Hessian Fly Control in Winter Wheat
The Hessian fly, one of the most serious pests of small grain crops worldwide, poses a significant threat to winter wheat grown in the eastern United States. Clemson University scientists are leading efforts to combat this issue.
This research supports the mission of Clemson’s Advanced Plant Technology Program and is part of a broader effort across the southeastern U.S. Similar research trials are ongoing at Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia.
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SWLA Farmers Feel the Impact of Historic Freeze
The effects of last week’s freeze are still being felt across the Lake Area, especially in the farming industry.
Many farms reported several inches of snow.
“To see the entire thing covered in white snow, and the trees, it was just a sight I thought I’d never seen here in South Louisiana,” Driftwood Farm Owner Hilery Gobert said.
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Crawfish Industry Lost $140 Million-Can It Recover in 2025?
Crawfish fans all over Louisiana were extremely disappointed in 2024's Crawfish season. From the size of the crawfish to the shock factor of the price at the counter, we all experienced a very disappointing crawfish season in 2024. We can all blame the drought of 2023 for a horrid 2024 season.
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LDAF Accepting Applications For 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), funded through the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS).
Applications must be received no later than the close of business (4:30 p.m.) Friday, March 17, 2025.
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NOTICE: Final Rule - Seafood Consumer Protection
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, pursuant to ACT 148 in the 2024 Regular Session submitted a Notice of Intent with the Louisiana State Register giving public notice that the Department, through the Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Weights and Measures Division, intended to adopt LAC 7:XXXV.Chapter 5. Subchapter C. Seafood Consumer Protection.
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Cotton Prices: Will 2025 Mirror 2024 Trends?
I started attending the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in 1985, so I think this year represents my ruby anniversary. New Orleans was fun – good friends, good food, and lots of discussion about the cotton market. Here are a few points that I picked up on in the Economics and Marketing section.
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St. Helena Students Gain Real-world Skills Through Innovative Career Academy Partnership
In St. Helena, the school district has introduced a new program that will allow high schoolers to better prepare for post graduation. In a parish with limited resources, the district says this will increase the chance for student’s success post graduation.
Health science, agriculture, business management, arts and technology, and transportation and logistics are all realms of the career world that learners at the St. Helena College And Career Academy are getting a jump start on.
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Louisiana Strawberry Farmers Assess Crop Damage Incurred by Last Week’s Arctic Weather
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.
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Annual Conference Touts Latest Agriculture Production Methods and Techniques
The 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.
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Massive Boar Shot And Killed At Louisiana Amusement Park
A 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.
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Applications Open For Extension Internship Program
The 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.
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Nationally Renowned Economist To Speak At Annual Louisiana Sugarcane Meeting
The 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.
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Livestock Brand Commission To Host Saddle Microchipping Event January 31
The 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.
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Over 70 FFA Members Explore Agriculture in Spain and Portugal
More 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.
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Are Stronger Exports Signaling Improved Cotton Demand?
Cotton 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
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