LSU AgCenter - Livestock

**REMINDER**
Please see the attached flyers and information below about two upcoming Field Days: “Pasture Monitoring and Management: Tools and Techniques for Healthier Pastures.” Producers, Extension Agents, and other agencies welcome to attend. These field days qualify for Master Farmer Phase 2 CECs. RSVP at the link below.

May 19, 2026
Coastal Prairie Farm
459 Sonny Lane
Eunice, LA 70535

May 27th, 2026
Dupont Cattle
2564 Hwy 384
Bell City, LA 70630


Topics will include:

Pasture condition scoring training, soil sampling, UAV monitoring, rainfall simulator, and more!

Registration for both events begins at 8 AM. RSVP using the link below.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mFBLgAiZ30ucBrPfd3VjqtBtrpXldO9KsrLUzsU-qdZUREM1N1FSR01QMEcxOU04UlpQRUw2TlpTQS4u

New Fact Sheet Release: Calculating Cost per Nutrient of Supplemental Feeds for Beef Cattle

Winter Storm Fern brought severe winter weather across all parts of North Louisiana, disrupting agricultural production across the region.

Based on surveys conducted by LSU AgCenter personnel, along with supporting insurance claim information and current market values, the total economic impact of Winter Storm Fern on Louisiana poultry operations is estimated to range from $13.5 million to $17.1 million.