(01/31/18) Agricultural producers will have two opportunities to get updates on cover crops and soil health at two northeast Louisiana workshops in February.
(01/31/18) Louisiana sugarcane farmers just finished a memorable year — one that saw them harvesting on a rare snow day and set a production record.
(Video 1/29/18) Dan Gill explains why now is the best time to plant shrubs like the Fritz Huber plum yew.
(01/29/18) Bottomland hardwood management, harvest expectations and market growth were featured topics at the 2018 Forestry Forum held Jan. 19.
(01/29/18) Visitors found loads of interactive exhibits awaiting them at LSU AgCenter Square during the North Louisiana Agri-Business Council Ag Expo.
(01/26/18) Now is an excellent time to consider adding roses to your landscape.
(01/25/18) Many crop pests did not survive the record cold temperatures seen in Louisiana in mid-January, which is good news for farmers.
(Video 01/15/18) Hard freezes have impacted plants throughout Louisiana.
(Video 01/22/18) Freezes may have killed your favorite plants, but unfortunately, weeds in your lawn don’t go away as easily.
(01/23/18) Despite sub-freezing weather, cattle producers assembled to hear presentations covering forage management, pasture weed control andnew tax law.
(01/23/18) Getting the most out of Louisiana landscapes was the focus of the Northeast Louisiana Master Gardeners seminar held in West Monroe
(01/23/18) The annual Camellia Garden Stroll at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m.
(01/22/18) The LSU AgCenter will offer a landscape pest management workshop on Feb. 15 at the Hammond Research Station.
(01/19/18) Where a medium-to-large evergreen tree is desirable, the Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) can be a wonderful choice.
(01/19/18) The recent cold snap is causing strawberry growers to go into babysitting-mode, using cloth covers to save their early crop.
(01/19/18) A workshop focusing on tax rules and issues relative to forest landowners is set for Feb. 9.
(01/18/18) Wenqing Xu, LSU AgCenter food safety specialist, said following food safety practices can help to ensure you have an enjoyable carnival season.
(01/17/18) Recent unusually cold weather across Louisiana is likely to result in higher utility bills.
(01/16/18) Children’s Garden at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden will conduct a program on caring for birds on Feb. 10.
(01/12/18) Ten people who have completed Louisiana Master Farmer Program training were recognized Jan. 11.
(01/12/18) Many gardeners consider snails and slugs to be the most disgusting pests in the garden. I could live with their looks if they didn’t cause damage.
(01/11/18) Producers in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi may see record soybean yields across the region in 2018,
(01/11/17) Turfgrass professionals heard about a wide range of topics at the 2018 Louisiana Turfgrass Association conference on Jan. 9 at Tiger Stadium.
(01/11/18) The first part of an annual series of LSU AgCenter meetings for rice farmers in south Louisiana wrapped up Wednesday (Jan. 10).
(01/11/18) An AgCenter researcher is trying to find out if an aggressive pest that has devastating effects on sweet potatoes has made its way into the state.
(Video 01/10/18) A hard freeze has caused some concerns for sugarcane growers as they hurriedly try to get their crop to the mills.
(01/08/18) Louisiana homeowners can learn about keeping their homes warm and cozy with low utility bills at the LaHouse winter Saturday open house on Jan. 20.
(01/08/18) Louisiana farmers and experts are remaining “cautiously optimistic” that the recent freezing weather did not significantly damage sugarcane or wheat.
(01/06/18) At the start of a new year many people resolve to make big lifestyle changes, but it's the small changes that can lead to long-term success.
(01/05/18) Heavy rains, particularly when they persist over an extended period, place stresses on plants in our landscapes.
(Video 01/01/18) On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains steps you can take to check and improve your soil composition.