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Cold conditions can damage plants and features in the landscape; however, risks can be reduced through employing a variety of practices.
Phosphorus is a chemical element that is essential for all living organisms.
As breeding and foaling season approaches, it is important for horse owners and managers to understand the normal progression of foaling.
The brown-banded cockroach is one of two species of cockroaches that depend on human behaviors and structures to survive, the other being German cockroach.
Crowfootgrass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium), also known as Egyptian grass, is a yellow-green, summer annual grass native to Africa and Asia.
Rice is one of the world’s most important cereal crops. Cereal crops are members of the grass family grown for their edible starchy seeds.
Carpetweed, also known as Indian chickweed, is a summer annual, broadleaf weed found throughout Louisiana.
Henbit is a winter annual weed commonly found in lawns, landscapes, roadsides, fields and pastures across most of the United States and Canada.
Common chickweed is a winter annual weed commonly found in lawns, landscape beds, gardens and fields across the continental United States and Canada.
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of the combined dissolved content.
Soil pH is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of soil.
Water color is more than just a visual indicator but can be used as a measure of water quality and potential impairments.
Turbidity is an optical measure of the clarity of water impacted by the presence of suspended particles.
Algae refer to a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in various aquatic environments.
Ball moss is neither a parasite nor a pathogen. It is an epiphyte and belongs to family Bromeliaceae.
This annual publication handles information such as changes in varieties, pest management products and other recently developed production practices.
Why do farmers burn in the first place? What are the benefits of burning crop residues? What will happen if farmers are not able to burn? What is a prescribed burn? What is smoke and ash management? Find these answers and more in this publication.
Corn hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials to provide Louisiana farmers, seedsmen, county agents and consultants with data.
Results of 98 ornamental species trials installed in the trial gardens at the Hammond Research Station from April 2025.
Modern herd health programs must take a more comprehensive preventive approach — considering all potential health problems and the management factors that influ
Anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by the blood parasite Anaplasma marginale. This organism infects red blood cells, which leads to anemia
Whether you’re planting a single vine in your backyard or starting a small home vineyard, this guide will help you make informed decisions from the ground up.
Tillage radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) is a type of daikon radish specifically bred for use as a cover crop in agricultural systems.
In Louisiana, many conventional septic systems are unsuitable due to environmental conditions.
Maintenance is key to the efficient performance of any sewage system.
Louisiana has a history of impactful weather events which have negative consequences on infrastructure.
Geographically, Louisiana’s coastal landscape provides ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, tourism and commercial industries.
The design of a conventional septic system is a primary treatment technique that uses an absorption trench for the secondary treatment of effluent.
There are many different forms of wastewater treatment depending on the parish.
One of the largest factors for maintaining proper treatment of a decentralized septic system is the water volume that is flushed through the primary tank.
A conventional septic system is a primary treatment technique that uses an absorption trench for the secondary treatment of effluent.
A septic tank is a watertight tank made of steel concrete, or other approved materials.
Though conventional systems with septic tanks and absorption fields are the most common decentralized configuration discussed.
An effluent reduction field is designed as a soil absorption field that will both treat and reduce the amount of effluent that drains from a septic system.
Where effluent discharges are required to be chlorinated, a chlorine contact chamber should be used to disinfect the wastewater before distribution.
The use of a pumping station is required when the topography or elevation of the site prevents gravity flow of liquid from one location to another.
Non-waterborne systems are allowed where a dwelling is not served with water under pressure, thus not allowing for a standard septic system.
There are additional methodologies of effluent reduction and dispersion that are not prevalent in the state.
A spray irrigation system is a type of dispersion system that promotes evaporation and soil infiltration of the effluent.
A rock-plant filter bed is a type of effluent reduction system that can follow a mechanical plant of high effluent volume.
A deep-type sand filter bed is another alternative for the secondary treatment of septic tank effluent.
An oxidation pond is a shallow pond designed to treat sewage by the influence of air and sunlight.
This document is meant to be a study guide for installers to become familiar with the terminology outlined by the office of public health.
Growing safe and healthy food for our families and communities is a priority for farmers.
Students in Dr. Garrett Hopper’s ichthyology class teamed up with McNeese State University’s ichthyology class for a weekend field trip.
The LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources/Forestry Wildlife and Fisheries Alumni Association concluded an active year.
Dr. Thomas Dean is a professor of silviculture and forest ecology in RNR.
Welcome to the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources!
As filter feeders, oysters and other shellfish depend on microscopic organisms including plankton, algae and bacteria.
The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was discovered in the United States in 2017.
Dr Qinglin Wu, a professor in forest products, was named one of the most influential researchers in the world by Clarivate Analytics’ 2024.
Satter obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from RNR as a wildlife ecology major in 2015.
Drs. Qinglin Wu and Richard Vlosky were selected by the AgCenter/College of Agriculture awards committee.
In fall 2023, the School of Renewable Natural Resources hired Dr. Jeff Plumlee as fisheries faculty.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, comprised of representatives from every Gulf state along with stakeholders representing fishery interests.
The Coastal Wetland Planning Protection and Restoration Act Task Force was created by federal law in 1990.
Drs. Mike Kaller, of RNR, and Kristin Stair, of Agricultural and Extension Education and Evaluation, will resume offering a one-week field course in Nicaragu.
In the spring of 2024, RNR alumni Mark Shirley and Dr. Greg Lutz worked to develop a report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Louisiana enjoys a group of skilled and dedicated extension specialists who serve the state.
Freshwater mussels once dominated the benthic biomass of southern rivers but are now among the most endangered animal groups on Earth.
The performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated in the official variety trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased performance data.
Las mejores practicas para garantizer la inocuidad de lost alimentos en granjas.
Weaning is often considered one of the most stressful times during the beef cattle life cycle and can have long-term effects on their health and performance.
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestines caused by microscopic organisms called coccidia.
External parasites are a common burden to the beef cattle industry, causing significant financial losses to producers.
Home fruit production in Louisiana offers a satisfying way to enjoy fresh fruit.
