The LSU AgCenter is developing a new center to better understand and control invasive species as they continue to damage both the state’s economy and ecosystem.
The Center of Research Excellence for the Study of Invasive Species was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents on Sept. 20. Its objective: Find solutions to the problems associated with invasive species in the South.
Read MoreWith many uncertainties in the world, people have become interested in homesteading — living self-sufficiently and sustainably. Factoring in this high level of interest in the topic, the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station recently hosted the inaugural Homesteader’s Conference in Bossier City.
Read MoreThis month’s 2023/24 U.S. corn outlook is for reduced supplies, lower feed and residual use and exports, and smaller ending stocks. Corn production is forecast at 15.064 billion bushels, down 70 million on a cut in yield to 173.0 bushels per acre. Corn supplies are forecast at 16.451 billion bushels, a decline of 160 million bushels from last month, with lower production and beginning stocks.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter will hold a prescribed burn workshop on Monday, Nov. 6, and Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Amite.
The workshop will take place at the Tangipahoa Parish extension office located at 305 East Oak St.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture are partnering to bring a drone training curriculum to high school students across the state.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture are partnering to bring a drone training curriculum to high school students across the state.
The program’s funding comes from a $800,000 grant awarded to Brian Gautreau, LSU AgCenter youth wetlands and education outreach program coordinator.
Read MoreDeveloping 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOveruse 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreYouth 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLouisiana, 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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