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(01/01/21) This time of year is a great time to get outside and get things done in the garden.
(12/25/20) Crape myrtles are one of the most controversial and often-discussed ornamental plants. How did it become such a hot topic?
(12/22/20) LEESVILLE, La. — Many children look forward to the time they get time off from school for holidays.
(12/18/20) The LSU AgCenter and LDAFare developing an information program on water testing and management for specialty crop growers.
(12/18/20) An LSU AgCenter administrator has been named one of 25 fellows of the Food Systems Leadership Institute.
(12/18/20)The thought of Japanese maples brings an air of tranquility and visual thoughts of an Oriental garden.
(12/16/20) The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards during a virtual ceremony.
(12/15/20) An LSU AgCenter project is examining benefits and challenges of growing cotton on wider rows that line up with configurations used for other crops.
(12/14/20) The Louisiana timber industry continues to deal with the effects of the 2020 tropical weather that ravaged the state’s forestry sector.
(12/11/20) The LSU AgCenter has named Matt Foster as the statewide specialist for cotton, corn and grain sorghum starting Jan. 19, 2021.
(12/11/20) Here are some pointers to keep your live holiday plants looking beautiful for the remainder of the season.
(12/09/20) The LSU AgCenter is accepting applications for a paid student research internship at an agricultural research center.
(12/09/20) The 12th annual Arbor Day at Burden in the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(12/04/20) Burden Museum and Gardens will celebrate the dedication and official opening of the Birding Loops at Burden on Dec. 12 at the LSU Rural Life Museum.
(12/04/20) Faculty at the LSU AgCenter are already setting their sights on the 2022 edition of the ever-popular LSU AgCenter Get It Growing calendar.
(12/04/20) Researchers in the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture conducted a study of of fashion clothing consumption during COVID-19 .
(12/04/20) As we wrap up the year, we have many things to do to prepare for winter and spring.
(12/03/20) Two LSU AgCenter rice experts gave their perspectives on the past growing season for the 2020 USA Rice Outlook Conference on Dec. 2.
(12/02/20) A researcher in the LSU AgCenter Department of Entomology has joined a scientific team investigating the role of termites in killing trees in Guam.
(12/02/20) The LSU Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters is having their annual Christmas tree sale.
(11/30/20) As fresh produce growers navigate the requirements for controlling food safety risks, the AgCenter is preparing a new set of educational programs.
(11/25/20) AgCenter personnel will be able to use city-owned facilities under a recently approved cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Alexandria.
(11/27/20) And many types of beautiful plant materials are available to work with this time of year to spruce up and decorate your home for the season.
(11/20/20) For the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual cost survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table, “the show must go on.”
(11/20/20) Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site visitors can look forward to several new amenities, including fitness signs, a StoryWalk and garden.
(11/20/20) Mid- to late November is the best time for buying daffodil, snowdrop, tulip, narcissus, hyacinth and crocus bulbs to allow them enough chilling.
(11/19/20) A team of LSU AgCenter scientists is developing a new program for Louisiana fruit and vegetable farmers to help them reduce food safety risks.
(11/18/20) The East Carroll Parish HYPE Youth Coalition held its first meeting Oct. 30 to elect officers and learn about the civic role of the police jury.
(11/16/20) Enon Elementary joined schools, preschools and individuals across Louisiana to celebrate National Farm to School Month.
(11/13/20) LSU AgCenter entomologist Kristen Healy has become only the fourth female to ever be president of the American Mosquito Control Association.
(11/13/20) If you enjoy a tropical look to your landscape, palm trees can provide it.
(11/12/20) Winter in the South doesn’t mean staying indoors. Burden Museum & Gardens offers many activities for the holidays and beyond.
(11/12/20) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Dec. 1 for its induction ceremony Mar. 4, 2021, in Baton Rouge.
(11/12/20) The Louisiana Rice Research Board has provided an additional $500,000 earmarked for an endowed super chair in the LSU AgCenter.
(11/06/20) Ornamental grasses are commonly used plants in many home and commercial landscapes.
(11/05/20) The recent Louisiana discovery of dying wild taro, or elephant ear, has LSU AgCenter scientists expressing concern.
(11/05/20) the LSU AgCenter SNAP-Ed and Healthy Communities programs have teamed up with community partners to stencil painted play spaces across the state.
(10/28/20) In response to growing goat herds in Louisiana, the LSU AgCenter has been conducting Master Goat Producer classes across the state.
(10/30/20) Surprise! There was a hurricane, and these lilies might be telling you about the weather.
(11/02/20) In parishes across south Louisiana, fall signals the start of “grinding season.”
(11/02/20) If your home’s roofing was damaged by hurricanes, it does not have to happen again. The key is to know and specify the right types of products.
(10/28/20) Cattle owners trying to recover from two hurricanes in two months got help on Oct. 27 with donated supplies to rebuild.
(10/28/20) A year’s worth of inspiration and instruction overflow from the newest edition of the LSU AgCenter lawn and garden calendar.
(10/26/20) This is national lead poisoning prevention week.
(10/26/20) As Louisiana sweet potato farmers near the finish line in this year’s harvest, a clearer picture of damage is emerging.
(10/26/20) The Louisiana Farm to School Program has launched a survey on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting farmers who sell food products.
(10/23/20) Second to sod webworms, common lespedeza is winning the lawn headache contest right now.
Photos of 2020 4-H Hall of Fame inductees.
(10/22/20) The National 4-H Council has named Tammy Mong, of Sabine Parish, as the Southeast Volunteer of the Year and National Volunteer of the Year for 2020.
