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LSU AgCenter tomato field day set for June 11
(Distributed 05/15/08) An LSU AgCenter tomato field day will be held at 5 p.m. June 11 at the Waterproof Ridge Farm at 3719 Bayou Black Drive in Houma.

White-tailed deer focus of LSU AgCenter wildlife field day
tree stand safety

(Distributed 05/15/08) Improving the white-tailed deer population in Louisiana was the focus of a field day recently at the LSU AgCenter’s Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton.

Students hear importance of forestry at LSU AgCenter program
(Distributed 05/13/08) High school students attending an educational program recently learned the importance of the forestry industry as well as career possibilities and safety issues.

Forage field day looks at clovers, grasses
Kun-Jun Han in clover field

(Distributed 05/13/08) Don’t expect immediate nitrogen benefits from planting clover, LSU AgCenter experts told livestock producers at the Southeast Research Station’s forage field day held Thursday (May 8).

Flowers, students both blossom at Baton Rouge school
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(Distributed 05/09/08) When asked “How does your garden grow?” students at a Baton Rouge elementary school have a plethora of plants to list. LSU AgCenter Master Gardeners and Kids Hope volunteers have helped transform a once dull courtyard at University Terrace Elementary school into a flowering oasis.
Discovery of disease ‘wakeup call’ for national animal identification system
(Distributed 05/08/08) The discovery of malignant catarrhal fever in cattle shouldn’t be a reason for panic but is a “wakeup call” for better animal identification, according to LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre.
Wheat growing conditions good, LSU AgCenter experts say
boyd padgett with wheat
(Distributed 05/08/08) Wheat experts from the LSU AgCenter say growing conditions are good and diseases are minimal for the 2008 crop.
LSU AgCenter conference highlights family, fitness, finance
(Distributed 05/08/08) Childhood brain development, protecting memory, eating healthy, financial management and leadership were the hot topics at the spring professional development conference for LSU AgCenter Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Programs.
LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic hits record attendance for 2008
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(Distributed 05/06/08) This year’s AgMagic had a record number of visitors – 13,840 – and LSU AgCenter officials are already starting to plan next year’s event. “It was a huge success. We had a lot more and a lot nicer exhibits this year,” said Dr. Terry Dumas, LSU AgCenter animal sciences professor, who co-chairs the project.
La. 4-H Museum seeking news articles to trace youth program’s history
(Distributed 05/05/08) The LSU AgCenter is looking for news articles tracing the 100-year history of Louisiana 4-H. Officials say copies of 4-H news articles from 1908 through 2008 are needed from past and present 4-H’ers. The articles, in turn, will help LSU AgCenter faculty members and others in compiling an accurate history of the state’s youth development program for the new Louisiana 4-H Museum.
LSU AgCenter, Southern open new Avoyelles Parish office
avoyelles ribbon cutting
(Distributed 05/02/08) Local and state officials celebrated the grand opening Wednesday (April 30) of a new facility to house the Avoyelles Parish office of the LSU AgCenter and the Southern University Ag Center and the LSU AgCenter 4-H Museum.
Cattle producers learn ways to cut costs at LSU AgCenter field day
David Sanson
(Distributed 05/02/08) Decreasing costs by increasing efficiency on cattle operations was the focus of the field day May 1 at the LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station. “It’s a scary time for a lot of beef producers,” said Paul Coreil, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor for extension.
Louisiana Master Gardeners meet in Covington
azalea garden tour
(Distributed 05/02/08) Louisiana Master Gardeners from 33 parishes attended their annual state conference in Covington April 28-30.
LSU AgCenter research turns nonfood crops into biofuel
(Distributed 05/01/08) Processing nonfood crops to produce biofuels and value-added chemicals can provide Louisiana with another vehicle for economic growth, according to LSU AgCenter officials.