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LSU AgCenter reaches 4-H’ers through virtual activities during COVID-19 shutdown
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 6:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 Lori drove all over Georgia to surprise her 10 grandchildren who she was missing during quarantine. She gave window kisses to granddaughter Shepard, 2. USA TODAY BATON ROUGE, La. — Connecting with friends and participating with peers in learning activities is important for youth shuttered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LSU AgCenter reaches 4-H’ers through virtual activities during COVID-19 shutdown
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 6:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 | Updated 11:28 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 Lori drove all over Georgia to surprise her 10 grandchildren who she was missing during quarantine. She gave window kisses to granddaughter Shepard, 2. USA TODAY BATON ROUGE, La. — Connecting with friends and participating with peers in learning activities is important for youth shuttered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LSU AgCenter reaches 4-H’ers through virtual activities during COVID-19 shutdown
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 6:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 | Updated 11:28 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 Lori drove all over Georgia to surprise her 10 grandchildren who she was missing during quarantine. She gave window kisses to granddaughter Shepard, 2. USA TODAY BATON ROUGE, La. — Connecting with friends and participating with peers in learning activities is important for youth shuttered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LSU AgCenter reaches 4-H’ers through virtual activities during COVID-19 shutdown
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 6:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 | Updated 11:28 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 Lori drove all over Georgia to surprise her 10 grandchildren who she was missing during quarantine. She gave window kisses to granddaughter Shepard, 2. USA TODAY BATON ROUGE, La. — Connecting with friends and participating with peers in learning activities is important for youth shuttered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LSU AgCenter reaches 4-H’ers through virtual activities during COVID-19 shutdown
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 6:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 | Updated 11:28 a.m. CT May 1, 2020 Lori drove all over Georgia to surprise her 10 grandchildren who she was missing during quarantine. She gave window kisses to granddaughter Shepard, 2. USA TODAY BATON ROUGE, La. — Connecting with friends and participating with peers in learning activities is important for youth shuttered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana Cotton: Soil Temperature Important for Planting
Cotton farmers should look to soil temperature rather than the calendar for optimal planting time, according to LSU AgCenter experts. Cotton is usually planted between mid-April and mid-May in Louisiana; however, recent cooler temperatures may have slowed seasonal spring soil warming and could significantly affect the critical germination period required for the tropical plant. That is why it is important to monitor soil temperature and the five-day weather forecast before planting.
LSU AgCenter announces edible ornamental sweet potato
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 9:00 a.m. CT April 11, 2020 Try this twist on traditional chili! This recipe of sweet potato and sharp cheddar cheese will make your slow cooker dish even sweeter and smokier. CHASE, La. — Hobby growers have a new edible option for their ornamental gardens by way of a Louisiana favorite: the sweet potato.
LSU AgCenter announces edible ornamental sweet potato
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 9:00 a.m. CT April 11, 2020 Try this twist on traditional chili! This recipe of sweet potato and sharp cheddar cheese will make your slow cooker dish even sweeter and smokier. CHASE, La. — Hobby growers have a new edible option for their ornamental gardens by way of a Louisiana favorite: the sweet potato.
LSU AgCenter announces edible ornamental sweet potato
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 9:00 a.m. CT April 11, 2020 Try this twist on traditional chili! This recipe of sweet potato and sharp cheddar cheese will make your slow cooker dish even sweeter and smokier. CHASE, La. — Hobby growers have a new edible option for their ornamental gardens by way of a Louisiana favorite: the sweet potato.
LSU AgCenter announces edible ornamental sweet potato
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 9:00 a.m. CT April 11, 2020 Try this twist on traditional chili! This recipe of sweet potato and sharp cheddar cheese will make your slow cooker dish even sweeter and smokier. CHASE, La. — Hobby growers have a new edible option for their ornamental gardens by way of a Louisiana favorite: the sweet potato.
