Market Bulletin 09/06/12
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See page 17 for rice recipes VOL. 95, No. 18 www.LDAF.la.gov September 6, 2012 AAgg lloosssseess ffrroomm IIssaaaacc ddeeppeennddss oonn SSeepptt.. wweeaatthheerr Sugarcane farmer Mike Accardo, at left, and LSU AgCenter County Agent Jimmy Flanagan inspect a cane field damaged by Hurricane Isaac near Patterson. Accardo is worried about com- pletion of planting, as well as damage done to his existing crop. (Photo by Bruce Schultz.) LSU AgCenter Report LSU AgCenter specialists are in the process of collect- “Based on the path of the storm, it would appear that Citrus trees underwater in Plaquemines Parish following ing information about the damage to agricultural com- the most significant impacts to the cattle industry will be Hurricane Isaac. modities across the state as a result of Hurricane Isaac. confined to the southeastern portion of the state,” Guidry But to a large extent, the actual dollar losses will depend said. on weather conditions over the next few weeks. Dairy farmers had to deal with some isolated cases of Kurt Guidry, AgCenter economist, puts a rough figure fences being damaged, said Ronnie Bardwell, extension of about $92 million so far in crop yield losses from dairy agent at the Southeast Research Station in Isaac, adding that he has no numbers yet on losses in the Franklinton. He said there may be some temporary livestock industry. His estimate includes sugarcane, rice, decline in production because of cow stress. Enjoying this corn, cotton, sweet potatoes, grain sorghum and pecans. After natural disasters, such as hurricanes, LSU “That only includes estimates on yield losses – not AgCenter economists put together as quickly as possible increased production costs or quality damage,” Guidry numbers for losses, which are then used by farmers, the said. U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies. complimentary Guidry will continue to gather information from AgCenter commodity specialists gather information assessments being conducted statewide by county agents from farmers and extension agents in the affected parish- and commodity production specialists. es. Market Bulletin? “This ongoing effort could lead to additional impacts Preliminary estimates show that the highest percentage being identified for these commodities as well as other loss from Isaac is to sweet potatoes at about 15 percent. commodities,” he said. “We could see 15 percent losses in a few areas that He said if rain continues, many farmers will likely received heavy rains and held water,” said Tara Smith, experience delayed harvest, increased harvest costs and AgCenter sweet potato specialist, adding that most sweet increased quality losses for their crops. But dry weather potato growing-areas received less than 4 inches of rain. with some sunshine would help limit some of the losses Guidry said the average statewide loss to pecan pro- producers may face, especially with sugarcane. duction could be about 12 percent while he estimated it Kenneth Gravois, AgCenter sugarcane specialist, said to be about 10 percent for cotton. dry weather and sunshine can help sugarcane blown over Average statewide yield losses were estimated at less by fierce winds right itself and recover. than 5 percent for sugarcane, 3.5 percent for soybeans, “The true extent of any sugarcane loss won’t be known and less than 1 percent for other crops. until harvest,” he said, adding that maturity will be “Fortunately for commodities such as corn, grain delayed, and the cost of harvest and planting will be sorghum and rice, the majority of those crops were har- Subscribe today! increased. vested prior to the storm,” Guidry said. “While those So far, there appear to be no losses in the poultry indus- acres not harvested have experienced yield impacts, the try, which is Louisiana’s largest animal industry. impact to statewide production levels is expected to be Assessment of the beef cattle business is continuing. limited.” Page 2 MARKET BULLETIN September 6, 2012 Louisiana Agriculture & Forestry Today Arrests made in Tangipahoa Co-Op theft Baton Rouge, LA (August 21, Strain, D.V.M., said, “When a co- ized retail theft and simple burgla- amounts to a value less than $500, 2012) – The Louisiana Department op is not making money because of ry are Oscar Joey Sharp of a person shall be imprisoned with of Agriculture and Forestry theft, those losses are put back on Kentwood and Michael Stewart of or without hard labor for not more (LDAF) Livestock Brand the farmer in the form of higher Fluker. Employee Fredrick than two years, or may be fined not Commission and the Tangipahoa prices. It’s not fair to our hardwork- Shropshire of Magnolia, MS is more than $2000, or both. If con- Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrest- ing farmers.” charged with organized retail theft victed of stealing what amounts to ed seven people in connection with Missing items included: horse and principal to simple burglary. a value more than $500, a person organized retail theft. feed, cattle feed, dog food, shelled Amos Floyd Womack III of shall be imprisoned with or without Authorities estimate the thefts corn, alfalfa bales and cubes, Kentwood, Darrell Sanders Jones hard labor for not more than 10 amounted to approximately chicken feed, protein tubs, bagged of Kentwood, Robert N. years, or may be fined not more $150,000. Three of the people minerals, mineral blocks, salt Hutchinson, Jr. of Tangipahoa and than $10,000, or both. arrested were employees of the blocks, dewormer blocks, iron clay Michael Samuel Trabona of Amite The Kentwood Co-Op is a farmer MIKE STRAIN DVM Kentwood Co-Op, one was a rela- pea seeds, sorghum seed, milk are charged with organized retail owned co-op that supplies farming COMMISSIONER tive of one of the employees and replacer, herbicides and a 16 foot theft. and ranching feed and supplies. the rest were individuals who were galvanized gate. The arrests The investigation is ongoing and The Livestock Brand allegedly buying stolen merchan- occurred between Aug.13-17. authorities say more arrests could Commission employees are com- have a primary responsibility to dise from the employees. The employees suspected and be made. missioned law enforcement offi- investigate any farm related crime LDAF Commissioner Mike charged with one count of organ- If convicted of stealing what cers with statewide jurisdiction and as well as livestock theft. Louisiana Market Bulletin (USPS 672-600) Mike Strain DVM, Commissioner As a public service to state residents, the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Hay Prices Louisiana Market Bulletin offers free listings subject to existing regulations. Out-of-state res- Values are in tons unless otherwise noted idents may list Want Ads only. Ads may not exceed 25 words. The name, address and tele- phone number as well as the price of the item must be included with each ad. Subscription fee Alabama SE Hay Report, Aug. 9, 2012 for the Market Bulletin is $10.00 for a one-year Bermuda Small Square..........................................................Premium................$200-$260 subscription. 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