Rice farmers help supply rice straw as cattle feed for Texas
Louisiana rice farmers are helping Texas ranchers by providing rice straw to be used as cattle feed in the drought-stricken Lone Star State. Read more.

Sweet potato growers learn latest at LSU AgCenter field day
OAK GROVE, La. – Researchers from the LSU AgCenter’s Sweet Potato Research Station showed growers how to optimize production at a field day on the Lee Jones and Sons Farm on Aug. 24. Read more.

Breakfast cereal eaters do better in school
A bowl of cereal can be a great way for school children or anybody to start the morning. Studies show cereal eaters have better nutrient intakes, said LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. Studies also suggest that cereal can help with weight control.
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4-H volunteer receives First Lady Award
LAFAYETTE, La. – Louisiana’s First Lady honored a Lake Charles woman on Aug. 25, 2011, for her volunteer work with 4-H.
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(These articles was published in the summer 2011 issue of Louisiana Agriculture magazine.)

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