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 Home>News Archive>2011>July>Headline News>
Drought conditions promote nematode menace in soybean, cotton fields
Brooks Blanche

(Distributed 07/29/11) ALEXANDRIA, La. – Nematodes love drought, and some Louisiana soybean and cotton farmers are having problems this year with these microscopic pests that eat away at plant roots. “We’re in reniform nematode country,” LSU AgCenter agronomist Charles Overstreet told farmers gathered for the annual field day at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center on July 28.

Recent rains could cause surge in mosquito population
(Distributed 07/29/11) Stagnant water left from recent rains could become a favorite breeding ground for disease carrying mosquitoes, but some simple practices can keep you safer.

Rain boosts sugarcane crop; Mexican rice borer moving in
(Distributed 07/29/11) PARKS, La. – This year’s sugarcane crop is responding well to recent rainfall, after a dry spring and early summer.

4-H’ers hear about about equine industry at Evangeline Downs
(Distributed 07/29/11) OPELOUSAS, La. – Louisiana 4-H’ers heard that working in the equine industry can be lucrative as well as dangerous at a career day held July 23 at Evangeline Downs.

New varieties, management featured at sugarcane field day
Gene Reagan
(Distributed 07/26/11) ST. GABRIEL, La – Scientists discussed the strengths of new sugarcane varieties and various management options available to growers during the July 20 sugarcane field day at the LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Research Station.
Urban farm program teaches youth entrepreneurship
three youth weigh produce
(Distributed 07/21/11) SHREVEPORT, La.--The LSU AgCenter and the City of Shreveport are collaborating in an educational farm program that has taught six teens how to be entrepreneurs.
LSU AgCenter releases results of raised floor insulation study
(Distributed 07/20/11) Results of research on how best to insulate raised floor homes in hot, humid climates is now available on the AgCenter’s website.
La. youth earns Friends of the NRA scholarship
(Distributed 07/19/11) A Livingston Parish 4-H member recently received a scholarship from the Friends of the National Rifle Association in Washington, D. C.
4-H, FFA State Horse Show results released
(Distributed 07/18/11) WEST MONROE, La. – Results from the 42nd annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show held July 5-9 have been released.
LSU AgCenter faculty member receives national award
Donald L. thompson
(Distributed 07/15/11) Donald L. Thompson, a professor in the LSU AgCenter School of Animal Sciences, was presented the Equine Science Award on July 11 during the joint annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association and the American Society of Animal Science held in New Orleans.
Field day focuses on new rice mill, new pesticide
Johnny Saichuk at Rayville field day
(Distributed 07/15/11) RAYVILLE, La. – Farmers at an LSU AgCenter rice and soybean field day July 13 heard that a new rice mill being built near Mer Rouge could be open for business by early next year.
LSU AgCenter Dean Lee field day set for July 28
(Distributed 07/12/11) ALEXANDRIA, La. – The LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension field day on July 28 will feature presentations on cotton, corn, cattle, soybeans and weed management.
LSU Dairy Store still cool almost 40 years later
Dairy Store
(Distributed 07/07/11 ) From its humble beginnings in 1973 as a project between the student government association and the Dairy Science Department, the popularity of the LSU Dairy Store remains strong.
Rice acreage declines, salt water threatens La. rice fields
Mike salassi at field day
(Distributed 07/07/11) LAKE ARTHUR, La. – U.S. rice acreage has fallen significantly, and that could affect prices, according to an LSU AgCenter economist who spoke at the Vermilion Parish Rice Field Day July 5.