Louisiana Soybean Varities
Each year the LSU AgCenter tests both commercial and experimental soybean varieties entered in the state Official Variety Trials by private seed companies and university breeding programs. The LSU AgCenter also includes a reduced number of varieties in large-plot, on-farm demonstrations to increase the number of locations and environments in which varieties are evaluated. From these, a grower should choose several adapted to an individual farm. Information in the tables can help producers make these important decisions
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LSU AgCenter Researchers Report Progress In Roseau Cane Restoration
LSU AgCenter scientists are seeing promising results in their ongoing efforts to restore roseau cane stands in coastal Louisiana, a critical step in protecting the state’s fragile wetlands.
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USDA NIFA Director: Land-Grant Universities Vital To Rural America, Nation's Food Security
Land-grant universities that conduct agricultural research, extension and education play a valuable role in supporting rural America and securing the nation’s food and fiber systems, a U.S. Department of Agriculture official told LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center employees during a visit to Baton Rouge
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Tech-Reliant Precision Agriculture Tools Gain Interest From Louisiana Farmers
Agricultural producers throughout Louisiana are embracing precision agriculture — a management strategy that relies on drones, sensors, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to collect data and make informed decisions to improve crop yields.
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Tech-Reliant Precision Agriculture Tools Gain Interest From Louisiana Farmers
Agricultural producers throughout Louisiana are embracing precision agriculture — a management strategy that relies on drones, sensors, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to collect data and make informed decisions to improve crop yields.
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LSU AgCenter Working With Town of Jean Lafitte to Renew Firefly Population
Firefly populations have hit historically low numbers in Louisiana and other parts of the country where fireflies are native. The Town of Jean Lafitte has reached out to the LSU AgCenter to work on a plan to re-establish firefly populations in the Wetland Trace boardwalk trail. Aaron Ashbrook, the urban and peri-urban extension entomologist at the LSU AgCenter, says part of that plan involves planting 375 native plants within a 1,500 square-foot area.
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Invasive Pest Workshop Pushes For Diligence, Communications
LSU AgCenter scientists and researchers are constantly on the lookout for invasive pests that can decimate crops and herds and lead to significant financial losses for farmers and the local economy.
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Crop Market Report - December 2025
This month’s 2025/26 U.S. corn outlook is for greater exports and lower ending stocks. Exports rose 125 million bushels to 3.2 billion reflecting shipments to date. Export inspection data showed robust foreign demand during November and implies total shipments during the September-November quarter will likely exceed 800 million bushels, surpassing the prior high set during 2007.
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LSU AgCenter Exports To Offer 2026 Ag Market Outlook At January Event
The LSU AgCenter will hold its third annual Louisiana Agricultural Outlook Forum Jan. 22.
The free event will be held at the State Evacuation Shelter, 8125 U.S. Highway 71, south of Alexandria. Doors will open for registration at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin shortly thereafter and run until 2 p.m. with a break for a provided lunch.
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Corn Hybrids For Grain 2026
Corn hybrid performance is annually evaluated in official hybrid trials (OHTs) by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide Louisiana farmers, seedsmen, county agents and consultants with unbiased performance data for commercial corn hybrids submitted for evaluation by private companies. Selection of superior hybrids that are well adapted for a given region is essential for maximizing yield and profit.
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Dr. Ronnie Levy Honored With Rice Industry Lifetime Achievement Award After Four Decades Of Service
For more than four decades, Ronnie Levy has been a steadfast presence in Louisiana agriculture, shaping its growth and guiding its future. Levy joined the LSU AgCenter in 1979, and throughout that time, he worked in various roles including county agent; soybean, corn and grain sorghum specialist; and interim regional director for the Central Region. But it is his work in rice that will crown his career.
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How Southern Row-Crop Producers Fared in 2025
Row-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were common, with corn gaining ground at the expense of cotton and, in some areas, soybeans.
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Stay Safe When Decorating For The Holidays
As families prepare their homes for the holidays, the LSU AgCenter’s LaHouse Research and Education Center encourages residents to keep safety at top of mind while choosing decor
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It Is Fruit Planting Season in Louisiana. See What LSU Horticulturalists Say Should Be Planted Now
With November coming to a close and the cooler winter months rolling in, it’s time to start planting.
Despite misconceptions, the prime time to plant fruits and vegetables is the late fall, not the spring.
“You want to get them out during this cold season,” said Denyse Cummins, an extension horticulturalist at the LSU AgCenter.
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USA Rice Connects with Students at LSU Global Food Festival
USA Rice partnered with Louisiana State University (LSU) for the University’s Thankful Celebration, an on-campus food festival that brings together global food traditions, student creativity, and campus-wide community support. At this year’s event, USA Rice teamed up with LSU dining services to host an International Rice Dish Challenge and invited student teams to submit and develop rice-based recipes inspired by global cuisines.
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