The Terrebonne Parish Ag News for February 2012 includes the following topics: Too Early to Fertilize Warm Season Grasses, Citrus Tree Fertilization, Vegetables to plant in February, and Question and Answer.

This includes general information on our 4-H Summer Camp and information for parents too!

Terrebonne Parish's 4-H calendar of events for the 2011-2012 school year. These dates are tentative and are subject to change.

4-H News for January 2012 includes: Camp Louisiana Connections, 4-H Top Chefs and Upcoming Events.

Fisheries news for January 2012 includes information on cayotes and the "Predator Control 2012" field day.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, non-point source (NPS) pollution is the nation's leading source of water quality degradation. Describes ways to prevent non-point source pollution.

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

This issue of the Terrebonne Parish AgNews includes the following topics: Tree Board Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, Fertilizing Citrus Trees, Master Gardner Classes, Vegetables to Plant in February, Things to Do Now and Question and Answer.

This issue of the Terrebonne Parish 4-H Cajun Chronicles includes the following articles: 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, Best Dressed Chicken Contest, Duct Tape Contest, Hoops and Clovers, Ambassador Talk Contest, 2012 Honey Bee Essay, Poultry and Egg Top Chefs, Beef and Sugar Top Chef's, Leadership Poster Winners, Christmas Wreath Winners, Ornament Contest Winners, Terrebonne Parish Junior Leader Club and Upcoming Events.

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 vegetables to be planted in February.

This issue includes the following topics: Protecting Citrus Trees from the Cold, Fruit Damage, Mulching Your Landscape and Planting Irish Potatoes.

This issue of the Terrebonne Parish Horticulture Hints includes information: Landscape Gardening and Ornamentals, Vegetable Gardening, LouEASYana Gardening, Turfgrasses and Lawns, Turfgrass Science, and Fruits--Deciduous and Stone.

Ag News for December 2009 includes tips on reducing winter damage to plants and buying sweet potato seeds.

4-H news for December 2011 includes information about community service with ideas for projects.

List of Terrebonne Parish's top requested Family and Consumer Science publications: Freezing Vegetables, Freezing Fruits, Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice, Canning Greens, and Canning Green Beans.

This issue of the Terrebonne Parish 4-H Cajun Chronicles includes the following articles: Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest, Christmas Ornament Contest, Beef and Sugar Cookery, 4-H Day of Service, State Award Applications, Record Book Workshop, Achievement Day Theme, 4-H Top Chefs, National 4-H Week in Review, Terrebonne Junior Leader Meeting and Upcoming Events.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News for November 2011 includes the following topics: Planting Ryegrass in Home Lawns, Atrazine Use in Home Lawns Now, Christmas Trees Headed Our Way, How to Pick Poinsettias, Question and Answer and Contact Information.

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.

Provides information on fall planting for trees as well as recommendations for planting garlic, broccoli and cauliflower. Also has information related to hurricanes and trees.

Information used to evaluate your tree needs and tips for the selection and care of Christmas trees. Trees discussed include: Blue Spruce, Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir (White Fir), Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Leyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress, Virginia Pine, and Scotch Pine.

Information about Terrebonne Parish and how it is served by the Terrebonne Parish Extension Office.

This Terrebonne Parish 4-H newsletter, Cajun Chronicles, includes the following articles: Welcome to Ashly Pitre, 4-H Camp Selection Process, Poultry and Egg Cookery, Project Clubs, Record Book Workshop, 4-H Broiler Project, Terrebonne Junior Leaders, 4-H Fundraisers, Tips for Being a Good Leader and Upcoming Events.

Update on baldcypress, citrus trees, lawns and fall vegetables.

There is no way, except for complete enclosure, to protect trees from storm damage. Trees are not adapted to worst-case storms but only to our average wind climate. Included are ways to help protect trees.

Ag News October 2011 includes the following topics: Master Gardener Class Sign-Up, Fall is the Time to Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs, Citrus Fruit, Vegetables to Plant in October, Lawn Care, Question and Answer and Contact Information.

