Calhoun Research Station Field Day October 29
The LSU AgCenter's Calhoun Research Station will host an educational field day on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. Registration and exhibits will open at 11 a.m. A complimentary lunch will be served from noon until 1 p.m. Activities and tours begin at 1 p.m. |
Poultry industry has ups and downs for Jackson Parish producer
(Radio News 03/30/09) Tod Hibbard figures he has grown nearly 10 million chickens in the 16 years he has been a poultry producer. Hibbard has eight chicken houses on rolling land in Jackson Parish. He said business was good initially but has had ups and downs over the years. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Louisiana poultry industry has setback
(TV News 03/30/09) Louisiana’s poultry industry suffered a blow when Pilgrim’s Pride announced plans to close it’s northeast Louisiana processing facility. The state is working on a deal to ensure the facility continues operating. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talked with a grower who is raising his last flock of birds for Pilgrim’s Pride. (Runtime: 1 minute, 16 seconds) |
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