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Agricultural Sprayer Calibration

This publication helps to understand the importance of calibration of sprayers. Hand-ons examples guide the reader through different phases of calibration. (PDF Format Only)

Zero Turning Radius Mowers: Selection, Use, Maintenance & Safety

This publication is intended to help you select the correct zero turning radius mower for your purpose, then use it and maintain it correctly and safely. (Revised May 2008 -- PDF Format Only)

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Fire Blight

Fire blight is a common and serious disease of certain members of the pome fruit subgroup of the rose family. This article discusses how the disease develops and steps to manage it. (PDF Format only)

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are warm-season vegetables that yield a high return for the amount of space they occupy. It’s not uncommon for one plant to yield 30-40 fruit over a three- to four-week period. This publication provides information on cucumber varieties, slicing and pickling types, insects and disease, and other useful facts. Revised 4/08

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Double-cropping Soybeans and Wheat in Louisiana

Considerable research has been done by LSU AgCenter scientists on wheat/soybean double-cropping systems since the 1970s. This fact sheet compiles research and observations from recent studies in Central Louisiana to aid producers in developing soybean production practices in a wheat/soybean double-cropping system. (PDF Format Only)

Herbicide Resistance Management in Roundup Ready Cotton

Herbicide resistance has become a major concern in U.S. cotton production. Over the years, numerous cases of weeds developing resistance to several classes of herbicides have been recorded. Recommendations for managing herbicide resistance in 2008 cotton, as well as color photographs, are included.

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Southern Blight

Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of the disease known as southern blight. (PDF Format Only)

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Tomato Pith Necrosis

Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This article is intended to aid in the identification and management of tomato pith necrosis. (PDF Format Only)

Louisiana Lawns Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Following the best management practices (BMPs) given here should help keep your lawn in good condition. A healthy and properly cared for lawn will resist weeds and other pest problems; thus, a minimum of pesticide products will be needed. Basic lawn care consists of proper fertilizing, watering and mowing and appropriate pest management, as needed.

Evaluating the Shift from Cotton to Corn: Impacts on the Louisiana Economy

This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007.

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Phytophthora Blight of Peppers

Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of phytophthora blight on peppers.

Schematic Diagram for Seedling Weed Identification in Rice

This guide includes helpful information on identifying weeds in Louisiana rice. The publication contains a schematic guide for the user for proper identification of weeds based on specific characteristics of each plant. The document also contains photos of each weed listed in the schematic as well as photo examples of key characteristics.

Why Snacks

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

MyPyramid Worksheet for Kids (1,800 calories)

Smart Choices Youth is a community nutrition education program of the LSU AgCenter for Grades 5 – 8.

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