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”.

The 4-H Broiler Project is one of the projects available to 4-H'ers. It involves raising young meat-type chickens that can be entered in parish and state poultry contests in Louisiana. To participate, fill out the attached order form for chicks and send it to tour 4-H agent by Friday, Oct. 28, 2011.

The October 2011 Leader Letter for Terrebonne Parish 4-H leaders includes: Welcome to Ashly Pitre; Information about national 4-H Week; Educational Focus and Community Service; and Upcoming Events.

This issue includes the following topics: Fall Vegetable Planting Time is Here; Leaf-Footed Plant Bugs on Citrus; Now is a Good Time to...; Question and Answer: What are Drift Roses?

There is no better time in South Louisiana than March when the azaleas are in full bloom and many yards, gardens and landscapes are a buzz with activity.

Cajun Chronicles includes the following articles: Welcome, New Livestock Exhibitors, 4-H Fundraisers, 4-H Seafood Cookery, Achievement Day Theme Contest, Shooting Sports, National 4-H Week, Challenge Camp, Just Do It, 4-H and Community Service and Upcoming Events.

Proceeds from the 2011 T-shirt sales will be used to help fund activities for the 4-H'ers of Terrebonne Parish and also will be used to help with the cost of copies, awards, transportation and all the little extras we like to do for our 4-H program participants. Thank you for your support.

Thank you for supporting Terrebonne Parish 4-H by participating in this fundraiser. Not only are you helping the 4-H program raise funds, but you are also helping promote our program!!

List of Terrebonne Parish's top requested publications: Louisiana Home Citrus Production; Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide; Louisiana Lawns Best Management Practices (BMPs); The Louisiana Home Orchard.

This handbook includes information and forms for Terrebonne Parish 4-H Leaders for the 2011-2012 school year. To download the handbook, please click on the "Leader Handbook" link below the image.

This issue includes information on Landscape Gardening & Ornamentals, Fall Lawns in Louisiana, Fruits and Vegetable Gardening.

This issue includes the following articles: Be On Lookout for Fall Armyworms in Our Lawns; Cool Season Food Plots for White-Tailed Deer; Suggested Crops and Dates of Planting; Tulips and Hyacinths; Vegetables to Plant in September; Master Gardener Class 2012 Sign-up; and Question and Answer.

The definition of a whole grain is one that has all parts of the grain, including the bran, the germ and the endosperm. To be sold as a whole grain, the first ingredient on the label must be whole wheat or the package must state that it is an excellent source of whole grains.

4-H News for August 2011 includes information about horsemanship, the participants and their placements at competitions for 2010-2011. Also included is information on how to join 4-H and how to sign up for Master Gardener Classes.

This issue of Terrebonne Livestock Exchange includes: Welcome to the 2011-2012 Livestock Show Season, Validation Dates, Validation Process, Hardship Information, Livestock Meeting, QAEC Program, Exhibitor Information Sheet, and Upcoming Events.

Leader letter for August includes information on volunteer training, enrollment, enrollment fees and dues, deadlines and additional tips.

Two species of the floating invasive salvinia plants are causing major problems in Louisiana.

Information and resource links for club leaders to helpful publications on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning a 4-H program, giving demonstrations and leader guides.

This issue includes topics on LSU AgCenter Master Gardener 2012 Class Sign-up, Pruning Rose Bushes, Lawn Seeding Rates, Weed Pressure in Lawns and Landscape, Vegetables to Plant in August, Question and Answer and Contact Information.

Find out why whole grains are important in your diet according to MyPyramid, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's education program.

Ag News for August 2010 includes information on Citrus Scab Disease Showing Up On Fruit, Citrus Rust Mite Damage Showing Up, Creole Tomatoes, Question and Answer and Vegetables to Plant in August.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News July 2011 includes the following articles: We Tend to Forget - Dry Weather, Newly Planted Tree Watering Guide, Warm Season Wildlife Planting, Louisiana Master Gardener Class, Vegetables to Plant in July and Contact Information.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News June 2011 includes the following articles: Vegetable Field Day, Saturday, June 11, 2011; New Turfgrass Herbicides for 2011; Farmers Markets in Full Swing; Snail and Slug Baits; Vegetables to Plant in June and Contact Information.

