more... > Parishes > Union > Agriculture and Natural Resources > Talkin' Horses - September 2009 [Image: horses] This newsletter features articles on the master horseman video, ryegrass planting for horses and tips on preparing for hurricane season. 2009 LFGC State Hay Show [Image: Hay Bale] 2009 Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council Annual State Hay Show Rules and Regulations Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations [Image: commercial vegetable production] Number of seeds/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. Revised May 2009. The Louisiana Home Orchard [Image: home orchard] Growing your own fruit can be profitable and satisfying, and many fruit trees can add beauty to your landscape. But you can't expect to grow quality fruit without caring for the plants. This publication explains how your success will depend largely on variety selection, soil management, pruning, fertilization, pest control and other cultural practices. (PDF Format Only)