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(09/30/22) Fall is a great time to work in your garden, but it’s OK — even a good idea — to leave those leaves on the ground.
(09/28/22) Get ready for some crazy, mazy fun during Corn Maze at Burden 2022 happening at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens each Saturday.
A cooperative research project between the LSU AgCenter and the University of Malaya in Malaysia to develop “climate-smart” rice has received a $50,000 grant.
(09/23/22) The LSU AgCenter was recently awarded a grant of more than $295,000 for a multi-year, collaborative project to study insect management in row rice.
(09/23/22) As sugarcane harvest gets underway, drivers should be mindful of tractors and trucks on the road.
(10/3/22) Coleus is a plant known for its beautiful foliage, but some varieties begin setting flowers at the end of the summer.
(9/26/22) Not all plants can handle limited sunlight, but the colorful Summer Wave torenia thrives in the shade.
(Video 09/22/22) Farming a tropical crop such as sugarcane in Louisiana comes with many challenges. One of them is dealing with nutrient and sediment runoff.
Fall begins in September, but it is also a time when West Nile virus peaks.
(09/23/22) Incorporate plants into your landscape that will feed hummingbirds as they migrate for the winter.
(09/20/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present talks on Landscaping 101 and Lilies on Oct. 13 at the Central Branch Library.
(09/16/22) The LSU AgCenter Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station recently hosted members of the National Association of Conservation Districts and LDAF.
(09/16/22) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations.
(09/16/22) Growing citrus in containers allows you to bring them indoors so they are protected against low temperatures.
(09/15/22) Plant and soil systems major Jack Simmons spent the summer working with LSU Athletics’ facilities and grounds teams.
The challenges farmers already faced with record-high input costs were compounded by soggy yields and rutted fields as the 2022 rice harvest ended.
Becoming a horticulturist was not Kiki Fontenot’s plan when she first arrived at LSU.
(09/09/22) Do your part to help the environment. Plant trees.
(Video 09/08/22) Louisiana sugarcane farmers are racing to get their crop planted while simultaneously preparing for this year’s harvest.
(Video 09/08/22) For Louisiana’s soybean farmers, late August and early September is typically a time when the harvest is in full swing.
(9/19/22) It’s that time of year when you can start planting fall vegetables into your garden.
(09/07/2022) The LSU AgCenter has chosen ornamental peppers as the fall 2022 Super Plant.
(09/07/22) A group of cross-disciplinary researchers is collaborating to find a solution to stop roseau cane die-off.
The LSU AgCenter's SW Region was not going to let the pandemic or a couple of 2020 storms ruin the fun--and learning--for its 7th anf 8th graders.
(09/06/22) Master Gardeners will present talks on herbs and spices along with cool-season lawn and garden care Sept. 22 at the Jones Creek Library.
From Cameron to Lafourche Parish, 4-Hers from across the SW Region attend Summer Camp in 2022 to mark the facility's 100-year milestone.
(09/02/22) An AgCenter graduate student has conducted a study of three diet types to determine effectiveness.
(09/02/22) The South has no reason for fall foliage envy. The traditional colors of autumn can be found in ornamental peppers, which grow well here.
(08/30/22) Louisiana FFA members among national finalists in Agricultural Proficiency Awards and the Agriscience Fair.
(Video 9/5/22) Mealybugs can quickly wreak havoc on plants in your landscape.
(Video 8/29/22) Monarch butterflies are now considered an endangered species.
(08/25/22) The LSU AgCenter realizes that good leaders are made, not born, and with that in mind is offering a Management Development Institute for employees.
(Video 08/25/22) The Louisiana rice harvest is more than 50% complete, and the yields have been excellent.
(Video 08/25/22) The Louisiana corn harvest is near the halfway point, and farmers have been mostly pleased with the results.
(08/24/22) August 29 to September 2 is Louisiana Flood Awareness Week.
(08/23/22) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will present gardening talks on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Zachary Branch Library at 1900 Church St.
(08/26/22) The LSU AgCenter has renewed agreements with longstanding partners in Honduras to promote cooperation in solving international agricultural issues.
(08/26/22) Cercospora leaf spot is showing up on our hydrangeas and crape myrtles.
Luke Parks and his family created Royal Treats — frozen, ready-to-bake desserts developed from their secret family recipes.
(08/19/22) About 40 agriculture students from Marcus Oldham College in Australia were part of the Rolling Ag Field Tour in central Louisiana Aug. 10.
(08/23/22) About 100 people attended the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station field day despite rainy weather.
(08/22/22) Two graduate students in the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences are looking to make an impact for international students at LSU.
