Louisiana wheat farmers are in the midst of their harvest, and despite some adverse weather, yields have been better than expected. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from south central Louisiana.
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At the opening of the Allen Parish Rice Growers Association annual meeting last Wednesday in Kinder, President Eric Savant, a local rice grower, welcomed everyone back in-person for the first time in more than a year. “I don’t know if things will ever get back to ‘normal’, but it’s time to get together and connect with our fellow growers, discuss the business of our organizations, and catch up on the current issues in our industry,” Savant said.
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What’s in a name? For the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute, it is the promise of partnering researchers with entrepreneurs to shape the future of food production, consumption and, as the name suggests, innovation.
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A Patrick S. Taylor Best Management Practices Field Day will be held June 24th in Tensas Parish. Dr. Donna Gentry, Coordinator of the Master Farmer Program at the LSU AgCengter says the field day will begin with registration at 8:30 AM at 1651 Highway 888 in Newelton at the Hardwick Farm.
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LSU AgCenter researcher Kristen Healy understands the delicate balance of protecting loved ones and pets from the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses, while also ensuring the safety of the honey bee population, which provides a significant food source through pollination. This was the basis of the May 25 online presentation she conducted via Zoom and Facebook Live.
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A love for cooking has propelled some New Orleans-area students into the cooking scene of the city where they are getting experience and awards.
A group of fifth through eighth grade students took time from their busy schedules on May 15 to tour the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and taste test some delicious “Big Easy” banana splits.
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If your home was flooded, the tremendous work, expense and stress that follows can mean a daunting time ahead. But it is possible to find a silver lining. Claudette Hanks Reichel, LSU AgCenter housing specialist, said if you restore for more than before, you can return to a better home – a more resilient, comfortable and healthy home to enjoy with peace of mind.
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The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana 4-H are pleased to announce that Todd Tarifa has been named department head for 4-H youth development effective July 1.
Tarifa received his doctorate in human resource education and workforce development from Louisiana State University in 2006. He rejoins the AgCenter after nine years of serving as an agriscience teacher at Northshore High School in Slidell.
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The rain has been pouring for nearly a week, causing flooding in parts of the state. One day brought 13 inches as the weather systems stalled over some cities. Many areas have been under water for days.
One thing this weather has definitely shown us is where the problem spots are in our yards. Take this opportunity to identify these areas and address them for the future.
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The record-breaking 2020 hurricane season, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, saw 30 named storms, with 12 making landfall in the continental United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting another active season with between 13 and 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes (category 3 or above).
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Weeks of wet weather in Louisiana has led to damage from one of the most serious diseases of crops such as tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers.
LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh said the disease is called southern bacterial wilt and is caused by the soil-borne bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum.
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The rain just keeps coming for farmers in Louisiana this spring. Planting for cotton is significantly behind, and the deadline for crop insurance is rapidly approaching. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has this report.
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If you have started construction on a new home or want to update a room in your house, you probably have experienced sticker shock when it comes to the price of building materials, especially lumber.
Last year, the price was $354 per thousand foot of lumber. By the first week of May, the price had risen to an all-time high of $1686, an increase of nearly 475%. By May 18, the price had cooled some, down to $1,264.
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The Cajun “holy trinity” is at the heart of Louisiana cuisine. The union of onions, celery and green bell peppers create the base flavors of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee and numerous other hearty dishes that have come to define our state.
But from where did the term holy trinity derive, and how does it differ from other regional soup, sauce and stew bases? The key is the bell pepper.
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The Louisiana 4-H Foundation has unveiled a new scholarship program for graduating high school seniors in honor of Robert and Debbie Joyner, who have been key supporters of 4-H livestock programs.
The Robert and Debbie Joyner Scholarship Fund was recently created with a donation from Phil Elzer, director of the LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences, and his wife Julie.
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