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(05/13/22) An AgCenter entomologist is seeking volunteers for a study about mosquito repellents.
(05/13/22) Leaves of three, let it be; leaves of five, let it thrive.
(05/12/22) Two Louisiana 4-H volunteers recently received accolades from the National 4-H Council for their tireless service to the organization.
(05/12/22) The LSU AgCenter recently received a national honor for its Healthy Communities initiative, which aims to increase food access and physical activity.
(05/10/22) Animal care is probably not one of the first things that comes to mind when you think about the Big Easy.
(05/11/22) LSU AgCenter urban entomologist Karen Sun says right now is when Formosan subterranean termites swarm and spread their colonies.
(05/06/22) The days of spring are nearly gone, but the fun of summer is just getting ready to begin with a number of fun events at Burden Museum & Gardens.
(05/06/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — An invasive, wriggling creature with a head that resembles a hammer has been showing up lately in some south Louisiana lawns.
(05/06/22) If you are looking for a small, flowering shrub that tolerates drought and heat while attracting pollinators, look no further than bluebeard.
(05/05/22) The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center brought researchers and producers together during its annual beef and forage field day.
(04/21/22) The LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are sponsoring a series of webinars to help new and beginning farmers.
(Video 05/05/22) Nearly 1,000 Louisiana 4-H’ers competed in a variety of shooting sports with a chance to be a state champion.
(Video 05/05/22) Louisiana soybean planting is well ahead of last year’s pace and is making good progress.
[Video](5/16/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to care for this beautiful shrub.
[Video](5/9/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains why daylilies are such a great choice and how you can help them grow well.
(05/04/22) Four LSU College of Agriculture students are part of the LSU Tiger Twelve Class of 2022.
(05/04/22) People who want to launch a food business and join the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute can get valuable information at a seminar May 27.
CROWLEY, La. — 4-Hers and volunteers teamed up for a sewing club that turned out to be more than just needles and thread.
(05/02/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on shade plants and perennials on Thursday, May 26, at Carver Branch Library.
(04/29/22) Grain crop producers and seedsmen heard the latest information about the cereal grains industry at the annual wheat and oat field day on April 20.
(04/29/22) The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is proud to join the American Public Gardens Association in celebrating Go Public Gardens Days.
(04/29/22) Are you looking for reliable, easy-care color for the landscape this summer? Look for new and improved petunias that tolerate the heat.
(04/27/22) Carol Friedland has been named director of the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center.
(04/26/22) Eight Master Farmer recertifications and the 2021 Louisiana Outstanding Master Farmer award were presented on April 20.
(4/25/22) LSU AgCenter beef specialist Ashley Edwards says consumers shouldn’t write off beef as they are meal planning.
(04/25/22) LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities and 4-H programs in East Carroll Parish have received a $25,000 grant for youth and community development.
(04/22/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on orchids and plants that “like it hot” on Thursday, May 12
[Video](5/2/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how the beautiful supertunia could be a super selection for flowers in your garden.
[Video](4/25/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard recommends some of the top tomato varieties.
Plants perform best when they are getting the optimum amount of sunlight, appropriate amounts of water and plenty of essential nutrients for good growth.
(04/22/22) The LSU AgCenter ASPIRE program is offering a 10-week paid summer internship program for college students. The deadline to apply is May 5.
(Video 04/21/22) Apple snails, an invasive pest from South America, are considered to be a plague on Louisiana waterbodies and hurt crawfish production.
(Video 04/21/22) Giant salvinia continues to be a major problem in Louisiana waterways, but students in an LSU art class are looking at an alternative use.
(04/19/22) The LSU AgCenter will hold its annual Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day April 28 at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City.
(04/14/22) Spring brings many beautiful flowers, but none more beautiful than the lily.
(04/13/22) Jennie Sparks, academic counselor for the LSU College of Agriculture, has been honored with the LSU Advisor of the Year Award.
(04/13/22) Following two years of adjustment and dealing with the unknown can wear on even the strongest person. For some children, it can be traumatic.
(04/12/22) The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center will hold its annual beef and forage field day April 21 at the State Evacuation Shelter.
(04/11/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on soil basics and hydroponics on Thursday, April 28, at the Fairwood Library.
(04/11/22) The LSU AgCenter and the American Sugar Cane League recently sponsored an annual informational seminar on sugar factory operations in St. Gabriel.
(04/08/22) The 2022 Florida Parishes Forestry Forum recently held in Amite provided landowners with information on the industry and updates on storm recovery.