LSU AgCenter announces edible ornamental sweet potato
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 9:00 a.m. CT April 11, 2020 Try this twist on traditional chili! This recipe of sweet potato and sharp cheddar cheese will make your slow cooker dish even sweeter and smokier. CHASE, La. — Hobby growers have a new edible option for their ornamental gardens by way of a Louisiana favorite: the sweet potato.
How to safely get food delivery during coronavirus pandemic
FOOD The LSU AgCenter spoke with an expert to get the tips you need to know about safely getting food delivery during the coronavirus pandemic. ALEXANDRIA, La. — Opting for takeout meals and food delivery can still be a healthy and convenient way to feed the family while supporting local businesses that are being hard hit during the coronavirus outbreak. However, following safe food handling guidelines remains important.
LSU AgCenter sets virtual wheat, oat tour
LSU AgCenter annual wheat and oat field day traditionally held at the Macon Ridge Research Station will follow a virtual presentation format. Karol Osborne | Apr 06, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted many business-as-usual operations across the nation, increasing the use of terms like fluid, flexible and paused as groups and institutions strive to continue to offer critical programs and information to the public.
Mild winter could lead to 2020 crop pest problems
Amid concerns the 2020 growing season is setting up for a repeat of last year’s challenges, LSU AgCenter experts emphasized early-season management strategies at the Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum held in Delhi, La. “This meeting is important and timely because it provides updates on crop production and protection as growers are beginning to make those critical planting decisions now,” said AgCenter associate vice president Rogers Leonard.
Louisiana: Soil Workshop, Field Day, St. Joseph, Feb. 26
Photo: University of Minnesota The LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station will host a soil health workshop and cover crop field day Feb. 26 in St. Joseph. Registration will begin 8:30 a.m. followed by the program from 9 until 4 p.m. A sponsored lunch will be provided. The event will highlight soil health and regenerative agriculture presented by recent LSU graduate Kathleen Bridges.
Louisiana: LSU AgCenter Names State Soybean Specialist
David Moseley. Photo: LSU AgCenter The LSU AgCenter has appointed David O. Moseley assistant professor and state soybean specialist. Moseley has responsibilities for coordinating extension soybean activities, including oversite of official variety trials and off-station variety core block demonstrations across the state. “Optimizing production practices and addressing problems faced by producers and the Louisiana industry are my objectives,” Moseley said.
Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum, Delhi, Feb. 6
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography LSU AgCenter experts will present the latest research updates in corn, cotton and soybean production at the annual Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum set for Feb. 6 at the Delhi Civic Center. “This regional event is carefully planned to provide a valuable source of row crop information to benefit area agricultural producers, and we are pleased to be introducing the new AgCenter soybean specialist at this meeting,” said AgCenter extension agent Bruce Garner.
Louisiana: Fromme Named Cotton Extension Specialist of the Year
Cotton harvest. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography Cotton specialists from across the country have named Dan Fromme the Cotton Extension Specialist of the Year. Fromme, who holds the Tom and Martha Burch and Delta and Pine Land Co. Endowed Professorship in Cotton Production or Genetics in the LSU AgCenter, was recognized at the Beltwide Cotton Conference held Jan. 9 in Austin, Texas.
Louisiana: AgCenter Crops, Cattle Forum, Alexandria, Feb. 18
The LSU AgCenter will host a Central Region crops and cattle forum Feb. 18 at the State Evacuation Shelter in Alexandria. “The program aims to showcase the diversity of agriculture production in the central region focusing on our expanded research efforts in beef cattle and provide updates across all our field crop programs,” said Central Region director Tara Smith.
Louisiana Hemp: Farmers Hear About Production Challenges
Irrigated hemp field. Photo: Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Industrial hemp is gaining interest as farmers explore the potential for increased profits from growing hemp varieties used for fiber, seed and cannabidiol, or CBD, oil. “This crop will have its growing pains through the first couple of years due to so many unknowns, particularly labor costs, market risks and production variables,” said LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto.
