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(06/20/25) Rain gardens often are created in low-lying areas that hold water after it rains. They also can be built as a tool for reducing stormwater runoff.
When Ashley Edwards joined the LSU AgCenter in December 2019 as an extension agent and coordinator of livestock programs, she was eager to hit the road.
(06/13/25) East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present Hydroponics and Houseplants at the Fairwood Branch Library, on June 26.
(06/12/25) St. Tammany Parish 4-H’er Brody Wonch will represent the United States in the World Archery Youth Championships in Canada this August.
(06/13/25) Pollinators include bees and butterflies as well as a variety of other insects and hummingbirds.
(Video 06/12/25) The summer heat has arrived, and people are feeling it. It is important not to overdo it because it could lead to severe medical issues.
(Video 06/12/25) A Louisiana 4-H'er will be representing the United States at the World Archery Youth Championships, which will be held in August in Canada.
(06/11/25) Morgan Christman will look to expand the research and knowledge that Louisianans have of local pollinator species.
(06/10/25) Ivan Grijalva and Peng Fu are working together to create tools that can make farm management more efficient with AI and precision agriculture.
(06/06/25) It's also one of the LSU AgCenter’s 2025 Louisiana Super Plant selections.
(Video 06/24/25) Have you seen dead areas of your lawn or a large amount of weed growth? Learn how lawn aeration can address those issues and improve your lawn.
(Video 06/17/25) Learn how to create rain gardens that can lessen contaminant runoff, while creating a pleasing look to the landscape.
(06/04/25) The event will give visitors a chance to hear from AgCenter experts about their work to improve rice production and see station research plots.
(5/30/25) Summer Survival in the Garden and Gardening with the Disabled, Children and the Elderly will be topics presented by the EBR Master Gardeners in June.
(Video 05/29/25) Americans can expect to spend on average nearly $800 to cool their homes from June through September.
(Video 05/29/25) Louisiana cotton farmers are finishing up their planting, and it looks like the 2025 crop will be the smallest one on record.
(Video 06/10/25) On this edition of Get It Growing, we look at the dangers ambrosia beetles pose to trees and what can be done to minimize the damage.
(Video 06/03/25) It's blueberry picking season and Louisiana gardeners have a lot of varieties to choose from. What are some of the best yield varieties?
(05/30/25) Two kinds of blueberries are grown in Louisiana: rabbiteye and Southern highbush.
(05/26/2025) The event featured demonstrations on bat house construction and best practices on how to deal with bat populations.
(05/23/25) Neopestalotiopsis leaf, fruit and crown disease has strawberry producers concerned.
(05/22/25) Hurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential danger and losses to yards, homes and animals.
(05/21/25) Michael Salassi and Glen Gentry have been appointed to interim positions at the LSU AgCenter.
(05/23/25) Filling raised beds with pieces of wood can lead to a termite infestation.
(05/21/25) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is making waves.
(05/20/25) The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) and the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences unlock the secrets of ice cream cake.
(Video 05/26/25) The LSU AgCenter Super Plant for spring 2025 is gaura.
(Video 05/19/25) Tractor seat plant is a great choice for those parts of your landscape that don’t get sunlight.
In 2024, more than 2,500 volunteers gave 83,391 hours to their communities through the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Master Gardener Program.
(Video 05/19/25) Making rice a more resilient crop against diseases is a focal point of a seed treatment being developed by the LSU AgCenter.
(05/16/25) The company has been partnered with the AgCenter for seven years, providing support for rice breeding, grant writing and seed fundng.
(05/16/25) Hydrangeas have unique clusters of delicate blooms, offering a late-spring and early-summer splash of color to shaded areas.
(05/12/25) The HFPRx program will help families with Medicaid-enrolled children purchase fresh produce from July to December 2025.
(05/12/25) Abdi's work covers a wide array of issues and brings him into contact with horticulturists of all stripes.
(05/09/25) Gaura is a tough native plant that looks beautiful and attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
(05/08/25) As temperatures warm up across Louisiana, so does termite activity. LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook and LaHouse have tips.
(Video 5-5-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks about reliable plants that will last through the entire season while providing impressive color.
(Video: 5-5-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why ajuga is a great selection for shady parts of your landscape.
(05/02/25) Focus on looking for plants that will work in your garden and that are proven performers in Louisiana.
(Video 05/02/25) Louisiana soybean planting is running well ahead of schedule, mainly because of good weather and partly because this year’s crop is smaller.
(Video 05/02/25) Young people face temptation through avenues such as social media and peer pressure.
(04/30/25) The second Louisiana Charitable Food Summit brought together community leaders, nonprofit organizations, food system experts and advocates.
(04/30/25) Hurricane Preparedness Week is a reminder for Louisiana residents to review their emergency plans and prepare their families.
(04/30/25) The 4-H Health Rocks! Program has impacted over 700,000 youth nationwide.
(04/29/25) The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture proudly hosted the second annual AgExcellence Awards Ceremony on April 25.
(04/09/25) Two LSU researchers were recognized for the impressive amount of citations and downloads a paper put out in 2021 has received.
(04/28/25) The park was made possible through a partnership between the AgCenter, Louisiana Healthcare Connections and St. Helena Parish School District.
(04/25/25) There’s a number of interesting, and even colorful, plants that flourish without the need for full sun.
(04/24/25) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled several Phase I training courses across the state.
Sunghun Lim, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship.
(04/22/25) East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present a program on propagation at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library on May 8.
(04/22/25) The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens have received a $10,000 grant to support community improvement efforts.
(04/11/25) You can buy combination weed-and-feed products, but an LSU AgCenter expert recommends handling weed control and fertilization with separate products.
(04/18/25) Compaction makes for a tough environment for plant roots to grow. It can happen in areas that get a lot of foot or vehicle traffic.
(04/17/25) The new event will be held at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens on Saturday, April 26, and no registration is required.
(Video 04/17/25) More than 1,000 4-H’ers competed in the state shooting sports contest with the opportunity to win a state title and compete nationally.
(Video 4/28/25) Eric DeBoer joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to discuss how to properly fertilize your lawn to make healthy.
(Video 4/21/25) Jason Stagg and AgCenter turf specialist Eric DeBoer discuss how to control existing cool season weeds and emerging warm season ones.
(04/10/25) The workshop will take palce on April 26 in Julian C. Miller Hall on the main LSU campus.
(04/09/25) Music at the Gardens is back for a third year with more local performers and food.
(03/28/25) These large evergreen shrubs are vigorous and heat tolerant. They are reliable spring bloomers with a wide range of flower colors.
(04/04/25) Having standing water for even a short amount of time can give mosquitoes enough opportunity to breed.
(04/04/25) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners Association will present a program on cutting gardens and growing herbs on April 24.
(Video 05/14/25) LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to minimize mosquitos in your yard.
(Video 04/07/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Southern Indica azalea was chosen as this year’s Louisiana Super Plant for the spring.
(04/03/25) The event will take place in Covington. Topics will include water quality, pond health and plant management.
(Video 04/03/25) South Louisiana rice farmers are nearly finished planting their crop while rice farmers in the northern part of the state are just starting.
(Video 04/03/25) Louisiana farmers are wrapping up their corn planting, and it looks like there will be an increase in acreage this year.
(04/02/25) Caldwell Parish native Lucas “Luke” Stamper was recently named the new wildlife specialist for Louisiana.
