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(10/03/23) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will discuss hydrangeas and camellias at the Greenwell Springs Library on Thurs
(10/03/23) The 2024 Get It Growing calendar will provide garden enthusiasts with lots of horticulture information, gardening tips and beautiful pictures.
(9/29/23) 4-H’ers participated in a 4-H Teen Leadership Summit that encouraged open conversations about the challenges affecting today's youth.
(10/03/23) The event will provide homeowners with information regarding backyard and small-acreage food production techniques and food preservation methods.
(09/29/23) The annual induction ceremony will be March 7.
(09/29/23) There are concerns that excessive salt in the water can build up in the soil over time, but there is no need to panic.
(09/28/23) East Baton Rouge Parish fifth graders learned lessons about teamwork and making healthier choices at the inaugural AgBash.
(09/27/23) The LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are bringing drone training to high school students across the state.
(09/27/23) Louisiana K-12 school district child nutrition directors and purchasing agents met with farmers and other food vendors at "Meet the Buyer" event.
(09/21/23) Louisiana is home to some of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. The LSU AgCenter has long worked to monitor and manage them.
(Video 9/27/23) With drought conditions persisting, it is crucial for us to adequately water our plants to maintain their health.
(Video 9/20/23) Everybody loves the sight of tiny hummingbirds masterfully maneuvering around a feeder.
(09/20/23) Fall is in the air, and the Corn Maze is back at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden each Saturday in October, and on Sunday, Oct. 8.
(09/22/23) Bird baths are a nice addition to the garden, drawing in numerous species and helping provide them a source of water.
(Video 09/20/23) Heat stress and drought have taken their toll on Louisiana’s soybean crop. Even farmers who had access to irrigation are disappointed.
(Video 09/20/23) This year, Louisiana has seen more acres of forestland burn than ever before.
(09/20/23) The first week of October is National 4-H Week, recognizing the many positive youth development opportunities 4-H offers.
(09/19/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will discuss the proper way to propagate plants at the Central Branch Library, on Joor Road.
(09/15/23) Soil health has a big impact on your plants' growth and performance.
(09/14/23) Consumers can still expect to see real Christmas trees this holiday season according to AgCenter forestry agent.
(09/11/23) The LSU AgCenter’s new web-based Drought Irrigation Response Tool, or DIRT, will benefit farmers during one of the driest seasons on record.
Stevens joined the AgCenter as an agent working on the Centers for Disease Control High Obesity Program grant three years ago.
(09/08/23) Pine forests that should be vibrant and green are now a striking image of dead, brown needles and charred, black bark.
(Video 09/08/23) Irrigation was a lifeline for most of Louisiana’s sweet potato farmers. As harvest approaches, most growers think they have a decent crop.
(Video 09/08/23) Louisiana has had an unprecedented number of 100-degree days this summer, and it is taking a toll on ranchers across the state
(09/08/23) Mulch helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.
(Video 9/13/23) With blistering heat continuing to bear down on our plants, mulches are a great way to keep moisture in the soil, while reducing temperatures.
(Video 9/6/23) If you’re looking to fill in your landscape with dependable shrubs, but you don’t want them to get too big.
(09/06/23) The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute, FOODii, will host an online seminar Friday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Sidewalks help build a sense of neighborliness, encourage physical activity among residents and are important for wheelchair users.
(09/01/23) Irrigation has been critical to the success of this year's crop.
(09/01/23) This shrub is easy to care for and has a beautiful growth habit.
(08/30/23) Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program will hold its seventh annual conference on Oct. 11.
(08/30/23) LSU AgCenter area nutrition agent Layne Langley delivered fun, hands-on nutrition programs to summer camps in East and West Feliciana parishes.
(08/29/23) Hot, dry weather is causing concerns about the survivability of crawfish and their forages.
(08/29/23) Burden Museum & Gardens have scheduled a fall lineup of fun activities that are sure to please.
(08/28/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present two presentations that will help you get your gardens going for the fall.
(08/25/23) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners Library Series will begin fall presentations at the Main Library at 7711 Goodwood Blvd. on Thursday, Sept. 14.
(Video 08/25/23) The hot, dry weather in Louisiana is taking a toll on the state’s sugarcane crop.
(Video 08/25/23) The Louisiana corn harvest is wrapping up, and yields have been good and bad. Corn planted early fared much better than corn planted later.
