Agriculture
Devon Oliver, a graduate student, checks out one of the first quarts of milk being sold in the LSU Dairy Store. Chansanique Parker, a junior majoring in animal science who works in the store, says not many people are aware of the milk being there yet. PHOTO/Johnny Morgan
Milk now sold in LSU dairy store
“It’s been a long time coming,” said LSU dairy science professor Chuck Boeneke concerning the sale of bottled milk in the LSU AgCenter Dairy Store. The dairy store on campus has been selling quarts...
Mar 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Get It Growing: Get a handle on landscape maintenance
I am often asked about low-maintenance landscaping. After a brief conversation, I get the feeling that what the person is actually looking for is a no-maintenance landscape. Unfortunately, if you a...
Mar 16, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) has hired Rebecca Triche, a veteran nonprofit and conservation leader, as its new Executive Director. PHOTO/Submitted.
Louisiana Wildlife Federation announces new executive director
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) has hired Rebecca Triche, a veteran nonprofit and conservation leader, as its new Executive Director. She was formally introduced to the LWF membership at th...
Mar 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fetterbush
Native shrubs, trees are worthwhile additions
Many home gardeners have an interest in native plants. We are fortunate in Louisiana to have a vast abundance of native plants for home landscape use. These include our native wildflower, the nativ...
Mar 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Springtime brings common problems in Louisiana fish ponds
Springtime losses in fish ponds are common throughout the southeast, and especially in Louisiana, according to an LSU AgCenter scientist. These losses can be the result of oxygen problems, common ...
Mar 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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LSU AgCenter develops first detector program for insects
Identifying insects as native or invasive species just got easier with help from the LSU AgCenter entomology department. LSU AgCenter entomology specialist Natalie Hummel and extension associate Mi...
Mar 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Louisiana Tech forestry student wins national journal article contest
RUSTON-For the second consecutive year, a Louisiana Tech University forestry student has taken first place in the undergraduate category of Soil Survey Horizons’ 2011 Student Article Contest. Danie...
Mar 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Get It Growing: Use insecticides only when needed
Yard and garden pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer months. Some gardeners still feel that they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when the...
Mar 09, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hybrid-rice
LSU AgCenter leadership class graduates 24
The 12th class of the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development program completed its two-year course of study with graduation February 25 at the LSU Union in Baton Rouge. The program feat...
Mar 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spring garden shows scheduled in south La.
As we get more warm, sunny days across south Louisiana, gardeners will start looking for outdoor chores to complete. The LSU AgCenter has announced a lineup of garden shows that will provide the to...
Mar 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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White-tailed buck
White-tailed deer, feral hogs to be discussed at wildlife field day in Clinton March 17
The LSU AgCenter’s Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton will hold a wildlife field day on Sat., March 17. The event will focus on the management of white-tailed deer and feral hog po...
Mar 06, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Growth hormones in dairy cattle
With all of the negative messages about recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) in dairy cattle, some consumers are concerned about the safety of the hormone for animals and humans, but LSU AgCent...
Mar 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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