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Students enrolled in Carl Motsenbocker’s Principles and Practices of Olericulture course are donating their produce to the LSU Food Pantry. More than 750 pounds have been donated so far this semester, with more to be harvested. (Photo by Annabelle Lang/LSU College of Agriculture)

Students enrolled in Carl Motsenbocker’s Principles and Practices of Olericulture course are donating their produce to the LSU Food Pantry. More than 750 pounds have been donated so far this semester, with more to be harvested. (Photo by Annabelle Lang/LSU College of Agriculture)

The high-density garden with a high impact on campus lives

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 2, 2022
LSU horticulture students are learning practices that will stay with them for a lifetime, including how to battle food insecurity in the campus community.
Fallen leaves provide shelter for many butterfly and moth species. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Fallen leaves provide shelter for many butterfly and moth species. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

‘Leaf’ it to mulch to make your landscape better

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 2, 2022
The leaves are falling all over the state now. There are several things you can do with those leaves. One great way to use those leaves to your — and your plants’ — benefit is to use leaf litter as mulch.

Louisiana shows improvement on Fall Reading Report

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 2, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Education released its Fall 2022 Reading Report Thursday that shows how public school students in grades K-3 scored on a literacy screener given during the first 30 days of the current school year.
LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Belgian university signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to create a student exchange between the two institutions. UL Lafayette’s new partner: the University of Namur in central Belgium. Namur has been a twin city of Lafayette since the 1970s. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, said such exchanges “broaden our connection to the world and enhance the perspective of students and faculty members who participate in them.” “With the partn

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Belgian university signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to create a student exchange between the two institutions. UL Lafayette’s new partner: the University of Namur in central Belgium. Namur has been a twin city of Lafayette since the 1970s. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, said such exchanges “broaden our connection to the world and enhance the perspective of students and faculty members who participate in them.” “With the partn

UL Lafayette, University of Namur partner for student exchange

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Belgian university signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to create a student exchange between the two institutions. UL Lafayette’s new partner: the University of Namur in central Belgium. Namur has been a twin city of Lafayette since the 1970s.
Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs. Every year veterinarians at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital see an increase in a variety of digestive diseases during the holiday season.

Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs. Every year veterinarians at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital see an increase in a variety of digestive diseases during the holiday season.

Keep your pets healthy and safe during the holidays

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs.
Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

Gardening with gratitude

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Scientific research has demonstrated that gratitude has many health benefits. According to Harvard Health, studies have shown that taking time to reflect on things we are thankful for has a positive association with personal wellbeing and health.
Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

Economist predicts bumpy economy

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“The next couple of years could be bumpy.” That’s how Dr. Gary Wagner, economist, wrapped up his presentation on Acadiana’s economic outlook at Thursday’s Quarterly Luncheon, hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Cox. “Our main culprit right now is inflation,” he said.
Louisiana’s holiday float to appear in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Louisiana’s holiday float to appear in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Rose Parade float riders feature former Shriners Hospital patient, 20 La. queens from around the state

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Louisiana will once again parade across the national stage during the holiday season, officially announcing floats and riders in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Dr. Tina Stefanski

Dr. Tina Stefanski

State’s flu rate leads nation

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Flu cases in Louisiana have risen to the highest point in five years, according to the Louisiana Department of Health, and a recent study by Walgreens also shows Louisiana has the highest flu rate in the country right now.

Thanksgiving meal cheaper in Louisiana this year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
Inflation may be hitting grocery prices hard, but your dollar goes farther in Louisiana than in the rest of the country when it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving. You’re also going to pay less for the classic Thanksgiving meal than last year.