(03/27/24) The USDA announced a $166,668 technical assistance grant for rural Louisiana communities through its Rural Energy for America Program.
(03/28/24) M.P. Hayes received a grant to see if non-economic bodies of water, like wastewater, can play a part in harvesting solar energy.
(03/26/24) AgCenter seafood extension specialist Evelyn Watts works with high schooler on science fair project.
(03/25/24) Matt Lee, LSU vice president for agriculture and dean of the College of Agriculture, listed many achievements during a virtual spring update.
(03/28/24) Now is the time to enjoy fresh blueberries. You can plant your own, enhancing your landscape and your health.
(Video 03/21/24) Fire plays an important ecological role in managing forestland, but conducting a prescribed burn in a responsible manner involves a plan.
(Video 03/21/24) Three new members were inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction this month.
(03/22/24) Chinese and American fringe trees add an explosion of white to the spring landscape.
(03/19/24) The Master Gardeners Library Series will present cutting gardens and raised beds at the Zachary branch, April 4.
(03/19/24) About a dozen people participated in the training at the Louisiana Ecological Forestry Center in Sabine Parish.
(Video 03/11/24) Louisiana farmers have started planting their corn crop, and with prices somewhat depressed, acres are expected to be lower.
(Video 03/11/24) Shooting sports is one of the most popular programs in Louisiana 4-H.
(03/08/24) Louisiana 4-H recently hosted 22 teams from 10 parishes at the LSU Natatorium for the SeaPerch regional competition.
(03/07/24) March is National Nutrition Month, and Dining with Diabetes is one of five signature classes of the LSU AgCenter’s Flavor's of Health program.
(03/06/24) The East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners Association presents Lawn and Turf, and Native Plants on Thursday, March 21, at the Jones Creek Library.
(03/15/24) Fragrances don’t always have to be distilled and bottled for you to enjoy them. Many can be planted into your own home gardens.
(03/08/24) Now is the perfect time to plant a Japanese magnolia, a tree that can bring spring color to your yard.
(3/05/24) The deadline to submit photos for the LSU AgCenter’s 2025 Get It Growing calendar is March 31.
(03/05/24) The Spring Garden Fest featuring the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, March 23.
(03/04/24) The 22nd annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale will be held March 8 to 10 at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus.
(03/01/24) These plants offer year-round interest and rewards.