Louisiana Pecans: LSU Hires Horticulture Agent for Extension Outreach
Michael Polozola recently joined the LSU AgCenter central region faculty as a horticulture agent and statewide point of contact for pecan extension outreach. Polozola has a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil systems with a horticulture science concentration and a master’s degree in plant, environment and management, both from LSU. He earned a doctorate in horticulture science in 2018 from Auburn University.
Row rice system gains interest in Louisiana
• By Karol Osborne • LSU AgCenter extension agent Dennis Burns talks about adding fertilizer to irrigation water, a process called fertigation, during the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station row rice and soybean field tour in St. Joseph — photo by Karol Osborne/LSU AgCenter More than 50 agricultural producers and industry representatives interested in furrow-irrigated rice, also called row rice or upland rice, attended the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station row rice and soybean field...
Louisiana: Row Rice Production Gains Interest
Furrow-irrigated rice field. Photo: Mississippi State University More than 50 agricultural producers and industry representatives interested in furrow-irrigated rice, also called row rice or upland rice, attended the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station row rice and soybean field tour on July 9 in St. Joseph. “We are set up for cotton, corn and beans, and if there is an opportunity to diversify that makes sense, I’m interested in it,” said Tensas Parish farmer Kellon Lee.
Louisiana: Sweet Potato Field Day, Delhi, Aug 22
Sweet potato harvest. Photo: Mississippi State University The annual LSU AgCenter sweet potato field day is set for Aug. 22 at Black Gold Farms headquarters at 2305 La. Highway 17 in Delhi. “This field day offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with our industry and tour an on-farm site to address the latest in sweet potato production and marketing research,” said AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station coordinator Tara Smith.
LSU AgCenter research focuses on pollinator, forage relationships
Pollinator health continues to be the buzzword among researchers working to enhance pollinator populations responsible for sustaining world food production. Farmers and ranchers play a critical role in sustaining pollinator populations by providing habitat for common species of bees and other pollinators.
Louisiana: Rice, Soybean Tour, St. Joseph, July 9
Visitors tour rice fields at field day. Photo: Fred Miller, University of Arkansas A row rice and soybean tour will be held July 9 at the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station at 4589 Hwy. 605 in St. Joseph. “This event offers a focused programming effort targeting row rice production methods, which have gained interest in the northern part of the state, while providing crop management updates that producers need at this time,” said AgCenter regional director Melissa Cater.
How to maximize cattle profits with stagnant prices
Cattle producers can expect prices to remain the same or be slightly higher than last year as supply and demand dynamics provide some stability in 2019, according to LSU AgCenter economistKurt Guidry.
Louisiana: Field Day Expo, Alexandria, June 27
The LSU AgCenter will host the second annual agricultural field day expo June 27 at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria. “This field day event is a great opportunity to combine our traditional crop and pest management programs and updates with enhanced educational outreach in areas of cattle production, horticulture, nutrition and healthy living and 4-H youth development to meet a diverse clientele need,” said AgCenter regional director Tara Smith.
Wheat scab cuts Louisiana wheat yields, quality
While Louisiana can boast of many things — great food, fun festivals and places famous for history and hospitality — having a Louisiana-named fungus is not likely to top the list. Fusarium louisianense is a fungal species found in Jefferson Davis Parish and is only one of many species that can wreak havoc on wheat, said LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Boyd Padgett. “Not a good thing necessarily, but from a pathology perspective, it is pretty interesting,” he said.
Louisiana: Timber Market Challenged by Lack of Mills; Demand for Smaller Soft Woods
Residential timber cut. ©Debra L Ferguson Market opportunities, management practices and tax incentives were among the topics presented at the 34th Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum held March 12 at the LSU Shreveport University Center. “It’s not what you want to grow or how you want to grow it, but who is going to take it,” said LSU AgCenter forest economist Shaun Tanger, addressing about 75 timber landowners and forestry industry representatives.
