LSU researchers are finding creative uses for a chemical called Fucoxanithin, a naturally occurring pigment commonly found in plants and algae.
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The LSU AgCenter Tom H. Scott, Research, Extension and Education Center in Winnsboro will host the annual wheat, oat and cover crop field day Thursday, April 16.
The field day will be from 8 a.m. to noon and will provide lunch.
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The U.S. EPA has granted a Section 18 Quarantine Exemption allowing the use of Courier insecticide (buprofezin) from April 15, 2026 through March 19, 2029 to control rice delphacid (insecticide label below). Courier is registered at 9.0–13.6 fl oz/acre with up to two applications allow per year. Several studies have demonstrated effective control of delphacid nymphs with Courier applied at 13.6 fl oz/acre.
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The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station’s latest newsletter highlights current research, industry trends, and upcoming events in rice production. It covers topics like grain quality and market alignment, extension’s role in a changing industry, weed and perennial grass management, and nitrogen use, along with recognizing achievements such as a new “Champion of Rice Research” award. The edition also features graduate research, staff and employee highlights, and updates on station activities.
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The Charles and Rose Broussard Internship has been awarded to Lily Grace Perrin, an incoming freshman at McNeese State University. Perrin is currently a senior and student of the year at Kaplan High School in Vermilion Parish.
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The initial planting for a soybean date of planting by population trial at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center occurred on March 3, 2026. On March 17, 2026, a freeze event resulted in damage to the unifoliate leaves and apical meristem (the primary growing point) of the main stem. However, by March 23, 2026, most plants exhibited axillary branch development originating from the cotyledon node.
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With freezing temperatures hitting early-planted corn, farmers are weighing the costs and benefits of replanting. An LSU Extension specialist urges most of them to wait and see.
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From barns to show rings, producers and students say that livestock events offer economic opportunity and life lessons. Let’s take a look at some shows across the southeast in Georgia, Virginia, and Louisiana, showcasing the hard work and talents of rural youth in 4-H and FFA.
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The LSU AgCenter is hosting a hands-on and interactive event to teach children and their families about agriculture in Louisiana.
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Later this year, Michael Roe, a professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors. His insect biology research has led to 16 U.S. patents, four foreign patents and multiple new companies.
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The bacteria that is responsible for nitrogen fixation in soybean is Bradyrhizobium japonicum. If a field has never been planted to soybean, it is likely the seed will need to be inoculated. The bacteria can survive many years until the next soybean crop, but the common recommendation is to inoculate seed if soybean has not been planted for 3 to 5 years. However, research has indicated that an increase in yield is possible if seed is inoculated in a regular soybean rotation.
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Optimum soybean planting windows differ among the Northeast, Central, and Southwest regions of Louisiana
Optimum soybean planting windows differ among the Northeast, Central, and Southwest regions of Louisiana
Depending on maturity group, the planting window to achieve at least 95% of yield potential in the Central region ranged from March 21 through May 16, with predicted peak yield dates occurring between April 12 and May 1.
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In Europe, triticale — a hybrid of wheat and rye — is prized as a high-yielding, resilient crop that can be used for livestock feed and bioenergy production. Although less common in the U.S., triticale has been embraced by some as a winter cover crop, and LSU AgCenter breeders are hoping to soon release a variety that is ideal for Louisiana farmers.
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The LSU AgCenter’s annual educational event, AgMagic, is returning to Baton Rouge and the Greater New Orleans area this spring. The interactive program teaches visitors about Louisiana agriculture with hands-on exhibits and activities
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The show ring is packed with students putting their best foot forward for showmanship. When Jesse Daigle steps onto the dirt, he has his game face on.
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