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| Cotton Variety Trials & Production Guidelines Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial cotton hybrids entered in the state yield tests by private seed companies. From these, a grower should choose several that are adapted to an individual farm. Information in the tables should help you make these important decisions. |
| Soybean Variety Yields and Production Practices 2013 Recommendations. Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial soybean varieties that are entered in yield tests by private seed companies. This publication provides information about results of those tests at various locations across the state. For best results using this guide, refer to the tables for variety yield results and pick the location fitting your situation -- or if your farm does not fit any location, choose varieties that performed well at multiple locations. (PDF Format Only) |
| Results of Seedless Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots, Summer of 2009 The results of demonstration plots of 16 seedless watermelon varieties planted at six locations across the state. |
| Results of TSWV-resistant Tomato Variety Demonstration Plots in 2009 Results of 11 TSWV-resistant tomato varieties planted at seven different locations across Louisiana in the summer of 2009. |
| Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations This publication contains recommendations for commercial production of vegetables ranging from artichokes, asparagus and beets to strawberries, tomatoes and watermelons. Among its guidelines for more than 30 different vegetables are recommended seeding rates, planting dates and varieties. It also includes information about days from planting to harvest, the approximate time from pollination to market and optimum soil temperatures for the various vegetables covered in this guidebook. |
| Citrus and Freezing Temperatures The cold weather we typically receive December through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them. |
| Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Reports The Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program (LRRVP) was initiated to demonstrate the most cost-efficient production of rice, increase confidence of rice growers in extension and research recommendations, increase confidence of county agents and specialists in our recommendations, educate county agents and growers in all aspects of rice production, and develop an economic database for rice production. |
| Frequently Asked Pecan Questions This page provides a list of frequently asked questions about pecans and answers to those questions provided by Pecan Research-Extension Station scientists. |
| Selling Your Greenhouse Tomatoes Greenhouse tomatoes are about a $2.2 million business in Louisiana, assuming growers can sell what they produce for a profit. Learn the secrets of turning a profit from your tomatoes. (PDF Format Only) |
| Pecan Scab Disease Pecan scab disease is the most economically damaging disease of pecan production in the southeastern United States. The disease affects stem, leaf and nut growth, causing reduced yield. This publication includes information on the development, symptoms and control of the disease. (PDF format only) |
| Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Strawberries The correct use of drip irrigation provides an ideal soil moisture level for plant growth. |
| Pecan Weevil An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan weevil. Information on damage and control are also included. |
| Nut Curculio An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the nut curculio. A description of the damage and information on sampling are also covered. |
| Air-Blast Sprayer Calibration for Pecan Orchards Chemical pesticides are the most commonly used method for controlling arthropod and disease pests on pecan. This publication provides an overview of procedures for the calibration of air-carrier sprayers. |
| Storage Hints for Pecans This article provides information on storing shelled and unshelled pecans. A table indicating the average shelf life of pecans when stored at various temperatures is included. |
| Proper Harvesting and Storage of Pecans Improve Quality The article provides a brief description of factors to consider when harvesting and storing pecans. |
| Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch For more than two decades there was uncertainty about the cause of a common disease among pecan trees referred to as leaf scorch. LSU AgCenter researchers were able to distinguish the cause of the disease, which has improved pecan production. |
| Managing Corn and Grain Sorghum Insect Pests 2011 recommended treatments and thresholds for corn and grain sorghum insects. Brief biological sketches of pests included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Rice Field Notes 2013 A weekly newsletter addressing current field situations using photographs and accompanying text to describe and explain the situations. |
| A General Guide for Using Salt Water on Rice Salt water can become a problem in rice production, especially in some areas in dry years. This table can be used as a guide for tolerance of rice to salt water. |
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| Rice Field Notes Field Notes is a weekly newsletter published during the rice growing season reporting observations and providing production information to subscribers. It utilizes photographs as a foundation for discussion and to illustrate various aspects of rice production on a broad range of topics from fertilization to pest management. |
| Parts of Mature Rice Kernel The mature rice kernel or grain is made up of several parts. |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Charles Staples (Video) Charles Staples has been milking dairy cows nearly every day of the week for the past 54 years. He rises every day at 1:30 in the morning to begin his day that involves milking approximately 100 head of Holstein dairy cattle. And he does plan to retire anytime soon. (Runtime: 3:50) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Hank Rabb (Video) Hank Rabb is a fourth-generation farmer from Tensas Parish. This St. Joseph resident grows primarily corn and cotton and is experimenting with his first wheat crop. While he grows more than 2,000 acres of corn, he is most fond of seeing white bolls of cotton glistening under a harvest moon. (Runtime: 3:24) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Dennis Kieffer (Video) Dennis Kieffer is a cattle and hay producer and farm manager in Wheeling in Winn Parish. His company, Circle K Cattle, oversees both registered and commercial herds. Learn more about the Louisiana's cattle industry. (4 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Christian Richard (Video) Christian Richard, who farms 2,000 acres of rice, soybeans and crawfish in Kaplan, was named the 2010 Outstanding Louisiana Master Farmer. Bruce Schultz, communications specialist, joins him in his tractor cab as he’s planting rice to talk to him about farming and the latest technology he uses. (5 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Charlie Gravois (Video) For three generations, the Gravois family has worked the fields near Vacherie in St. James Parish producing sugarcane, cattle and soybeans. Gravois was the 2011 Louisiana Farmer of the Year. (4 min.) |
| Faces of Louisiana Agriculture: Bobby Morris (Video) Bobby Morris is a fourth-generation farmer who specializes in sugarcane. He thinks farming is the perfect lifestyle that allows him to involve his family in his profession. (4 min.) |
| Anthony Plattsmier, St. Landry Parish Anthony Plattsmier farms approximately 500 acres of rice and soybeans in St. Landry Parish. He has participated in the LSU AgCenter's rice verification program. (Running time: 1:10) |
| Chinch Bugs as a Pest of Corn and Grain Sorghum The chinch bug is commonly found in all areas of Louisiana feeding on a variety of grass crops and wild grasses. In some years it is an economic pest on corn and grain sorghum, especially if high populations migrate into these crops in the early spring when plants are young. To prevent stand loss and yield reductions, it is important to understand the biology and behavior of this pest as it relates to corn and grain sorghum. |
| Louisiana AgSummary An accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies - both private and public - compile this information. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state's economy with the potential for increased impacts through value-added processing. |