Wheat crop survives below-freezing temperatures
Wheat producers may fare better than expected from the arctic blast that plunged temperatures into the mid- to upper 20s in early March and threatened the crop across Louisiana. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Boyd Padgett said the wheat crop may not have been hit as hard as anticipated in most areas. “After speaking with others around the state, my gut feeling is we are in pretty good shape overall,” Padgett said.
Louisiana: Wheat, Cover Crop Field Day, Winnsboro, April 12
Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension The LSU AgCenter will hold a wheat and cover crop field day April 12 at the Tom H. Scott Research and Educational Center south of Winnsboro. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with opening remarks beginning at 9. Wheat production field tours will include crop updates, insect and disease issues, a breeding nursery tour and official variety trial management. The program also will include a presentation on cover crops and their adaptability for Louisiana production systems.
Louisiana: Wheat Crop Survives Below-Freezing Temps
Wheat producers may fare better than expected from the arctic blast that plunged temperatures into the mid- to upper 20s in early March and threatened the crop across Louisiana. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Boyd Padgett said the wheat crop may not have been hit as hard as anticipated in most areas. “After speaking with others around the state, my gut feeling is we are in pretty good shape overall,” Padgett said.
LSU AgCenter names statewide entomologist
The LSU AgCenter recently named Sebe Brown assistant professor of entomology with statewide Extension responsibilities in cotton, corn, soybeans and grain sorghum insect pest management. Brown is located at the AgCenter Dean Lee Research Station in Alexandria, where, in addition to his Extension field crop responsibilities, he will conduct and support ongoing integrated pest management research activities for these field crops as needed.
Louisiana: Sebe Brown Named State Entomologist
Newly appointed Louisiana state entomologist Sebe Brown. Photo: Olivia McClure, LSU AgCenter The LSU AgCenter recently named Sebe Brown assistant professor of entomology with statewide extension responsibilities in cotton, corn, soybeans and grain sorghum insect pest management.
Louisiana: Herbicide Application Featured at Industry Meeting
Soybean field injured by off-target dicamba movement. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln The LSU AgCenter recognizes the need for a strong presence of distribution and retail outlets for seed, fertilizer and crop protection products across Louisiana, AgCenter associate vice president Rogers Leonard said speaking to agriculture industry leaders at the Louisiana Ag Industry Association convention held Jan. 22-23 in Marksville.
Herbicide application featured at Louisiana industry meeting
The LSU AgCenter recognizes the need for a strong presence of distribution and retail outlets for seed, fertilizer and crop protection products across Louisiana, AgCenter associate vice president Rogers Leonard said speaking to agriculture industry leaders at the Louisiana Ag Industry Association convention held Jan. 22-23 in Marksville, La. “We appreciate the opportunity to support these industries with our research and extension programs,” Leonard said.
Louisiana: Annual Crops and Cattle Forum, Alexandria, Feb. 26
Farmers can get the latest research updates and recertify private pesticide applicator licenses at a crops and cattle forum set for Feb. 26 at the State Evacuation Shelter in Alexandria. “Format changes in the program this year are aimed to broaden our outreach by including information to benefit both crop and cattle producers in the region,” said LSU AgCenter agent Justin Dufour.
Annual crops forum set for Feb. 7 in Delhi
Karol Osborne, kosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu Published 11:52 a.m. CT Jan. 7, 2019 Find out how to download The News-Star app for your phone. LSU AgCenter(Photo: LSU AgCenter) LSU AgCenter experts will present the latest research updates in corn, cotton and soybean production at the annual Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum set for Feb. 7 at the Delhi Convention Center, 108 Denver St., Delhi.
Louisiana: Annual Crops Forum, Delhi, Feb. 7
LSU AgCenter experts will present the latest research updates in corn, cotton and soybean production at the annual Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum set for Feb. 7 at the Delhi Convention Center. Forum topics will include insect and weed resistance management, cover crops and cover crop termination recommendations, wildlife damage management, 2018 Farm Bill highlights and commodity outlook updates. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with opening remarks at 9. A sponsored lunch will be served at noon.
