This issue highlights fish study results, pesticides in aquatic systems, oyster studies, turtle excluder devices, fisheries assistance program, shallow-water grouper amendment, and a chargrilled oyster recipe.

This issue highlights soil testing, 2009 corn hybrids for grain, 2009 grain sorghum hybrids, disaster recovery hotline for producers, and upcoming events.

This newsletter highlights buying a horse, selecting the right bit, avoiding feed-related problems, advancing your horse skills, testing positive for EEE and other horse tips.

(Distributed 10/21/08) New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are designed “so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan and incorporate activities they enjoy,” said LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

This article highlights the benefits of school gardens and how to start one. It also highlights things you should consider when planning a school garden and lists the different types of gardens you can make.

This newsletter highlights upcoming 4-H events for St. Charles Parish. There are Halloween safety tips and an order form to order 4-H items. It also highlights the new 4-H Performing Arts Club.

(Distributed 10/10/08) What impact does a Federal Reserve rate cut have on you, the consumer? We hear and read about rate changes, but we don’t always understand how they affect us as consumers, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Gloria Nye.

(Distributed 10/10/08) As our country endures economic crisis, consumers are worried about the safety and security of their jobs, homes, retirement and financial futures. The current stock market plunge has triggered a dramatic chapter in Wall Street’s history.

Updates on hay purchase, animal health, calves, milk production and poultry production.

The newsletter shows highlights of the summer 4-H activities, as well as a calendar of upcoming events for St. Charles Parish 4-H'ers.