http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/april/headline+news/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/april/headline+news/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Facility+Hosts+Inaugural+Horticulture+Field+Day.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:33:04 GMT (Distributed 04/23/04) "The last time I was here two years ago, this was a hay field," said Larry Bourgeois. "It was fun to drive up and see what they’ve done." http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Facility+Hosts+Inaugural+Horticulture+Field+Day.htm AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6F641633-8EC0-4CAF-BAB1-519AD55A85AB/9457/BurdenNurseryFieldDay0373.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Clearfield+Variety+Helps+Farmers+Intensify+Battle+With+Red+Rice.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:15:23 GMT (Distributed 04/30/05) The war on red rice intensified this year as more farmers nationwide added a double-barreled weapon to their arsenal. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Clearfield+Variety+Helps+Farmers+Intensify+Battle+With+Red+Rice.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Formosan+Termites+Found+Near+Alexandria.htm Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:18:19 GMT (Distribtued April 2004) Quiet neighborhoods, gentle sloping hills, large native trees and clean water make Pineville a great choice to build a home. Apparently destructive Formosan subterranean termites have done just that. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Formosan+Termites+Found+Near+Alexandria.htm DRing@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis R. Ring) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Mayhaw+Growers+Innovate.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:09:59 GMT (Distributed 04/22/04) Mayhaw growers from the area met recently in Alexandria to learn about new developments and opportunities in the industry as it continues to expand. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Mayhaw+Growers+Innovate.htm CJGraham@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles J. Graham) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/20CE6955-E92C-4B92-B4B9-4FE180C5C69A/9478/MayhawLangston.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Good+Offense+Is+Good+Defense+Against+Pests.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:18:18 GMT (Distributed 04/20/04) A good offense is a good defense in the game against pests, LSU AgCenter experts told rice farmers and agricultural company representatives last week. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Good+Offense+Is+Good+Defense+Against+Pests.htm BCastro@agcenter.lsu.edu (Boris A. Castro) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/814D44EE-5C6C-4E07-88CE-240DC6735B22/9479/PestsWebster3.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Wheat+Crop+Looking+Good+But+Rust+Presenting+Problems.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:24:01 GMT (Distributed 04/16/04) LSU AgCenter experts say the Louisiana wheat crop "looks good" but stripe rust is presenting new problems for some producers. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Wheat+Crop+Looking+Good+But+Rust+Presenting+Problems.htm BPadgett@agcenter.lsu.edu (Guy B. Padgett) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/33C1DCA4-22B2-4FCB-BB2F-669940E10A8E/9480/WheatHarrisonDSCF1305.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Community+Economic+Development+Seminar+Set+For+May+1213.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:31:18 GMT (Distributed 04/15/04) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 15th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 12-13 at Efferson Hall on the LSU AgCenter campus in Baton Rouge. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Community+Economic+Development+Seminar+Set+For+May+1213.htm SDooley@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sanford B. Dooley) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Rice+Farmers+Get+Additional+Weapons+To+Fight+Pests.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:34:58 GMT (Distributed 04/08/04) Rice farmers soon will have two more weapons in their arsenals for fighting stink bugs and rice water weevils. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Rice+Farmers+Get+Additional+Weapons+To+Fight+Pests.htm BCastro@agcenter.lsu.edu (Boris A. Castro) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Experts+Among+Speakers+For+Regional+Pecan+Meeting.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:40:20 GMT (Distributed 04/08/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting slated for April 27 at the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, Miss. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Experts+Among+Speakers+For+Regional+Pecan+Meeting.htm CJGraham@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles J. Graham) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Volunteers+Teach+Patriotism.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:44:49 GMT (Distributed 04/06/04) Volunteers associated with the LSU AgCenter are using the American flag to help fourth graders make studying for the LEAP test more fun. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Volunteers+Teach+Patriotism.htm KOverstreet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Karen Overstreet) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/AA2A6E9B-E88B-4EF1-B02C-8F6351708B3C/9481/FlagDSCN1113.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Brings+Magic+To+Baton+Rouge.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:48:37 GMT (Distributed 04/05/04) The LSU AgCenter will transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people can learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture April 20-29. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Brings+Magic+To+Baton+Rouge.htm DHurlbert@agcenter.lsu.edu (Deborah L. Hurlbert) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6AB06B4E-1E4C-43E0-BDF0-A3C484C12DDF/9483/AgMagLogo4cWebsm2.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/National+Coastal+Conference+Set+For+Baton+Rouge.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:55:16 GMT (Distributed 04/05/04) Economists, sociologists and government policymakers are invited to Baton Rouge for a national conference on the social and economic factors affecting coastal management. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/National+Coastal+Conference+Set+For+Baton+Rouge.htm Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/2004+AgMagic+Photos+More.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:03:40 GMT The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/2004+AgMagic+Photos+More.htm DHurlbert@agcenter.lsu.edu (Deborah L. Hurlbert) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/E913E153-6553-4368-8148-CB7241775DB1/9489/Bees0547.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/2004+AgMagic+Photos.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:18:03 GMT (Distributed April 2004) The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/2004+AgMagic+Photos.htm DHurlbert@agcenter.lsu.edu (Deborah L. Hurlbert) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C9EC0DC0-9CD1-44AF-9101-B8B7A69AE72B/9497/Horse0506.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Announces+9th+Annual+Mayhaw+Conference.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:58:34 GMT (Distributed 04/05/04) Mayhaw growers can learn the latest research about producing their crops at the 9th Annual Mayhaw Conference scheduled for April 17 in Alexandria. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/LSU+AgCenter+Announces+9th+Annual+Mayhaw+Conference.htm CJGraham@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles J. Graham) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Young+People+Challenged+At+LSU+AgCenter+Camps.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 21:25:36 GMT (Distributed 04/06/04) Young people from across Louisiana are being challenged to solve problems, work in teams and learn a variety of other skills during special camps offered by the LSU AgCenter. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Young+People+Challenged+At+LSU+AgCenter+Camps.htm ROwen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca K. Owen) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/A2A1F036-61E3-4777-8EAD-77B5E16C3EB3/9681/ChallengeCampCanoesJMDSCN1405.JPG http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Challenging+Challenge+Camp+Photos.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:37:26 GMT (Distributed April 2004) Young people from across Louisiana participate in LSU AgCenter Challenge Camps and learn about teamwork, leadership and a variety of other valuable skills. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Challenging+Challenge+Camp+Photos.htm DCoolman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Denise Coolman) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/FD27D0B2-8024-43C5-826A-4BE9C23A614C/9510/ChallengeCampCanoesJMDSCN1405.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Youngsters+Learn+About+Forestry+Wildlife.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:48 GMT (Distributed 04/27/04) Claiborne Parish 5th graders learned about forestry and wildlife during a series of Forestry and Wildlife field days April 22-23 at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station near Homer. The field days were designed to teach young people about the growth and importance of trees. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2004/April/Headline+News/Youngsters+Learn+About+Forestry+Wildlife.htm MBlazier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Michael Blazier) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/10A780A0-6920-4937-B7F7-5061B9DD971A/132/HillFarmSkinDSCN00093.jpg