2012 Agriculture & Forestry Year in Review
Despite setbacks such as this year’s drought in the Midwest and Hurricane Isaac, Louisiana farmers had a productive year. Many of the state’s major commodities saw record yields and historically hi...
LSU AgCenter sets programs for Ag Expo WEST MONROE--The LSU AgCenter will conduct several educational programs during the 2013 Ag Expo scheduled for Jan. 18-19 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center.
Presentations will Include:
– Beef cattle p...
Enjoy Louisiana’s winter landscape Our winter landscapes look decidedly different from our landscapes in summer. The major reasons for this are that many of our shade trees drop their leaves in winter, and in their leafless state th...
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Dan Gill/LSU AgCenter HorticulturistZachary Today.Com
Wintertime landscapes may need cold protection Winter is here, and this leads to many questions about protecting landscape plants during the cold months of December, January and February.
It is important to pay attention to the weather forecast...
Jan 02, 2013 | 0 | 2 |
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Allen Owings/LSU AgCenter horticulturistZachary Today.Com
Fruit plants add diversity to landscapes HAMMOND--Plucking fresh fruit from your own orchard can be a delicious way to add beauty and taste to your home landscape. The best time to plant fruit trees in Louisiana is now through January. Pl...
Dec 28, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Allen Owings/LSU AgCenter horticulturistZachary Today.Com
Louisiana farmers set several yield records in 2012 Despite drought conditions and a hurricane, 2012 was an excellent year for Louisiana farmers. Many of the state’s major commodities saw record yields and historically high prices.
LSU AgCenter econ...
Control pests on indoor plants This time of year when we have brought many of our container tropicals inside for the winter, we need to be on the lookout for pest problems. When they do happen, indoor pest infestations can be de...
Dec 26, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Dan Gill/LSU AgCenter HorticulturistZachary Today.Com
Food science lab attracts local, national companies Oysters and prunes may not have a lot in common, but in Subramaniam Sathivel’s lab, these are two of the products chefs are working with to develop new foods for consumers. The LSU AgCenter food e...
LSU AgCenter, Southern fete employees at combined conference The LSU AgCenter and Southern University Agricultural Center recognized staff and faculty members for outstanding service and research at a joint conference on Dec. 17-18.
Extension faculty members...
Buck moths now mean caterpillars in spring Buck moths on the wing in December conjure up thoughts of buck moth caterpillars in the yard in spring. And large numbers of buck moths flying in south Louisiana this season suggest buck moth cater...
Sasanquas brighten fall, winter landscapes Sasanquas are one of our most popular flowering shrubs for late fall through early winter. They go by the scientific name of Camellia sasanqua.
Sasanquas are typically smaller-growing than plants w...
Dec 18, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Allen Owings, LSU AgCenter horticulturistZachary Today.Com
Prescribed burning topic of certification workshop CLINTON--Learning to burn safely was the main topic of the State Prescribed Burning Certification workshop held at the LSU AgCenter Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station on Dec. 12-14.
Trying to s...
