+11 Business With skyrocketing fuel costs, Louisiana farmers are in trouble. How much more can they afford? BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 19, 2026 Eddie Lewis III’s sugar cane crop looks better than it has in years, but he’ll be lucky if he breaks even by the end of the harvest.
Home/Garden It's soooo hot. Make sure you're watering your plants the right way ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT Jul 1, 2016 July generally signifies the start of intense heat and infrequent rains. That means lawns and gardens are often in need of water.