If you feel your photography skills are ready to be showcased, then you are encouraged to submit your best work in the call for entries for the 2025 edition of the LSU AgCenter Get It Growing calendar.
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The US sugar market appears in a state of flux amid uncertain supply (both domestic and global) and demand expectations for the 2023-24 marketing year that began Oct. 1. Prices remain historically high.
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A mystery respiratory disease among dogs in 12 states so far, is raising concern among veterinarians. New Orleans veterinarian Dr. Claire Guichard said while no cases have been reported in Louisiana there have been cases in Florida and Georgia. Symptoms include coughing, eye and nose discharge, and lethargy.
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Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain will ask the Legislature for $43 million to beef up firefighting equipment and personnel after the state suffered its worst wildfire season in a century, wiping out 62,000 acres of mostly forestland.
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If you’re not buying Louisiana Seafood, the Seafood Safety Task Force says you could be taking a gamble with your health. WAFB News reports how the task force is working to make sure the shrimp on your plate is safe, while helping local fisherman at the same time.
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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.
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An 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.
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Louisiana 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.
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The 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.
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Youth 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.
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On 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.
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“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.
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After 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.
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Joe 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.”
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The 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.
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