Christmas is around the corner and always an exciting time for children and parents to go out and choose their Christmas tree. The attached file will give you some information on these varieties: Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir (White Fir), Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Leyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress, Virginia Pine, and Scotch Pine. Also included is information about how to select and care for the trees.

Safety Information on Poster and Slogan Contest.

Information about the upcoming Food Fest Contest held on December 5, 2009

Dates of Livestock Shows and a list of livestock entry forms you may need to participate in the parish, district and state livestock shows.

Information about the upcoming safety contest to be held on January 28, 2010

The St. James Parish 4-H Program will hold its first “4-H Idol Contest” on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in conjunction with the 4-H Food Fest at Lutcher Elementary.

The 4-H Key Club award recognizes 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their clubs and in their parishes. The lifetime membership in this honorary club is based on a scorecard which measures project growth, leadership and participation in parish and state 4-H activities. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by DECEMBER 1 of the current year. Applications must be submitted by the December deadline to the Extension Office.

The 4-H Award of Excellence is presented to junior 4-H members who have been in 4-H for two years (including this year) and are between the ages of 9 and 13. A point sheet must be submitted showing 4-H work through record book participation, local club activities, project work, camp and Achievement Day activities. Application forms are due on January 17, 2010.

This is a New Fundraiser for St. James Parish 4-H Foundation. For every magazine purchased or renewed, the foundation receives 40% profit.

A permission form giving the health history and permission for any 4-H'er to attend an overnight event or field trip.

St. James Parish October 4-H Newsletter

News article on leaf-footed bug and problems it can pose for satsumas.

Commercial blueberry production in Louisiana had its beginning more than 40 years ago with the introduction of improved varieties of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Commercial blueberry potential in Louisiana can be measured in terms of how well you select a site, choose cultivars and plan for cultural practices.This publication includes information on soils, site preparation, fertilization and pruning.

A series of information on ways to celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-12.

A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.

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.

This article "Control of Sugarcane with Glyphosate: Non-Crop Fallow Programs and No-Tillage Soybeans” will be of value in planning weed control programs. A meeting with your county agent, consultant, or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine tune a weed control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in sugarcane weed management.

The 2009-2010 calendar lists the date, time and monthly meeting schedule for each club. Also included is a rundown of planned activities and contact information for 4-H leaders.

Newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish. September topics include: National 4-H Week, parish calendar, officer training, junior leaders, project clubs, camp slogan contest, livestock news, pet show, state service-learning project and summer fun.

Monthly newsletter for 4-H Club members in St. James Parish. This newsletter gives the latest news about ongoing 4-H programs and activities in the parish.

The Washington Youth Tour a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D. C. This trip is open to high school students across Louisiana.

Updates on disaster payments, newly released varieties, growth measurements, weed, disease and insect control.

These guidelines are intended to help manage smoke and ash from sugarcane prescribed burning operations to lessen their impact on public health and welfare.

This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.

This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them.

The 2009 Sugarcane Weed Management Guide was prepared as a joint effort among Dr. Jim Griffin, School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, La., and Drs. Ed Richard and Caleb Dalley, USDA-ARS SRRC, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, La.

A powerpoint presentation by Dr. Michael Salassi on when to sell old equipment and when to buy new equipment.

2009 Projected Commodity Cost and Returns.

A form for all clubs to submit to the 4-H office indicating whether their club will participate in Achievement Day events such as 4-H Banner, Song or Yell Contest, and Group Talent.

New recommendations are based on data with the current varieties, to include: LCP 85-384, CP 89-2143, HoCP 91-555, Ho 95-988, HoCP 96-540, L 97-128, L 99-226, L 99-233 and Ho 00-950.

What is your herbicide treatment really costing? Factors affecting herbicide and application cost per acre.

Sugarcane has been an integral part of the south Louisiana economy and culture for more than 200 years. When Jesuit priests first brought sugarcane into south Louisiana in 1751, little did they know that the foundation was being laid for an industry that now contributes $2 billion to the Louisiana economy.

Disaster readiness information for producers of beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep and horses.

Why is the sugarcane industry important to Louisiana? Why do farmers burn sugarcane in the first place? What are the benefits of burning sugarcane? Find these answers and more.

The success of a sugarcane farming operation depends on the ability to produce good stands of plant cane and maintain suitable stands for stubble crops. This publication provides information to help growers make management decisions about planting practices that should result in excellent plant cane stands. (PDF Format Only)

Minutes from the St. James Parish 4-H Council meeting held September 18, 2007.

Results of the Pet Show held on Saturday, October 27, 2007.

The St. James Parish 4-H Food Fest has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, and will be held in conjunction with the St. James Parish Bonfire Festival.

This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included.