Now that food costs more and fuel prices are higher than ever, cost-cutting strategies are important to households across most income levels. Here are ways to save money when heading to the grocery store.

A sugarcane variety survey was conducted during the summer of 2007 by the county agents in the 23 sugarcane-growing parishes (counties) of Louisiana to determine the variety makeup and distribution across the industry in the state. The information presented in this report was summarized from those individual parish surveys.

Listed are those events of interest to the Louisiana sugarcane industry for the Spring/Summer of 2008. The times listed for field days are for the actual start time of the function itself. Registration generally begins at least one hour prior to the event.

This year growers are faced with increased fuel and herbicide costs. Now is the time to assess howfallow fields will be managed in preparation for planting.

In fallowed sugarcane fields glyphosate products are used to control perennial weeds includingbermudagrass, johnsongrass, and nutsedges. In some cases multiple applications of glyphosatecan be effective for weed control, but timing of application can be difficult depending on weatherconditions. There is interest in using a preemergence herbicide in conjunction with glyphosate tohelp control troublesome perennial weeds.

Volume 3, Issue 3

Contest Day will be held at J.B. Martin Middle School on May 3rd from 8:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m..

Provides meeting minutes for the Jefferson/St. Charles Parish FCS Advisory Council meeting.

The River Region Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale on May 10th from 9:00 - 2:00 at the County Agent's Office on Paul Maillard Road in Luling, La. There you will find gardening info and products as well as cypress lawn furniture by Carter's Crafts.

Don't forget to complete your project books and 4-H record portfolios. The deadline is April 11.