Agriculture

Rice Breeder Adam Famoso outlines the latest rice variety developments at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 113th annual Rice Field Day last year. In 2022, the LSU AgCenter has progressed three new varieties that will soon be available for rice producers to plant across the state. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Rice Breeder Adam Famoso outlines the latest rice variety developments at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station’s 113th annual Rice Field Day last year. In 2022, the LSU AgCenter has progressed three new varieties that will soon be available for rice producers to plant across the state. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

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Rice researchers to hold annual field day in Crowley

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
LSU AgCenter rice researchers are inviting producers and industry professionals to the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station for its annual field day to be held here on June 28.

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Surprising gardening hacks

From the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
Friday, June 9, 2023
It’s always fun to find new and interesting ways of doing things. Here are some different tips on how to grow plants from seeds or propagate from cuttings.
Bees collect pollen from blanket flowers.

Bees collect pollen from blanket flowers.

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Nurturing nature’s champions with plants for pollinators

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, June 9, 2023
Gardens come alive with the buzzing of bees, fluttering butterflies and graceful hummingbirds each spring and summer. In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S.
Place the crown of the pineapple about an inch down in well-drained potting soil and place it in a sunny area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Place the crown of the pineapple about an inch down in well-drained potting soil and place it in a sunny area. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

From the grocery store to the garden: A guide to homegrown pineapples

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 26, 2023
Sweet, tart and juicy, a pineapple is a delicious treat, especially in the hot summer. It is one of my favorite tropical fruits to eat and make juice from. Originating in tropical South America, it is grown extensively in Hawaii.

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Rough start for rice season in Acadiana

Jeremy Hebert / LSU AgCenter agent
Friday, May 26, 2023
Rice production across Acadiana has gotten off to a rocky start for some farmers across the region.
Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

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Rudbeckia is bright, cheerful addition to gardens, landscapes

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 19, 2023
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape. But where did this popular plant come from, and how has it been used over time?
Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Growing memories: The plants that remind us of our mothers and grandmothers

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 12, 2023
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us begin to reflect on the important role our mothers and grandmothers have played in our lives. For some, this may involve memories of spending time in nature with our mothers, perhaps picking flowers or tending to a garden together.
Trees help absorb water during heavy rain events and help reduce flooding.

Trees help absorb water during heavy rain events and help reduce flooding.

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Creating a greener future: tips for building and maintaining a sustainable landscape

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 5, 2023
The last Friday of April is when our nation collectively celebrates arbor day. This weekend is a great time to plant a new tree in your home landscape. Need some convincing?

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Do it yourself potting soil recipes

From the Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club
Friday, April 28, 2023
Creating your own potting soil is fun, easy, saves you money and allows you to know exactly what is in your soil. All of these recipes use compost instead of fertilizer. Using compost in your soil will make your plants healthy and better able to resist disease and insects.
Take-all patch can cause large, irregularly shaped areas of turf to die and patches of bare ground to appear. Photo by Raj Singh/LSU AgCenter

Take-all patch can cause large, irregularly shaped areas of turf to die and patches of bare ground to appear. Photo by Raj Singh/LSU AgCenter

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Root rot disease creeping up in Louisiana lawns

Johnny Morgan / jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu
Friday, April 21, 2023
LSU AgCenter plant doctor Raj Singh says homeowners around the state are beginning to see an increase in take-all patch, also known as take-all root rot. The disease is caused by the soilborne fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis (Ggg).