(Distributed 03/18/05) More than 200 forest landowners and industry representatives attended the Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum March 10 to learn techniques important in growing trees and maximizing the profit potential from their land.

(Distributed 03/11/05) Louisiana crawfish farmers are producing an abundant crop this year – although an abundant supply generally means more smaller crawfish, according to Dr. Ray McClain, LSU AgCenter aquaculture professor.

(Distributed 03/10/05) A Texas company may build a $75 million plant in Louisiana to use rice straw to make building material, according to an environmental brokering and marketing firm.

(Distributed 03/10/05) LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos and others shared information about the effects of Asian soybean rust on the crop in Brazil during a Farm Bureau Federation meeting held at the Rapides Parish Extension Center last week (March 4).

(Distributed 03/10/05) The LSU AgCenter will offer a unique wildlife educational program at selected sites across the state beginning in late March.

(Distributed 03/10/05) The 2005 Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival is set for April 2-3 in the outdoor covered arena at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

(Distributed 03/10/05) The LSU AgCenter’s Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will blossom again March 19-20 on the campus in Baton Rouge.

(Distributed 03/09/05) The LSU AgCenter will provide technical assistance training in April for shrimp producers who qualify for cash payments under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.

(Distributed 03/04/05) Four listening sessions will be conducted at various locations in the state to give Louisiana citizens a chance to comment on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.

(Distributed 03/04/05) The LSU AgCenter will once again transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people can learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture April 12-21.