This issue includes information about Landscape Gardening and Ornamentals, Vegetable Gardening, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Turfgrasses and Lawns and Nuts.

Options for fire ant control and home remedies are discussed.

Cajun Chronicles includes the following articles: Clover Thanks, Lost Camp, 4-H Ambassadors, Area Commodity Cookery, Congratulations to our 4-H Seniors, 4-H Goes Hollywood (Achievement Day results), 4-H Sports Safety and Fun Day, New Livestock Exhibitors, and Upcoming Dates to Remember.

4-H news for April 2011 includes: Clover Thanks to all our leaders and volunteers, 4-H Ambassador results, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Outdoor Sports Safety and Fun Day, 4-H Summer Events and Upcoming Activities.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News April 2011 includes the following articles: TARC's Garden and Market Festival, Vegetable Field Day, LSU AgCenter Plant Doctor Ready to Diagnose Problems, Watch for These Insects, Question and Answer and Contact Information.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News March 2011 includes the following articles: Louisiana Super Plants - Fall and Spring 2011; Time to Think About Spring Vegetable Garden; Vegetables to Plant in March; Vegetables to Plant in April; Question and Answers; and Contact Information.

Topics covered this month are information on the Vegetable Field Day (formerly Tomato Field Day), Vegetable Problems in the Home Garden, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Southern Blight, Blossom End Rot, Checklist of Things to do in June and Vegetables to Plant in June.

Topics covered for this month are the Leaf-Footed Bug on Citrus, Ornamental Cotton Plant Monitoring in Louisiana and Procedures for Reporting Horticulture Law Violations in Louisiana.

Ag News for October 2009 includes information on determining when to harvest citrus; a summary of the normal harvest periods for satsumas, oranges, and other citrus; vegetables to plant in November; the parish's Louisiana Master Gardener Class; and a question and answer about citrus ripening.

Ag News for November 2009 includes information on the Golden Rain Tree, the Brief Recognition Factors, Postives and Negatives, Managing Agricultural Areas for Migratory Bird Hunting, Christmas Trees Coming In, Harvesting Fall Vegetables and Question and Answer.

The Ag News May 2009 issue includes topics such as Tomato Spotted WILT Virus Showing Up in Vegetable Plants, Secret Garden Tour, Green Light Wipe Out Herbicide, MSMA Herbicide Update, Summer Checklist and Vegetables to Plant in June.

April 2009 article from LSU AgCenter county agent Barton Joffrion includes the following information: Time to get warm season lawns in shape, weed control in lawns, tomato spotted wilt virus, upcoming events, and question and answer.

Topics covered for this month are the Vegetable Field Day Results, Lawn and Insect Killer, Insects In and Around Home, Master Gardener Class Scheduled for 2010, Checklist for Summer, LSU AgCenter Store, and Question and Answer.

Topics covered this month include: Bush Killer Vine, Invasive Herbaceous Vine in the Landscape, Cold Tolerance of Citrus, Citrus Varieties to Plant in our Area and What Varieties of Figs to Plant.

Topics covered this month are Hibiscus Whitefly Damage, Drought and Lawns, Harvesting Garden Vegetables, Time to Plant Pumpkins and Vegetables to Plant in July.

The March April May 2011 TerrHH includes information on Landscape Gardening and Ornamentals, Turfgrasses and Lawns, Nuts, Vegetable Gardening, Fruits and Information on where to obtain the Horticulture Hints.

Cajun Chronicles includes the following articles: 4-H Outdoor Sports Safety and Fun Day, 4-H Day at the Capitol, 4-H Pet and Rabbit Show, Summer Camp, 4-H Goes Hollywood – Achievement Day, 4-H University, Livestock Show Season, and Upcoming Dates to remember.

