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| Agriculture News November 2006 Ag News includes information on Baldcypress tree species profile, cold weather and protecting plants, and what to do before and after a freeze. |
| [Image: Golden Rain Tree]Ag News November 2009 Ag News for November 2009 includes information on the Golden Rain Tree, the Brief Recognition Factors, Postives and Negatives, Managing Agricultural Areas for Migratory Bird Hunting, Christmas Trees Coming In, Harvesting Fall Vegetables and Question and Answer. |
| [Image: Shumard oak]Ag News November 2007 Topics include: Tree Planting Time is now, Orange-fleshed honeydews, Fuyu Persimmon, Vegetables to Plant in December and Question and Answer. |
| Fall Ideal Time to Plant Trees Provides information on fall planting for trees as well as recommendations for planting garlic, broccoli and cauliflower. Also has information related to hurricanes and trees. |
| [Image: Christmas Tree]It’s beginning to look like Christmas Document provides information used to evaluate your tree needs and tips for the selection and care of Christmas trees. |
| Cold Weather and Protecting Plants Winter damage is caused not only by low temperatures, but also by drying winds that lead to desiccation of plant tissue. Now is a good time to be prepared and take precautions from low temperatures in the landscape. |
| [Image: Dahoon Holly Tree]Ag News for November Ag News for the month includes information abou tthe Dahoon holly, choosing your Christmas tree and updated information on the LSU AgCenter's Vegetable Planting Guide. |
| [Image: Bush Killer Vine]Ag News for December Topics covered this month include: Bush Killer Vine, Invasive Herbaceous Vine in the Landscape, Cold Tolerance of Citrus, Citrus Varieties to Plant in our Area and What Varieties of Figs to Plant. |
| Helpful Steps to Minimize Storm Damage to Trees There is no way, except for complete enclosure, to protect trees from storm damage. Trees are not adapted to worst-case storms but only to our average wind climate. Included are ways to help protect trees. |
| Ag News October 2009 Ag News for October 2009 includes information on determining when to harvest citrus; a summary of the normal harvest periods for satsumas, oranges, and other citrus; vegetables to plant in November; the parish's Louisiana Master Gardener Class; and a question and answer about citrus ripening. |
| [Image: Flowering Cherry]Ag News for October Topics include: Taiwan Flowering Cherry Tree, Citrus Information, Vegetables to Plant in November and a Question and Answer. |
| [Image: Twig Girdler]Twig Girdler I have been receiving calls from the tri-parish area about pecan and oak branches about a foot to two feet in length falling from the tops of the trees. After looking at several of the branches the culprit is called a “twig girdler”. |
| [Image: Leaf-Footed Bug]Ag News September 2009 Topics covered for this month are the Leaf-Footed Bug on Citrus, Ornamental Cotton Plant Monitoring in Louisiana and Procedures for Reporting Horticulture Law Violations in Louisiana. |
| [Image: Parsley Hawthorn]Ag News - August 2, 2008 Includes information concerning the Parsley Hawthorn - good small flowering tree, wildlife food planting, plot land preparation, what to prune, and vegetables to plant in September. |
| Ag News September 2007, Vol. 2 News includes Fall is the Ideal Time to Plant Trees, Citrus Trees, Winterizing Lawns, Question and Answer, and Vegetables to Plant in October. |
| Agriculture News October 2006 Includes information on the ideal time to plant trees, how much mulch you should buy for your landscape, pros and cons of the American Holly tree, and vegetables to plant in October. |
| Agriculture News for September 2006 Includes information on wildlife food planting, proper land preparation for the food plots, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission changes for the upcoming hunting season, things you should do now in your yard, and vegetables you can plant at this time. |
| [Image: Leaf-Footed Plant Bug]Leaf-Footed Plant Bug I'm beginning to get calls to go and look at citrus trees. Trees and fruit are having problems with leafminers and leaf-footed plant bugs. |
| Ag News August 2009 Topics covered for this month are the Vegetable Field Day Results, Lawn and Insect Killer, Insects In and Around Home, Master Gardener Class Scheduled for 2010, Checklist for Summer, LSU AgCenter Store, and Question and Answer. |
| [Image: Crape Myrtle]Ag News August 2007 Includes information on the Crape Myrtle, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, Trees and Hurricanes, Vegetables to plant in August and a Question and Answer. |
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| [Image: Ginko Leaves]Ag News July 2007 Includes information on the Ginko (Maidenhair) Tree, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, whiteflies on Hibiscus, Lawn Concerns, Tree Troopers Class, Outdoor Activities for Summer and Question and Answer. |
| Ag News August 2008 Topics include: New Mimosa Tree Unique, Brief Recognition Factors - Old Mimosa, Problems with Old Memosa, Brief Recognition Factors - Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Problems with Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Fall Vegetable Planting, Question and Answer. |
| Agriculture News August 2006 Information and hints given on how to prevent storm damage in trees, the best way to trap rats, and update on our Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic and Nematode Advisory Service and information on when you should fertilize you fig trees. |
| Ag News May 2007 Topics covered include: Brief recognition factors on the willow oak tree, the sugarcane field day, caterpillars in trees, and wildlife food planting. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes & Property Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. |
