Demand is growing for organic cotton in the U.S., but imports continue to pick up the slack of inadequate domestic production. A new project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims to turn the situation around by identifying the challenges to and opportunities for U.S. organic cotton growers.
Read MoreAn exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.
Read MoreLouisiana has just completed a round of runoff races for statewide and legislative seats. One result of this will be a republican supermajority in both the House and Senate beginning next year for four years. There will be 34 new members in the House, and 11 new members in the Senate.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest version of the Hardiness Zone Map, and Louisiana’s zone has gotten warmer.
The USDA Hardiness Zone Map classifies geographic regions by their average minimum winter temperatures. The map helps gardeners and landscaping experts choose plants that are suited to specific climates and take care of them on the correct schedule.
Read MoreYouth from 13 parishes across southwest Louisiana came together in the spirit of discovery, unity and a little friendly competition at the 2023 Southwest Region 4-H Challenge Camp.
Read MoreOn November 21, 2023, inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Brand Commission arrested 60-year-old Anthony R. Allen of Batchelor, Louisiana, for illegal possession of stolen things. The arrest was the result of a warrant from Pointe Coupee Parish.
Read More“When is the best time to spray fungicides?” is a question that is central to managing many plant diseases. A good answer, however, is rarely simple and several factors, from the economics of fungicide applications to the biology of the pathogen, need to be considered.
Read MoreAfter one of the hottest and driest summers in Louisiana history, more than half of the state has been left in a moderate drought. Local farmers are among the ones who really felt the heat and are now appreciating any rain that comes our way.
Appreciating any rain is an understatement, and it’s been a soggy start to the week as rain has made its way to the South. But for the current state of Louisiana, the rain is a savior for many farmers.
Read MoreJoe Mitcham pulled a knife from the pocket of his jeans and made a few quick cuts in the root of a peach tree he had pulled out of the ground earlier that day.
Using the tip of the blade, he pointed at the white streaks visible in the soft, yellow wood.
“You see that?” he asked. “That’s the fungus.”
Read MoreThe State Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the burn ban that’s been in place since August 7th. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue said after conversations with the National Weather Service, local fire departments, and the Fire Service the decision was made to remove the ban.
Read MoreConsumers may have had concerns about the availability of Christmas trees this year, but LSU AgCenter professionals say there is nothing to worry about.
Read MoreThe 2023 OVT Trial was planted at these LSU AgCenter research stations: Central Station, Baton Rouge; Dean Lee, Alexandria; Iberia, Jeanerette; Macon Ridge, Winnsboro; Northeast, St. Joseph; Red River, Bossier; and Rice, Crowley. The OVT at the Rice Research Station was not harvested due to adverse growing conditions.
Read MoreThe drought in South Louisiana has had a big impact on some local Christmas tree farms, as their busy season begins the day after Thanksgiving.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas over at Kringlewood Christmas Tree Farm in Zachary.
Read MoreA new internship program aims to help high school 4-H or FFA members gain knowledge, experience and career training in the agricultural industry.
The Sunshine 4-H and FFA Leadership and Career Development Academy is a collaboration between Sunshine Quality Solutions, the John Deere Dealer in Louisiana, Louisiana's 4-H and FFA Programs.
Read MoreIf your Black Friday menu includes leftovers of fieldwork or chores, following the markets is only one more task to add to the to-do list. But even if you plan an extended holiday instead with family, football and, of course, more food, what happens to corn and soybean futures Nov. 24 may be just another burp.
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