(10/22/20) The Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 12 individuals, and the National 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 16 people, including Denver Loupe, of Louisiana.
(10/21/20) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 4, 2021.
(10/21/20) Lincoln Parish residents have the opportunity to win prizes for getting active during the month of November.
(10/19/20) October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. The LSU AgCenter offers these tips for people interested in active forms of walking and biking.
(10/16/20) New fitness signs have been installed along the trail at Fifth Ward Park located between Montpelier and Amite, Louisiana.
(10/16/20) There’s a great deal of work to be done after a storm.
(10/12/20) Through the formation of the FOCUS Healthy Community Coalition, local partners have been working to address the needs identified by residents.
(10/09/20) Insects, including bees, butterflies, caterpillars and moths, are in full force this fall.
(10/06/20) Nearly 9,500 square feet of compacted sand is ready for construction to serve as the Center for Louisiana Citrus Innovation and Research at Docville.
(01/02/20) One thing you should be harvesting this time of year is your caladium bulbs for planting again next year.
(10/01/20) A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC, will continue to sponsor undergraduate research internships for LSU students in the agriculture and natural resources.
(10/01/20) The process of rebuilding and repairing storm-damaged facilities at the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center is underway.
(10/01/20) A long-standing fall fundraising activity by the Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden is taking on a different look.
(09/29/20) Homes can and do withstand strong hurricanes if they are designed and reinforced for the wind hazard speed of the area.
(09/29/20) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Farm to School Program has launched Seeds to Success, a project offering free educational resources.
(09/25/20) There are so many things we can do in the garden this time of year. Fall is a great time to work in the landscape.
(09/21/20) Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge is a great place to spend some time outdoors during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
(09/21/20) Avoyelles Parish 4-H Club members and volunteers worked to help people affected by Hurricane Laura.
(09/21/20) Nick Villaume’s Boombox Popsicles and Ice Cream is now temporarily working out of the AgCenter creamery on the LSU campus.
(09/18/20) LSU AgCenter offices across the state are getting call after call as lawn after lawn is experiencing devastating loss of turfgrass.
(09/17/20) The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station has put its 2020 field day video presentations online.
(09/16/20) The St. Helena Farmers Market has officially moved to a new location.
(09/16/20) The LSU AgCenter Northeast Region will post a virtual field day video series on Sept. 17 to provide the latest information on beef cattle and forage.
(09/15/20) Hurricane Laura caused $525.4 million in damage to Louisiana farmers and $1.1 billion to the Louisiana timber industry.
(09/14/20) Livestock owners affected by Hurricane Laura can request help with rebuilding by applying for assistance through the LSU AgCenter.
(09/14/20) Louisiana 4-H members and LSU AgCenter agents have been offering hope, help and supplies to communities recovering from Hurricane Laura.
(09/11/20) In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, the cleanup is in high gear, but working smart is the name of this game.
(09/11/20) Why not honor breast cancer patients and survivors by going pink in your flower beds and getting a head start this month?
(09/09/20) The LSU AgCenter will present the Corn Maze at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
(09/09/20) Hordes of mosquitoes pushed out of the marsh by Hurricane Laura continue to menace livestock.
(09/04/20) Take control of your future with these healthy home improvements to make your home an even better place to breathe, live, thrive and enjoy than ever.
(09/04/20) Take control of your future by making your home more resilient for the next hurricane and more comfortable while saving money on utility bills.
(09/04/20) Take control of your future by making your home more resilient for the next hurricane or flood with these flood-hardy restoration improvements.
(09/04/20) Take control of your future by making your home more resilient for the next hurricane with these wind-hardy restoration improvements.
(09/04/20) Louisiana nurseries are facing several challenges following Hurricane Laura, including damaged structures, lost time and power outages.
(09/01/20) Most Louisiana soybean fields are in decent shape following Hurricane Laura, but there are pockets of serious damage.
(09/04/20) This year we celebrate by adding two true native woody plants: American beautyberry and our state tree, bald cypress.
(08/31/20) The fifth annual Louisiana Farm to School Conference will be held entirely online, free of cost.
(09/01/20) Rice farmers without electricity across southwest Louisiana are struggling to save their rice crop in storage.
(08/31/20) In January, nearly 60 residents met in Franklinton, Louisiana, to discuss the challenges and barriers to health in the community.
(08/28/20) The effects on agriculture appear to be less than most people feared before Hurricane Laura, but forests and residences sustained significant damage.
(08/28/20) During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, many people had more time on their hands.
(08/26/20) Louisiana homeowners who need guidance on cleaning up and making repairs following Hurricane Laura can turn to information from the LSU AgCenter.
(08/26/20) North Louisiana farmers are rushing to get their corn crop out of the field before Hurricane Laura hits, and so far the crop looks good.
(08/25/20) The safety of refrigerated and frozen foods is a concern following extended power outages. And AgCenter food safety expert recommends planning ahead.
(08/25/20) Widespread flooding from Hurricane Laura could affect crawfish production for the upcoming season.
(08/25/20) Farmers are preparing for Hurricane Laura by getting their crops out of the fields and moving livestock away from coastal areas.
(08/21/20) Your trees may still have green figs that just won’t seem to ripen, and that can be for many reasons.
(08/20/20) The 2020 Louisiana County Agriculture Agents Association honored three LSU AgCenter employees at its annual meeting held online on Aug. 18.
(08/18/20) From now until Sept. 11, crawfish farmers can apply for assistance from a USDA program to compensate them for losses related to the coronavirus.
(08/14/20) Crape myrtle bark scale is an introduced insect pest from Asia, and it has great affinity for crape myrtle trees. The problem often goes unnoticed.
