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(Video 06/11/26) The New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States and could cause major problems for livestock, wildlife and pets.
(Video 06/11/26) Brazil produces nearly 40% of the world’s sugarcane, and it takes advances in crop science to get to this level.
(06/12/26) It’s nearly impossible to eradicate torpedograss once it has established — but there are ways to keep the fast-growing weed from taking over.
(05/29/26) Suckers sap trees' energy and should be removed.
(Video 06/24/26) Jason Stagg talks with weed scientist Colton Blankenship about a group of weeds that are particularly difficult to handle -- sedges.
(Video 06/17/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Damon Abdi explain why suckers appear and how to properly remove them.
(06/05/26) Many plants can be used to create a red, white and blue landscape, even in shady areas.
(06/02/26) Keana Howard was awarded the grant after a rigorous application process, with help from former grant winner and current professor M.P Hayes.
(05/22/26) Many kinds of tomatoes can be grown in containers.
(06/01/26) Louisiana sweet potato acreage decline has LSU AgCenter researchers looking for ways to incorporate it into new commercial products.
(Video 06/10/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Clark Robertson discuss a disease you may see popping up on your crape myrtles.
(Video 06/03/26) LSU AgCenter vegetable specialist Christine Coker explains how to successfully grow tomatoes in containers.
(Video 05/28/26) Louisiana 4-H has won the national shooting title four of the past five years, and twins from Assumption Parish are hoping to bring it back.
(Video 05/28/26) A group of LSU AgCenter researchers and extension agents visited Brazil to explore that country's sugar industry.
(05/27/26) The event will highlight variety development, pest management strategies and other work at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
(05/27/26) The event will highlight research projects and feature tours of the station's trial gardens.
(05/22/26) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will be presenting Native Plants and Garden Insects, Diseases and Pests at the Fairwood Branch Library.
(05/22/26) 4-H food challenge teams competed in the State 4-H Food Challenge in Alexandria.
(Video 05/222/26) Louisiana cotton farmers are nearly finished with planting this year, and while acreage is historically low, this year’s crop will be larger.
(05/21/26) This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a below-normal hurricane season.
The Important Piece of the Southwest Puzzle award honors the recipient’s character and contributions to teamwork.
(05/20/26) The LSU AgCenter’s Seeds to Success: Louisiana Farm to School Program will host a School Gardening for Sustainability training June 25.
(Video 05/20/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best ways to remove fragrant false garlic.
(Video 05/27/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg describes a newer monstera — the incredibly unique Thai Constellation cultivar.
(05/19/26) Recent rains have created the cool, wet conditions that are conducive to these diseases.
(05/19/26) The facility will provide visitor information, be available for event rentals and serve as an educational tool.
(05/15/26) Once a rare and expensive find, this monstera cultivar is now available at many garden centers.
(05/15/26) LSU AgCenter extension agents will present lawn care and bed preparation for flowering plants on June 11.
(05/13/26) The program aims to get derelict pieces of property back into commerce to boost rural economies.
(05/12/26) LSU Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising students designed collections for Red Ants Pants, a women-first workwear brand.
(05/11/26) The LSU AgCenter is hosting its annual Farm to School Garden Leadership Workshop later this month in Baton Rouge.
(05/01/26) Stokesia is a 2026 Louisiana Super Plant selection.
(05/08/26) These colorful plants also perform well in Louisiana's heat and humidity.
(05/07/26) The next Unlocking the Secrets of Food Science session on Friday, June 12, features the science behind homemade biscuits, butter and honey butter.
(05/06/26) Antique engines and apprentice progreams are just some of the fun events and activities that Burden will offer this usmmer.
(05/04/2026) The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture hosted the third annual LSU AgExcellence Awards Ceremony.
(Video 05/13/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how breeders have improved the salvia plant for landscapes.
(Video 05/06/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to the latest Super Plant, Stokes’ Aster.
Maintaining herd health is one of the most important responsibilities of any rancher.
(Video 05/01/26) 4-H members at Riverdale High School in Metairie held a Community Connections day with students with special needs.
(04/27/26) The exhibit “Stitches in Time: Quilts and Fashion" opens May 3 in the LSU Textile and Costume Museum.
(04/24/26) East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present Growing Medium and Soils, and Bees on Thursday, May 28.
(04/24/26) This plant is a longtime favorite that is unbeatable for its vibrant color and ability to thrive in Louisiana's hot summers.
(04/23/26) Makayla Rhodes created two patriotic Drawings at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
Amogh Ambardekar joined the LSU AgCenter in April as the new AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) director.
(04/20/26) Cover crops are an important tool for farmers looking to improve soil fertility, reduce erosion and manage nitrogen, but they attract pests.
(04/20/26) “This year has not been very nice to us,” the LSU AgCenter's wheat specialist said at an April 16 field day in Winnsboro.
(04/17/26) Available in a range of colors, gerbera daisies are surprisingly easy to grow and can even perennialize.
(Video 04/17/26) This year’s crawfish season has been a mixed bag with some producers reporting good catches while others reporting less than average.
(Video 04/17/26) Louisiana soybean farmers have taken to their fields and are planting this year’s crop.
(Video 04/29/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how this tropical plant can colorize a landscape, while conquering summer heat and humidty.
(Video 04/22/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how gerbera daisies add bright colors and warmth as border plants, in hanging baskets or even as trees.
(04/16/26) Our brains govern our bodies, shaping our thoughts, movements and speech. But deep in our guts are powerful signals that can influence the brain.
(04/14/26) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present Growing Roses and Succulents on May 14.
(04/13/26) LSU AgCenter researchers are studying declining populations in quail by testing for a disease first discovered in wild turkeys.
(04/09/26) A new partnership between Pennington Biomedical and the LSU AgCenter works to broaden the reach of the Pennington Generation health research study.
(04/10/26) Dragon's Breath celosia is a 2026 Louisiana Super Plant selection.
(Video 04/15/26) LSU AgCenter extension entomologist Aaron Ashbrook joins AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg to explain how to control ants in our yards.
(Video 04/01/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why the Dragon’s Breath celosia has been chosen as this spring’s LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant.
(04/07/26) Light pollution is real, and its effect on insect populations has LSU AgCenter researchers looking for common-sense solutions.
(04/06/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — A pollinator training day geared toward professionals will be held on Saturday, April 25, on LSU’s main campus in Baton Rouge.
(04/02/26) The LSU AgCenter will host the 2026 Organic Farming Workshop April 17 to 18 on the LSU main campus in Baton Rouge.
(Video 04/02/26) South Louisiana rice farmers got an early start on planting, and many already have established a good stand.
(Video 04/02/26) Louisiana corn farmers took advantage of a warm and dry March and have finished planting this year’s corn crop.
(04/01/26) The next part of the series will teach kids about the vital creatures that help our gardens grow.
(04/01/26) The field day will provide farmers with updates on research and emerging technology.
(04/03/26) Plants like rush and dwarf palmetto can thrive in soggy areas.
(03/27/26) This magnolia is great for small yards and privacy screens.
(03/25/26) Lily Perrin, a senior at Kaplan High School, plans on going to McNeese State University this fall to study agriculture.
(Video 03/30/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg recommends some native wetland plants that will look beautiful in rainwater collection areas.
(Video 03/23/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how Teddy Bear magnolias have a smaller size, making them a better fit for yard spaces.
(03/20/26) EBR Master Gardeners will present information on plant propagation at the Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St.
(03/19/26) Michael Roe, a former Iberville Parish 4-H'er, will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors later this year for his insect research.
Triticale is a hybrid of wheat and rye and can be used as a food crop, animal feed or cover crop.
