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(02/16/26) AgCenter educators will teach nutrition lessons to further the impact of the newly opened pantry at Baton Rouge's Capitol High School.
(02/12/26) The LSU AgCenter and School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences will present the 24th annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale.
(02/13/26) You can sprout mirlitons and start growing vines indoors in winter.
At the two-day camp, which was titled “Get in the Game with 4-H,” the 4-H’ers were meant to learn teamwork and cooperation.
(Video 02/06/26) The LSU AgCenter Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center is a leading repository for aquatic genetic material.
(Video 02/06/26) Students with special needs were the stars of the rodeo held during the LSU AgCenter Southwest District Livestock Show.
(02/06/26) Kaelyn Fogelman, a recently hired professor of aquaculture at the LSU AgCenter, hopes to facilitate new research into not only crawfish management, b
(02/06/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — While the weather is still chilly, you can look forward to warmer days and upcoming events at Burden Museum & Gardens this spring.
(02/04/26) LSU AgCenter entomologist Tyler Musgrove has been named state rice specialist.
(Video 2/08/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg meets with plant pathologist Raj Singh to talk about palm tree diseases.
(Video 2/15/26) Plant pathologist Raj Singh talks about one of the deadliest diseases to palms — boxwood dieback.
(01/28/26) Two youth exhibitors have been selected to reign as the 2026 king and queen of the 91st Southeast District Livestock Show.
(01/30/26) Pruning now will help ensure spring blooms.
(01/28/26) Todd Johnson, an assistant professor of forest entomology, has been with the AgCenter since 2022.
(01/27/26) Two-time World Champion of Team Roping Matt Sherwood taught a roping clinic at the Vernon Parish Covered Arena on Jan. 17 and 18 in Leesville, La.
(02/06/26) Resurrection fern can lose up to 97% of its moisture content to survive dry spells.
(01/26/26) It's difficult to determine the full extent of freeze damage right away, so wait a while before making decisions about pruning or removing plants.
(01/23/26) Lichens, which don't harm trees, are made up of two symbiotic organisms.
(01/22/26) With a massive winter storm expected to affect much of the state early next week, the LSU AgCenter has tips to protect your home and plants.
(Video 01/22/26) Records are made to be broken, and that’s what Louisiana sugarcane producers and millers did.
(01/21/26) A butterfly flitted across rows of container plants while Tim Ellzey and Will Afton walked among the plants, checking on strawberries and broccoli.
(01/16/26) The teaching kitchen in LSU’s Human Ecology Building hosted an event teaching pediatric residents how to prepare healthy and affordable meals.
(01/16/26) Heavy infestations can weigh down trees, affecting their overall health.
(01/15/26) LSU AgCenter researchers have confirmed the presence of a new invasive insect in Louisiana sugarcane fields.
(01/14/26) LSU AgCenter partnered with a rural restaurant in northeast Louisiana to help locals make healthy choices when dining out.
(01/12/26) Abigayle Forrest, a 4-H alum, wanted to share the excitement of the livestock show experience with others.
(01/09/26) LSU AgCenter nutrition and community health agent Quincy Vidrine suggests looking for Louisiana commodities when shopping for family meals.
(01/08/26) The program is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
(01/08/26) The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is now accepting applications for its 2026 Extension Internship program.
(01/09/26) Blueberries are among the easiest fruit crops home gardeners can grow.
(Video 01/18/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ball moss can be a big problem for trees.
(Video 01/11/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends taking the time to explore the fascinating world of lichens.
(01/06/26) The LSU AgCenter announces $1 million in federal funding that will supercharge ongoing initiatives aimed at stamping out invasive species.
(01/06/26) The event on Feb. 28 will offer visitors the chance to buy and learn about a wide variety of herbs and herbal products.
(Video 01/04/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how the beautiful resurrection fern gets its name.
(Video 12/28/25) Jason Stagg suggests camelia sasanquas as an excellent choice for a variety of flower colors and evergreen foliage.
(Video 12/23/25) Most Louisiana farmers are facing an uncertain future as low commodity prices have them struggling to stay afloat.
Hopper’s fish and mussel ecology lab in the School of Renewable Natural Resources focuses on freshwater fish and mussels.
(12/22/25) Jeff Plumlee’s work at the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant is redefining fisheries ecology in Louisiana.
(12/22/25) If you are doing some last-minute shopping, an LSU textiles, apparel and merchandising professor has several tips.
(12/15/25) The Invasive Pest Workshop in Alexandria highlighted the work LSU AgCenter researchers are doing to combat harmful pests.
(12/19/25) Come enjoy family-friendly events like tree plantings, a scavenger hunt, tree climbing and much more.
(01/02/26) One of the most common mistakes is leaving trees staked too long.
(12/26/25) Sasanquas are tough and beautiful.
(12/18/25) LSU AgCenter scientists are seeing promising results in their ongoing efforts to restore roseau cane stands in coastal Louisiana.
(12/18/25) Jaye Hamby visited the LSU campus Dec. 15 and 16.
(12/19/25) Choosing a fruit tree variety with a chilling requirement that matches your local climate is essential for success.
(12/16/25) The LSU AgCenter and LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards on Dec. 15.
Agricultural producers throughout Louisiana are embracing precision agriculture.
(Video 12/11/25) More than 40% of the invasive species found in the United States are present in Louisiana.
(12/12/25) Parking and driving on tree roots can negatively affect trees' health.
(Video 12/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it's a bad idea to park on tree roots.
(Video 012/11/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly stake young trees.
(12/09/25) The team was supported by the town of Jean Lafitte and volunteers who helped plant and rebuild the habitats.
(12/09/25) Ronnie Levy received the 2025 Rice Industry Lifetime Achievement Award on Dec. 8, at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in New Orleans.
(12/09/25) The event will provide updates on the corn, soybean, cotton, rice, sugar, cattle and timber markets.
(12/05/25) Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti, known for blooming just in time for the holiday season, can live for many years.
(11/26/25) As families prepare their homes for the holidays, LaHouse encourages residents to keep safety at top of mind while choosing decor.
(Video 12/07/25) LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist Michael Polozola explains why knowing chill hours is crucial to making the proper fruit tree selection.
(Video 11/30/25) Jason Stagg and Jessie Hoover talk about a beautiful native shrub that adds color to shade spots. It’s called oakleaf hydrangea.
(11/28/25) Gather your supplies and make a plan now.
(11/21/25) The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club showed the true spirit of service by feeding homeless people through a partnership with The Simple Project.
(11/21/25) November is a good time to sow cool-season annuals, spring-blooming plants and some perennials into the garden in Louisiana.
(11/20/25) With the holidays right around the corner, make sure you don't break the bank with these tips from an LSU AgCenter expert.
(11/19/25) Over the next few months, Burden Museum & Gardens will offer fun for the whole family.
(11/18/25) Varieties like the Red-N-Sweet watermelon are being rediscovered thanks to the North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program.
