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LSU AgCenter Crop Demonstration Program Expanding
(Distributed 04/08/05) The LSU AgCenter is expanding a successful crop demonstration program again this year. The program provides farmers with useful information that can help them decide which crop varieties to plant.
LSU AgCenter Entomologist Warns About Pecan Phylloxera
(Distributed 04/08/05) As Louisiana enters the pecan-growing season, LSU AgCenter specialists warn growers to be on the lookout for a dot-sized insect known as the phylloxera.
Get It Growing
Cucumber Family Includes Variety Of Vegetables That Can Be Planted Now
(For Release On Or After 04/22/05) There’s much more to the cucumber family than cucumbers.
Get It Growing
Listen Up Tomato Lovers: It’sTime To Plant!
(For Relsease On Or After 04/01/05) This message is for tomato lovers. It’s time to plant! More specifically, if you want to grow fresh, flavorful, vine-ripened tomatoes in your garden, you need to get them planted by the middle of April. Early planting ensures more production and higher-quality tomatoes.
Mulching Makes Gardening Easier
(For Release On Or After 04/29/05) Mulching makes gardening easier, and I think more gardeners should take advantage of this important labor-saving technique.
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Planning Helps You Get Most Out Of Landscaping Efforts
(For Release On Or After 04/08/05) The more thought you put into your planting decisions, the more satisfactory the results are likely to be.
LSU AgCenter international director chosen for leadership program
(Distributed 12/22/08) Dr. Lakshman Velupillai, associate vice chancellor for international programs for the LSU AgCenter and LSU, has been accepted for the fall 2008 Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI).
LSU AgCenter international director chosen for leadership program
(Distributed 12/22/08) Dr. Lakshman Velupillai, associate vice chancellor for international programs for the LSU AgCenter and LSU, has been accepted for the fall 2008 Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI).
Registration Under Way For AgOutlook Conference
Registration is under way for the 2004 AgOutlook Conference Jan. 15 in Monroe.The conference, which will precede the opening of AgExpo 2004 in Monroe, will give Louisiana farmers and agribusiness leaders an opportunity to continue discussing issues facing agriculture and working toward solutions to the problems they face.
Community Economic Development Seminar Set For May 17-18
(Distributed 04/08/05) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 16th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 17-18 in Baton Rouge.
rice planting
Recent Weather Helps La. Rice Farmers Make Up For Slow Start
(Distributed 04/20/05) Louisiana rice farmers have taken advantage of recently improved weather for planting their 2005 crop, making up for a slow start.
LSU AgCenter Teaches Residents ‘LeadershipPlenty’
(Distributed 04/28/05) The LSU AgCenter is working to bring a national training program to Louisiana to help teach residents about leadership development.
Pest In Rice Fields New To Country
(Distributed 04/06/05) A maggot that wreaked havoc on several rice fields last year has been identified as a species previously found in Peru and Costa Rica.
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LSU AgCenter Faculty Working To Improve Economy In Delta
(Distributed 04/20/05) In the few weeks he’s been with the LSU AgCenter, one Northeast Louisiana faculty member already is trying to make remarkable strides to help boost economic development in one of the poorest regions of the nation.
Health Fair
LSU AgCenter Teaches Students About Making Healthy Choices
(Distributed 04/14/05) The LSU AgCenter is teaching youngsters across Louisiana to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Poultry house plans
New Poultry Demonstration Facility Taking Shape In North Louisiana
(Distributed 04/07/05) Work is under way on a new poultry demonstration facility at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station at Homer.
LSU AgCenter Announces 10th Annual Mayhaw Conference, Field Day
(Distributed 04/08/05) Mayhaw growers can learn the latest research about producing their crops during the 10th Annual Mayhaw Conference and Field Day slated for April 30 at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock.
Wheat, Oats Subjects Of LSU AgCenter April 25 Field Day
(Distributed 04/08/05) Weed management in wheat is just one of the topics that will be discussed during the Wheat and Oat Field Day scheduled for April 25 at the LSU AgCenter’s Scott Research, Extension and Education Center.
LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Wins Award
(Distributed 04/06/05) An LSU AgCenter nutritionist recently received the 2005 Louisiana Dietetic Association Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award.
Cattle, Forage Field Day Set For May 5 At Rosepine Station
(Distributed 04/13/05) The LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day May 6.
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