Summer vegetable gardening solutions: How to be productive in the sizzling season

(06/30/23) Summertime brings challenges for gardeners, but don’t give up. You can be successful with these tips.

Students from across the state “Excel” at 4-H University

(06/30/23) The theme of this year’s 4-H University was “Excel” and hundreds of extraordinary students from across the state did just that.

New comprehensive crop disease reference book edited by AgCenter scientists

A new crop disease reference guide co-edited by two LSU AgCenter-affiliated plant pathologists is designed to aid students, crop consultants and producers.

T-Beaux’s Creole Café and FOODii spice up campus cuisine

​(06/26/23) T-Beaux’s Creole Café is the first Black-owned restaurant on the LSU campus.

AgCenter scientists advance theory on fat cells

(06/23/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU AgCenter animal scientists studying adipose tissue in cattle say their findings could have human health implications.

LaHouse to host first Saturday open house since 2019

​(06/22/23) LSU AgCenter's LaHouse Research and Education Center will host its first Saturday open house since 2019 on Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Steamed veggies: Producers from across state brave the heat for commercial vegetable field day

​(06/20/23) Producers from across the state gathered for a commercial vegetable field day June 14 at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden.

Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association conference culminates by honoring its best

(06/14/23) The Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association met in Gonzales June 4 to 7 for its annual meeting and professional improvement conference.

Master Gardeners to discuss fairy gardens, pollination June 22 at the Jones Creek Library

Exploring the benefits of open plant trial gardens

(06/09/23) Trial gardens such as those located at LSU AgCenter facilities offer a wealth of information and inspiration.

LSU AgCenter ‘scout school’ helps battle bugs in crops

​(06/07/23) LSU AgCenter hosted two sessions of Field Crops Insect Scout School to help train crop consultants, insect scouts, extension agents and others.

Burden Museum & Gardens offers summer activities

(06/06/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — Burden Museum & Gardens have scheduled fun summer activities for the whole family.

LSU AgCenter creates extension agent position for crawfish production

(06/06/2023) CROWLEY, La. — Todd Fontenot will now serve as the AgCenter’s area crawfish extension agent.

Master Gardeners to discuss succulents, houseplants on June 8 at the Zachary Library

(06/01/23) BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present talks on succulents and houseplants June 8.

Good weather helped wheat group during growing season and at harvest

(Video 06/01/23) ​For the past two weeks, combines have been harvesting wheat fields across Louisiana.

Sweet potato planting wrapping up in Louisiana

​(06/01/23) Once they got started, Louisiana sweet potato farmers made quick work of planting this year’s crop.

Nurturing nature’s champions with plants for pollinators

(06/02/23) This month is National Pollinator Month, and there are ways you can help these important creatures in your own landscape.