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The 2016 honorees chosen for the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized April 30. Bill Richardson, LSU vice president for agriculture, fourth from the right, top row, said the 4-H program’s success can be attributed to the efforts of 4-H leaders and volunteers. From left to right, top row, are Blair Hebert receiving the award for Ernest Freyou, of Iberia Parish; John Lee, of Lincoln Parish; Andrew Montgomery for his grandfather, the late Andy Loftus, of DeSoto Parish; Kay Stough, of Caddo Parish; Richardson; Gerald Wood, of St. James Parish; Michael Dartez, of Vermilion Parish; and Paul Coreil, of Baton Rouge. Bottom row, Jessica Fontenot, daughter of the late Ted Johnson; Catherine Yvonne Normand, of St. Landry Parish; Pat Evans, of Morehouse Parish; Sara Seals, of Baton Rouge; and Rita Marceaux, of Vermilion Parish. (LSUAgCenter Photo)
 

St. Landry Parish woman is among 12 new members named to 4-H Hall of Fame

A dozen honorees were inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame on April 30.
One of the honorees, Andy Loftus, of DeSoto Parish, passed away just days before the ceremony. His grandson, Andrew Montgomery, attended the ceremony to represent Loftus.

Budget cuts poised for University of Louisiana system, LSU AgCenter

Higher education leaders indicated Tuesday there would be furloughs for the University of Louisiana system and consolidation of LSU AgCenter’s research and extension services, perhaps even terminations, under the newly proposed cuts by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Members of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board are pictured outside Efferson Hall at LSU on Nov. 19, 2015. From left, front row, Robert Thevis, of Simmesport; Joey Olivier, of Arnaudville; Carlos Polotzola, of Melville; Charles Cannatella, of Melville; board chairman Raymond Schexnayder Jr., of Ventress; and Dan Turner, of Mer Rouge. Back row, J.K. Bordelon, of Moreauville; Ryan Kirby, of Belcher; Donald Berken, of Welsh; and Leo Franchebois, of Opelousas. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

LSU AgCenter receives $1.75 million from soybean, grain board

The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has given the LSU AgCenter $1.75 million to fund a total of 62 research and outreach projects in 2016.

Soybeans wait for harvest in 2015. (LSU AgCenter Photo)

Low prices for wheat, feed grains likely to persist

Low grain prices are not expected to increase soon because of excess supply and lower demand, according to an LSU AgCenter economist who spoke with farmers at a wheat and feed grain meeting on Jan. 21.
“Prices are still under significant pressure,” said Kurt Guidry.

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