(Video 8/30/23) August and early September are typically times to do pruning of your ever-blooming roses.
(Video 8/23/23) Record heat and drought has been taking its toll on plants throughout the state.
(08/24/23) Producers are hopeful for rain but are preparing for the possibility of significantly reduced yields.
(08/25/23) Avoid adding further stress to your plants.
(08/23/23) Louisiana FFA is gearing up for the school year after a busy summer that included officer training and a visit to the nation's capital.
(08/21/23) Participants in the new Water Rangers program are collecting and reporting rainfall data.
Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors.
(08/18/23) August 21 to August 25 is Louisiana Flood Awareness Week, an opportunity to educate citizens on the many ways to prepare for floods.
(08/17/23) Agents are participating in training sessions on livestock show rules, animal health and the best ways to help youth prepare for contests.
(08/15/23) Some of the most innovative minds in agriculture from across the country gathered to share ideas on numerous topics at a multistate meeting.
(08/18/23) Take these steps to ensure your garden’s resiliency.
(08/16/23) Repairs have been completed at Camp Grant Walker, and projects at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center are underway now.
(08/14/23) After weeks of extreme heat and little rain, the landscape is looking parched.
(08/14/2023) The LSU Textiles and Costume Museum was awarded a $199,079 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents.
(Video 08/16/23) Gardening in high heat is not enjoyable, so why not bring your green thumb indoors? A variety of ficus plants help bring nature indoors.
(Video 08/09/23) Some drought-tolerant succulent plants not only mock the heat, but also produce showy flowers.
(08/11/23) LaHouse to receive $300,000 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture for resilience education.
(08/11/23) Ficus plants make ideal houseplants.
(08/09/23) The scientists have developed a bait that uses sodium nitrite, providing an effective control strategy for rapidly increasing feral hog populations.
(Video 08/09/23) Hot and dry weather across Louisiana has made the irrigation of crops a necessity — and that’s if you are able to secure water.
(Video 08/09/23) The Louisiana rice harvest is moving quickly, and the yields have been good for the most part.
(08/09/23) AgCenter holds agronomic crops school for producers to interact with researchers.
(08/08/23) The market benefits customers and local produce growers alike.
(08/07/23) Marsh Maneuvers is a five-day camp, which teaches Louisiana students about the importance of marsh and coastal environments.
(08/03/23) The LSU AgCenter and Southern Ag Center are sponsoring a back-to-school Youth AgBash at Burden Museum.
(08/03/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — This summer’s extreme heat has been and continues to be brutal on Louisiana cattle.
(08/04/23) Practices such as mulching and xeriscaping can help you conserve one of our most important resources.
(08/02/23) Thanks to the AgCenter's Healthy Communities initiative, new benches and signs were recently installed in Franklinton.
(07/31/23) The event will highlight the latest AgCenter research and provide other useful information for sweet potato growers.
(07/28/23) The annual Morehouse Parish Farm Field Day continues to be a great place for young people to learn about careers in agriculture.
(07/28/23) It’s not too early to start thinking about what plants you want to add to your landscape once autumn arrives. There are many fall-blooming options.
(Video 08/02/23) Silver grass is a nice border grass that can offer privacy and a graceful, refined look.
(Video 07/26/23) Gomphrena, also known as globe amaranth, is an excellent plant for hot and dry conditions.
(Video 07/27/23) Last year, Louisiana led the nation in sugarcane production. Much of the credit goes to the variety development at the Sugar Research Station.
(Video 07/27/23) To make new employees of NRCS aware of their role in the Louisiana Master Farmer program, a training session was held.
(07/26/23) Having fun is the summer goal for many young people. A recent West Baton Rouge Parish camp showed that learning can also be fun.
(07/26/23) Cattle producers face many complications to keeping their herds healthy. Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association hosted an animal health summit.
(07/25/23) The LSU AgCenter is receiving $4.02 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the five-year High Obesity Program (HOP).
(07/24/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — Preparing young people for careers in agriculture is the goal of the new LSU AgCenter internship program.
(07/24/23) On July 20, LaHouse celebrated its 15th anniversary of service to Louisiana on the grounds of its demonstration home on the LSU campus.
(07/21/23) The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture are making great strides in research, extension and education.
