(Distributed 02/25/11) ALEXANDRIA, La. – Forestry industry representatives attending an LSU AgCenter forum Tuesday (Feb. 22) at the Dean Lee Research Station were warned that a non-native grass threatens Louisiana forests.

(Distributed 02/25/11) Growing roses in Louisiana is a challenge for landscape professionals and home gardeners alike. A major problem in rose production and landscape performance is disease (blackspot and powdery mildew, primarily) brought on by environmental conditions of our region. Heat and humidity have an adverse affect on many rose varieties we grow in Louisiana.

(Video News 02/28/11) Thousands of youth with their cows, sheep, pigs and chickens in tow attended the LSU AgCenter’s 76th Livestock Show. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was there. (Runtime: 1:25)

(Video 02/28/11) Many nurseries are now stocked with incredible selections of rose plants. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill tells you what to look for. He also explains why it’s best to plant your roses during March, rather than waiting. (Runtime: 1:42)

(Distributed 02/24/11) DELHI, La. – Students from elementary schools in Richland, Franklin, Ouachita and Morehouse parishes visited a number of interactive exhibits and heard from LSU AgCenter agents about agricultural products in northeast Louisiana at Ag Adventures Feb. 22-23.

(Audio 02/28/11) Perennials can live for many years in our landscapes. Many nurseries have perennials in gallon containers that will instantly brighten up a flower bed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/28/11) The weeds in your lawn now are cool-season weeds. As the weather warms, they can become more of a problem. To keep them under control, prevent them from flowering and setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/28/12) March is an active month in the home vegetable garden. Gardeners can start planting warm-season vegetables. By planting early, you can get the harvest in before it gets too hot. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/28/11) Roses perform better when they are fertilized. They produce larger and more attractive flowers. Any general-purpose fertilizer that has the nutrients your soil needs will work. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 02/28/11) Pre-emergence herbicides prevent weeds before they occur. Using this type of herbicide in early March will help prevent summer weed problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)