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The Pasture Mealybug: A New Invasive Pest of Pastures and Hayfields in Texas
The pasture mealybug is a new introduced pest into the United States and it affected summer pastures and hayfields in southeastern Texas in 2025. It was found in Louisiana sugarcane fields in Vermilion and Iberia parishes in the fall of 2025.
Feb 18


NRCS Conservation Program Application 2026
The below attachment is the official application for the 2026 USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service programs, with a deadline of January 15th, 2026 to submit for the first round of funding. The file is available for download for anyone who is interested in applying for an NRCS program. For specific questions regarding the application, and to submit, please contact your local NRCS office . NRCS CPA-1200 Dec 2025. NRCS programs, such as EQIP and CSP, can be applied for ye
Jan 13


Miller Family Farm, Pasture walk in Eros, LA, September 2025
Louisiana GLCI's pasture walks are designed to provide in-person education and networking farmers with other farmers to see what's working for them, and also discuss challenges. Amy and Bubba Miller showed us their water system, electric fence setup, and discussed hay unrolling at their pasture walk.
Sep 29, 2025


Eastern Gamagrass: Grazing One of Louisiana's Most Palatable Native Grasses
ID characteristics and grazing Eastern Gamagrass in Louisiana
Aug 7, 2025


Baleage Workshop - showcasing the hay operation at Delta Dairy in Baskin, LA
Witnessing baleage being made right here in Louisiana- why it works for the Miller family at Delta Dairy
Jul 23, 2025


Cattle Management During the Heat of Summer – Some Considerations
Tips for managing heat stress in cattle in the southeast. Shade types, water sources, and genetic considerations.
Jul 7, 2025


Connecting with the Land – Baker 4 Farm
Chip and Becky McLaurin are passionate about raising quality food for their family and community. “Stewardship of the land is a really...
May 15, 2025


Grazing Management: Are you stacking the deck? Basic forage managment
With the majority of its leaves removed and having had a reduction in the amount of functional roots, the desirable forage plant is put at a huge disadvantage
Mar 7, 2025


Rest, Roots, and Biology Combat Compaction in Louisiana
The key to combating compaction in Louisiana is pasture rest, deep roots, and letting biology do the work.
Sep 11, 2024


Tradeoffs in a forage system
Delayed Summer Grass Production in Louisiana By: Dr. C. P. Bagley, Director Beef Research Institute, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA...
Jul 16, 2024


What species of forages are highest in nutrition? A producer and expert panel.
STUART GARDNER Nutritional value varies more with stage of maturity than it does with species in most cases, especially with warm season...
Mar 26, 2024


A Shoutout to 'On Pasture' Featuring 'Tips for the Legends'
Kathy Vogt, the visionary behind 'On Pasture' online article library, has crafted an enriching and comprehensive article derived from our...
Jan 26, 2024


FALL TIPS for GRAZING
Louisiana Grazing in the fall is similar to much of the grazing needs in the deep south. Forage management can differ with sheep, horse,...
Oct 13, 2023


Planning Fall/Winter Forages
by Brian Rizk, Lucedale, MS Winter is the most expensive time of year for most producers. Hay, supplements, and planting cool season...
Sep 13, 2023


If You Want to be a Cowboy, Get a Job, by Stan Parsons. *Book review by Don Ashford, Ethel, LA*
If You Want to Be A Cowboy Get A Job, and other insults about the way modern ranches are run. This is the title of a little book of less...
Apr 24, 2023
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