A French drain is a system that can help alleviate concerns of excess water by providing an avenue to evacuate water from saturated areas.
A valuable resource in maintaining this sharp scenery is the use of landscape bed edging.
Knowing the pregnancy status of females allows producers to make more informed and precise management decisions which increase efficiency and profitability.
Prescribed burning is a crop management practice widely used in the production and harvest of many agricultural and timber products across the United States.
Overview of the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff, and students of the LSU Department of Entomology in 2022.
This manual is a study guide for preparing to take the Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam. This manual satisfies the basic applicator training requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Louisiana Pesticide Laws and Regulations.
Aerial blight is a soybean disease caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA, and it is particularly important in the Midsouth.
Scientists with the LSU AgCenter annually evaluate cotton varieties in official variety trials (OVTs) at several locations across the state.
Once a heifer has reached puberty, reproductive cyclicity begins.
Estrous synchronization is a reproductive management tool in which the estrous cycle is manipulated so that breeding females enter into estrus simultaneously.
Cool-season color is an unheralded hero in the landscape.
Another common northern climate perennial, delphiniums are typically strangers in the Deep South.
Well known as a perennial in many northern climates, columbine makes an elegant annual addition to the cool-season southern garden.
Gulf Coast muhly grass, or simply muhly grass, is one of the absolute greatest ornamental grasses for Louisiana landscapes.
Amazon dianthus is a cool-season perennial in the Louisiana climate.
Violas have been a long-time cool-season favorite and a go-to plant for the southern garden.
Indian blanket flower, or blanket flower, gaillardia is a wildflower species native to the southern plains region of the United States.
Peggy Martin roses are a robust and recognizable feature in the Louisiana landscape with showy, fragrant pink flowers.
2020 Louisiana Summary: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Grain sorghum hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased data for commercial growth.
Just because the sun is setting doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your landscape.
Pergolas are simple structures comprised of columns and posts that support beams or a lattice overhead. They create the feeling of an enclosed ambiance.
A deck is a wonderful addition to a landscape, providing an elevated perch to observe the property, entertain guests or enjoy nature while relaxing.
Grown in Louisiana just for you.
Raised in Louisiana just for you.
Corn hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials (OHTs) by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased data for commercial corn hybrids.
Prepared by LSU AgCenter cooperating personnel from Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.
Hygienic zoning at processing facility for preparing safe food to be sold at the farmer's market.
Food safety practices while selling products at the farmer's market.
Food safety tips when providing food samples at farmers market.
Egg and egg products safety at a farmers market.
Packaging, labelling, preparing, and selling meat and meat products at a farmers market.
Fruits and vegetables safety at a farmers market.
Cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces.
How to keep hot food safe and minimize cross contamination at a farmers market.
Maintaining the correct temperature regulation while handling, preparing, and storing food.
Preventing cross contamination while preparing food at a farmers market.
Sanitary design of equipment for food processing.
Packaging, preparing, and selling seafood at a farmers market.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners in Louisiana.
The number one priority of a good soil fertility program should be the soil pH.
Description, biology and distribution, and ecological significance and management of the Asian citrus psyllid.
Description, biology and distribution, and ecological significance and management of small carpenter ants.
Before getting into the hemp production business, we have provided a few tips to avoid pitfalls.
Decisions on variety selection are some of the earliest and most critical you will make. This will help you decide what's best for your growing conditions.
Description, biology and distribution, and ecological significance and management of the harlequin bug.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the North American woodwasp.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the scuttle fly.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the common house fly.
Research at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, Crowley, LA, is conducted by scientists with the LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station
Featuring blueberries, catfish, peppers, and more!
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of kudzu bugs.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of bed bugs.
Description, biology and distribution, and ecological significance and management off the troublesome mummy wasp.
Proper pruning of trees can create a desirable form or growth habit, rejuvenate older trees, and remove unhealthy and unsightly branches.
Proper landscape bed preparation is imperative to the establishment of a healthy landscape, however, there is no single method to follow.
Adding a hardscape patio provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional outdoor space to enjoy with friends and family.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the southern lyctus beetle.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the coarse-backed red paper wasp.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of deer flies.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the Yellow Fever Mosquito.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of Lone Star Ticks.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the Plum Curculio.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of the Colorado Potato Beetle.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of bagrada bugs.
One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. The LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials each year.
Description, biology and distribution, ecological significance and management of field crickets.
Gardeners could use a spade instead of a hoe when weeding the garden. Both tools are quite similar in shape, yet the hoe is purpose-built for this type of work.
Probiotics are among a group of beneficial microorganisms naturally found in the body and tend to have a positive impact on health.
Marigolds originated in the Americas but naturalized in portions of India, North Africa and Europe as early as the 16th century.
Bird’s nest fungi are fascinating mushrooms that obtain their nutrients from decomposing organic matter. They do not harm plants and animals.
This publication answers common muscadine growing questions. So, grab a glass of muscadine wine or juice and get ready to grow your own crop!
Use this resource as a guide to understand basic business principles of growing fruit and vegetable crops.
Feral swine populations continue to expand across Louisiana and much of the United States, causing substantial physical damage to agricultural lands.
The Louisiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board 2022 Report