by Doug Mayo | Jan 6, 2023
In this week’s featured video, Daniel Geneen documents a working tour of a Louisiana Crawfish and Rice Farming operation for the Eater YouTube Channel. This gives the whole concept of double cropping a whole new meaning. Rice farmers like Mike Frugé of Cajun...
by Madelyn Grant | Dec 16, 2022
Typically, when we think of ponds we think of Summertime, a hot sunny day, and a fishing pole. However, as seasons change so should our management mindset to ensure a healthy pond throughout the year. Like our trees that loose their leaves, ponds are also influenced...
by Libbie Johnson | Mar 6, 2020
Pond owners and aquaculture producers rely heavily on Cooperative Extension Specialists for information to effectively control aquatic weeds. Alabama Cooperative Extension, the National Aquaculture Association, and the US Aquaculture Society are partnering to offer...
by Les Harrison | Jun 30, 2017
The consistent and ample rains of late over Florida’s Panhandle assure enough moisture is available for row crop production and development, and forage growth. It has also minimized, if not eliminated, the need for irrigation and its associated cost. As with anything...
by Judy Biss | Jan 25, 2014
During these icy, north Florida winters, you’re probably not thinking much about what needs to be done in your pond! Aquatic plants have become mostly dormant, fish feeding has slowed down, and irrigation needs are usually reduced as well. If you’ve had aquatic weed...
by Judy Biss | May 3, 2013
Cheese grits, hush-puppies, and catfish; sweet corn, potatoes, and crawfish; dirty rice, coleslaw, and shrimp! What do all of these delicious foods have in common? The answer is AGRICULTURE – including the catfish, crawfish, and shrimp! Aquaculture (or...
