Census of Agriculture Data Available, New CoP, USDA Proposes Biobased Product Consumer Label Rule, Senate Passes Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Sea Grant Extension Leader Announced, Louisiana 4-H Makes National News, 4-H Night in Tiger Stadium, Learn to manage termites and get 2009 LSU football schedule, LCES Positions Granted Exemptions, Two have new responsibilities, Sweet potatoes on the side, Shupe and Dunn win Forestry Awards

Web Traffic Reaches New Record, June Website Interest, Agriculture Recovery Grant and Loan Program,Critical Weather Update, “Agritourism”, Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Major NIFA Program Increases, Lafayette Master Gardener Recognized, eXtension.org Communities of PracticeChanges in Responsibilities, Louisiana 4-H’ers win awards, ‘Windywood’ property expands 4-H camp’s footprint, 4-H Camp Grant Walker, National Small Farm Conference, Journal of Extension article

New REE under secretary, Ag appropriations bill, USDA nominees, Court grants EPA two-year stay, CSREES grant applications, Louisiana 4-H receives grants, Heflin couple donates to 4-H Foundation, AgCenter to commemorate donation of Windywood property, USDA and NASA to send 4-H flag into space, Technology information delivery, FCS honors nine faculty, Communications and IT honored, Professional associations recognize award winners, and LSU AgCenter seeks to finalize 2010 Livestock Show.

President's FY 2010 budget released, Message from CSREES administrator Dr. Hefferan, USDA, EPA and DOE form Biofuels Interagency Working Group to increase energy independence, H1N1 influenza Web sites, Organic funding, Proposed EPA rule may affect diesel power units, Recession spurs millions of new gardeners, Former chancellor passes, 4-H Museum grand opening and LaHouse open house.Despite Senators' Call, EPA plans narrow NPDES spraying permitLSU AgCenter agent receives Community Developme

In this issue: LSU AgCenter nutrition educator recognized, Southern Rural Development Center website, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling, “For Sale” Printed Publications Policy Initiated, Major Crop Acreage, East Carroll and Acadia Parish Millages Renewed, 2008 Louisiana Agriculture Summary, Solicitation for Stakeholder Input on the USDA Science Roadmap, Lafayette LMG Group recognized at International Conference, SPESS Interim Directro named, Articles in Amber Waves

In this issue: Pilgrim’s Pride agrees to sell, CSREES Competitive Funding, Cornerstone Report, President’s 2010 Budget, Ag Outlook Conference, Youth Wetlands Week, Census of Agriculture Shows Growing Diversity in U.S. Farming, IT Training Newsletter- Winter 2009Faculty Appointments, Lafayette 4-H Junior Leader Club Recognized, CECP Courses moving to eXtensionHurricane Relief Application, Governor's Gulf of Mexico Alliance Draft Action Plan, LaHouse wins Award, andLouisiana 4-H Foundation.

2008 Issue: Agriculture is a multibillion dollar industry for Louisiana -- creating jobs and generating income in rural and urban areas. This publication contains facts about Louisiana's agricultural commodities, agriculture's monetary value, what agriculture is and what agriculture means to you.

The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service offers educational outreach in all 64 parishes and plays an integral role in supporting agricultural industries, enhancing the environment, and improving the quality of life through its 4-H youth, family and community programs.

(Distributed 02/20/09) Louisianians can work in their yards almost every day of the year, but spring is prime time for gardening. The LSU AgCenter has announced a lineup of garden shows that kick off in March and continue into May in Hammond, Covington, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans and Houma.

In this issue:Faculty AppointmentsLSU AgCenter International Programs Director Chosen for Leadership Program2009 4-H Hall of FameNew Parish ChairBiofuel Fact SheetVilsack Reverses Two Bush Administration USDA ActionsCongressman Cassidy on Critical CommitteeYouth Wetlands “Week Program of Distinction”CSREES Lists Open Requests for Grant ApplicationsGrowing the Small and Minority Farmer Industry in Louisiana