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A bi-monthly newsletter for beef producers in northwest Louisiana intended to provide information that producers, regardless of herd size, can use to improve their profitability.

Information about coping with dry weather, including a link to the LSU AgCenter's publication, Louisiana Beef Cattle Producer Guide to Coping with Drought Conditions.

Links to important information related to the research conducted at Hill Farm Research Station in the areas of beef cattle, forages, forestry, poultry, and water quality.

(Video) Pine trees, poultry, beef cattle and forage crops share research space at the Hill Farm Research Station in north Louisiana near the Arkansas border. One glance around the facility and it’s not hard to see where the Hill Farm gets its name. Scientists also conduct research on minimizing nutrient run-off from land and protecting water quality. Erosion is a concern in Louisiana’s hill country, and researchers are working on ways to minimize land loss.

Presents information on agritourism, a business venture on a working farm, ranch or agricultural enterprise that offers educational and fun experiences for visitors while generating supplemental income for the owner. Visitors participate in friendly "discovery" and learning activities in natural or agricultural settings.

The new poultry demonstration houses at the Hill Farm Research Station near Homer are in operation and the first flock of chickens has reached the target weight and has been processed by House of Raeford. Raeford’s goal for this flock was a 9 lb bird in 8 weeks. The flock reached that goal 3 days early with an average bird weight of 8.93 lbs and a feed conversion of 2.04. The total number of birds processed from the two houses was 40,961.

Directions to the Hill Farm Research Station, Homer, Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish.