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| Livestock Entry Forms Dates of Livestock Shows and a list of livestock entry forms you may need to participate in the parish, district and state livestock shows. |
| [Image: Link to Safety Record Book]Safety Contest Information Information about the upcoming safety contest to be held on January 28, 2010 |
| St. James Parish 4-H Idol The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its first “4-H Idol Contest” on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Lutcher Elementary. |
| 4-H Key Club Application The 4-H Key Club award recognizes 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their clubs and in their parishes. The lifetime membership in this honorary club is based on a scorecard which measures project growth, leadership and participation in parish and state 4-H activities. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by DECEMBER 1 of the current year. Applications must be submitted by the December deadline to the Extension Office. |
| 4-H Award Of Excellence Application The 4-H Award of Excellence is presented to junior 4-H members who have been in 4-H for two years (including this year) and are between the ages of 9 and 13. A point sheet must be submitted showing 4-H work through record book participation, local club activities, project work, camp and Achievement Day activities. Application forms are due on January 17, 2010. |
| [Image: St. James 4-H fundraiser]American Pubishers OnLine Sales This is a New Fundraiser for St. James Parish 4-H Foundation. For every magazine purchased or renewed, the foundation receives 40% profit. |
| [Image: Picture of Health Form]4-H Overnight Event Permission Health Form A permission form giving the health history and permission for any 4-H'er to attend an overnight event or field trip. |
| [Image: Link to PDF newsletter]October 4-H Jumblelaya St. James Parish October 4-H Newsletter |
| [Image: Picture of Leaf Footed Bug]Protecting Your Satsuma’s Fruit News article on leaf-footed bug and problems it can pose for satsumas. |
| [Image: Commercial Blueberry Production]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. |
| [Image: Picture of 4-H'ers and Parish President]Ways to Celebrate National 4-H Week A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-12. |
| [Image: Living Well Newsletter]Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. |
| [Image: sugarcane variety id guide]Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide - Louisiana 2008 Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. |
| [Image: The Weed Patch 03-2009]The Weed Patch This article "Control of Sugarcane with Glyphosate: Non-Crop Fallow Programs and No-Tillage Soybeans” will be of value in planning weed control programs. A meeting with your county agent, consultant, or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine tune a weed control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in sugarcane weed management. |
| 4-H Calendar of Events and Local Leader List The 2009-2010 calendar lists the date, time and monthly meeting schedule for each club. Also included is a rundown of planned activities and contact information for 4-H leaders. |
| September 2009 4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter 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. September topics include: National 4-H Week, parish calendar, officer training, junior leaders, project clubs, camp slogan contest, livestock news, pet show, state service-learning project and summer fun. |
| [Image: Picture of Jumblelaya heading]4-H Jumblelaya Newsletter 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. |
| [Image: Rural Electric Youth Tour]Rural Electric Youth Tour The Washington Youth Tour a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. C. This trip is open to high school students across Louisiana. |
| [Image: Picture of Sugarcane]July 2007 Sugarcane Newsletter Updates on disaster payments, newly released varieties, growth measurements, weed, disease and insect control. |
| [Image: photo of Sugarcane Burning]Louisiana Smoke Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Harvesting These guidelines are intended to help manage smoke and ash from sugarcane prescribed burning operations to lessen their impact on public health and welfare. |
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| [Image: Pest Management Guide]Louisiana Insect 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. |
| Plant Disease Management 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. |
| Sugarcane Weed Management Guide 2009 The 2009 Sugarcane Weed Management Guide was prepared as a joint effort among Dr. Jim Griffin, School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, La., and Drs. Ed Richard and Caleb Dalley, USDA-ARS SRRC, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, La. |
| Sugarcane Economics A powerpoint presentation by Dr. Michael Salassi on when to sell old equipment and when to buy new equipment. |
| Sugarcane Production in LA 2009 Projected Commodity Cost and Returns. |
| 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. |
| 2009 Sugarcane Fertilizer Recommendations 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. |
| Dr. Jim Griffin's Weed Patch Newsletter What is your herbicide treatment really costing? Factors affecting herbicide and application cost per acre. |
| History of Sugarcane in Louisiana 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. |
| Disaster Information Resources Disaster readiness information for producers of beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep and horses. |
| Louisiana Sugarcane Burning Why is the sugarcane industry important to Louisiana? Why do farmers burn sugarcane in the first place? What are the benefits of burning sugarcane? Find these answers and more. |
| Sugarcane Production Handbook The success of a sugarcane farming operation depends on the ability to produce good stands of plant cane and maintain suitable stands for stubble crops. This publication provides information to help growers make management decisions about planting practices that should result in excellent plant cane stands. (PDF Format Only) |
| Christmas Tree Shopping 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. |
| 4-H Advisory Council Meeting Minutes from the St. James Parish 4-H Council meeting held September 18, 2007. |
| 2007 Pet Show Results Results of the Pet Show held on Saturday, October 27, 2007. |
| 4-H Food Fest The St. James Parish 4-H Food Fest has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, and will be held in conjunction with the St. James Parish Bonfire Festival. |
| Louisiana Insect 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. |
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