Louisiana cotton planting is nearly complete. The state is expected to nearly double its acreage this year because of good cotton prices, and the high cost of nitrogen fertilizer has some farmers switching acres from corn to cotton. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has this report.
Read MoreOn a sunny, windy, spring Friday, the mood at the St. Helena Farmers Market was festive as residents and visitors perused fresh fruits, vegetables and proteins from local producers.
Read MoreThe decision to “buy or not to buy” fertilizer is weighing on everyone’s mind. When the decision is made to purchase, hopefully the following will be helpful to you.
Read MoreAn LSU AgCenter team recently received a national honor for its Healthy Communities initiative, which aims to increase access to nutritious foods and provide more opportunities for physical activity.
Read MoreTwo Louisiana 4-H volunteers recently received accolades from the National 4-H Council for their tireless service to the organization.
Read MoreThe Central Region Rice Field Day is set for May 26th at Bieber Farms in Mamou.
Read MoreAnimal care is probably not one of the first things that comes to mind when you think about the Big Easy.
But that is all changing thanks to 4-H agent Alisha Okoro and club leader Kim Beshears, who recently started the Orleans Wiggles and Wags Club.
Read MoreThe April 2022 Price & Production Summary gives prices for cattle, poultry, hogs and dairy.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter will evaluate 118 soybean varieties in the 2022 Official Variety Trial (OVT) and 31 varieties in the 2022 Core-block on-farm demonstration plots across Louisiana to provide unbiased data to assist in soybean variety selection.
Read MoreAn invasive, wriggling creature with a head that resembles a hammer has been showing up lately in some south Louisiana lawns.
Read MoreSeveral factors can lead to a low final soybean stand. If the final population appears to be low, it is good to get an accurate estimate of the final stand count before making replant decisions.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center brought researchers and producers together with a focus on navigating an ever-evolving cattle market during its annual beef and forage field day.
Read MoreFour LSU College of Agriculture students are part of the LSU Tiger Twelve Class of 2022.
Read MorePeople who want to launch a food business and join the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute can get valuable information at a seminar May 27.
Read MoreStrawberries are easy to grow at home, if key components are provided for the plant, according to Michael Polozola, horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.
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