(04/02/25) Caldwell Parish native Lucas “Luke” Stamper was recently named the new wildlife specialist for Louisiana.
If you’ve pledged to focus on your health in the new year, exercising your mind and body in the great outdoors is a great way to meet your goal!
Sprayer and plant-protection drones are new tools available to farmers and can be used to apply pesticides to small land areas and acreages.
One of the most-asked questions we receive about drones is concerning the licensure and registration needed for flying in the United States.
A trailer that breaks down on the road can ruin a good fishing trip. It is even worse if an accident results from the breakdown. To help prevent breakdowns, it is important to service your trailer regularly. Here are typical items to consider in establishing a maintenance program. (PDF Format Only)
The use of boomless sprayers mounted on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is becoming a popular way to spray pesticides and herbicides in difficult-to-reach areas such as under trees and along fences. As with any other sprayer, a boomless one has also to be calibrated. To ensure a correct spray operation, follow the steps outlined in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
It is imperative to understand the properties of a particular wood species before selecting it for any application. The woods of Louisiana vary considerably in density and hardness, so the workability of species in terms of machining, nailing, gluing and carving will also vary. This publication is designed as a reference to assist in learning about the properties of our native Louisiana woods. Use it to make a more informed choice for your woodworking project, no matter how big or small.