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Morehouse growers celebrate 20 years at annual field day

Protect livestock from the heat

(Video 07/28/22) The dog days of summer are here, and it’s important to protect your livestock from the stifling heat.

Louisiana sugarcane crop in good shape and two new varieties released

(Video 07/28/22) Louisiana’s sugarcane crop had to endure nearly 100 inches of rain and the winds of Hurricane Ida last year.

Strahan named LSU AgCenter Northwest Region director

(07/27/22) The LSU AgCenter has named Ron Strahan as the Northwest Region director.

It’s still watermelon time in Louisiana

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.

Rainy morning offers unique look at AgCenter horticulture research

(07/26/22) The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station hosted its annual horticulture field day on July 22.

Sibling rivalry: Two new varieties the focus of sugarcane field day

(07/26/22) Two newly released sugarcane varieties were the focus of the 39th annual LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day in St. Gabriel.

Louisiana FFA elects officer team, awards members at state convention

(07/22/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana FFA members gathered in Alexandria in June for the 93rd Louisiana FFA State Convention.

Tips for gardening in July

(07/22/22) July can be a tough month for plants. But it can still be a productive month for gardening.

LSU AgCenter, La. Sea Grant unveil first-of-its-kind Seafood Processing Lab on the Gulf Coast

(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.

Louisiana Farm Bureau endowment to fund two AgCenter professorships

(07/19/22) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation recently gave the LSU AgCenter a generous endowment to fund two professorships.

New varieties, new faculty highlight 113th LSU AgCenter Rice Field Day

(07/18/2022) CROWLEY, La. — The H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station showcased the research and faculty during its 113th annual field day.

$1.5 million federal grant assists expansion of AgCenter Food Innovation Institute

(07/18/22) The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute has received a five-year, $1.5 million federal grant.

4-H students learn the importance of Louisiana's coastal environment

(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.

Louisiana rice crop in good shape as harvest approaches

(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.

Largest endowed scholarship in Louisiana 4-H history honors Louisiana legend

(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.