The LSU AgCenter’s Plant Diagnostic Center is a one-stop-shop for all health-related problems in home gardens and landscapes. Whether it’s an insect, a weed, a nematode or a disease, the center can provide the answers, according to LSU AgCenter plant scientist Raghuwinder Singh.

During 2012, the LSU AgCenter is celebrating 125 years of research through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Because of this research, the agricultural industry in Louisiana has continued to prosper and today contributes at least $26 billion to the state’s economy each year. This AgCenter Lead features the history of rice.

Though the number of dairies in Louisiana has been decreasing, the dairy industry remains strong, contributing more than $160 million to the state’s economy in 2006. Louisianans benefit from having local dairies supply fresh, wholesome milk. These local dairies exist because of the strong dairy research and extension program at the LSU AgCenter.

The Louisiana Sugar Planters Association hired William Carter Stubbs away from Alabama in 1885 to director a Sugar Experiment Station, which was the beginning of agricultural research in Louisiana.

In 2012, the LSU AgCenter Office of Intellectual Property celebrates its 25th anniversary. During that time it has grown to be the leader in commercialization of intellectual property within the LSU System and, in fact, within higher education in Louisiana. Since 2000, 14 new companies have been started based on licensing technology from the AgCenter.

The LSU AgCenter is making its fourth Louisiana Super Plants release. The three flowers for spring 2012 are Senorita Rosalita cleome, BabyWing begonia and Penny Mac hydrangea.

During 2012, the LSU AgCenter is celebrating 125 years of research through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Because of this research, the agricultural industry in Louisiana has continued to prosper and today contributes at least $26 billion to the state’s economy each year. This AgCenter Lead features cotton.

Situated in the heart of Baton Rouge, the Burden Center offers people a way to enjoy plants and the environment and learn about their importance to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for March 2012 is Get Your Plate in Shape. To do this requires eating the nutritious foods that you enjoy while being aware of portion sizes and total calories.

In 2012, we celebrate 125 years of research excellence at the LSU AgCenter through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which was established in 1887. That was the year Congress passed the Hatch Act, which provided federal funding to support agricultural experiment stations at the nation’s land-grant colleges. The year 2012 is also the 40th anniversary of the LSU AgCenter, which was established in 1972.