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| BNeely@agcenter.lsu.edu | |
| LSU AgCenter Communications Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
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Suggested cool-season forage varieties for planting in 2023-2024.
Paraquat dichloride, also known as paraquat, is a widely used product in many commodities grown in Louisiana.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status and control of the emerald ash borer.
Description, life cycle and ecological significance and pest status, and management of the cat flea.
Description, life cycle and ecology and forensic entomology of the American carrion beetle.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance, pest status and control of the Formosan subterranean termite.
Artichokes are a member of the Asteraceae family. Artichokes prefer warm temperatures and thrive in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 and higher.
A guide for vendors to learn how to properly accept payments for food by SNAP clients.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and control of the giant golden orbweaver.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and monitoring and damage prevention.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and control of the bald-faced hornet.
Description, life history and ecological significance of the sugarcane borer red-tailed braconid.
Lichens are fascinating organisms. They are composed of two different organisms – a fungal partner and a photosynthetic partner in a symbiotic relationship.
Do you ever feel that you are stuck in a rut? Want to get off the all-work treadmill? You could be stressed!
Stress is the body’s reaction to a physical or emotional situation that causes imbalance in a person’s life.
One way to get the nutrition you and your family need without giving up taste, variety and time is to make beans a regular part of your meals.
Causes and treatment for Southern blight of Industrial Hemp.
One of the critical factors to control harmful bacteria in food is controlling temperature.
The description, life cycle, ecological significance, pest status and control of common bedbugs.
A brief guide on how and when to grow vegetables for small scale gardeners.
An overview of the hormones and physiological processes of the estrous cycle in sheep and goats
A discussion of the physiological mechanisms regulating puberty in sheep and goats, as well as management strategies for developing replacement females.
Boxwood crown and root rot is caused by Phytophthora spp., a funguslike microorganism commonly known as water mold.
Although other methods exist, the alcohol wash is widely considered to be the most accurate method of monitoring Varroa populations.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, plus monitoring and control.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle, ecology and management of the big dipper firefly.
This publication discusses the description, ecological significance and pest status, plus control of the crapemyrtle aphid.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle and ecological significance of the giant ichneumons.
This publication discusses the description, life history, ecological significance and interesting facts about the orchard spider.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, plus control of the eastern velvet ant.
Description, life history, type of damage to sugarcane and ways to control the West Indian Canefly.
Description, life cycle and ecology, ecological significance and pest status, and control of the Greenhouse Millipede.
Description, life history, distribution of host and wasp ecological significance of the Water Lettuce Moth Braconid.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and control of Lawn Shrimp.
Description, life cycle and ecological significance of the Wasp Mantidfly.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and control of Common Silverfish.
Description, life cycle and ecology of Spring Fireflies.
Description, life cycle and ecological significance of the Tobacco Budworm Parasitoid Wasp.
Description, life cycle and ecological significance of the Scarlet-bodied Wasp Moth.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, and control of the Turkey Gnat.
Description, life cycle and ecological significance, damage and control of the Evergreen Bagworm Moth.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, plus control of the Louisiana tarantula.
Description, causes and treatment of fire blight on ornamental pears and other fruit trees.
This publication discusses the differences between three different types of beef cattle projects and what their projected outcomes might be.
This publication explains the purpose, objectives, requirements and life skills learned from the 4-H Beef Cattle Project.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle and ecological significance, and management of the tawny crazy ant.
This publication discusses the description, life cycle, ecological significance and pest status, plus control of vinegar and pomace flies.
Five Steps in Hand-washing
Yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta L.), or oxalis, is a perennial weed common throughout Louisiana.
Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule L.) is a cool-season annual weed common throughout Louisiana.
Common chickweed (Stellaria media [L.] Vill.) is a cool-season annual weed common throughout Louisiana.
Carolina geranium (Geranium carolinianum L.), also known as wild geranium, is a biennial or cool-season weed common throughout Louisiana.
Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli [L.] P. Beauv.) is a warm-season annual grassy weed common throughout Louisiana.
Indian mock strawberry (Duchesna indica [Andrews] Teschem.) is a perennial weed common throughout Louisiana.
Nematodes are microscopic wormlike animals that live in soil, roots and water. Though most nematodes are beneficial, some species can injure plants.
False garlic (Nothoscordum bivalve [L.] Britt.), or crow poison, is a cool-season perennial weed common throughout Louisiana.
An explanation with diagrams on how to collect a nematode sample.
Clean eating is more of a concept than a diet. It has become a global movement with a range of practices.
The terms nitrates and nitrites are probably familiar. Both are chemicals that occur naturally in soil and are taken up by growing plants.
This handy pocket-sized publication provides details on the 2018 Louisiana Agriculture and natural resources, the number of farms and farmers.
This publication should help producers make more informed decisions about corn hybrid selection and production practices.
Louisiana 4-H Foundation Financial Statements
Louisiana 4-H Foundation Recognition 2017-2018
Louisiana 4-H Foundation Annual Donors.
4-H State and Parish Scholarship Winners.
News from the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.
The Youth Wetlands Program was created with the intent to develop the next generation of coastal stewards.
After her cancer diagnosis, Winn Parish 4-H alumna Savannah Green worked with Louisiana 4-H to educate others about the disease.
The Louisiana Council of Farmer Cooperatives has partners with 4-H and FFA to teach the importance of cooperative businesses.
4-H Agent Lekeisha Lucas-Powell is fighting for the future of young people in East Carroll Parish through career preparation.
4-H’ers traveled to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston after studying aerospace through the 4-H lesson study program.
LSU student body president and 4-H alumnus Stewart Lockett reflected on 4-H impacts on his life and college career.
Louisiana 4-H is addressing educational needs by creating curricula for teachers and connecting students through hands-on learning experiences.
Adriana Drusini was recognized as 2018 Louisiana 4-H Agent of the Year.
Louisiana 4-H recognizes 2018 Hall of Fame honorees for their dedication to youth development.
Fran Castille was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Teens from the Louisiana 4-H Fashion Board traveled to New York City to explore the fashion industry.
Youth represented Louisiana 4-H at Citizenship Washington Focus, a comprehensive leadership program in Washington, D.C.
The Premier Exhibitor Awards recognize outstanding livestock exhibitors.
Through shooting sports, youth practice responsibility, leadership and sportsmanship while learning how to safely handle a firearm or bow.
Paula Guidry, a fifth-grade teacher at L. Leo Judice Elementary School, has been working with the Lafayette Parish 4-H School Garden program for nine years.
The Hathorn Fitness and Nature Trail at Grant Walker Educational Center received a makeover.
Louisiana 4-H Summer Camp encourages youth to make friends, learn responsibility, develop independence and engage in exciting educational opportunities.
Types of Swine Projects
Types of Poultry Projects
Types of 4-H Rabbit projects
Types of Lamb Projects
The swine project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science.
The rabbit project teaches proper methods to care for rabbits as well as raising, breeding and marketing rabbits effectively.
The poultry project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science.
The goat project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science.
Types of Goat Projects.
The sheep project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science.
During summer, it is not unusual to see the surfaces of ponds, lakes, bayous and other stagnant or still bodies of water covered with a green layer.
The sugarcane variety identification guide provides key botanical descriptions for identifying the different varieties of sugarcane.
Information regarding the management and care of horses with PSSM.
Using soil temperature with the 5-day outlook for DD60s to determine when to plant can result in a vigorous plant stand and avoid making replant decisions.
Watermelons are a sweet, delicious treat grown in the spring and summer. Follow these planting tips for a successful harvest.
Winter gardening tips for homeowners
