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Entergy has purchased power from this solar facility in West Baton Rouge Parish. (Photo courtesy of Entergy)

Entergy has purchased power from this solar facility in West Baton Rouge Parish. (Photo courtesy of Entergy)

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DeVillier bill seeks solar energy study

Frank Kidd / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee advanced a resolution to create a task force to study the impact of using farmland for solar energy developments.
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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SOLA Giving Day

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SOLA Giving Day generates more than $1.81M

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 5, 2023
The sixth annual SOLA Giving Day ended at midnight Thursday with a preliminary fundraising total of more than $1,815,079 million to 207 organizations made possible by 4,685 donations.
Representatives of UL Lafayette, its Center for Louisiana Studies and contributors to the recent renovation of the Roy House attended a Thursday ribbon-cutting ceremony. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Vaughan Baker, former department head; Scott Hebert, director of Facility Management; Scott Chappuis, Architects Beazley Moliere; Robert “Popie” Billeaud, J.B. Mouton Builders; Dr. Joshua Caffery, center director; Rita Durio, Rita Durio and Associates; Dr. Jordan Kellman, College of Liberal Arts dean; Dr. Joseph S

Representatives of UL Lafayette, its Center for Louisiana Studies and contributors to the recent renovation of the Roy House attended a Thursday ribbon-cutting ceremony. Shown, from left, are: Dr. Vaughan Baker, former department head; Scott Hebert, director of Facility Management; Scott Chappuis, Architects Beazley Moliere; Robert “Popie” Billeaud, J.B. Mouton Builders; Dr. Joshua Caffery, center director; Rita Durio, Rita Durio and Associates; Dr. Jordan Kellman, College of Liberal Arts dean; Dr. Joseph S

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UL Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies flings open doors to Roy House

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 5, 2023
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies flung open the doors to its new home – the J. Arthur Roy House – during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline campaign launched

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
This May, observed annually as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Louisiana Department of Health is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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DeVillier gets another shot at movie tax

Tyler Bridges / The Advocate
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The tax break that showers $150 million per year on companies that produce films and TV shows in Louisiana would be extended for another decade under controversial legislation approved by the state House on Monday.
Wardian cases were used in the Victorian Age to protect plants during long-distance travel. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Wardian cases were used in the Victorian Age to protect plants during long-distance travel. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Bring a natural ecosystem indoors with a terrarium garden

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, April 28, 2023
Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. Creating a terrarium is a fun and easy project that can be done in a short time and enjoyed for many years.
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).
Thrips are tiny insects that can be difficult to spot with the naked eye. This rose has been damaged by thrips. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Thrips are tiny insects that can be difficult to spot with the naked eye. This rose has been damaged by thrips. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Gardeners know dealing with pests is part of the job

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, April 21, 2023
If you’re a gardener, you know that dealing with pests is an inevitable part of the job. Two common pests seen on garden plants are thrips and spider mites.

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Louisiana’s March employment hits record high for series

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 21, 2023
BATON ROUGE — Data released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted labor force data has again set several new records. The number of employed for March is 2,030,553, a record high for the series.