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4-H Record Book Competition, 4-H University call out, Junior Leadership Conference, 4-H Night with the Pelicans, Mardi Gras Masquerade Fashion Show and more.
In this issue: Count your kernels, Estimating corn yield potential, Progression of the corn milk line to blacklayer and Identifying plant bugs.
Participate in one of many sugarcane meetings.
Spring 2019 issue of Horticulture Hints.
(06/13/19) The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the LSU AgCenter to fund research on reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields.
Gardening tips for homeowners in southwest Louisiana
Gardening tips for homeowners in southeast Louisiana
Gardening tips homeowners in northwest Louisiana
Gardening tips for homeowners in northeast Louisiana
Summer gardening tips for Louisiana gardeners
In this issue: Chronic Anhidrosis, Foal Nutrition, Horse Transportation Requirements, Insect Bite Hypersensitivity, and Blister Beetle Toxicity.
In this issue: Insect pest outlook, cotton nitrogen rates, corn nutrient deficiency, leaf collar method for corn, hail damage to corn, and more.
Master gardeners can learn more about proper tools and techniques for irrigating your landscape.
Recently, there have been numerous reports of leaf spot in cotton.
When assessing whether to replant we need to consider plant stand density, stand uniformity, potential death of surviving plants, and the costs associated.
As Isaac passes through, we can expect that the winds and torrential rains from the storm may cause some or even extensive injury to the cotton crop.
The table includes information on the product, formulation and rate and the days before harvest.
An ultra-low volume (ULV) malathion and a ULV pyrethroid insecticide (tank mixed) may be applied to control plant bugs in cotton only during certain dates.
The two most common leaf spot diseases are Alternaria and Cercospora (see figures). This is not the same Cercospora that infects soybean.
Do not wait for spider mite treatments in cotton if populations are found scattered throughout the field or if mites are moving in from field borders.
Irrigation water with high salt concentrations will become an increasing threat to crop production in coming years.
In Louisiana, the LSU AgCenter confirmed the presence of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth in 2010.
Transform, a new insecticide containing the active ingredient sulfoxaflor, has received an emergency use exemption for some parishes in Louisiana.
The use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) remains as much of an art as it is science.
Mite problems are exacerbated by hot, dry weather and applications of broad-spectrum insecticides for early season pests.
Cotton should be scouted for fleahoppers the first three weeks of squaring. Detection can be difficult due to the flighty nature of these insects.
LSU AgCenter research has demonstrated that Radiant, when used with an adjuvant, effectively controlled all species of thrips
Damage by these insects cause stunted growth, delayed plant maturity and plant death under heavy infestations.
Both the Southern root-knot and reniform nematodes are beginning to show damage to cotton in Louisiana this year.
Cotton aphids can be a persistent problem in Louisiana cotton throughout the growing season.
Tarnished plant bugs have begun to migrate into fields with cotton moving along throughout North Louisiana.
Taproot decline (TRD) of soybean, caused by Xylaria sp., usually is not noticed until pod fill when interveinal chlorosis and necrosis become evident.
Community leaders attended a meeting to identify and address local health and nutrition concerns in Franklinton, LA.
Louisiana Rice Field Notes Newsletter, April 5, 2019
Website accessibility is the practice of ensuring that there are no barriers that prevent interaction of access to websites by people with disabilities.
Spring 2019 issue of Horticulture Hints.
Spring 2019 issue of Horticulture Hints.
Spring 2019 issue of Horticulture Hints.
In this issue: Corn season begins, soybeans and cotton, EPA pesticide handling rules, and more.
Mrs. Jeanie Rowland joined 4-H as a fourth-grader and has been an active part of the Lincoln Parish program ever since.
A native of Zachary, Louisiana, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dr. John Sullivan Jr. served as a beef cattle specialist and livestock show manager for 35 years
Since 1983, Mr. Emile has provided continuous support to Vermilion Parish 4-H livestock and horticulture programs.
Major varieties are now susceptible, so it will not be possible to cultivate only resistant varieties.
Some orchids are highly fragrant with delicious odors, while others have extremely obnoxious odors.
This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish.
Louisiana has an estimated 633,519 home gardens with a projected annual value of more than $512 million.
The Louisiana Master Gardener program was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1994.
There are 27 Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer training programs encompassing 58 of 64 parishes and representing 96% of Louisiana’s population centers.
Whether you prefer them fresh, pickled, in salads or on a sandwich, cucumbers are a great addition to any backyard vegetable garden.
Spring 2019 issue of Horticulture Hints.
This publication explains the effect of mepiquat-containing products on cotton growth and development and suggests some guidelines for its use.
The tentative future dates and titles of classes.
FAQs relating to the Advanced Louisiana Master Gardener Program.
The number one priority of a good soil fertility program should be the soil pH.
Highlights in this issue: Prepare for corn season, pest management, Online resources, and more.
Playground stencils are designed to create colorful, painted playgrounds that provide physical activity opportunities for children.
This publication is a summary of a study of the subfloor moisture levels of south Louisiana raised foundation homes with six different insulation systems.
Become a certified Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier qualified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes.
This publication presents estimates of projected costs and returns for sweet potato production in Louisiana for the 2019 crop year.
Cherry tomatoes are increasing in popularity in grocery stores and farmers markets.
Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular spring produced vegetable crops.
Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus) are root crops related to other cool season crops in the Brassica family.
Providing research-based information for horse owners and equine operations in the Southeast region.
In This Issue: Preparing for a workout, Nutrition Blog, Healthy Recipe, Mediterranean-Style Heart-Healthy Eating, and Heart Questions to Ask Your Doctor
This article discusses common diseases in show animals and how to prevent them.
Welcome to the first edition of the "5 Acres or Fewer Farms Newsletter."
The plant water requirement cannot always be satisfied by natural rainfall. Follow the model "right time, right place, right amount."
Controlling internal parasites in grazing cattle has a significant positive return on investment; in most cases greater than any other management practice.
Pollinators are animals that transfer pollen from one plant to another. They are essential for the production of many crops and wildflowers.
This classic chickpea dip is easy to make and a versatile dish.
In this issue: AgCenter trial results online, USDA releases cotton variety survey results, 2018 Sorghum Symposium, and more.
In 2014, LSU and the LSU AgCenter signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mendel University in the Czech Republic.
The purposes of this project are to evaluate the interaction of forage systems and breed types and evaluate the most demanded product.
During the late summer and fall is the best time to get ready for potential winter hazards.
In this issue: cover crops, weed management, corn hybrids, soil compaction, and more.
The 4-H Leader Update is the monthly newsletter for organizational leaders and parent volunteers involved in the 4-H program in Lafayette Parish.
In this issue: Almost harvesttime, pest management, cotton news and more.
Class schedule for Fall 2018.
One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. Many forage varieties are marketed in Louisiana.
Hydrangeas are known for their extraordinary blooms and ‘Limelight’ produces a bright lime-green to white inflorescence that is sure to impress.
Louisiana Rice Field Notes Newsletter, July 27, 2018
Walk among butterflies, make hummingbird banding, take pictures of pollinators, build bee hotels and house, and more.
In this issue: Too hot, too dry; Harvest preparations; Pest management; WPS training; and more.
