide treatment really costing? Factors affecting herbicide and application cost per acre. LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Faculty Listing by Specialty [Image: Sugarcane] This is a spreadsheet of the LSU AgCenter sugarcane faculty listing. It contains all sugarcane faculty members with the LSU AgCenter, their area of specialty and contact information. This list was last modified on 09/25/2008. Disaster Information Resources Disaster readiness information for producers of beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep and horses. 2009 Sugarcane Fertilizer Recommendations [Image: Picture of sugarcane] New recommendations are based on data with the current varieties, to include: LCP 85-384, CP 89-2143, HoCP 91-555, Ho 95-988, HoCP 96-540, L 97-128, L 99-226, L 99-233 and Ho 00-950. History of Sugarcane in Louisiana [Image: Seedlings are grown in the greenhouse at St. Gabrield Research Station in order to develop improved sugarcane varieties.] Sugarcane has been an integral part of the south Louisiana economy and culture for more than 200 years. When Jesuit priests first brought sugarcane into south Louisiana in 1751, little did they know that the foundation was being laid for an industry that now contributes $2 billion to the Louisiana economy. 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. 2009 District Show Schedule Schedule of events for the 2009 District Show in Covington, LA. scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 - Friday, February 6th. 4-H 'ers Have Fun with Fashion! [Image: Fashion Show picture] The Fashion and Fun was held at Fifth Ward Elementary on Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The project stations offered participants opportunities to learn how to use a sewing machine, make personalized pillow cases, tie a tie and tips on model their garments. Horse Show Entry Forms [Image: Premier Exhibitor Form] 2009 Horse Show Entry Forms and Instruction document Click for more information...