Agriculture

Spring showers to summer flowers checklist

As we transition from the lower temperatures of winter to the vibrant energy of spring, gardeners throughout the state are rolling up their sleeves, ready to nurture their green spaces into lush, blooming spaces.

Fighting fire ants

Fire ants are formidable pests in gardens and landscapes. They’re known for their painful bites and stings due to venom.

Rice station internship awarded to Vermilion Parish native

Emma Stelly, a McNeese State University freshman who grew up on a family farm in Vermilion Parish, has been selected to complete an internship at the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station this summer.

Fringe trees present a spring spectacle

If you’ve caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you’re witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees.

The fragrance of nature

National Fragrance Day, celebrated March 21, might not be a widely recognized day on our calendars, but it’s hard to deny the integral role that fragrances play in our everyday lives.

Get It Growing calendar entry deadline nearing

The deadline for “budding” and experienced photographers to submit their best photos for the LSU AgCenter’s 2025 Get It Growing calendar is rapidly approaching.
The deadline for entries is March 31.

Getting pickled out of your garden and refrigerator

With refrigerator pickling you can get creative in the kitchen and experiment with pickling a variety of out-of-the-ordinary fruits and vegetables. This small batch method of pickling is easy to do and is ready to eat in a day or two.