Agriculture

Lichens are harmless

Now that the majority of our deciduous plants have dropped their leaves, you may have noticed the gray coloring on the trunks of some trees and shrubs in your landscape.

Arbor Day celebration planned Saturday at Chicot State Park

Louisiana’s Arbor Day will be celebrated with a tree seedling giveaway at Chicot State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The tree seedling giveaway will take place at Pavilion 1 near the splashpad in Chicot State Park.

AgCenter agents give tree-planting tips

Anyone who has ever visited the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center or the neighboring campus of LSU Alexandria has probably noticed — and maybe even stopped to snap a photo of — a pair of huge live oaks that stand in a field behin

The best time to plant a tree is now

Many of us get a generous amount of time off for the holidays at the end of each year. This time is best spent with family, reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next.

LDAF, AgCenter join to offer safety program to produce growers

The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry are developing an information program on water testing and management to help specialty crop growers meet federal and market-driven requirements.

AgCenter experts review 2020 rice season virtually

Two LSU AgCenter rice experts gave their perspectives on the past growing season in Louisiana during an online presentation for the 2020 USA Rice Outlook Conference on Dec. 2.

Christmastime is upon us

Christmastime conjures thoughts of red, white and green. And many types of beautiful plant materials are available to work with this time of year to spruce up and decorate your home for the season.

It’s time for caterpillars, butterflies, moths

If you’ve spent any time outside or in the garden here lately, you are sure to have noticed a frenzy of insect activity. Insects, including bees, butterflies, caterpillars and moths, are in full force this fall.