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Feral Hog Removal: LSU Researches Lethal Dosage, Delivery Medium and System May 4, 2016
Feral swine continue to cause damage to agronomic cropping systems and human infrastructure, such as levees, and pose a significant human health risk across the United States. These pigs are […]
Louisiana: Putting Irrigation Efficiency to Practice Jul 24, 2015
Attendees of a recent tour of northeastern Louisiana farms heard about research they can put in practice to help farmers’ bottom lines, including ways to make the most of irrigation. […]
Louisiana Soybeans: Kuduz Bugs Trek Across the State Jul 1, 2015
The kudzu bug, an invasive pest from Asia, continues its trek into Louisiana. LSU AgCenter scientists have been monitoring the movement of the insect since it was discovered in 2014 […]
Louisiana Soybeans: Working Toward Improved Integrated Pest Management Jun 18, 2015
LSU AgCenter entomologists are evaluating integrated pest management programs that crop consultants and farmers use to control pests in soybeans across the state. The project evaluates the tools growers are […]
Louisiana Rice: Still Potential for a Good Crop this Year Jun 17, 2015
Unusually excessive rainfall and cloudy days have been a challenge for growing rice, but it’s too early to become pessimistic about this year’s crop, according to the director of the […]
Louisiana Grain Sorghum: Limited Treatments Start for Sugarcane Aphids May 29, 2015
We picked up some kudzu bugs earlier, definitely a lot more than we had last year at this point, but they haven’t come on like gangbusters. We’re starting to pick […]
Louisiana Rice: Excessive Rains Hinder Fertilization May 28, 2015
Rainfall having an effect on mid-season N fertilization This year has really been an odd year. This is the first time that I can remember that the constant rainfall has […]
Louisiana Rice: Grey Clouds, Grey Questions, Grey Answers May 28, 2015
Every year is unique but often they will be somewhat similar to a year in the recent past. However, I cannot recall a year like the one we are having […]
Louisiana: LSU Begins Field Evaluation of 15 Olive Varieties May 22, 2015
The past 10 years have seen increased interest in growing olive trees in the southeastern United States. In Louisiana, a number of individuals and businesses have planted a few olive […]
Louisiana: Rain Problems for Corn, Soybeans – Rice, Sugarcane Okay May 22, 2015
Heavy rains are causing problems for some Louisiana soybean and corn farmers, especially in the north part of the state where a storm system brought as much as 10 inches […]
