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A handful of Louisiana growers and a team of researchers at the LSU AgCenter are working to figure out how this plant fits in the state’s industry.
Louisiana has an evolving set of rules and regulations from multiple different agencies that hemp farmers, processors, transporters and retailers need to obey.
Industrial hemp markets are growing.
Jampala is an expert in molecular breeding. She joined the AgCenter in 2018.
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) was legalized for commercial production in Louisiana under the supervision of the LDAF in 2019.
Gentry is in charge of Idlewild, serving as resident coordinator for that station as well as the Doyle Chambers Central Research Station in Baton Rouge.
Hemp fibers, which have low density and high strength and stiffness, help in alleviating environmental pollution by replacing synthetic fibers.
The cannabis industry has grown over the past decade. A factor affecting the quality and potency of cannabis are the plant organs known as trichomes.
LSU AgCenter researchers are making recommendations for future growing practices for Louisiana hemp farmers for the following commonly used systems.
These are critical components to an effective hemp management program that the LSU AgCenter sought to identify to accurately advise commercial hemp producers.
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a new crop for Louisiana.
Louisiana’s hot and humid weather and extended growing period provide a conducive environment for plant pathogens to quickly establish and spread.
A survey of U.S. hemp farmers determined one of the most challenging aspects of production was the lack of information on the efficacy of current insecticides.
LSU College of Agriculture News Fall 2023
LSU AgCenter News Fall 2023
The American alligator has long been a historical symbol for the state.
A healthy canopy is essential to the growth and development of the live oak.
The roseau cane scale (RCS) is an invasive insect present in Louisiana.
A high-protein rice with a low GI value developed by LSU AgCenter researchers is allowing people with diabetes to enjoy cooked white rice.
For nearly 18 years, Hilton and Shannan Waits have worked as a team at home and in the barns, fields and classrooms of Vermilion Parish.
“When is the best time to spray fungicides?” is a question that is central to managing many plant diseases.
With a specially equipped truck and a projector, E.S. Richardson took the message of agricultural extension deep into rural Louisiana.
Three AgCenter agriculture natural resource agents decided they needed to expand their outreach efforts into a new arena.
Ida Wenefrida: 1958-2023
It is not always easy to access healthy foods and beverages like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free and low-fat dairy products.
Louisiana is the northernmost sugarcane planting region of the world.
The decline of the ironwood trees in the U.S. territory of Guam has left scientists perplexed for years.
News from the LSU AgCenter for summer 2023
Stevens joined the AgCenter as an agent working on the Centers for Disease Control High Obesity Program grant three years ago.
Around the state, people within our organization and outside of our organization are telling me they feel the energy, the inspiration and the excitement.
Consumers are increasingly interested in purchasing local foods.
Seeding LA is an extensive digital collection filled with fun, educational materials related to agriculture and nutrition.
There is no dispute that purchasing local items and using local vendors can keep money in the regional economy.
Armstrong Farms is just one example of a community grower selling their products to Louisiana schools.
The Harvest of the Month program is completely customizable to suit a classroom’s needs and can be scaled up for widespread use at a district level.
Carl Motsenbocker is a professor in the LSU AgCenter School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.
The objective of this study was to determine if the Garden Greaux media developed by LSU AgCenter is a suitable medium for container production.
Soilless culture, the practice of producing growing plants and crops in containers instead of in the field, has revolutionized global horticultural production.
In the four years since Melissa Starks began teaching in Winn Parish, she has seen a major impact from Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program.
Judy Myhand is a nutrition instructor in the LSU College of Agriculture School of Nutrition and Food Sciences and a part of the Seeds to Success team.
The Louisiana Farm to School Conference has extended the reach of farm to school programming statewide.
Randazzo serves as the area nutrition agent for St. Mary Parish.
Louisiana MarketMaker, has been forging local purchasing initiatives in partnership with LSU AgCenter since 2010.
In 2018, the Seeds to Success Program held its inaugural School Garden Leadership Workshop.
Farm-to-school activities like growing a garden, taste tests and learning where our food comes from encourage students to expand their food experiences.
Besse followed a career in public health from her native Tennessee to Louisiana, and five years ago she became director of Seeds to Success.
News from the LSU AgCenter for spring 2023.
Now the rice extension weed specialist for the LSU AgCenter, Webster began scouting cotton, corn, soybean and wheat fields as a 14-year-old.
Research is at the forefront of the Louisiana sugar industry sustainability effort. The LSU AgCenter’s primary research effort is sugarcane variety development.
Louisiana’s Cooperative Extension Service offers a number of "master" programs aimed at educating the people of Louisiana.
Best management practices are measures that producers can apply to crop rotations, tillage operations, effective input application and other aspects of farming.
In 2021 a newly developed next-generation soil moisture sensors system was evaluated at the Sweet Potato Research Station (SPRS).
Irrigation systems require responsible operation with consistent dynamic scheduling to be sustainable.
In general, oaks are considered to have some of the more sensitive root systems.
Nitrogen (N) is one of the most essential nutrients required for crop growth, development and reproduction.
Following best management practices also helps agricultural producers set a good example.
The LSU AgCenter provides an ongoing Master Goat Producer Program in which participants attend three daylong classes that feature lessons and demonstrations.
For rice farmers in Louisiana, determining the best tillage methods and water management practices is key to achieving higher yields.
As part of a $1.4 million grant from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, the management practices are designed to improve soil health, water quality and resource
Cover crops, which are crops intended to cover the soil without being harvested, have a long history of use.
Aquaculture production is one of Louisiana’s major animal industries, with a $609 million contribution to the state’s economy.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assists farmers with implementing a wide range of best management practices through conservation contracts.
News briefs from the LSU AgCenter
The LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research has announced $1.1 million in faculty research grants to 33 projects.
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