Includes information on wildlife food planting, proper land preparation for the food plots, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission changes for the upcoming hunting season, things you should do now in your yard, and vegetables you can plant at this time.

I'm beginning to get calls to go and look at citrus trees. Trees and fruit are having problems with leafminers and leaf-footed plant bugs.

Topics include: New Mimosa Tree Unique, Brief Recognition Factors - Old Mimosa, Problems with Old Memosa, Brief Recognition Factors - Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Problems with Summer Chocolate Mimosa, Fall Vegetable Planting, Question and Answer.

Includes information on the Crape Myrtle, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, Trees and Hurricanes, Vegetables to plant in August and a Question and Answer.

Information and hints given on how to prevent storm damage in trees, the best way to trap rats, and update on our Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic and Nematode Advisory Service and information on when you should fertilize you fig trees.

Topics covered include: Brief recognition factors on the willow oak tree, the sugarcane field day, caterpillars in trees, and wildlife food planting.

Topics include: Little Gem Magnolia, Hibiscus Whiteflies, Bluebonnets, and vegetables to plant in July.

Includes information on the Ginko (Maidenhair) Tree, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, whiteflies on Hibiscus, Lawn Concerns, Tree Troopers Class, Outdoor Activities for Summer and Question and Answer.

Topics include: Preparing landscape for summer storms, Pine Colaspis Beetle and Pine Needle Scale, Africanized Honey Bees, Bee Terms, Precautions Around Bees, and Vegetables to Plant in June.

Includes information on the Green Ash, Brief recognition factors, negative aspects, Arizona Ash comparison, Pecan Phylloxera Galls, Buckeye Rot on Tomatoes, Vegetables to plant in June and Question and Answer.

Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage.

Gives information on caring for trees during a drought, the top five mistakes in landscape planting and how to control armadillos in your yard.

Topics include: Sago Palm, Deseases on Ornamental Trees, Powdery Mildew on Crape Myrtles, Vegetable Production is now in Full Swing and Africanized Honey Bee (Killer Bees).

News concerning the damage caused by ambrosia beetles, control methods and tree care products.

Topics covered include: Chinese Pistache, brief recognition factors, termites swarming, tree care, and vegetables to plant in April.

April 2008 issue includes information concerning the Cabbage Palm, Brief Recognition Factors, Some problems encountered, Colored Vegetables, Things to do in the landscape, Question and Answer and the Terrebonne Parish 4-H Centennial Reunion.

Article includes information on buyer beware of wannabe door-to-door arborists, grape tomatoes and question-and-answer section.

Article includes information on buyer beware of wannabe door-to-door arborists and gives advice for those with damaged trees.

With the recent cool and warm weather fluctuation going on, we are beginning to see a lot of insect activity. We are starting to see the small black-brown winged insects flying around outside with some found inside the home. These insects may be termite swarmers.

Article includes information on fleas in the yard, snap bean varieties, fertilizing lawns, sycamore trees, quick notes and vegetables to plant.

Topics included: Palms for the Landscape, Brief Recognition Factors, Facts on Palms, Palm Pests, Checklist and What to Look for Now, Terrebonne Parish 4-H Centennial Reunion, Vegetables to Plant in March and Question and Answer Section.

Includes information on the Grancy Graybeard, Brief Recognition Factors of the White Fringe Tree, Earthworms in Yards, Checking Your Landscape and Vegetables to Plant in March.

Topics include: Tree Seedling Giveaway, Citrus Trees and Sooty Mold, Question and Answer.

Topics covered: Brief Recognition Factors on the Drake Elm, Flowering Trees in the Landscape, Millipede, Things to do now, Question and Answer.

As of this writing we have had an unusually mild winter so far. Many of our landscape plants are beginning to break buds and produce flowers and pollen a month earlier than normal. With this brings problems from weeds and trees and molds associated with warm humid conditions. Also included in this writing is information regarding vegtables to be planted in February.

Includes a tree species profile on Nuttall Oak, Information on New Tree Planting and Fertilization, Establishing Tree Fertilization, Citrus Fruit Problems and the the definition of surfactant.

Topics include: Oriental or Caucer Magnolia, Brief Recognition Factors, Negative Aspects of the Tree, Ornamental Sweet Potatoes, Hummingbird Feeders, Vegetables to Plant in January, and Question and Answer.

Includes information on Time to Plant Shade Trees, Small Flowering Trees to Plant, Pruning and Fertilizing Trees, Photophthora Foot Rot on Citrus and Questions and Answers.

Provides information on fall planting for trees as well as recommendarions for planting garlic, Broccoli and Cauliflower. Also has information relate to hurricanes and trees.

Includes information on the American Holly and Christmas Cactus. Also included is a list of vegetables to plant in January.

Information on fertilization of landscape and citrus trees, planting Irish potatoes, citrus leafminer and information on pruning shrubs.

Sometimes, despite our well-intentioned efforts, the landscape suffers, and we must begin rebuilding or reconditioning the site.

Ag News includes information on BaldCypress Tree Species Profile, Cold Weather and Protecting Plants and What To Do Before and After A Freeze.

Topics include: Tree Planting Time is now, Orange-fleshed honeydews, Fuyu Persimmon, Vegetables to Plant in December and Question and Answer.

Winter damage is caused not only by low temperatures, but also by drying winds that lead to desiccation of plant tissue. Now is a good time to be prepared and take precautions from low temperatures in the landscape.

PDF document provides information used to evaluate your tree needs and tips for the selection and care of Christmas trees.

Topics include: Taiwan Flowering Cherry Tree, Citrus Information, Vegetables to Plant in November, Question and Answer.

I have been receiving calls from the tri-parish area about pecan and oak branches about a foot to two feet in length falling from the tops of the trees. After looking at several of the branches the culprit is called a “twig girdler”.

News includes Fall is the Ideal Time to Plant Trees, Citrus Trees, Winterizing Lawns, Question and Answer, and Vegetables to Plant in October.

Topics include: The Bayou Tree Troopers Program, Foster's Holly trees, things to do now and vegetables to plant in September.

Includes information on the ideal time to plant trees, how much mulch you should buy for your landscape, pros and cons of the American Holly tree, and vegetables to plant in October.