(08/19/22) The monarch butterfly has been listed as an endangered species. There are ways you can help as a gardener.
(08/18/22) Join Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School program for the Farm to School gathering in Baton Rouge on September 28.
(08/16/22) LSU AgCenter nutritionists are working to close the inequality gap in finding healthy food alternatives.
(08/12/22) Pomegranates are considered by some to be a symbol of luck, and you can grow them in Louisiana.
(08/11/22) The LSU AgCenter and Mendel University in the Czech Republic were able to reunite for in-person activities in Baton Rouge this summer.
(Video 08/11/22) Four-wheelers are a leading cause of injuries in young people. In an effort to reduce accidents, the LSU AgCenter offered a training session.
(Video 08/11/22) For 100 years, young people throughout Louisiana have attended 4-H summer camp at Camp Grant Walker.
(Video 08/20/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how pomegranate is an excellent fruit tree that does well in Louisiana.
(Video 08/10/22) Chamberbitter is an invasive weed that can become a big problem in Louisiana garden beds.
(08/10/22) The LSU AgCenter is releasing its 2022 Dean Lee Research and Extension Center virtual field day Aug. 10.
(08/09/22) At the LSU AgCenter’s second annual Agronomic Crops School, farmers and others got updates on research projects and current crop issues.
(08/09/22) Two Tennessee 4-H cooking teams walked away with first and second place from the Great American Seafood Cook-Off: 4-H Edition 2022.
(08/08/22) BATON ROUGE, La. —The LSU AgCenter Burden Museum and Gardens and the LSU Rural Life Museum offer many activities for fall family fun.
(08/03/22) The Florida Parishes Dairy Day recently brought out the spirit of winning in dairymen and youth.
(Video 08/08/22) Blue My Mind makes a great groundcover and is a true-blue performer in Louisiana landscapes.
(08/03/22) The Louisiana Board of Regents has awarded the LSU AgCenter Louisiana Institute for Bioproducts and Bioprocessing a grant of nearly $1 million.
(Video 08/01/22) The black-eyed Susan is a beautiful flowering plant native to North America that works well in Louisiana landscapes.
(08/02/22) Monarch butterfly numbers have declined enough that one group of concerned scientists has placed the beloved insects on an endangered list.
(08/05/22) Visiting gardens is a great source of inspiration.
(08/02/22) Camp Grant Walker holds a special place in the hearts of generations of Louisiana 4-H’ers.
(Video 07/28/22) The dog days of summer are here, and it’s important to protect your livestock from the stifling heat.
(Video 07/28/22) Louisiana’s sugarcane crop had to endure nearly 100 inches of rain and the winds of Hurricane Ida last year.
(07/29/22) Muscadines are the perfect grape for the South, and they are ripening now.
(07/28/22) The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station will hold a field day Aug. 18.
(07/27/22) The LSU AgCenter has named Ron Strahan as the Northwest Region director.
Who can resist the taste of a cold, sweet Washington Parish watermelon? Not many it seems by the briskness of sales over the past month or so.
(07/26/22) The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station hosted its annual horticulture field day on July 22.
(07/26/22) Two newly released sugarcane varieties were the focus of the 39th annual LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day in St. Gabriel.
(07/22/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana FFA members gathered in Alexandria in June for the 93rd Louisiana FFA State Convention.
(07/22/22) July can be a tough month for plants. But it can still be a productive month for gardening.
(07/22/2022) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant aim to use the unique facility to expand the repertoire of products Louisiana fishermen can offer.
(Video 07/18/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard describes some tropicals that are also known for their spectacular flowers.
(Video 07/18/22) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard describes how the tropical Swiss cheese plant is a great focal point for indoor décor.
(07/19/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation recently gave the LSU AgCenter a generous endowment to fund two professorships.
(07/18/2022) CROWLEY, La. — The H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station showcased the research and faculty during its 113th annual field day.
(07/18/22) The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute has received a five-year, $1.5 million federal grant.
(Video 07/15/22) A group of Louisiana 4-H students got to experience the wonders of Louisiana’s coast but learned that this area is disappearing.
(Video 07/15/22) Hot, sunny weather was what rice farmers were hoping for, and combines will soon be gin harvesting this year's crop.
(07/15/22) AgCenter scientists showcased their work on best management practices July 12 at a field day at Somerset Plantation in Newellton.
(07/12/22) A $100,000 scholarship has been given to support Louisiana 4-H, making it the largest endowed scholarship in the history of the organization.
(07/15/22) Blooming tropicals are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden, and with so many to choose from, you can create a tropical oasis in your landscape.
