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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Winter 2020
LSU AgCenter Scientists Join World Movement to Promote Plant Health
Linda Foster Benedict
2020 has been designated International Year of Plant Health to call attention to the valuable role of agricultural scientists around the world.
Specialty Crop Plant Diseases on the Rise in Louisiana
Raj Singh
Several pathogens threaten some of Louisiana’s prize plants, including the boxwood. People are to notify the Plant Diagnostic Center.
Invasive Apple Snails Threaten Louisiana Rice, Crawfish Production
Blake Wilson, Julian Lucero and Mark Shirley
Pink and poisonous, apple snails are starting to appear in southwest Louisiana causing problems for crawfish farmers.
For 38 Years, Don Thompson Has Searched for Truth
Kyle Peveto
Though retired, equine physiologist Don Thompson continues to contribute to the science in his field.
Researchers Work to Improve Waterfowl Habitat Management in Gulf Coast Chenier Plain
Ashley Booth
Managing wetlands for waterfowl is crucial for producing food and habitat for the birds that visit the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Climate Change and the Role of the Rivers
Rick Bogren
Yi-jun Xu, hydrology researcher, is studying the rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide resulting from river flooding.
Annie’s Project Strengthens the Role of Women in Farm Business
Maria Bampasidou, Whitney McKinzie and Sara Shields
This program, coordinated by the LSU AgCenter, helps women gain knowledge to use in farm business decision-making.
Artificially Enhanced Transport of Atmospheric Oxygen into Gulf of Mexico to Eliminate Hypoxia
Louis Thibodaux, David Constant, Veda Thipparthi and Haoshen Huang
The purpose of this research is to enhance the movement of oxygen-enriched surface seawater downward into the deeper oxygen-depleted Gulf of Mexico.
Evaluation of Procedures for Emergency Disposal of Poultry Carcasses
William E. Owens and Changyoon Jeong
Researchers are studying ways to safely dispose of unexpected poultry losses due to a disease outbreak or power failure.
A New Year Brings New Louisiana Super Plants
Jeb S. Fields
Four additions have been made in 2020: American beautyberry, bald cypress, FlameThrower coleus and Lucky Star pentas.
LSU AgCenter Scientists Continue Search for Cause of Roseau Cane Die-off along Coast
Johnny Morgan
Roseau cane, a marsh grass that grows in the lower Mississippi River Delta, continues to die, leaving the coastline more at risk for disappearing.
Research Brief: Identifying the Fertilizer Management Practices of Louisiana Homeowners
Natalie Levy
More education is needed to help homeowners learn the proper way to fertilize their lawns and gardens to protect the environment and cut their costs.
Research Brief: Implementation of a K-12 School Garden Leadership Workshop for Teachers
Celine Richard, Kathryn K. Fontenot, Edward Bush, Pam Blanchard and Carl Motsenbocker
The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Department of Education Division of Nutrition Services developed a school garden leadership workshop for educators.
New Faculty Profile: Jeb Fields Gets Dream Job at the Hammond Research Station
Kyle Peveto
Jeb Fields serves as the director of the ornamental trial gardens at the Hammond Research Station and is the chair of the Louisiana Super Plants program.
LSU AgCenter News for Winter 2020
Qinglin Wu named Cain chair; New specialists include Ashley Keith Edwards, David Moseley, Rasel Parvej; CDC study shows Louisianians inactive; Dan Fromme named cotton specialist of the year
LSU College of Agriculture News for Winter 2020
David Smith awarded poultry scholarship; Alumnus Matthew Braud speaks to students; Whitney McKinzie receives University Medal; Alessandra Bresnan studies tiger genetics
