‘We can really take a hit’ from redbanded stink bugs, researcher says
Louisiana soybeans are susceptible to damage from a variety of insects, the most economically impactful of which are stink bugs.
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2021 Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board-funded projects
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AgCenter economists analyze crop insurance, other tools
From insurance and policy issues to productions costs, LSU AgCenter economists are researching a number of topics to help farmers maximize profits.
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AgCenter scientist tests specific weeds for herbicide resistance
Controlling weeds is one of the biggest obstacles to a good crop of any kind in Louisiana.
Lately that job has been getting tougher as various weeds have become resistant to conventional herbicides.
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Feral pig baits showing promise
Feral pigs are a nuisance in many areas of the country, causing billions of dollars in damage. Scientists with the LSU AgCenter and the LSU Department of Chemistry are working on a bait and delivery system to help reduce the population of feral hogs.
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From the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
The year 2020 — as well as 2021 — will be remembered in history for the COVID-19 pandemic. For farmers, it was another year of resiliency, proving how essential it is for us to continue to produce food, fuel, fiber and shelter for our neighbors.
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Fungicide efficacy trials help scientist make recommendations for reducing diseases in grain crops
Louisiana’s hot, humid conditions are conducive to many crop diseases. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Trey Price’s research aims to make some of those diseases less of a threat to corn, wheat and grain sorghum.
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Loopers, stink bugs, other soybean bugs focus of research
Because of the complicated winter, LSU AgCenter entomologist Jeff Davis said he’s not sure what to expect from insect pressure this growing season.
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Matt Foster is doing what he always wanted to do
Matt Foster was drawn to agriculture at an early age, even though no one in his family was involved in farming.
“I was fascinated with cotton as a child,” Foster said. “When I was young, my family would always have to stop the car and let me walk through cotton fields.”
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Nematode Advisory Service eyes familiar, new nematodes
LSU AgCenter Nematode Advisory Service researchers are working to learn more about a nematode that’s new to Louisiana while also taking a fresh look at control strategies for two nematodes that have been around for years.
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Ongoing research may lead to increased corn, soybean yields
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Row width is one of the management practices most often considered by growers and researchers as important for increasing corn and soybean yields and profits.
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Perseverance leads to results in small grain breeding, variety development and testing
It’s been a trying year for researchers in general in terms of collecting good data, according to LSU AgCenter plant breeder Stephen Harrison of the School of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences.
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Precision ag research could help farmers make better decisions
Precision agriculture is anything that helps grow crops more efficiently. LSU AgCenter researchers have continued to research precision ag technology like drones and sensors to help farmers gather more accurate crop and field information. This can give farmers more control over their fields.
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Researchers explore many fronts for managing diseases
Picking a planting date isn’t always an easy decision for soybean growers. Planting too early in cool or wet soils can result in replanting. Waiting too late can lower yields and invite diseases.
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Researchers seek solutions to Bt resistance in corn
Heavy rains early in the growing season caused damage to corn and other crops around the state. But that’s not the only problem producers saw.
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Researchers study innovative nutrient management techniques
Supplying soybeans and other plants with the nutrients they need to thrive is crucial for producing a profitable crop.
Brenda Tubaña, an LSU AgCenter soil fertility specialist, compares the nutrient management of crops to humans eating a proper diet.
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Soybean varieties tested across 12 Louisiana parishes
There are many variables a farmer cannot control, including rain, extreme temperatures and pest pressure.
One extremely important variable is within the producer’s control, said David Moseley, state soybean specialist for the LSU AgCenter.
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Weed management researchers seek to improve the bottom line for soybean farmers
With variables like weather, insects and weeds always a danger, Louisiana’s soybean farmers can never rest easy.
But they can have some peace of mind knowing that LSU AgCenter weed scientists’ top priority is to improve their bottom line.
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