Learn all about safe ATV riding and protective gear from certified ATV Safety Institute (ASI) instructors at this 4-H ATV Rider Course. A registration form is included.

(Distributed 10/21/09) Everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana, according to Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist.

This annual show is open to all 4-H and FFA members in the southeast district. Links provided here include the judging schedule, poster contest guidelines and entry forms for the king and queen contest.

The sale of satsumas, oranges and sweet potatoes is an annual event which benefits the 4-H program in St. Helena Parish. Read on for more information.

This newsletter features topics on the purchase, care and training of horses, and includes news and upcoming events.

A newsletter ffrom the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service animal science specialists featuring current topics on animal health.

A fall field day, hosted by the Southeast Research Station Nov. 12, will feature topics of interest to those working in dairy, beef and forages. The program includes experimental dairy lagoons/dairy waste management research, oat ryegrass grazing and dairy feeding research, economics of dairying and milk pricing, equipment demonstrations and more.

(Distributed 10/09/09) Petunias continue to be one of our most popular bedding plants. They long have been relied on for their consistent landscape performance and can be used as either warm-season or cool-season ornamentals.

(Distributed 10/08/09) FRANKLINTON, La. – LSU AgCenter 4-H agents, parents and volunteers celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26 at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station here.

This page on fire ants and their control has links to publications, instructional videos, educational resources, materials in Spanish, and youth and K-12 teacher content.