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(Video 01/04/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how the beautiful resurrection fern gets its name.
(Video 12/28/25) Jason Stagg suggests camelia sasanquas as an excellent choice for a variety of flower colors and evergreen foliage.
(Video 12/23/25) Most Louisiana farmers are facing an uncertain future as low commodity prices have them struggling to stay afloat.
Hopper’s fish and mussel ecology lab in the School of Renewable Natural Resources focuses on freshwater fish and mussels.
(12/22/25) Jeff Plumlee’s work at the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant is redefining fisheries ecology in Louisiana.
(12/22/25) If you are doing some last-minute shopping, an LSU textiles, apparel and merchandising professor has several tips.
(12/15/25) The Invasive Pest Workshop in Alexandria highlighted the work LSU AgCenter researchers are doing to combat harmful pests.
(12/19/25) Come enjoy family-friendly events like tree plantings, a scavenger hunt, tree climbing and much more.
(12/26/25) Sasanquas are tough and beautiful.
(12/18/25) LSU AgCenter scientists are seeing promising results in their ongoing efforts to restore roseau cane stands in coastal Louisiana.
(12/18/25) Jaye Hamby visited the LSU campus Dec. 15 and 16.
(12/19/25) Choosing a fruit tree variety with a chilling requirement that matches your local climate is essential for success.
(12/16/25) The LSU AgCenter and LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards on Dec. 15.
Agricultural producers throughout Louisiana are embracing precision agriculture.
(Video 12/11/25) More than 40% of the invasive species found in the United States are present in Louisiana.
(12/12/25) Parking and driving on tree roots can negatively affect trees' health.
(Video 12/17/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains why it's a bad idea to park on tree roots.
(Video 012/11/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly stake young trees.
(12/09/25) The team was supported by the town of Jean Lafitte and volunteers who helped plant and rebuild the habitats.
(12/09/25) Ronnie Levy received the 2025 Rice Industry Lifetime Achievement Award on Dec. 8, at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in New Orleans.
(12/09/25) The event will provide updates on the corn, soybean, cotton, rice, sugar, cattle and timber markets.
(12/05/25) Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti, known for blooming just in time for the holiday season, can live for many years.
(11/26/25) As families prepare their homes for the holidays, LaHouse encourages residents to keep safety at top of mind while choosing decor.
(Video 12/07/25) LSU AgCenter fruit and nut specialist Michael Polozola explains why knowing chill hours is crucial to making the proper fruit tree selection.
(Video 11/30/25) Jason Stagg and Jessie Hoover talk about a beautiful native shrub that adds color to shade spots. It’s called oakleaf hydrangea.
(11/28/25) Gather your supplies and make a plan now.
(11/21/25) The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club showed the true spirit of service by feeding homeless people through a partnership with The Simple Project.
(11/21/25) November is a good time to sow cool-season annuals, spring-blooming plants and some perennials into the garden in Louisiana.
(11/20/25) With the holidays right around the corner, make sure you don't break the bank with these tips from an LSU AgCenter expert.
(11/19/25) Over the next few months, Burden Museum & Gardens will offer fun for the whole family.
(11/18/25) Varieties like the Red-N-Sweet watermelon are being rediscovered thanks to the North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program.
(11/18/25) A dedicated group of researchers are behind the sweet potato casserole that will grace many Louisiana tables on Thanksgiving.
(11/18/25) The LSU AgCenter’s Precision Agriculture Summit will be held Dec. 10 at the State Evacuation Shelter.
(Video 11/17/24) LSU AgCenter extension agents hosted a tour of two farms implementing practices designed to be sustainable in a local market.
(Video 11/17/25) Rice farmers in southwest Louisiana are wrapping up the harvest of their second crop of rice.
(11/14/25) The 2027 Get It Growing Calendar is now acepting entries from both professional and amateur photographers of local flora.
(11/14/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg offers recommendations for bedding plants that thrive in fall and winter.
(Video:11-23-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains some of the best plants you can use to show off vibrant cool-season color.
(Video: 11-16-25) LSU Horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with extension agent Jessie Hoover about what plants work best to attract wildlife into your yard.
(11/11/25) The field day was hosted in the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab at the Iberia Research Station on Oct. 29.
(11/10/25) The next Unlocking the Secrets of Food Sciences will be on Dec. 12 and will focus on holiday cookies.
(11/10/25) Nomination forms must be submitted by Nov. 19.
(11/10/25) The program gives high school and college students the opportunity to work at an LSU AgCenter research station.
(11/07/25) You can incorporate plants into your garden that provide essentials for a variety of animals.
(11/06/25) FFA members from across the country participated in the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo.
(11/05/25) The agenda includes presentations by LSU AgCenter faculty and other experts.
(11/05/25) An LSU senior won the prestigious International Textile and Apparel Association Blanche Payne award.
(11/04/25) Mark Tassin, a former leader of LSU AgCenter youth programs, has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.
At Meet the Buyer and Greet the Grower, ranchers and fruit and vegetable growers met the people who purchase their products.
(Video: 11-9-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg shows you how to get your plants ready to avoid devastating freeze damage.
(Video:11-2-25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to plant your bulbs correctly, so they provide beautiful blooms for you next year.
(Video 10/30/25) The New World screwworm could cause major problems for cattle producers if it makes its return to the United States.
(Video 10/30/25) An invasive insect from Central and South America was recently found in north Louisiana, and it could complicate growing rice in Louisiana.
(10/31/25) Strawberries can be planted now through mid-November for a March to April harvest.
(10/30/25) The LSU AgCenter 2026 Get It Growing Lawn & Garden Calendar features helpful monthly tips from LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg and beautiful
(10/24/25) The Growing Careers ... Beyond the Rice Field program was recently held at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
(10/24/25) Planting bulbs in fall sets the stage for a colorful spring.
(10/23/25) The Lois Caffey Termite Training Program offers students the opportunity to learn more about the tricky pests and earn important certificates.
(10/22/25) The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Windrush Gardents at Burden.
(10/22/25) The displays will be up from Nov. 28 to Dec. 30, with additional openings throughout the hooiday season.
(10/20/25) The LSU Textile and Costume Museum’s newest exhibit, “Dressing Louisiana: Histoires de la mode de la Louisiane,” opened to the public Oct. 5.
(Video 10/26/25) Dusty miller is the fall LSU AgCenter Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2025. Now is the time to plant it.
(Video 10/19/25) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces you to a perennial native that’s easy to grow — swamp sunflower.
(10/17/25) Grow Louisiana offers a free training program for Louisiana’s beginning farmers this spring.
(Video 10/16/25) In Louisiana, the 2025 cotton crop is the smallest crop on record, but on the flip side, the yields have been strong.
(10/15/25) A Sustainable Grazing and Processing Livestock Workshop: From Field to Market will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Sunset.
(10/17/25) Incorporate plants that feature the fall color palette for a seasonal update.
(10/14/25) Jay Grymes was named the Louisiana state climatologist for a second time in 2024 and is doing things a little differently.
(10/13/25) Choctaw Cattle Company is more than just picturesque pastures — it’s a living laboratory of sustainable agriculture.
(10/10/25) It's a 2025 Louisiana Super Plant selection.
(10/09/25) A touring scholar recently showed LSU nutrition and food sciences students how to prepare a meal that is easier to swallow.
(Video 10/7/25) Good weather at the beginning of the season helped create strong yields, and dry weather is helping expedite this year’s sweet potato harvest.
(10/07/25) LaHouse is urging homeowners to prioritize safety and stronger construction practices during recovery and rebuilding.