[Video](4/11/22) Horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard introduces you to a beautiful rose whose name is linked to a Louisiana gardener and to a disaster.
[Video](4/18/22) Heather Kirk-Ballard discusses how you can maximize the blooms on this easy-care vine that attracts pollinators to your yard.
(04/08/22) Vines are often overlooked, but can create unique looks by adding a vertical dimension to the landscape.
(Video 04/07/22) Farmers in southwest Louisiana are entering the final stages of rice planting while rice farmers in the northeast corner are just beginning.
(Video 04/07/22) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction has three new members. They are Paul Coreil, Don Molino and Jim Monroe.
(04/05/22) Jong Hyun Ham, an LSU AgCenter plant pathologist, has been named to the F. Avalon Daggett Professorship in Rice Research.
(04/04/22) The images of damaged homes from the recent rash of storms and tornadoes are reminders of the increasing importance of making your home resilient.
(04/01/22) If the recent storms caused wind damage to your home, you’re understandably eager to restore it as soon as possible.
(04/01/22) Wetland conservation is always a hot topic in Louisiana, but a well-kept secret is just how involved the LSU AgCenter is in the research.
3/28/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard introduces you to the latest Louisiana Super Plant — the beautiful and native Louisiana iris.
[Video](4/4/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard discusses some gorgeous plants that provide flowers that are all uniquely blue.
(04/01/22) Peggy Martin roses — one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses of the South — are in their prime right now.
(03/29/22) Bill Welch, a Houston native, has given $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship for LSU College of Agriculture students.
(03/29/22) CROWLEY, La. – LSU AgCenter rice researchers are inviting producers and industry professionals to the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
(03/29/22) Northeast Louisiana farmers market produce vendors looking to expand their profits are invited to join the LSU AgCenter for a training April 12.
(03/28/22) New cattle producers looking to beef up their knowledge of animal and pasture care can enroll in the LSU AgCenter’s beginning cattlemen class.
(03/28/22) The LSU AgCenter will host a field day featuring the latest research on wheat, oats and cover crops on April 20.
(03/25/22) Louisiana 4-H alumna Katie Anderson is turning her love of food into a fledgling charcuterie business.
(03/25/22) With warmer weather arriving and no freezes in the long-term forecast, Louisiana strawberries should soon be plentiful.
(03/25/22) Farmers are reaching deeper into their pocketbook to pay for the basics, especially fuel and fertilizer.
(03/25/22) Louisiana iris (Iris spp.) has been named the spring 2022 Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter.
(03/24/22) The LSU AgCenter is sponsoring two field days for beef and forage producers that with Master Farmer program updates in Alexandria and Bossier City.
(03/24/22) The AgCenter has renamed its Central Research Station to honor Doyle Chambers, a former AgCenter administrator who championed agricultural research.
(03/23/22) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant will present a workshop for owners of recreational ponds at the Hammond Research Station on April 8.
(03/21/22) The LSU AgCenter will conduct three MarketReady training workshops for Louisiana food producers in May.
(03/18/22) Live oaks are very active this time of year — putting out pollen and shedding leaves from the canopy to produce new leaves.
(03/15/22) That last trip to the grocery store seems to be the topic of discussion in many areas following recent price increases.
(03/15/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on raised bed gardening and native flowering shrubs on Thursday, March 24.
(03/15/22) As Louisiana farmers get ready for the 2022 growing season, they are facing high fuel and fertilizer costs.
(03/10/22) The LSU AgCenter hopes to address food waste and healthy food access through its new Grow a Row to Share program.
(03/11/22) With the increase in herbicide resistant weed varieties, researchers are examining new methods of control — including using blue light.
(03/11/22) A committee of Louisiana FFA members and agricultural leaders have selected Kaleb LeMoine as the 2022 Louisiana
(03/11/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana gardeners are gearing up for spring. And many are already beginning work in their gardens and flower beds.
[Video](3/21/22 )Heather Kirk-Ballard and vegetable specialist Kathryn Fontenot discuss the use of cover crops and green manure to enhance the soil.
[Video](3/14/22) Heather Kirk-Ballard and vegetable specialist Kathryn Fontenot discuss the economic benefits of compost and manures for the garden.
(03/11/22) Fertilizer prices are skyrocketing. Try alternative ways of providing nutrients to your garden.
(03/10/22) Young people with 4-H and FFA livestock projects came together from across Louisiana to participate in the 87th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.