| Brixing to Improve Sugarcane Quality This publication includes information on the process of brixing and how it can help improve sugarcane quality. It also includes information on the correct treatments for your fields with the highest brix. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2013 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2013 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2013 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2013 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and use of beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| Two-spotted spider mites: a season-long pest of strawberries in Louisiana This article provides and description of the two-spotted spider mites on strawberries. It also provides a recommended spray schedule to control these mites in Louisiana strawberry fields. |
| Sap Beetle: a late season pest of strawberries in Louisiana This article discusses the sap beetle (also called a picnic beetle) Lobiopa insularis (Cast.), which is a late-season pest of strawberries. |
| Production of Sweet Sorghum in Louisiana as a Biofuel Feedstock Crop Sweet sorghum is a summer annual crop which has potential for use as a biofuel feedstock. Sucrose in the juice extracted from sweet sorghum can be converted into ethanol using currently available, conventional fermentation technology. This report provides sweet sorghum production guidelines as well as 2009 research results from nitrogen fertilization trials. |
| Welcome Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Sorghum Production Web site. |
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| Hybrid Rice Production Costs and Returns: Comparisons with Conventional & Clearfield Varieties This report presents estimates of expected production cost differences for hybrid rice production in Louisiana compared with production of conventional and Clearfield varieties. Estimates of breakeven rice yield increases required to cover increased production costs as well as impacts of milling yield on rough rice market price are also presented. |
| Cercospora Scouting Video Dr. Boyd Padgett demonstrates how to scout soybean fields for diseases such as cercospora. (Runtime: 4:32) |
| Performance of Corn Hybrids in Louisiana 2009 Performance of corn hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. The purpose of these trials is to provide to Louisiana growers, seedsmen, county agents of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) and other interested individuals and organizations with unbiased performance data for commercial corn hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies.The cooperating LAES units in 2009 were: Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria; Red R |
| Using a Sweep Net for Insect Scouting Dr. Roger Leonard demonstrates how to effectively use a sweep net in a soybean field for insect scouting. (Runtime: 5:48) |
| Scouting for Nematodes in Soybean Fields Dr. Charles Overstreet discusses ways to determine if nematodes are present in a soybean field. (Runtime: 4:07) |
| Louisiana Institute for Biofuels and Bioprocessing The Louisiana Institute for Biofuels and Bioprocessing (LIBBi) is a research, education and outreach initiative within the LSU AgCenter. Through innovative discovery and strategic industry partnership, the institute provides a science-based road map to support new biofuels and bioprocessing enterprises and to prioritize pathways for mainstream integration of biorefining industries. |
| Contact Us The role of LIBBi researchers and staff is to help prioritize and coordinate research activities that will speed development and avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts. For more information, contact one of our members listed on this page. |
| Welcome to the LSU AgCenter's Bioenergy Portal The LSU AgCenter is engaged in a broad array of bioenergy/biofuels research and extension activities across Louisiana. |
| Precision Sweep Cultivation for Vegetable Crops Cultivation is essential for nearly all commercial vegetable crops since herbicide choices are limited and vegetable crops cannot tolerate much weed competition. A basic sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of precision cultivation if set up and equipped properly. |
| The South American Rice Leaf Miner The South American rice leaf miner, Hydrellia wirthi Korytkowski, is an insect pest of rice in the United States. It affected several rice fields in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in 2004. Topics include description and life cycle, injury, scouting and managment. Color photos also included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Arrowhead, Duck-Potato (Sagittaria sp.) Photographs of arrowhead or duck-potato (Sagittaria sp.) |
| Louisiana Biofuels & Bioprocessing (LIBBi) Summit The Louisiana Institute for Biofuels & Bioprocessing (LIBBi) is hosting a conference called LIBBi Summit. The objective of the Summit is to strengthen Louisiana’s agricultural industries and provide a vision for enhancing our state’s profile in emerging biofuels and bioprocessing area. Our overall goal would be for participants to understand what Louisiana can offer in terms of feedstock, scientific research, labor and other resources along with State government incentives. |
| Contact Us This page contains the contact information for the parish county agents. Also included is a list of faculty/specialists. |
| Contact Us This page contains the contact information for the parish county agents. |
| Sorghum Faculty and Contributors This page contains the faculty and staff information on those working in sorghum. |
| Water Paspalum (Paspalum hydrophilum) Photographs of water paspalum (Paspalum hydrophilum) and its distinguishing features. |
| Contact Us This page contains the contact information for the parish county agents. |
| Sorghum County Agents by Parish Sorghum County Agents by Parish |
| Future of Cotton Ginning in Louisiana The cotton industry in Louisiana has seen major structural changes in a short time. Total cotton production was reduced by almost 75 percent between 2005 and 2008. This article explores the future of the cotton industry. |
| Aerial Applicators Important; ‘Clinics’ Help With Efficiency (Distributed03/27/03) Rice planting has begun in South Louisiana, but many farmers in the central and northern parts of the state are looking for options because they’ve been delayed by persistent rains and wet field conditions. That’s where the state’s aerial applicators – pilots with specially equipped aircraft – come in. And many of those aerial applicators take advantage of LSU AgCenter services that help them check their equipment. |
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| Rains Batter Rice, Other Crops; But Cotton May Be Bright Spot Recent rains have drenched Louisiana, and the outlook is not good for the state’s rice crop. Corn and wheat also have taken a beating – but specialists believe the Louisiana cotton crop may have weathered the storm. Double-digit rainfall was recorded in many areas of the state over the past couple of weeks, and totals exceeding 20 inches were seen in some places. Observers even reported as much as 24-27 inches in spots. |
| Cotton Farmers Learn About Latest Research, Technology Producers heard a variety of experts at the Louisiana Cotton Forum in Monroe. |
| USDA Predicts Crop Increases In La., U.S. Louisiana farmers will plant more acreage in rice, soybeans and cotton but less in corn. |
| Computers Play Role in Planting, Managing Cotton Cotton farmers who have access to the Internet can find a lot of information they need on planting and managing their crops, according to an LSU AgCenter expert. |
| AgCenter Faculty Meet In ‘Food Summit’ Stressing that production agriculture alone is not enough to sustain rural economies, a leading food science expert said farm productivity needs to be converted to consumer-ready products. |
| Northeast Louisiana Parishes Lead State In Large Increase of Cotton Planted (Distributed 06/20/01) According to figures released by the Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, the parishes with the state's highest cotton acreage figures are Tensas Parish with 115,000 acres and Morehouse with 104,000 acres. Dr. John Barnett, cotton specialist with the LSU AgCenter, said cotton farmers across the state are reporting about 896,000 acres. |
| Irrigation Pond Saves Groundwater Irrigation ponds can irrigate fields during the summer without resorting to pumping water from wells. |
| Rice County Agents by Parish The agents are your local contact for all rice-related information produced by the LSU AgCenter. |
| Rice Faculty A list of extension and research faculty to whom questions about rice may be addressed. |
| AgCenter Rice Faculty A list of extension and research faculty to whom questions about rice may be addressed. |
| Drill Calibration A series of slides on the method used to correctly calibrate a drill for rice planting. |
| Louisiana Sugarcane Variety Development Program Outfield Variety Trials Louisiana Sugarcane Variety Development Program Outfield Variety Trials |
| Weeds in Container Nursery Crops Weeds compete with nursery crops for water, nutrients and light and can potentially harbor insects and diseases. They are common in all container nurseries and can cause significant losses in product quality and quantity. |
| Getting Rid of Plant Pests in Nurseries The LSU AgCenter offers help to nursery owners in their continual battle against pests, especially insect pests. |
| Economic Impact of Crawfish on Rice in a Rice/Crawfish Rotation This report evaluates the economic impact of crawfish as a rotational crop on the rice enterprise, indentifying specific costs imposed on the rice enterprise unique to crawfish production and presenting relevant economic principles in the assignment of production costs to alternative farm enterprises from a farm accounting perspective. |
| 2010 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model The 2010 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model, an Excel spreadsheet-based producer decision tool, was developed to assist sugarcane producers in evaluating the optimal crop cycle length for various tracts of sugarcane produced on farms in Louisiana. Costs and returns are compared for sugarcane crop cycles through harvest of second and third stubble sugarcane crops. |
| Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2013 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2013 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2013 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2013 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
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| Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide This 2013 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide This 2013 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide This 2013 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide This 2013 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| Long, Medium and Short Grain Types Here's a photograph of long, medium and short rice grains with an explanation of how the classes are determined. |
| Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station A two-acre camellia garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is now open again, thanks to the efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners. |
| Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2012 fungicide list is included. |
| Red Sprangletop (Leptochloa filiformis) Photographs of red sprangletop (Leptochloa filiformis) |
| A General Guide for Using Salt Water on Rice A presentation based on a publication by a similar name describing the effects of salt water on rice. |
| Ducksalad (Heteranthera limosa) photograph of ducksalad in flower and compared to Roundleaf Mud Plantain |
| Roundleaf Mudplantain (Heteranthera reniformis) Photographs of roundleaf mudplantain (Heteranthera reniformis) and in comparison to ducksalad (H. limosa) |
| Swamp Dayflower (Murdannia keisak) Photographs of Swamp Dayflower (Murdannia keisak syn Aneilema keisak). |
| Amazon Sprangletop (Leptochloa panicoides) Photographs of Amazon Sprangletop (Leptochloa panicoides) |
| Drill Calibration A series of PowerPoint slides outlining a simple procedure to calibrate a grain drill. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2012 Performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. The purpose of these trials is to provide to Louisiana growers, seedsmen, county agents of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES), and other interested individuals and organizations with unbiased performance data for commercial grain sorghum hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. |
| Bacterial Streak and Black Chaff of Wheat Bacterial streak is one of the most common bacterial diseases of cereal crops. The pathogen attacks wheat and other grasses. (PDF format only) |
| Leaf Rust of Wheat Leaf rust, also called brown rust, is caused by the fungus Puccinia triticina. This disease is widespread in Louisiana and is probably the most destructive wheat disease. (PDF format only) |
| Septoria Leaf Blotch of Wheat Septoria spp. are mostly parasitic leaf-spotting fungi that attack and damage more than 100 species of small grains and other grasses. The actual damage to wheat caused by Septoria leaf blotch is difficult to measure under field conditions because more than one organism is nearly always involved in foliar infections. (PDF format only) |
| Downy Mildew of Wheat Downy mildew usually is associated with wheat plants grown in poorly drained areas. (PDF format only) |
| Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Wheat The scab fungus causes seedling blight, crown rot, root rot, stem blight and scab or Fusarium head blight in wheat. Damage to wheat from scab varies greatly from year to year and is associated with warm, moist environmental conditions that occur after wheat heads emerge. (PDF format only) |
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| Powdery Mildew of Wheat Powdery mildew is not a major problem of wheat in Louisiana. In limited cases, however, the disease can reduce plant vigor, cause lodging and reduce yield, kernel size and test weight. (PDF format only) |
| Stripe Rust 9 Example of early stripe rust. |
| Stripe Rust 8 Wheat stripe rust. |
| Stripe Rust 7 Severe stripe rust. |
| Stripe Rust 6 Image of stripe rust early stages. |
| Stripe Rust 5 Early stripe rust. |
| Stripe Rust 4 Typical stripe rust. |
| Stripe Rust 3 Stripe rust linear pustules. |
| Stripe Rust of Wheat Stripe rust, also called yellow rust, is caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis. This disease is a common problem in Louisiana during cooler conditions. (PDF format only) |
| Wheat Diseases Information Wheat diseases, wheat disease identification, wheat disease photo galleries, wheat disease articles, and wheat fungicide links information. |
| Stem Rust of Wheat Stem rust, also called black rust, is caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis. Although stem rust is found in Louisiana wheat fields nearly every year, significant damage occurs only to a few isolated, late-maturing fields. (PDF format only) |
| Wheat Diseases Photo Galleries Wheat disease photograph collections to help diagnose and understand wheat diseases found in Louisiana. |
| Micrograph of Burkholderia Glumae Micrograph of Burkholderia glumae stained with safari red. |
| Burkholderia glumae Burkholderia glumae colony on King’s medium B medium (Note yellow green toxin production in agar). |
| Early Bacterial Panicle Blight Pathogen Infection Very early infection by the bacterial panicle blight pathogen of rice grain showing water soaked discoloration on the lower part of the grain. |
| Researchers look at planting switchgrass for biofuel (Video News 11/2/12) A grass native to Louisiana’s prairielands could be an alternative source of energy as a biofuel and an alternative crop for farmers’ marginal land. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:43) |
| Fertilizer Recommedations for 2013 Proper management of fertilizer is important for attaining maximum sugarcane yield potential. |
| Estimated Costs of Precision Grading Sugarcane Fields This report presents cost estimates for precision grading sugarcane fields in Louisiana, including leveling costs on a per-hour, per-acre and per-cubic-yard basis. |
| Best Management Practices for Minimizing the Impact of Brown Rust in Sugarcane Brown rust in sugarcane is becoming an ever-increasing problem in Louisiana. Best management practices are listed to minimize the harmful effects of brown rust on sugarcane in Louisiana. |
| 2013 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2013 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugarcane production, including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop field operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second-, third-, and fourth-stubble crops. |
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| Severe Grain Damage Severe grain damage due to sheath rot infection (Note the head did not completely exert from the leaf sheath). |
| Sheath Rot Symptoms Rice flag leaf sheath and grain sheath rot symptoms. |
| Typical Symptoms Typical symptoms of rice sheath rot. |
| Grain Discoloratoin Grain discoloration associated with sheath rot infection. |
| Severe Symptoms Severe sheath rot and grain symptoms. |
| LIBBi Board Members The board members for Louisiana Institue for Biofuels and Bioproducts (LIBBi) comprise stakeholders and experts in the field with an arms-length relation to the project participants. The board members provide a global view on the overall impact of the different projects and help to provide regular guidance to the project director. |
| Inside of Rice Leaf Sheath Mat of Gaeumannomyces graminis mycelium growing on the inside of the rice leaf sheath. |
| Perennial Grasses Infesting Louisiana's Rice This publication includes keys to identification of water paspalum, brook paspalum, knotgrass and perennial barnyardgrass. (PDF Format Only) |
| Perennial Grasses Infesting Louisiana's Rice This publication includes keys to identification of water paspalum, brook paspalum, knotgrass and perennial barnyardgrass. (PDF Format Only) |
| Sheath Rot Symptoms 2 Rice crown sheath rot symptoms. |
| Rice Water Mold and Seedling Disease Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Stem Rot Disease Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Sheath Blight Disease Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Kernel and False Smut Disease Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Cercospora Disease Complex Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Blast Disease Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Rice Bacterial Panicle Blight Management Prepared by Don Groth, Professor, LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA and Clayton Hollier, Professor, LSU AgCenter, Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge LA. |
| Corn Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Corn Production Web site. We hope you find all the information you need. Please view the links that will guide you to the information you seek. |
| Corn Variety Trials and Recommendations Corn Variety Trials and Recommendations |
| Performance of Corn Hybrids in Louisiana 2012 Performance of corn hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. The purpose of these trials is to provide to Louisiana growers, seedsmen, county agents of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) and other interested individuals and organizations with unbiased performance data for commercial corn hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. |
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| Fine Roots of Rice Fine roots of rice rotted by various fungal pathogens (also called feeder root necrosis). |
| Symptoms of Leaf Smut Rice leaves showing signs and symptoms of infection with leaf smut (Note desiccation on leaf tips. |
| Rice Stems Rice stems showing leaf smut signs and symptoms. |
| Rotting and Discolored Symptoms Rice roots showing rotting and discolored symptoms. |
| Fine Roots of Rice 2 Fine roots of rice rotted by various fungal pathogens (also called feeder root necrosis). |
| Several Fungal Pathogens Rice roots showing symptoms of rot by several fungal pathogens. |
| Severe Symptoms Severe rice seedling blight symptoms. |
| Symptoms of Seedling Blight Rice seedlings with symptoms of seedling blight. |
| Seedling Blight Diseases Video (Video, 0:09) Complete video gallery of the rice Seedling Blight disease photographs. |
| Root Rot Diseases Video (Video, 0:15) Complete video gallery of the rice Root Rot disease photographs. |
| Rice Leaf Smut Diseases Video (Video, 0:27) Complete video gallery of the rice Leaf Smut disease photographs. |
| Rice Leaf Scald Diseases Video (Video, 0:22) Complete video gallery of the rice Leaf Scald disease photographs. |
| Tan-Type Symptoms Rice leaves showing tan-type symptoms of leaf scald infection. |
| Chevron Leaf Scald Symptoms Rice leaf with chevron leaf scald symptoms (Note light and dark bands). |
| Rice Kernel Smut Diseases Video (Video, 0:22) Complete video gallery of the rice Kernel Smut disease photographs. |
| Rice Grain Spotting & Peck Diseases Video (Video, 0:21) Complete video gallery of the rice Grain Spotting and Peck disease photographs. |
| Rice False Smut Diseases Video (Video, 0:34) Complete video gallery of the rice False Smut disease photographs. |
| Rice Cercospora Diseases Video (Video, 0:58) Complete video gallery of the rice Rice Cercospora, including Narrow Brown Leaf Spot, disease photographs. |
| Rice Crown Sheath Rot Diseases Video (Video, 0:19) Complete video gallery of the rice Crown Sheath Rot disease photographs. |
| Symptoms of Crown Sheath Rot Rice plant showing symptoms of crown sheath rot infection. |
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| Sugarcane Production Handbook The success of a sugarcane farming operation depends on the ability to produce good stands of plant cane and maintain suitable stands for stubble crops. This publication provides information to help growers make management decisions about planting practices that should result in excellent plant cane stands. (PDF Format Only) |
| Results of Bell Pepper Variety Demonstration Plots in the Summer of 2005 The performance of 23 bell pepper varieties were evaluated at the Citrus Research Station, Port Sulphur, LA, Jack Liuzza and Sons Farms, Independence, and at David Ritcher Farms in Sunset, LA. |
| Bacterial Panicle Blight Pathogen 3 Severe rice leaf sheath rot symptoms caused the bacterial panicle blight pathogen . |
| Panicle Blight Resistant and Susceptible Varieties Comparison of bacterial panicle blight resistant (left) and susceptible (right) rice varieties inoculated with Burkholderia glumae in the field. |
| Symptoms of Bacterial Panicle Blight Infection Rice heads with symptoms of bacterial panicle blight infection on the grain. |
| Secondary Fungal Infection Late symptoms of bacterial panicle blight infection of rice heads showing secondary fungal infection. |
| Symptoms of Infection on The Grain Rice heads with symptoms of bacterial panicle blight infection on the grain. |
| Severe Bacterial Panicle Blight Infection Severe bacterial panicle blight infection of rice heads in the field. |
| Upright Discolored Heads Compared to Healthy Heads Bacterial panicle blight infection of rice heads showing upright discolored heads compared to healthy heads. |
| Late Head Infection Compared With A Healthy Head Bacterial panicle blight late head infection compared with a healthy head. |
| Cluster of Upright Discolored Heads Bacterial panicle blight infection of rice heads in the field showing a cluster of upright discolored heads. |
| Rice Disease Management Update 2011, Don Groth A review of selected diseases of rice with recommendations for their control. |
| Pendulum-action Spreaders for Commercial Vegetables Most commercial vegetable growers apply granular fertilizer in a preplant operation, and many also make sidedress applications of granular fertilizer. An excellent way to apply granular materials in either a broadcast or banding mode is with a pendulum-action spreader. |
| Curvularia lunata Fungal spores of the black kernel pathogen Curvularia lunata |
| Symptoms of Black Kernel Close up of infected rice grain showing signs of black spores and symptoms of black kernel. |
| Infected Rice Grain Infected rice grain showing signs and symptoms of black kernel. |
| 2011 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2011 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugarcane production, including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop field operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements also are included for harvest of sugacane through second-, third- and fourth-stubble crops. |
| 2011 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model The 2011 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model was developed as a farm planning decision tool for Louisiana sugarcane producers. The model is an Excel spreadsheet that allows sugarcane producers to project sugarcane net returns for the coming year and to evaluate the impact of changes in yields, sugar prices, input prices and other factors on farm returns and breakeven values. |
| 2012 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model The 2012 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model was developed as a farm planning decision tool for Louisiana sugarcane growers. The model is an Excel spreadsheet that allows sugarcane producers to project sugarcane net returns for the coming year and to evaluate the impact of chagnes in yields, sugar prices, input prices and other factors on whole farm net returns and breakeven values. |
| Louisiana ‘Master Farmers’ Lead the Nation Louisiana has stepped out ahead of all other states in the nation in helping farmers learn to voluntarily comply with stricter environmental regulations governing water quality. This has happened because of the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer Program. |
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| 2008 Extension Demonstrations 2008 Extension Demonstrations |
| Crops Variety Trials & Production Guidelines Information about variety trials & production guidelines for corn, soybean, sorghum, and small grain. |
| Vacuum Seeders for Commercial Vegetable Crops Vacuum seeders are popular among larger commercial vegetable growers. They do a good job of singulating most vegetable seeds. They are especially useful for singulating the oddly shaped seeds that cause problems for most other types of seeders. |
| 2011 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model The 2011 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model, an Excel spreadsheet-based producer decision tool, was developed to assist sugarcane producers in evaluating the optimal crop cycle length for various tracts of sugarcane produced on farms in Louisiana. Costs and returns are compared for sugarcane crop cycles through harvest of second and third stubble sugarcane crops. |
| Allocation of Louisiana Sugarcane Planting Costs in 2011 This report presents estimates of the planting costs of sugarcane planted in 2011, as well as the allocation of those costs to plant cane and stubble cane crops, for sugarcane planted in 2010. |
| Prorated Allocated Planting Costs of Sugarcane in 2011 This report presents estimates of prorated (unrecovered) planting costs for sugarcane in production for the 2011 crop year, including plant cane planted in 2010, first stubble planted in 2009, second stubble planted in 2008, and third stubble planted in 2007. |
| 2010 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model The 2010 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model is an Excel spreadsheet-based, producer-decision tool that allows rice producers in Louisiana to project rice income and expenses for their operation for the 2010 crop year. |
| 2010 Projected Louisiana Rice Production Costs This report presents estimates of projected production costs for rice production in Louisiana for the 2010 crop year. Cost estimates are included for typical rice production systems, including conventional tillage, stale seedbed, production in rotation and fallow, as well as production of conventional and herbicide-resistant varieties. Production cost estimates are also included for soybeans, wheat and sorghum production in southwest Louisiana. |
| 2010 in Review and Recommendations for 2011, Johnny Saichuk Presention given at producer meetings in January 2011 outlining effects of heat and outcrossing on the crop with recommendations for 2011. |
| 2011 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model The 2011 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model is an Excel spreadsheet model which allows rice producers in Louisiana to project rice income and expenses for their operation for the 2011 crop year. |
| Jointvetch (Aeschynomene sp.) Photographs of Jointvetch (Aeschynomene sp.) and its parts. |
| Texasweed (Caperonia palustris) Photographs of Texasweed a.k.a. Mexicanweed, Birdeye. |
| Allocation of Louisiana Sugarcane Planting Costs in 2009 This report presents estimates of sugarcane planting costs for the 2009 crop year. Estimates in the report represent values of unrecovered planting costs for standing sugarcane crops in various seed cane and millable cane production stages as of January 1, 2009. |
| Infected Rice Grain 2 Infected rice grain showing signs and symptoms of black kernel. |
| Cochliobolus Miyabeanus Spores of the rice brown spot pathogen Cochliobolus miyabeanus. |
| Close Up Close-up view of rice leaf with brown spot. |
| Light Infection Symptoms Rice leaf with light brown spot infection symptoms. |
| Close Up 2 Close-up view of rice leaf with brown spot. |
| Light Leaf Symptoms Rice leaf showing light brown spot leaf symptoms. |
| Moderate Severity Leaf Symptoms Rice leaf showing moderate severity brown spot leaf symptoms. |
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| Severe Leaf Symptoms Rice leaf showing severe brown spot leaf symptoms. |
| Rice Plant Death Rice plant death and lodging caused by crown rot. |
| Dead Rice Plants Dead rice plants in the field due to crown rot. |
| Severe Stem and Root Damage Severe stem and root damage due to crown rot infection. |
| Crown Rot Bacteria Rice infected with crown rot bacteria. |
| Foot Rot Symptoms Bacterial infection causing foot rot symptoms of the rice crown. |
| Brown Spot Diseases Video (Video, 0:27) Complete video gallery of the rice Brown Spot disease photographs. |
| Severe Leaf Symptoms 2 Rice leaf showing severe brown spot leaf symptoms. |
| Rice Black Kernel Diseases Video (Video, 0:15) Complete video gallery of the rice Black Kernel disease photographs. |
| Bacterial Panicle Blight Diseases Video (Video, 1:00) Complete video gallery of the rice Bacterial Panicle Blight disease photographs. |
| Resistant and Susceptible Varieties Bacterial panicle blight on resistant and susceptible rice varieties in an inoculated disease nursery. |
| Early Bacterial Panicle Blight Infection Early bacterial panicle blight infection of rice grain showing characteristic two tone discoloration symptom and green stems. |
| Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) Photographs of alligatorweed and its parts. |
| Hedge Hyssop (Gratiola sp.) Photographs of Hedge Hyssop plants. |
| 2008 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model The 2008 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model is an Excel spreadsheet model which allows rice producers in Louisiana to project rice income and expenses for their operation for the 2008 crop year. |
| 2009 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops. |
| 2009 Projected Louisiana Rice Production Costs This report presents estimates of projected production costs for rice production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for typical rice production systems, including conventional tillage, stale seedbed, production in rotation and fallow, as well as production of conventional and herbicide-resistant varieties. Production cost estimates are also included for soybeans, wheat and sorghum production in southwest Louisiana. |
| 2009 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model The 2009 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model is an Excel spreadsheet model which allows rice producers in Louisiana to project rice income and expenses for their operation for the 2009 crop year. |
| Louisiana Rice Share Rent Evaluation Model The Louisiana Rice Share Rent Evaluation Model was developed to assist rice producers in the evaluation of producer and landlord returns for share rent arrangements on their rice farming operations. The model is an Excel spreadsheet which allows for the estimation of net returns per planted acre for both grower and landlord / waterlord for alternative rental arrangments. |
| Soybean Varieties Performance Trials 2008 This page contains the soybean performance trials research summaries for the year 2008. |
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| Prorated Allocated Planting Costs of Sugarcane in 2012 This report presents estimates of prorated (unrecovered) planting costs for sugarcane in produciton for the 2012 crop year, including plant cane planted in 2011, first stubble planted in 2010, second stubble planted in 2009, and third stubble planted in 2008. |
| 2012 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model The 2012 Sugarcane Crop Cycle Length Evaluation Model, an Excel spreadsheet-based producer decision tool, was developed to assist sugarcane producers in evaluating the optimal crop cycle length for various tracts of sugarcane produced on farms in Louisiana. Costs and returns are compared for sugarcane crop cycles through harvest of second and third stubble crops. |
| 2009 Projected Sugarcane Production Farm Costs and Returns Model The 2009 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model was developed as a farm planning decision tool for Louisiana sugarcane producers. The model is an Excel spreadsheet which allows sugarcane producers to project sugarcane net returns for the coming year and to evaluate the impact of changes in yields, sugar prices, input prices and other factors on farm returns and breakeven values. |
| Production Economics Comparison of Clearfield vs. Clearfield Hybrid Rice Varieties This report presents estimates of expected production cost differences in Clearfield hybrid rice production in Louisiana compared with production of conventional Clearfield varieties. Analysis compares differences between production of varities CLXL729 and CLXL745 to CL151. Estimates of breakeven rice yield increases required to cover increased production costs as well as impacts of milling yield on rough rice market price are also presented. |
| Variety Trials & Recommendations This page contains the soybean performance trial research summaries. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2005 This page contains the 2005 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| Prorated Sugarcane Planting Costs in 2013 This report presents estimates of prorated (unrecovered) planting costs for sugarcane in production for the 2013 crop year, including plant cane planted in 2012, first stubble planted in 2011, second stubble planted in 2010 and third stubble planted in 2009. |
| 2010 Preliminary Corn Hybrids Performance Trials Yield performance of hybrids entered in the LSU AgCenter’s corn hybrid performance trials, 2010, Northeast Research Station, St. Joseph, Louisiana. |
| Performance of Corn Hybrids in Louisiana 2010 Corn hybrids performance is evaluated annually by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station researchers. These trials provide Louisiana growers, seedsmen and Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service county agents with unbiased performance data for commercial corn hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. Cooperating LAES units were Dean Lee Research Station, Red River Research Station, Northeast Research Station and Macon Ridge Research Station. |
| Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana Agriculture The dollar amounts, which are estimates of reduced revenue and increased costs, are broken down by storm and commodity. Total estimated costs are also provided. |
| 2011 Louisiana Soybean Performance Trials This report contains data reflecting the performance of soybean varieties in Louisiana. |
| 2011 Soybean Performance Trials This posting contains information on the 2011 Soybean Trials. |
| Extension Demonstrations Extension demonstrations are conducted annually in numerous parishes throughout the state. The objective of these demonstrations is to evaluate new varieties and continue evaluating proven or recommended varieties under “real world” situations. These large-scale demonstrations are conducted primarily by the parish county agent with assistance from the state specialist and seed dealers. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2006 This page contains the 2006 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| Preliminary Results for Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2010 Preliminary resutls for performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. |
| Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots in 2008 Eighteen varieties of watermelon were planted at three locations in Louisiana in the summer of 2008. The varieties were evaluated for yield , shape, weight of melons, foliage degree of sunburning, rind color, rind thickness, flesh clor, seed color, seed size, size of seed cavity and soluble solids. |
| Resistance Offers Best Solution For Rice Diseases Developing disease-resistant varieties is the best approach to help farmers fight diseases that afflict rice, said Don Groth, LSU AgCenter plant pathologist at the Rice Research Station in Crowley. |
| Soybean Weed, Insect and Disease Field Guide For the Louisiana soybean and grain industry to remain viable, it is essential that producers and consultants be able to identify and manage existing as well as emerging weed, insect and disease issues. To meet this need, the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board provided support through checkoff funds to develop this pocket field guide. |
| Wheat Fungicide Links Links to important information about wheat fungicide. |
| Rice Varieties and Management Tips 2013 recommendations for rice varieties and management tips for them. Decisions about rice varieties are some of the most critical you will make, and those deicisions have to be made early each year. The information in this publication will help you decide which rice varieties are best suited to your particular growing conditions. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Grain Sorghum Hybrids for Grain 2013 recommendations. This information will help Louisiana producers choose grain sorghum hybrids that have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions. (PDF format only) |
| Soybean Variety Trial Cercospora Ratings Cercospora ratings for Official Variety Trials for soybeans trials at Dean Lee Research Station in 2010 & 2011. |
| The Southern Green Stink Bug and the Brown Stink Bug The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.), and the brown stink bug, Euschistus servus (Say), are common pests in Louisiana agricultural crops including cotton, soybeans, corn and grain sorghum. The objective of this presentation is to point out some visual differences between the two species which are helpful for early field detection. |
| The Southern Green Stink Bug and the Brown Stink Bug The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.), and the brown stink bug, Euschistus servus (Say), are common pests in Louisiana agricultural crops including cotton, soybeans, corn and grain sorghum. The objective of this presentation is to point out some visual differences between the two species which are helpful for early field detection. |
| Citrus Survives in Louisiana The flood waters have receded from Hurricane Isaac, but damage to the Louisiana citrus industry will be noticeable for quite a while. Some areas in the Plaquemine Parish sustained extreme damage to navels and satsumas. |
| 2011 Louisiana Corn Hybrid Performance Trials Entry Form The Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station is now accepting applications for the 2011 corn hybrid performance trials. Please write the exact name for each entry as you want it to be printed in reporting media, including blanks and capitalization. |
| Environmental Best Management Practices for Sweet Potato Cultivation Sweet potatoes are an important commodity in Louisiana. These best management practices, also known as BMPs, provide sweet potato growers guidelines on what practices they can implement to reduce the effect agricultural practices may have on the environment. (PDF Format Only) |
| Pecan Pollination Chart This page provides information on pecan pollen shed and pistillate flower receptivity dates for numerous pecan cultivars. This information is useful for determining which pecan cultivars will pollinate other cultivars. |
| Procedure for Hot Water Treatment of Pecan Scion Wood This document provides a step-by-step procedure for hot water treatment of pecan scion wood to eliminate the bacterial leaf scorch pathogen. |
| Work continues on aflatoxin preventers Aspergillus is a genus of molds, and there are hundreds of its species. One type in particular, Aspergillus flavus, shows up in corn and can produce aflatoxin. |
| As herbicide resistance becomes increasing threat LSU AgCenter scientists are wagingwar on weeds on several fronts as herbicide resistance becomes an increasing threat. |
| Wheat and feed grain referendum set for Aug. 26 As required by statute, the state wheat and feed grain checkoff program will conduct a referendum on Aug. 26, 2010, to vote on the continuation of this checkoff. |
| From the Soybean and Grain Board Chair The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board administers the state’s share of the national checkoffs for soybeans and grain sorghum and Louisiana’s wheat and feed grains checkoff. The board tries to address the most challenging production and market-related issues faced by Louisiana’s producers through the investment of your checkoff dollars. |
| Soybean field guide being developed It’s no secret that producers must be able to identify and control existing and emerging weed, pest and disease issues for the Louisiana soybean industry to remain viable. |
| Sorghum checkoff dollars at work The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is using producer dollars to boost profits for sorghum growers with new market development, research and education. |
| Disease resistance studies continue for wheat, corn For the past five years, LSU AgCenter researchers have been looking for ways to determine the optimum time to spray fungicides to control the major diseases in wheat and corn. |
| Insect control, resistant varieties can help wheat, corn, grain sorghum growers LSU AgCenter experts say good insect control practices and planting resistant wheat varieties may help wheat producers avoid widespread damage to their crops. |
| Determining fertilizer needs critical for corn growers For corn producers, two major issues are determining how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply and when to apply it to get maximum results. |
| Extension Demonstrations Extension demonstrations are conducted annually in numerous parishes. The objective of these demonstrations is to evaluate new varieties and continue evaluating proven or recommended varieties under “real world” situations. These large-scale demonstrations are conducted primarily by the parish county agent with assistance from the state specialist and seed dealers. |
| 2011 Louisiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board Report Since 2005, the Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has provided monies for an AgCenter Communications project to develop a research report highlighting board-funded projects. This publication serves as a report to soybean and small grain producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. It also serves as a marketing piece for the board and grain industry. This is the report for 2011. |
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| 2012 Soybean Extension Demonstrations Extension demonstrations are conducted annually in numerous parishes. The objectives of these demonstrations are to evaluate new varieties and continue evaluating proven or recommended varieties under “real world” situations. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2008 Performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. The purpose of these trials is to provide Louisiana growers, seedsmen, county agents of the LCES, and other interested individuals and organizations with unbiased performance data for commercial grain sorghum hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. Results from these trials are used by the LCES for recommending hybrids. |
| Grain Sorghum Hybrids for Grain 2010 2010 recommendations. This information will help producers choose grain sorghum hybrids which have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions. |
| 2011 Louisiana Grain Sorghum Hybrid Performance Trials Entry Form The Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station is now accepting applications for the 2011 grain sorghum performance trials. Necessary information is provided below. If you have any questions, please contact the coordinator. |
| Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis. |
| Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2012 fungicide list is included. |
| Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Yellow Aphids on Pecans Two species of yellow aphids are found on pecans in Louisiana and in all pecan-producing states. Descripton, life cycle, damage and control information is included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera Pecan phylloxera are found throughout the native pecan-producing regions of the United States. Beginning in mid-April, galls (knots) begin to appear on the leaf veins, leaf rachises, catkins, current season's shoot growth and nuts of the pecan. Damage, description, life cycle and control information is included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide Current insecticide recommendations for commercial pecan orchards in Louisiana. This illustrated guide provides information on insecticides, rates of application and timing of applications. For each insect listed, a photo of the insect, damage caused by the insect or both are provided. |
| Researchers seeking Cercospora-resistant soybeans LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Zhi-Yuan Chen is teaming up with AgCenter soybean breeder Dr. Blair Buckley to work on a new project that should take them closer to finding a soybean variety that might repel Cercospora. |
| Progress made in understanding green bean malady For several years, Louisiana soybean growershave experienced significant problems with plants that retained excessive green leaves, green stems and/or green pods after they have reached normal maturity. These symptoms – either alone or together – have been termed the “green plant malady” or “green bean malady.” |
| 2011-2012 projects funded by the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Board The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funded these projects in various LSU AgCenter departments, research stations and regions this year. Projects list the research leaders, total funding and the portions allocated from soybean, corn/wheat or grain sorghum checkoff funds. |
| New wheat variety set for 2012 release It takes about a decade to develop a new wheat variety, and the diligence of LSU AgCenter wheat breeder Dr. Stephen Harrison is paying off. Next year, the LSU AgCenter’s wheat breeding program will release LA01110D-150. |
| HEALTHY PLANTS key to optimizing yields, preventing soybean diseases A healthy plant is the first step toward optimizingyields and preventing disease in soybeans. |
| Using a Hay Baler to Pick Up Plastic Mulch Many growers pick up plastic mulch but several machines are available for this job. Work at the LSU AgCenter has demonstrated that, in some cases, plastic mulch can be picked up by a hay baler. |
| Laying Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for nearly all strawberry growers and most vegetable growers. Installing the mulch is easier than it used to be when mulch was installed by hand, but it can be challenging. |
| Soybean Yield Formation: What Controls It and How It Can Be Improved Soybean is the most important oilseed crop grown in the world (56% of world oil seed production: U.S. Soybean Export Council, 2008). Major producers are the United States (33% of world production), followed closely by Brazil (28%) and Argentina (21%). Remaining producers are China, India and a few other countries. |
| Grain Sorghum Hybrids 2013 recommendations. This information will help Louisiana producers choose grain sorghum hybrids that have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions. (PDF format only) |
| Corn Hybrids for Grain 2013 Recommendations. Corn seed manufacturers participated in the LSU AgCenter’s official variety trials and on-farm core block trials. The on-farm core block trials involved 19 varieties used in 32 trials throughout the corn-growing areas of Louisiana, with parish agents coordinating trial activities. The official corn variety trials were conducted according to LSU AgCenter best management practices. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Managing Glyphosate-Tolerant Cotton Information on application timings, weed control, tank-mixing herbicides with Roundup Ultra, tillage systems and selecting varieties included. (PDF format only) |
| 2009 Extension Demonstrations 2009 Extension Demonstrations |
| Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days. |
| LSU AgCenter To Focus On Developing Bio-based Energy Louisiana farmers and forest producers could find a silver lining in the cloud of rising fuel prices – with the development of new fuels from crops they already grow or could grow. |
| Disaster Recovery: Assessment of Agricultural Damage Caused by Hurricane Rita After Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2005, the AgCenter quickly began to assess the damage caused to the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries. Since those initial estimates, the AgCenter has refined its projections and now pegs the total economic impact due to losses in revenue and additional production costs at slightly over $1.0 billion. |
| Assessment of Damage to Louisiana Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors By Hurricane Katrina Based on the information known at the time of the storm, and given the historical value of these industries to the state, the AgCenter was able to provide preliminary estimates on losses of revenue due to production losses. |
| Salt Contamination Of Soil After Rita May Not Be As Bad As Feared; Tests To Begin This Week The LSU AgCenter soon will begin comprehensive tests for salt contamination in areas of Vermilion Parish hit by Hurricane Rita’s storm surge, but officials this week said the problem may not be as bad as originally feared. |
| Hydrothermal (HT) Processing of Plant Biomass for Petrochemical and Bioenergy Products Research to date has demonstrated the technical applicability of HT processing for a wide range of plant biomass types, including invasive plant species and preservative-treated wood waste, both of which have little or no economic value and represent an environmental and ecological problem. This paper will summarize our results using various plant feedstocks for HT treatment with respect to hydrocarbon yields, chemical composition of semi-volatile mixtures and volume reduction. |
| Cotton Variety Trials & Production Guidelines 2010; 2006-2007; 2001; 1999 |
| 2005 Small Grain Performance Trials This page contains the 2005 small grain data report. |
| 2006 Small Grain Performance Trials The 2006 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region. |
| 2007 Small Grain Performance Trials The 2007 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region. |
| 2008 Small Grain Performance Trials Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance, and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. The 2008 statewide wheat performance trials included 60 varieties and experimental lines. |
| 2009 Small Grain Performance Trials Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance, and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. The 2009 statewide wheat performance trials included 70 varieties and experimental lines. |
| 2010 Small Grain Performance Trials Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. Entries are included in the trials based upon previous performance or at the request of the originating agency. |
| 2011 Small Grain Performance Trials Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. Entries are included in the trials based upon previous performance or at the request of the originating agency. |
| 2012 Small Grain Performance Trials Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. Entries are included in the trials based upon previous performance or at the request of the originating agency. |
| Small Grain Variety Trials & Recommendations This page contains the small grain variety trials research reports & recommendations. |
| How to scout for the citrus leafminer This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for citrus leafminer. |
| 2010 Extension Demonstrations 2010 Extension Demonstrations for soybeans conducted in several Louisiana parishes with the cooperation of independent soybean producers. |
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| Parts Of Grass Spikelet A photograph of a labeled grass spikelet. By definition a grass spikelet is the unit of the inflorscence of a grass, a member of the Poaceae or Gramineae family of plants. It consists of two glumes and one or more florets. |
| 2010 Beaumont Site Visit: Mexican Rice Borer and Sugarcane Borer This meeting was held at the Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Center at Beaumont, Texas. Mexican rice borer and sugarcane borer field research observations were reported. The attached document summarizes the latest research observations in rice and sugarcane. |
| Nutsedge Control in Sugarcane Nutsedge is probably the most difficult weed to control in sugarcane. The most effective means to control nutsedge is through a foliar treatment that is safe to sugarcane. |
| Allocation of Louisiana Sugarcane Planting Costs in 2013 for Sugarcane Planted in 2012 This report presents estimates of total sugarcane planting costs for sugarcane planted in 2012. These planting costs would be allocated to the 2013 plantcane and succeeding crops. |
| Recommendations for Optimal Use of a Garden Seeder A seeder can be a tremendous aid in planting a vegetable garden. With it, you can stand and walk along the row pushing a seeder instead of having to make a furrow with a hoe, going back along the row bent over dropping seeds, and then covering and packing the row. |
| How to scout for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2007 This page contains the 2007 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) Photographs of pickerelweed and its parts. |
| How to scout for Diaprepes root weevil This short video will show you how to scout for the Diaprepes root weevil. Video was shot on location in Buras, La., (Plaquemines Parish) in an infested citrus grove. |
| Sweet Potato Variety Descriptions Information about sweet potato varieties and summary data on susceptibility/resistance to common diseases. Varieties of sweet potatoes include: Evangeline Sweet Potato™, Bonita, Murasaki-29, Beauregard "B-63", Beauregard "B-14", O-Henry, Bienville, Hernandez, Heartogold, Porto Rico (PR-6), Texas Porto Rico (TX PR), Jewel,LA 07-146, Orleans . |
| Insect Guide View information listed by the part of the blueberry plant where you suspect insect pest damage is occurring. Then, click on each symptom you see on your plants. You will be brought to a page indicating which insect(s) may be causing the damage. |
| Rice Field Notes 2012 Yield summary of the Rice Research Verification fields and stink bugs in second crop rice. |
| Boiling Optimization Program This is to report on the activities related to the boiling program from August 2000 to February 2001. A brief account is given of the accomplishments as well as comments where the actual work deviated from the tentative plans. |
| Sugarcane Aphid Control - Small Plot Insecticide Test Nine insecticide treatments were evaluated for control of two aphid pest species in sugarcane: the sugarcane aphid (WSA) and the yellow sugarcane aphid (YSA). |
| Perfromance of Carrot Varietes: Fall 2005 to Spring 2006 Louisiana growers want a carrot variety that makes long tapered roots with good exterior and interior color and produces a high percentage of marketable roots with tall to medium tops. |
| Performance of Spinach Varieties: Fall 2005 to Spring 2006 Louisiana growers want a spinach variety that is early in maturing with dark green, savoy type leaves on an upright growing plant with good vigor that does not bolt. Twenty-two spinach varieties were evaluated at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge, La. |
| Performance of Beet Varieties: Fall 2005 to Spring 2006 Louisiana growers want a beet variety that matures early with globe-shaped roots 2 to 2-1/2 inches in diameter with good exterior and interior color with tall dark green glossy tops that remain in good condition for an extended period of time. |
| Southern Green Stink Bug (Nezara viridula) The southern green stink bug (Nezara viridula) has one of the widest host ranges of any insect pest. Not surprisingly then, it is occasionally a pest of rice. |
| Results of Seeded Watermelons Variety Demonstration Plot in the Summer of 2008 Eighteen varieties of seeded watermelons were planted at three locations in the spring of 2008. The melons were evaluated at each location. The information was analyzed and the top varieties were selected. |
| Estimating Rice Combine Harvest Cost: Performance Rate, Capital Cost, Operating Cost Harvest equipment represents a major crop production expense for most rice farming operations. This report presents information on estimating rice combine harvest cost as well as a users' guide to the related Excel-based rice combine harvest cost producer decision tool. |
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| Sweet Potato Diseases Provides information and symptions related to several common diseases in sweet potatoes. |
| Results of Bt Sweet Corn Variety Demonstration Plots in Louisiana in Summer 2008 The perfromance of eight BT sweet cron varieties planted in four locations in Louisiana in 2008. |
| Changes in Sugarcane Production Costs and Returns in Louisiana, 2004-2008 This report highlights changes in the costs of producing sugarcane in Louisiana over the 2004-2008 period. Comparisons are made between production costs per pound of raw sugar produced and the average net price for raw sugar received by growers. |
| Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Program for Sugarcane A Certified Prescribed Burn Manager (CPBM) is an individual who successfully completes a Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) approved certification training program, passes a written test, has performed five sugarcane burns successfully and is certified by the LDAF. |
| Estimated Costs of Precision Grading Sugarcane Fields, 2012 This report presents estiamtes of the costs of precision grading sugarcane fields in Louisiana during 2012. Grading costs are estimated on a per-hour-of-operation basis as well as costs per acre and per cubic yard of soil moved. Payback periods to the grower and landlord combined are estimated for a range of raw sugar prices. |
| Rice Drying This publication provides general information on rice drying as an aid to the producer who desires to store and dry on his farm. |
| Rice Water Weevil (Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus) The adult rice water weevil is small (about 1/8 inch or 3mm long). It resembles the cotton boll weevil and other snout beetles. |
| Root-knot nematode in cotton Root-knot nematode is the second most important nematode that damages cotton in Louisiana. |
| Fertigation Uniformity from Sprinklers in a Nursery Studies of water distribution uniformity and fertigation uniformity with sprinkler irrigation were conducted in a commercial container nursery. The first phase of the study consisted of determining water uniformity for two sprinkler heights. The second phase consisted of determining fertilizer application uniformity. |
| Red Rice (Oryza sativa) Photographs of red rice (Oryza sativa) and its various forms. |
| Weather Links for Sugarcane Prescribed Burning This page contains important links to prescribed burning of sugarcane in Louisiana. |
| Weather Links This page contains important links to prescribed burning of sugarcane in Louisiana. |
| New Varieties, Energy Cane Highlight LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Field Day Two new sugarcane varieties released earlier this year and "energy cane" were featured at the LSU AgCenter’s annual sugarcane field day on July 19 at the Sugar Research Station at St. Gabriel. |
| Landscape Plant Feature: Crimson Series Azaleas One of the great groups of ornamental plants introduced in 2004 was the ‘Crimson’ series of azaleas from Country Pines Nursery in Forest Hill, La. |
| Mannagrass (Glyceria declinata) Photographs of mannagrass (Glyeria declinata) and some of its parts. |
| Water Starwort (Callitriche heterophylla) Photographs of water starwort (Callitriche heterophylla). |
| Sugarcane Newsletter for May 2007 This newsletter provides valuable information for the Louisiana sugarcane producer on current events to include status of sugarcane disaster money, an update on sugarcane varieties, growth measurements, weed pressure, disease and insect information for Louisiana sugarcane farmers and processors. Click here to read more. |
| Prescribed Burns Help the Sugarcane Industry and Reduce Smoke and Ash Problems The ability of farmers to burn sugarcane is a significant economic factor for the state’s sugarcane industry. Burning of sugarcane before harvest eliminates from 30 percent to 50 percent of the leafy trash (residue), which constitutes from 20 percent to 25 percent of the total weight of the plant. |
| Calibration of Sugarcane Sprayers This publication lists procedures and specific examples of how to calibrate sugarcane sprayers. (PDF format only) |
| Calibration of Sugarcane Sprayers This publication lists procedures and specific examples of how to calibrate sugarcane sprayers. (PDF format only) |
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