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| Lab Testing, Insect, Plant Disease and Weed Identification Instructions for collecting soil samples, plant tissue, water samples for testing. Includes request forms. |
| St. Mary 4-H Fashion Board Come join the Fashion Board and have fun while you learn! Board members assist with sewing workshops and the Fashion Review contest held in December. |
| [Image: Back to school logo]Back to School with a Healthy Breakfast Good nutrition is very important for optimum learning experiences for youth. Research has shown that children who eat a nutritious breakfast each morning had better standardized test scores, better behavior, and were less hyperactive than children who skipped breakfast. |
| [Image: image of 4-H'ers at LSU Campus]St. Mary 4-H'ers attend 2009 4-H University 4-H'ers from St. Mary attended this year's 4-H University, held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. |
| 2009-2010 St. Mary 4-H Newsletters 'Looking Over the Clover' Newsletters for St. Mary 4-H'ers. Includes news and information about upcoming activities and events. |
| [Image: image of 4-H'ers at Ronald McDonald House]St. Mary 4-H'ers Community Service Project - Ronald McDonald House 4-H Clubs in St. Mary Parish provided help to Ronald McDonald House in New Orleans. |
| [Image: image of 4-H'ers at Challenge Camp]St. Mary 4-H'ers attend 2009 Challenge Camp St. Mary 4-H'ers were part of a group that attended Challenge Camp, held on April 15-17 at the LSU AgCenter's Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock. |
| [Image: museum ribbon cutting]Louisiana 4-H Museum celebrates grand opening July 18 (Distributed 07/22/09) MANSURA, La. – The Louisiana 4-H Museum officially opened Saturday (July 18) in this Avoyelles Parish town – the cradle of the state’s 4-H program. |
| Other Natural Resource sites Links to more information on Louisiana's Natural Resources. |
| [Image: Image of fishing in St. Mary Parish]About St. Mary Parish Describes St. Mary Parish, its commerce and special points. Also includes links to government, schools and other sites in the parish. |
| [Image: image of hurricane flooding]Hurricane Season is Upon Us Tips on preparing for hurricane season. |
| [Image: Fertilizer Recommendations being discussed at Field Day 2007 at the Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel, LA.]Fertilizer Recommendations for 2009 In order to maximize the return on fertilizer investment and ensure minimal environmental damage, it is necessary to follow sound, research-backed guidelines provided in this article. Producers will harvest better yields and make more profit. |
| [Image: picture of 4-Hers from St. Mary Parish at Cookery Contest]St. Mary Parish results from the 2009 District Cookery Contest Contest results for St. Mary Parish from the 2009 District Cookery Contest held in Houma, La. |
| 2009 St. Mary Record Book Contest Results Results from St. Mary Parish 4-H record books, from Elementary and Senior 4-H'ers, completed in 2009. |
| [Image: Seedlings are grown in the greenhouse at St. Gabrield Research Station in order to develop improved sugarcane varieties.]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. |
| [Image: 2009 Sugarcane Production Costs]2009 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops. |
| The Louisiana Home Orchard Growing your own fruit can be rewarding, both in nutrition and in money saved. Here is some advice on producing your own orchard. |
| Physical Activity Tips for Inside Here are a few ideas to provide safe, indoor physical activity for children in their classrooms, daycare centers and at home. |
| [Image: Sugarcane harvest photo]Agriculture in St. Mary Parish Information about crop production in St. Mary Parish. |
| [Image: Image of Shrimp Boat]Fisheries/Coastal Issues Information on Fisheries, Pond Management and Natural Resources in the Atchafayala Delta area. |
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| [Image: Citrus Leaf Miner in leaf]Home Citrus Insect and Disease Damage Images of common citrus insect and disease damage. |
| How to Obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator's License This page gives instructions on how to obtain a Private Pesticide License. |
| Letters to New 4-H Leaders A helpful guide to what the 4-H Club program is about and your role as a 4-H Leader. Contains suggestions and ideas in developing a 4-H youth program. |
| 2009 St. Mary 4-H Achievement Day Results Elementary and senior results from the St. Mary Parish 4-H Achievement Day held March 21, 2009. |
| Eat Right When Money Is Tight Now more than ever, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrition Assistance Programs can help. Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food. Read this material for tips for how to stretch your food dollars through budgeting, food selection and low-cost recipes. |
| Healthy Recipe Substitutions This article lists several substitutions for healthier eating. |
| Louisiana Figs This publication includes information on varieties, nutritional value, fig facts and simple methods of food preservation so you can enjoy Louisiana figs all year long. (PDF Format Only) |
| Microwave Safety & Tips Safety tips and lists of things to do or not to do when using a microwave oven |
| 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. |
| Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide This guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| Results of the 2009 St. Mary Parish Fair and Livestock Show Results from the Homemaking and Livestock Divisions of the 2009 St. Mary Fair and Livestock Show, held January 29-31, 2009 . |
| 2009 St. Mary 4-H Achievement Day Elementary and Senior rules for the 2009 Achievement Day in St. Mary Parish, to be held March 21, at Centerville High School. |
| St. Mary Parish 4-H Leader Job Description Here are some ideas to help you in your role as a 4-H Leader. |
| 2008-2009 4-H Enrollment Forms 4-H Enrollment Forms for 4th-6th Grades and 7th-12th Grades |
| 2008 St. Mary 4-H Fashion Review Contest Rules and Entry form for the Fashion Review Contest, to be held December 11, 2008. |
| 2008 St. Mary 4-H Decorated Cookie Contest Results Results of the St. Mary 4-H Decorated Cookie Contest, held September 22, 2008, as part of the Sugarcane Festival. |
| St. Mary 4-H Junior Leaders Newsletter Newsletter for the St. Mary 4-H Junior Leadership Club. Includes dates and activities. |
| 2008 4-H Fun Day and Commodity Cookery Contest Description and contest rules for the 2008 St,. Mary Parish 4-H Fun Day and Commodity Cookery Contest to be held on November 8, 2008. |
| Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. |
| Louisiana Wildlife News Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue. |
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| Nutrition News An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter. |
| Calibration of Sugarcane Sprayers This publication lists procedures and specific examples of how to calibrate sugarcane sprayers. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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