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Hurricane Barry damage minimal statewide but significant in isolated areas
(Video 07/22/19) It’s been nearly a week since Hurricane Barry exited Louisiana. Overall, damage was minimal statewide, but isolated areas were hard hit.
Louisiana sugarcane crop poised for good harvest despite Hurricane Barry
(07/19/19) After escaping Hurricane Barry with minimal damage, the Louisiana sugarcane crop seems to be on track for another successful harvest.
Learn to read your weeds
(07/19/19) Weeds can actually tell you a lot about what is going in the yard and the quality of your soil.
Hurricane Barry floodwaters affecting crops in southwest La.
(07/18/19) CROWLEY, La. — Hurricane Barry had a minimal effect on Louisiana croplands, but its aftermath left a narrow strip of flooding rain.
Pruning tomato suckers can mean more fruit
If you want to maximize the number of tomatoes you can harvest, you should prune off suckers on the plant.
Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports team wins national championship
(07/16/19) Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports team took home the top prize at the 2019 National Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska.