Forestry

Understanding the Treated Lumber Quality Mark This article provides a brief overview of the information provided by the quality mark on treated lumber. Workshop: “Drying Lumber For Quality and Profit” The Louisiana Forest Products Development Center, part of the Louisiana State University AgCenter, will be hosting a comprehensive 3 day lumber drying workshop “Drying Lumber For Quality and Profit” on July 23-25, 2008. The workshop will be held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La. This workshop will thoroughly cover the lumber drying process from start to finish of hardwood and softwood lumber. Workshop: “Practical Wood Identification” The goal of this workshop is to familiarize participants of the proper procedure to correctly identify an unknown wood species.This workshop is intended for wood working hobbyists, craftsmen, and industry personnel that are interested in learning to properly identify wood. Individuals with little or no previous experience at wood identification are encouraged to attend. more...

Insects and Relatives

Management in Your Yard There are many ways to manage red imported fire ants in urban areas. Here we present two options: Evenly distribute baits or granular contact insecticides throughout your yard. Community-Based Management Using Baits This article explains the correct method for applying fire ant bait in the community for maximum control. Fire Ant Quiz This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. more...

Wildlife

Louisiana Wildlife News Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue. Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots Importance of Soil Fertility, Method for Proper Soil Sampling, Interpreting Soil Tests, Adjusting pH, Available Forms of Lime, Available Forms of Sulphur, Applying Fertilizer and Examples of Applications included. more...

Conservation

Improved Dune Plants Goal Of AgCenter Research Hundreds of sea oat plants bent in the breeze on a sandy beach as LSU AgCenter researchers walked among them, looking for plants with potential to help stem erosion on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. East Baton Rouge Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Master Farmer Participants more...

Fisheries

Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana Information on recirculating production systems, fingerling sources, stocking and harvest management, regulatory considerations, economics and markets are included in this publication. Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana. more...