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(12/06/24) 4-H'ers from the Central regions came to the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge to repopulate native species.
(12/04/24) LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Paul “Trey” Price has received the Louisiana Soybean and Feed Grains and Promotion Board Distinguished Professorship.
(12/04/24) Felipe Dalla Lana and Vinson Doyle are among a large group of scientists participating in the International Rice False Smut Consortium.
(12/06/24) Planting guidelines vary based on where you are in Louisiana.
(11/29/24) Poinsettias have an interesting history. Today, you can find many colors of this traditional holiday plant.
(Video 12/04/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to care for your poinsettias so they last through the holidays.
(Video 11/27/24) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg provides you with some good perennials to plant in your landscape now.
(Video 11/27/24) For those living in or visiting Louisiana, there is a special light show debuting at the Burden Museum and Gardens.
(11/27/24) Winter has arrived at Burden Museum & Gardens, and with it comes a bevy of events for the entire family.
(Video 11/27/24) At the Food Innovation Institute, people with dreams of getting their products displayed on grocery store shelves are getting the chance.
A lack of rain just before harvest prevented some pecans from filling out, leading to lower yields for many producers.
(11/26/24) The Charles and Rose Broussard Internship gives students the chance to learn about agriculture by working at an LSU AgCenter research station.
(11/26/24) The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities initiative has been instrumental in promoting and assisting with Little Free Pantry Louisiana.
Entries are now being accepted for 2026 calendar of local Louisiana flowers, plants and gardens.
(11/22/24) Louisiana Lights will be held every Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29.
(11/22/24) Flowering perennials like obedient plant, black-eyed Susans and asters are great choices for Louisiana landscapes.
(11/21/24) Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, or make it with rice or cornbread, this side dish is a staple on many Thanksgiving tables.
(11/18/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — A team of Louisiana researchers has received a federal grant worth more than $100,000.
(11/15/24) Hemp Impressions: Sustainable Fiber and Fashion Reimagined, an exhibition of hemp garments and accessories was held at the Old State Capitol.
(11/08/24) Many trees can be planted now. Learn how to choose the right kind for your landscape and how to select healthy trees at the garden center.
(Video 11/24/24) The cooler months are the best time to plant trees in the landscape.
(Video 11/17/24) With the approach of colder weather, it’s time to clean up your garden beds and prepare them for the cool season ahead.
(Video 11/13/24) Farmers are putting the finishing touches on their second-crop rice harvesting across southwest Louisiana.
(11/15/24) Dianthus, petunias, violas and other cool-season favorites can brighten up your landscape.
(11/11/24) PVL03, which is grown on more than 30% of Louisiana rice acres, has a low glycemic index.
(11/06/24) Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 18.
(Video 11/03/24) A summer drought is not the only time you should water your trees.
(11/10/24) With cooler temperatures, it’s now time to start growing culinary herbs in your garden.
(11/01/24) Much of Louisiana is in a drought. Protect your trees' health by watering them.
(10/25/24) Now is a great time to buy herb transplants and add them to your garden.
(11/04/24) ALEXANDRIA, La. — This conference is sponsored by the Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council and the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative.
(10/31/24) Louisiana FFA members were recognized numerous times at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis.
(Video 10/31/24) Early indicators are this year's season is off to a much better start.
(Video 10/31/24) Louisiana is known for having some of the nation’s best seafood. Efforts are underway to expand items on the menu.
(10/29/24) A graduate student is doing research into how effective an insect might be at controlling the Chinese privet, an invasive species.
(10/29/24) The LSU Red-N-Sweet watermelon will be featured on an episode of the PBS series “The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle.”
(10/28/2024) Professor De Hoop was awarded with an SAF Fellowship after more than 50 years working in the forestry industry.
(10/21/24) The event was supported by a grant from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.
(10/23/24) The first phase of a stormwater litter management plan for Capitol Lake was launched on October 7.
(Video 10/21/24) The Louisiana sweet potato harvest is just past the halfway point, and farmers are reporting good yields and good quality.
(Video 10/21/24) The LSU AgCenter Dairy Store has a new home, but it still has the same quality ice cream along with some flavors with a football-themed twist.
(10/11/24) When applied properly, mulch has numerous benefits, including insulating plant and tree roots and retaining moisture.
(Video 10/28/24) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plant program identifies excellent plants that look beautiful and grow well throughout Louisiana.
(Video 10/21/24) There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to mulch around your trees.
(10/18/24) Florida Sunshine anise is a Louisiana Super Plant.
(10/18/24) More than 1,500 people came out to the Red River Research Station to learn about homesteading and farming practices.
(10/17/24) LaHouse has been awarded two grants to address critical flood insurance and environmental challenges faced by Louisiana's coastal communities.
(10/09/24) Around Wilson has helped grow 4-H — an organization he once didn’t know much about — in his high school, his community and even nationally.
(10/07/2024) THe Get It Growing Calender is back for 2025 with new information for both new and experienced gardeners.
(10/04/24) Todd Tarifa was named interim associate director of youth development.
(10/04/24) Louisiana 4-H’ers are ready — ready to learn by doing; ready to get their hands dirty; ready to show up for their communities.
(10/03/24) Humans began farming thousands of years ago, but a new study co-authored by two LSU professors says ants had us beat by millions of years.
(09/27/24) We see two main types of vines in the landscape: annuals and perennials. Each requires a different removal strategy.
(Video 10/14/24) While most pollinator plants bloom during the spring, salvias keep pollinators content throughout the fall.
(Video 10/7/24) Now is a good time to get rid of different types of vines that are crawling up our trees and shrubs.
(Video 10/03/24) In Louisiana, the 2024 cotton crop is bigger and better, primarily because of better growing conditions than last year.
(10/02/24) LaHouse has been awarded $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a software prototype aimed at reducing flood risk in the state.
(10/04/24) Salvias such as Mexican bush sage will bloom until first frost.
(09/30/24) In Louisiana’s urban areas, LSU AgCenter extension agents are working to innovate, educate and improve lives.
(10/01/24) The research is being conducted thanks to a Patrick F. Taylor Foundation grant.
(09/30/24) The deadline is Nov. 18. The induction ceremony will be March 6.
(09/30/24) October 2 marks Energy Efficiency Day and the LaHouse Research and Education Center is encouraging homeowners to take action.
(09/30/24) Whether it’s a football field, a golf course, or a home lawn, a new multi-state study offers recommendations for keeping some varieties of turfgrass
(09/25/24) The AgCenter is using proven methods to help people live healthier lives and lower obesity rates through its Healthy Communities initiative.
(09/25/24) The Oct. 22 event will highlight the lab's work on creating new, value-added products to help seafood producers improve business sustainability.
(Video 9/30/24) Late summer is a great time to weed your garden beds.
(Video 9/23/24) Chrysanthemums are beautiful plants for the fall.
(09/24/24) Huizhen "Jane" Niu has stayed on top of the ever-evolving world of GIS to help AgCenter economists analyze data and put it to use in their research.
Cade LeJeune has been appointed the executive director of Louisiana agricultural education and the Louisiana FFA advisor following a nationwide search.
(09/19/24) AgCenter plant pathologist Andre Gama has traveled far and wide to find a home in the Louisiana sugarcane industry.
(Video 09/19/24) Hurricane Francine has come and gone but has left her imprint on Louisiana’s sugarcane crop.
Video (09/19/24) The Louisiana soybean harvest was off to a good start, but weather issues including Hurricane Francine have taken their toll.
