more... > Parishes > Terrebonne > Agriculture & Urban Forestry > You can receive information on urban forestry, agriculture, horticulture and pest management by calling Barton Joffrion at the Terrebonne Extension Office at 985-873-6495. You may also come by our office at 511 Roussell Street in Houma or e-mail me at BJoffrion@agcenter.lsu.edu. 511 Roussell Street (70360) · Houma, LA · 70361 Phone: (985) 873-6495 · Fax: (985) 850-4620 Ag News August 2008 [Image: Summer Chocolate Mimosa] 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. Ag News July 2008 [Image: Little Gem Magnolia] 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 May 2008 [Image: Sago Palm] 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).  more articles... Ag News April 2008 [Image: Cabbage palm ] 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 2008 [Image: Butia Palm] 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 January 2008 Topics include: Tree Seedling Giveaway, Citrus Trees and Sooty Mold, Question and Answer. Ag News December 2007 [Image: Magnolia] 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. Fall Ideal Time to Plant Trees Provides information on fall planting for trees as well as recommendarions for planting garlic, Broccoli and Cauliflower. Also has information relate to hurricanes and trees. Ag News November 2007 [Image: Shumard oak] Topics include: Tree Planting Time is now, Orange-fleshed honeydews, Fuyu Persimmon, Vegetables to Plant in December and Question and Answer. 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. Beginning To Look Like Christmas [Image: Photo of Balsam Fir] PDF document provides information used to evaluate your tree needs and tips for the selection and care of Christmas trees. Ag News October 2007 [Image: Flowering Cherry] Topics include: Taiwan Flowering Cherry Tree, Citrus Information, Vegetables to Plant in November, Question and Answer. 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. More...