4-H news for February 2011 includes: Livestock show season, 4-H Pet Show and Rabbit Show, summer camp, 4-H University and upcoming activities.

Terrebonne Parish Ag News for February 2011 includes these articles: Too Early to Think About Fertilizing Lawns, Pruning and Tree Trimming, Planting Roses, Plant Gladiolus in February, Soil Samples, Vegetables to Plant in February and Contact Information.

Ag News for January 2011 includes these topics: Terrebonne 4-H Livestock Show and Sale Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center; Getting Close to Time to Fertilize Citrus Trees; Planting Irish Potatoes; Question and Answer; and Contact Information.

Ag News for September 2010 includes articles about lawn problems and recovery, feral hog laws and upcoming Master Gardener Class.

Ag News for October 2010 includes these articles: Fresh Produce at Local Markets, LSU AgCenter Master Gardener and USDA Fall Vegetable Field Day, Master Gardener Class - 2011, Local Citrus, Lawn Care and Problems, Things to Do Now, Vegetables to Plant in October/November and Question and Answer.

Ag News for November 2010 includes information on Harvesting Your Fall Garden Vegetables, Choosing Your Christmas Tree, Fruit Tree Planting and Question and Answer.

Ag News for March 2010 includes information on Citrus and Palm Tree Damage, Key Facts to Remember, Tree Damage Evaluation, Questions on Citrus Fertilization Now, Palms, Other Facts on Palms, Master Gardener Graduation, Bonne Terre Garden Fair, Master Gardener Vegetable Field Day and Vegetables to Plant in March.

Ag News for June 2010 includes information on common tomato problems such as Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. Tips on fall tomato planting are also provided.

July 2010 Issue includes What's with the Beans?, Fall Tomatoes, Pumpkins for Halloween, Dark Powdery Substance on Lawns, Farmers Market has Local Vegetables Available, Question and Answer.

Ag News for January 2010 includes information on the upcoming Tree Seedling Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, Citrus Tree Pruning, Citrus Tree Fertilization, Checklist for January, and Vegetables to Plant in January.

Ag News for February 2010 includes information such as Citrus and Questions on Freeze Damage, Key Facts to Remember, So what do we need to be doing now with citrus trees - Tree Damaged Evaluation, Questions we are getting now, Master Garden Vegetable Field Day, 4-H Livestock Show and Sale, Bonne Terre Garden Fair, and Things to do in February.

Ag News December 2010 includes the following articles: Citrus Trees and Cold Tolerance, Cold Protection for Other Outdoor Plants, Cover Over Plants, 4-H Parish Show and Sale and Vegetables to Plant.

Includes information on the 2011 Master Gardener Class and the following articles: Lightning Strikes on Trees, Things to Do Now and Vegetables to Plant in September.

Ag News for August, includes information on chinch bugs, white grubs, tree planting, things to do now in your lawn and landscape, vegetables to plant in September and a question and answer section.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

The 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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Ag News for the month includes information abou tthe Dahoon holly, choosing your Christmas tree and updated information on the LSU AgCenter's Vegetable Planting Guide.

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 concerning the Parsley Hawthorn - good small flowering tree, wildlife food planting, plot land preparation, what to prune, 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.

Ag News includes information on Baldcypress tree species profile, cold weather and protecting plants, and what to do before and after a freeze.

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

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

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.

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.

Citrus leaves, blooms, aroma and color add to the aesthetic value of the landscape. This 16-page, full-color guide includes recommended varieties and descriptions; tips on site selection, planting, spacing and pruning; and images of citrus insect pests and common citrus diseases. (PDF format only)

Palms in South Louisiana vary in height from 50-60 feet like the Phoenix canariensis(Canary Island Date Palm) to the native Sabal minor (palmetto) which usually does not growtaller than 6-8 feet.

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.

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

A compilation of 4-H programs and ideas from past and present 4-H Club leaders, 4-H junior leaders and 4-H agents in Terrebonne Parish.

(Distibuted 09/02/09) With the current economic situation, home buyers have to be especially careful when shopping for reputable lenders.