Grocery shopping can be a stressful experience when trying to save money on food purchases. Here are tips for helping you to shop wisely.

The results of the 2011 Louisiana Soybean Performance Trials have been finalized and can be found here with key points.

Homeowners often have questions on controlling sticker weed in their lawns. The best defense against weeds in a home lawn is to have a dense, healthy turf canopy. Herbicides are used as supplemental aids in controlling weeds.

Blueberries fit into any general home landscape design. Researchers have shown that a serving of blueberries provides more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables.

Our regional climate lends itself to home gardeners having a spring and fall vegetable garden. There is a vegetable that can be planted every day of the year in Louisiana.

As you head to the kitchen to prepare your holiday feast, keep food safety principles in mind to ensure your holiday meal is safe as well as delicious. There are four simple food safety steps you can follow every day to keep your meals safe to eat.

Current information about Ouachita Parish programs: Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H, Horticulture/Forestry, Family Nutrition Program, Parenting Education.

Monthly newsletters about upcoming events, workshops and award programs for 4-H'ers and 4-H leaders in Ouachita Parish.

Honey bees are being developed to take advantage of hygienic behaviors to help control varroa mites. The detecting and removing of a mite infested brood guarantees the health of the colony and helps eliminate varroa mites.

Tips on how to keep varroa mites from affecting a bee hive.