LSU AgCenter's AgMagic Cenla debuts Nov. 14-15
AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter’s premier agricultural exhibit, is coming to the central region of Louisiana for the first time Nov. 14-15 at the State Evacuation Shelter and DeWitt Livestock Facility in Alexandria, La. AgMagic Cenla is an inaugural event promoting agriculture awareness, said AgCenter Central Region director Tara Smith.
2018 AgMagic set for Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport
The LSU AgCenter will present AgMagic beginning Oct. 25 at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, showcasing the impact agriculture has on daily life through hands-on activities to delight both youth and adult visitors. Eight interactive exhibits will explore plant and animal production, feature agricultural product development and marketing, and allow visitors to experience agriculture from farm to table while learning more about nutrition, health and safety.
Louisiana Sweet Potatoes: New Variety on the Way
A sweet potato line with excellent eye appeal and good disease resistance is poised to be released to growers soon, LSU AgCenter sweet potato breeder Don La Bonte said at a field day on Aug. 16. About 100 producers and industry representatives attended the event at the AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station, where they heard from experts on variety development, management practices and industry updates.
Louisiana: Sweet Potato Field Day, Chase, Aug. 16
The LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station near Chase will showcase the latest research and demonstration plots at a field day on Aug. 16. “The annual field day features the latest sweet potato research and offers producers and industry representatives an opportunity to discuss emerging issues,” said Tara Smith, station coordinator and AgCenter region director. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the station, with opening comments and field tours at 8:45.
AgCenter research station hosts industry-sponsored tour
Industry-sponsored crop variety trials conducted at LSU AgCenter research stations provide multiple benefits for scientists, industry, retailers and local growers who rely on data-driven results for critical agricultural production decisions. “The best decision is the most informed decision; that’s why this station is here,” said Donnie Millercoordinator of the AgCenter Northeast Research Station in St. Joseph.
Louisiana: Herbicide Issues Highlight Field Day
Loyant response on rice. Notice stunting and leaf rolling in the injured plant (bottom) compared to a healthy plant. Photo: Texas AgriLife Dry weather in northeast Louisiana during the early summer came to an end and drove participants indoors for the annual interagency rolling crop field tour held July 17 at the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station near St. Joseph.
Louisiana Cattle Producers, Beekeepers Encouraged to Collaborate
Clover-covered pastures benefits both cattle and pollinators like honeybees, according to Louisiana State University AgCenter experts who are encouraging Louisiana cattle producers and beekeepers to work together. “If beekeepers can find cattle ranchers with good forage area, who don’t mind having bees close, then it could be a good working relationship for both,” AgCenter entomologist Sebe Brown said.
LSU AgCenter Square features ag awareness
Visitors found loads of interactive exhibits awaiting them at LSU AgCenter Square, a dynamic feature of the North Louisiana Agri-Business Council Ag Expo held earlier this year at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La. “Agriculture is a major economic driver in north Louisiana, so it is important to remind everyone about how our food and fiber get from the farm to the home,” said Richard Letlow, AgCenter agent in Morehouse Parish and coordinator of the outreach effort.
Culinary workshop pairs 4-H'ers with local celebrity chef
By Karol Osbornekosborne@agcenter.lsu.edu MONROE, La. — Northeast Louisiana 4-H members learned culinary tricks of the trade from Chef Cory Bahr at a culinary workshop held March 17 at Bahr’s catering kitchen in Monroe. Eighteen 4-H’ers from eight northeast Louisiana parishes donned aprons and gloves to join Bahr for a two-hour, hands-on cooking lesson.
Workshop pairs 4-H’ers with Cory Bahr
Northeast Louisiana 4-H members learned culinary tricks of the trade from Chef Cory Bahr at a culinary workshop held Friday at Bahr’s catering kitchen in Monroe. Eighteen 4-H’ers from eight northeast Louisiana parishes donned aprons and gloves to join Bahr for a two-hour, hands-on cooking lesson. Bahr, an award-winning chef and Monroe native, said he sponsored the workshop to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals to eat better, live longer and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
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