| Ag News for July 2009 Topics covered this month are Hibiscus Whitefly Damage, Drought and Lawns, Harvesting Garden Vegetables, Time to Plant Pumpkins and Vegetables to Plant in July. |
| Ag News July 2008 Topics include: Little Gem Magnolia, Hibiscus Whiteflies, Bluebonnets, and vegetables to plant in July. |
| Ag News June 2008 Topics include: Preparing landscape for summer storms, Pine Colaspis Beetle and Pine Needle Scale, Africanized Honey Bees, Bee Terms, Precautions Around Bees, and Vegetables to Plant in June. |
| Ag News June 2007 Includes information on the Green Ash, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, Arizona Ash comparison, Pecan Phylloxera Galls, Buckeye Rot on Tomatoes, Vegetables to plant in June and Question and Answer. |
| Ag News June 2009 Topics covered this month are information on the Vegetable Field Day (formerly Tomato Field Day), Vegetable Problems in the Home Garden, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Southern Blight, Blossom End Rot, Checklist of Things to do in June and Vegetables to Plant in June. |
| Agriculture News June 2006 Gives information on caring for trees during a drought, the top five mistakes in landscape planting and how to control armadillos in your yard. |
| Ag News May 2009 The Ag News May 2009 issue includes topics such as Tomato Spotted WILT Virus Showing Up in Vegetable Plants, Secret Garden Tour, Green Light Wipe Out Herbicide, MSMA Herbicide Update, Summer Checklist and Vegetables to Plant in June. |
| Ag News May 2008 Topics include: Sago Palm, Deseases on Ornamental Trees, Powdery Mildew on Crape Myrtles, Vegetable Production is now in Full Swing and Africanized Honey Bee (Killer Bees). |
| Ag News April 2007 Topics covered include: Chinese Pistache, brief recognition factors, termites swarming, tree care, and vegetables to plant in April. |
| Grape Tomatoes Article includes information on buyer beware of wannabe door-to-door arborists, grape tomatoes and question-and-answer section. |
| Consumer Advice for Tree Care Article includes information on buyer beware of wannabe door-to-door arborists and gives advice for those with damaged trees. |
| Ag News April 2008 The April 2008 issue includes information concerning the Cabbage Palm, Brief Recognition Factors, Some problems encountered, Colored Vegetables, Things to do in the landscape, Question and Answer and the Terrebonne Parish 4-H Centennial Reunion. |
| Ag News March 2009 Topics included: Carpenter Bees Buzzing, Termites Beginning to Swarm, Master Garden Class and Vegetables to Plant in March. |
| Termites - Beginning to Swarm With the recent cool and warm weather fluctuation going on, we are beginning to see a lot of insect activity. We are starting to see the small black-brown winged insects flying around outside with some found inside the home. These insects may be termite swarmers. |
| Agriculture News for March 2006 Article includes information on fleas in the yard, snap bean varieties, fertilizing lawns, sycamore trees, quick notes and vegetables to plant. |
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| Ag News March 2007 Includes information on the Grancy Graybeard, Brief Recognition Factors of the White Fringe Tree, Earthworms in Yards, Checking Your Landscape and Vegetables to Plant in March. |
| Ag News March 2008 Topics included: Palms for the Landscape, Brief Recognition Factors, Facts on Palms, Palm Pests, Checklist and What to Look for Now, Terrebonne Parish 4-H Centennial Reunion, Vegetables to Plant in March and Question and Answer Section. |
| Ag News February 2007 Topics covered: Brief Recognition Factors on the Drake Elm, Flowering Trees in the Landscape, Millipede, Things to do now, Question and Answer. |
| Ag News February 2009 February 2009 article includes the following information: Too Early to Fertilize Lawns, Comments about Weed and Feed, Warm Season Wildlife Food Plots, Some of the more common food choices, Citrus Tree Fertility, Things to do now and Vegetables to Plant in February. |
| Ag News - January 2009 Ag News includes: 4-H Livestock Show and Sale - January 24, 2009, Tree Planting Time, Tree Selection, Irish Potato Planting, Rose Care, Lawn Care, Question and Answer. |
| Surviving Spring Pollen Season As of this writing we have had an unusually mild winter so far. Many of our landscape plants are beginning to break buds and produce flowers and pollen a month earlier than normal. With this brings problems from weeds and trees and molds associated with warm humid conditions. Also included in this writing is information regarding vegtables to be planted in February. |
| Ag News January 2007 Includes a tree species profile on Nuttall Oak, Information on New Tree Planting and Fertilization, Establishing Tree Fertilization, Citrus Fruit Problems and the the definition of surfactant. |
| Basic Tree Care After a Storm The first impulse of the homeowner after a major storm is to hurry up and clean up the mess. Making hasty decisions may result in removing trees that could have been saved. |
| Ag News December 2006 Includes information on the American Holly and Christmas Cactus. Also included is a list of vegetables to plant in January. |
| Ag News December 2007 Topics include: Oriental or Caucer Magnolia, Brief Recognition Factors, Negative Aspects of the Tree, Ornamental Sweet Potatoes, Hummingbird Feeders, Vegetables to Plant in January, and Question and Answer. |
| Agriculture News Includes information on Time to Plant Shade Trees, Small Flowering Trees to Plant, Pruning and Fertilizing Trees, Photophthora Foot Rot on Citrus and Questions and Answers. |
| Fertilization of Landscape and Citrus Trees Information on fertilization of landscape and citrus trees, planting Irish potatoes, citrus leafminer and pruning shrubs. |
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