LSU has a long history with Brahman cattle.
The North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program preserves seeds from fruit and vegetable varieties developed at the Calhoun Research Station in Ouachita Parish.
For two years Matt Lee has served as LSU vice president for agriculture and dean of the LSU College of Agriculture.
Some apparel designers have tried eliminating fabric waste by creating patterns with slightly modified shapes so that the pieces can be perfectly packed.
Major Jordan Gray Lee Sr.’s expertise was in forestry.
Management of the ratoon rice crop differs from that of the first rice crop because chemical inputs, are seldom used.
Beginning in January 2023, Louisiana MarketMaker launched the Ask the Farmer promotional campaign through its Facebook page.
Seeds to Success launched the Louisiana Farm to School Institute this spring.
Forage testing is strongly encouraged by the LSU AgCenter, and with sources in short supply due to drought, knowing forage quality is even more critical.
Policy decisions that affect producers depend on good data and information.
The LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities initiative, through cooperative extension, is dedicated to making Louisiana towns healthier places to live, work, learn and
In the early 1900s, Dean Lee served the LSU College of Agriculture. Who was Dean Lee?
Established in 1949, the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, Louisiana, stands as a testament to over seven decades of dedicated research.
Some would call Julian C. Miller a pioneer in horticulture. To others, he was either the father or savior of several agricultural industries.
News from the LSU College of Agriculture for summer 2024.
News from the LSU AgCenter for the summer of 2024.
Since the 1880s, agricultural experiment stations have provided researchers fertile ground to work to improve the agricultural production and economy.
At the close of 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
Demand for conservation activities typically increases significantly following drought and extreme weather events in southern agriculture.
Funding was obtained to convert an already developed and tested irrigation scheduling spreadsheet into a convenient web tool.
Hayes, who joined the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant in 2023, directs the Water Quality Extension Lab.
News from the LSU College of Agriculture for the spring of 2024.
News from the LSU AgCenter for spring 2024
Recent weather extremes have made it especially difficult to maintain the health and production of livestock in Louisiana.
The shortage of hay caused by the dry, hot weather in 2023 led farmers and ranchers to seek alternative feeding options.
Rice cultivation is water-intensive and can be significantly impacted by climate change.
The occurrence of weather disturbances in normal times of the year has become a recurring event.
Crawfish aquaculture is based on management practices that mimic hydrological and vegetative cycles in natural habitats.
New sugarcane varieties developed by crop breeders have helped expand the crop’s range.
Sammy King is an expert on wetlands and the many species of waterbirds and other wildlife that call these habitats home.
The Louisiana climate is heavily influenced by the Gulf of Mexico and the subtropical climate that we share with the four other Gulf Coast states.
As LSU AgCenter specialists work to expand the range of sugarcane production in Louisiana, they must address new challenges that growers may face.
News from the winter of 2024 for the LSU College of Agriculture.
Winter 2024 LSU AgCenter News
Many small towns face large barriers when it comes to improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure. The AgCenter is helping.
Since 2018, the LSU AgCenter Healthy Communities team has worked with charitable food sites like food pantries to make healthy foods more accessible.
Drones were initially utilized primarily by hobbyists, but more recently have become employed in numerous fields of work, especially agriculture.
Soil is a complex and dynamic living system that is critical to agricultural ecosystem functions and crop productivity.
Indigenous people have carried the knowledge of plant medicine for many thousands of years.
Ground covers support soils through living plant material with a full spectrum of features to enhance the landscape.
Speakers hail from academic institutions throughout Louisiana as well as state and federal employees who offer their insights to the audience.
The Hammond Research Station has been in existence for over a century.
Michael Deliberto is a trusted source of information and analyses for Louisiana agricultural producers.
Louisiana Agriculture magazine came of age at a time of monumental changes in American agriculture and in scientific research.
Weather events cause significant damage to homes and neighborhoods, putting the safety of Louisiana families at risk.