Developing more strategic partnerships will be critical to the success of the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture, the leader of those organizations said Oct. 9.
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The LSU AgCenter kicked off the semester by recognizing scientists for their research projects that have been awarded patents while others received career achievement and intellectual property awards.
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The average farmer age in the United States is around age 60, a concerning statistic for an agriculture-driven country and community in Central Louisiana. That is why the Vernon Parish Cattlemen’s Association (VPCA) is recruiting the next generation of farmers by hosting its Youth Farm Day at the Porter and Son’s Ranch in Leesville.
Those students learned about farm safety, animal health, beef quality assurance, agriculture careers and farm programs from the LSU Ag Center, McNeese State University, Louisiana Wildlife and Forestry and the Louisiana Farm Bureau.
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The American alligator has long been a historical symbol for the state. Louisiana residents recognized the value of this symbol after the alligator was placed on the endangered species list in 1967. To save the alligator, investments by both government and the private sector resulted in the creation of an alligator management plan in Louisiana.
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Overuse of equine deworming products is playing a big role in the development of parasite resistance. This has led veterinarians to recommend a more efficient deworming program based on your individual horse’s needs.
Research has shown that 20 percent of horses in a herd can carry as much as 80 percent of the parasites.
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The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 7 in Baton Rouge.
The nomination form can be obtained online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or through any parish LSU AgCenter office. The deadline for receiving nominations is Nov. 17.
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Youth across the nation are celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7. This year, 4-H is focusing on identifying solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.
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The growth of soybean plants consists of vegetative and reproductive stages. The vegetative stages begin with emergence and are described by the development of the cotyledons and leaves. The reproductive stages begin with the onset of flowering and are described by the development of the flowers, pods and seeds.
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Louisiana, the state that produced the largest amount of sugar in the United States last season, kicked off the harvest of the new crop expecting losses as drier-than-normal weather in the second half of this year hurt sugarcane development.
The Alma Mill in Lakeland, southeastern Louisiana, started operations Wednesday, and other mills in the state are expected to follow through next week, said Kenneth Gravois, sugarcane specialist at the Louisiana State University.
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Fifth graders from East Baton Rouge Parish recently met at Burden Museum & Gardens to learn lessons about teamwork, making healthier choices and to have a little fun at the inaugural AgBash cosponsored by the LSU and Southern University agricultural centers.
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The LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture are bringing drone training to high school students across the state.
Brian Gautreau, LSU AgCenter youth wetlands and education outreach program coordinator, has been awarded a nearly $800,000 grant that will bring drone education to Louisiana in formal and informal settings.
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The LSU Ag Center Office of Youth Development is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 Bash on the Bayou, proudly presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions. This Louisiana 4-H and FFA tailgate event is set to take place on October 21st in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in celebration of the LSU vs. ARMY football game.
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Louisiana K-12 school district child nutrition directors and purchasing agents were invited to the LSU Hilltop Arboretum on Wednesday, Sept. 20 for “Meet the Buyer,” a networking event where they connected face-to-face with Louisiana farmers and other food vendors.
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Louisiana is home to some of the most destructive invasive species found in the United States. The LSU AgCenter has long worked to monitor and manage these non-native insects, weeds and wildlife.
To better understand and control invasive species, the LSU AgCenter is developing a Center of Research Excellence for the Study of Invasive Species.
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Soil sampling for liming and fertilizer recommendations is a very common practice after summer crop harvest in the Fall. The following things need to be considered before soil sampling, testing, and fertilizer recommendations.
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