Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA 216) is defined by USDA-NRCS* as quantitative testing for biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of soil using approved laboratory methods. CEMA 216 soil testing is a more extensive process vs. a standard soil test. It requires the assessment of five soil indicators: Soil Aggregation, Soil Carbon Cycling, Microbial Activity, Carbon Food Source, and Nitrogen Food Source; as well as Soil pH and texture.* This tes

Multiple management practices for Buttercup (Ranunculus sardous). Are invasive plants an indicator?

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.

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

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.

ID characteristics and grazing Eastern Gamagrass in Louisiana

Witnessing baleage being made right here in Louisiana- why it works for the Miller family at Delta Dairy

Tips for managing heat stress in cattle in the southeast. Shade types, water sources, and genetic considerations.

Chip and Becky McLaurin are passionate about raising quality food for their family and community. “Stewardship of the land is a really...

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

The key to combating compaction in Louisiana is pasture rest, deep roots, and letting biology do the work.

Delayed Summer Grass Production in Louisiana By: Dr. C. P. Bagley, Director Beef Research Institute, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA...

STUART GARDNER Nutritional value varies more with stage of maturity than it does with species in most cases, especially with warm season...

Kathy Vogt, the visionary behind 'On Pasture' online article library, has crafted an enriching and comprehensive article derived from our...

Louisiana Grazing in the fall is similar to much of the grazing needs in the deep south. Forage management can differ with sheep, horse,...