This week's news article will provided information on how to control the black scaly material all over the leaves. This is called sooty mold but first you must control the aphids on your trees.

Weekly news article providing information on when is the right time to prune your azaleas and other types of spring blooming plants.. I receive a lot of calls about those little black knots on pecan trees. Those little knots are an insect problem that occurs when the buds start to put out on pecans. The knots are caused by an insect know as pecan phylloxera. Read more on how to control.

Weekly news article providing information on planting a vegetable garden.

For those gardeners who are ready to go, it is time to begin making your plans to plant Irish potatoes. This week's news article will give you some helpful hints on planting the Irish potatoes.

Select an issue from the links provided below to view the Strawberry Update newsletter to farmers informing them of current cultural practices.

Provides dates and other information for the 2008 Livingston Parish Livestock Show, the 2008 Southeast District Livestock Show and the 2008 State Livestock Show.

July usually ends the spring vegetable garden and puts us into the dog days of summer. If you have let the garden grow up in tall weeds, now is the time to start weed control.

Information is subject to change. Specific details will be in the 4-H News Flash.

This is a guide to help leaders plan their programs. It gives suggestions on things to consider in planning and organizing a program. The guide emphasizes the three parts -- planning, participating, and review and evaluation

The purpose of these six letters is to give suggestions and ideas and answer questions about some of the best practices in developing a 4-H youth program. These letters and reference material serve as a useful handbook. Each program can be unique in its own way, so every idea or suggestions may not apply to each club situation. This series should be used as a guide to better understand what the program is about and ways to orgnaize your club.