Strawberry farmers across the state, including one in Livingston Parish, are assessing the damage done by last week’s arctic blast. Rachael Harris, the owner of Harris Strawberry Farm in Springfield, says they took proactive measures in advance of the storm, like covering them with cloth. But that only went so far.
Read MoreThe 28th Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference was held on Monday and Tuesday, at the Hilton Memphis Hotel here, and, as always, was well attended by rice farmers, consultants, researchers, and industry representatives.
The meeting featured 22 unique rice sessions presented by 17 rice research scientists, three rice farmers, and two rice consultants.
Read MoreA large boar was shot and killed at the old Six Flags in New Orleans, and now many are shocked to see such a huge animal in the city.
The amusement park, which has been closed for two decades, is finally being demolished, so there's now a lot of movement on the grounds of the park that's been closed, and those doing work are coming across things that they probably didn't know existed there, like wild animals.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is accepting applications for its Extension Internship program.
College students who are rising juniors, seniors or grad students who are enrolled in agriculture and natural resources, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, extension education or a related field are encouraged to apply.
Read MoreThe American Sugar Cane League’s annual meeting on Tuesday, February 4 will feature guest speaker Dr. Robert Johansson, the director of economics and policy analysis for the American Sugar Alliance (ASA). The meeting will be held at L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the speaker's program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event on Friday, January 31, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. It will be held at the Louisiana Equine Sales and Event Center located at 372 Harry Guilbeau Road, Opelousas.
Read MoreMore than 70 FFA student members serving as state officers in their respective states, including Louisiana’s Camille Sonnier, started the new year by exploring the history, culture, and agricultural practices of Spain and Portugal.
Read MoreCotton hit a positive note this past week in the export sales report, but we will need more. Too, there is another positive note that merits a few comments as well
Read MoreCrawfish season is officially underway, but a recent cold front has caused some temporary delays.
Last week, Louisiana’s crawfish crops were covered in ice and snow, creating challenges for farmers and restaurants. Some crawfish restaurants had already opened before the cold front, and farmers are optimistic that once warmer weather returns, conditions will improve.
Read MoreLast week, the southern United States was hit with unprecedented amounts of snow and deep freezes. While some may have enjoyed playing in the snow, growers of strawberries rushed to cover their crops and mitigate as much damage as possible.
Read MoreWith an extension office in every parish and more than a dozen research facilities, the LSU AgCenter has long been a presence in communities throughout Louisiana. From helping agricultural producers grow better crops to educating people about nutrition to hosting youth development programs, the AgCenter is a go-to resource for the state’s residents, even those living in far-flung, sparsely populated areas.
Read MoreFarmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics ranged from labor to rural broadband to trade.
Read MoreWith the Mardi Gras season upon us, king cakes have entered our diets to do their seasonal duty of absolutely wrecking our health goals for the new year. In Louisiana, we are proud of our king cakes and the various flavors and shapes they take on.
Read MoreLouisiana produces 70% more forests than it is cutting down. The Forestry Association is trying to encourage industry to utilize those resources, including renewable fuel makers.
Read MoreHugh Andre walked a small portion of his 10,000 acres of sugar cane in Iberia Parish. He crouched down and began digging away at the dirt and pulling up the remnants of older canes.
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