Home > Our Offices > Parishes > West Baton Rouge >   210 Turner Road · Port Allen, LA · 70767 Phone: (225) 336-2416 · Fax: (225) 334-0309 Horticulture Hints Newsletter [Image: Horticulture Hints] A quarterly newsletter from the Horticulture Division of the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. Double-cropping Soybeans and Wheat in Louisiana [Image: double-cropping soybeans and wheat] Considerable research has been done by LSU AgCenter scientists on wheat/soybean double-cropping systems since the 1970s. This fact sheet compiles research and observations from recent studies in Central Louisiana to aid producers in developing soybean production practices in a wheat/soybean double-cropping system. Tri-Parish Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Leadership Council [Image: FCS advisory group photo] Involving people in program development is a fundamental philosophical tenet of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES). This ensures that extension programs are based on local and state needs and issues. The Extension Advisory Leadership System (ALS) is the mechanism that provides for stakeholder involvement in assuring educational programs conducted by the LCES are in keeping with the mission, vision and goals of the organization and are:􀂾 Effective in meeting the needs of client Making Life Better for Louisiana Families Deborah Cross, family and consumer science agent in Iberville Parish, works closely with neighboring extension agents to enhance the lives of individuals and families. Layne Langley and Monica Olinde, extension agents in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes, as well as Cross, strive to strengthen communities while shaping the future of Louisiana through educational outreach. The vision of the tri-parish team is to help residents develop physically, socially, emotionally and financially.  more articles... Mission: Nutrition Newsletter [Image: mission nutrition] Periodic newsletter that provides information on nutrition topics and offers tips for a healthy lifestyle. 10 Easy Tips for Going Green in the Kitchen Learn what you can do in the kitchen to help the environment. 10 Eco-Friendly Grocery Tips Go Green when it comes to groceries. How to Choose Eco-Friendly Food Storage Options Consider these eco-friendly storage options when purchasing food storage containers. Tips to Save Energy Cost When Cooking Try these cooking methods to save energy. 2008-2009 Clover Journals The Clover Journal newsletter provides information for West Baton Rouge Parish 4-H'ers and their parents. Select the issue you'd like to view by clicking on one of the newsletter links included on this page. Jr. Leader Updates 2008-2009 Jr. Leader Updates 2008 Sugarcane Ripener Recommendations [Image: Sugarcane] There will be four products labeled for use during the 2008 sugarcane crop for use as chemical ripeners. When used in accordance with the product labels and according to the following recommendations and/or suggestions, these products should increase both the yield of recoverable sugar per ton of cane and sugar per acre in the treated crop. West Baton Rouge 4-H'ers have memorable 4-H University [Image: 13 4-H members from West Baton Rouge Parish attended 4-H University on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge] 13 members from West Baton Rouge Parish attended this years 4-H University and competed in various contests and attended educational programs. Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide - Louisiana 2008 [Image: Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide] 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. Click for more information...