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(10/30/26) Unlike many ornamental grasses, inland sea oats does well in the shade, and its unique seed pods provide movement in the garden.
(Video 10/29/26) Louisiana farmers planted a larger cotton crop in 2026 and are putting the finishing touches on this year’s harvest.
(Video 10/30/26) An LSU AgCenter wheat breeder is taking a novel approach in decreasing the time it takes to develop a new wheat variety.
(Video 11/04/26) Caroline Blanchard talks about inland sea oats, a native plant that gives your landscape a flowing, beach-like ambiance.
(10/28/26) AgCenter landscape horticulturist Damon Abdi explains how to properly use frost cloths to protect your plants from freezing weather.
(10/27/26) The LSU AgCenter held its 2026 Southwest Louisiana Drone Conference, welcoming producers from across the state to learn about new advances.
(10/26/26) the 2026 conference brought together vendors and educators to teach visitors about living off the land.
(10/23/26) Keeping frost cloth or other protective materials on hand is a good idea.
(10/21/26) With the Mississippi River and its boat traffic as the backdrop, leaders from 11 communities across southern Louisiana gathered at the Water Campus.
(10/21/26) More than 60% of today’s rice crops planted by Louisiana farmers were developed by the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
(Video 10/19/26) Louisiana wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide protection from storms and habitat for wildlife.
(10/16/26) October is a good time to plant many vegetables in Louisiana.
(10/15/26) The LSU AgCenter and Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program are bringing award-winning author Chris Smith to Baton Rouge.
Video (10/21/26) Christine Coker explains how to choose the best vegetable transplants from the nursery, and then how to properly get them into the ground.
(Video 10/14/26) Now is a great time to plant the latest cool-season vegetables. Here's which ones to grow in the fall and how to grow them.
(10/13/26) LSU AgCenter nutrition and community health agents were recently recognized for distinguished service and outstanding programs.
(10/09/26) Raised beds make it possible to garden in areas with poor drainage or compacted soil, and they can help make gardening more accessible.
(10/05/26) The 2027 Get It Growing Calendar is now available in garden centers and online at the LSU AgCenter Online Store.
(10/02/26) Lantana is one of the longest-lasting warm-season flowering plants, continuing to bloom until first frost.
(10/02/26) Alexis Bearden, now an assistant 4-H agent, was previously both a national and state shooting sports ambassador for 4-H.
(Video 10/02/26) Louisiana sweet potato growers are harvesting a good crop and should continue to do so through October.
(Video 10/02/26) During October, Louisiana residents will have two new hunting opportunities: one for alligators and another for black-bellied whistling ducks.
(10/02/26) The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 18, 2027.
(Video 10/07/26) AgCenter vegetable specialist Christine Coker talks about the advantages of using raised beds for your vegetable garden.
(Video 09/30/26) Hammond Research Station plant trials coordinator Caroline Blanchard talks about some improved lantana varieties that last through fall.
(10/01/26) The pasture mealybug has caused severe damage throughout the state and reserachers are still working for an immediate solution.
(09/30/26) The future of Louisiana’s workforce is taking shape in 4-H. Programs such as robotics and SeaPerch are introducing students to tech skills.
(09/25/26) The EBR Master Gardeners will present Composting and Cool-Season Flowers, on Oct. 22, at the Main Library at 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
(09/25/26) September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and a 4-H agent in Calcasieu Parish developed a Junior Leaders service-learning project.
(09/24/2026) AgCenter researchers receive a nearly $500,000 grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study an invasive insect.
(09/24/26) The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is accepting applications for its 2027 Extension Internship Program.
(09/25/26) Native to Louisiana, swamp sunflower is one of our most reliable flowering perennials. It blooms from early to mid-fall, peaking in October.
(09/23/26) Attendees of the third annual event, held Sept. 19, heard from experts and took a nature walk.
(09/22/26) The LaHouse Research and Education Center has released Improving Flood Insurance Literacy to Support Resilient Communities.
(Video 09/22/26) A rally in commodity prices is helping Louisiana farmers absorb some of the higher input costs for fuel and fertilizer.
(09/22/26) Healthy eating can look a little different at every stage of life. Understanding those needs can help families make healthier choices.
(09/21/26) The LSU AgCenter’s annual beef and forage field days were held near Alexandria on Sept. 10 and in Mangham on Sept. 17.
(09/17/26) Growing blueberries and citrus fruit and caring for house plants will be the two topics offered by the EBR Master Gardeners, Oct. 8.
(Video 09/23/26) On this edition of Get It Growing, Caroline Blanchard explains how the Hammond trial gardens help consumers select quality ornamental plants.
(Video 09/16/26) Entomologist Aaron Ashbrook explains what’s behind the mystery of sooty mold on crape myrtles.
(09/16/26) The LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center has been awarded a 2026-2027 Healthy Communities Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
(09/18/26) A common, easy-to-grow houseplant, pothos is the perfect vehicle for learning about plant care basics and even propagation.
(09/14/26) Don’t let your game day get spoiled with foodborne illness. Handling food at the stadium is just as important as handling it at home.
(9/14/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — For another year, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden will host the Corn Maze at Burden.
(09/11/26) Obedient plant, which features purple blooms from summer to early fall, is easy to care for and a great pollinator plant.
(09/09/26) The work is funded by a grant from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.
(Video 09/09/21) Bark lice, otherwise known as “tree cattle,” are proof that not all insects are bad.
(Video 09/02/26) Turk's cap is a tough, root-hardy perennial plant that produces beautiful flowers attractive to pollinators.
(09/04/26) With colorful blooms that last from summer into fall, Turk's cap is beneficial for pollinators.
(09/03/26) National Farm to School Month returns in October, and this year the Louisiana Farm to School Challenge is putting a new spin on a fall favorite.
(Video 09/03/26) Extension agents with the LSU AgCenter work with farmers across the state testing major row crops grown in Louisiana.
(Video 09/03/26) Tea is a popular drink across the United States, but very little is grown in the U.S.
(09/02/26) The LSU AgCenter Concordia Parish Extension office is partnering with local groups to host its annual Community Gardening Day on Monday, Oct. 10.
(09/01/26) September is National Rice Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate one of Louisiana’s most important agricultural commodities.
(09/01/26) The scientists are working to learn more about Cercospora, a genus of fungi that cause plant diseases.
(08/28/26) This invasive species can quickly colonize areas, crowding out desirable plants.
(08/27/26) The LSU AgCenter’s Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program will bring the farm-to-school community together Oct. 28 in Baton Rouge.
(08/26/26) Three students and two professors presented new ways to educate agricultural topics and research.
(08/26/26) This summer, 21 interns from various universities worked at AgCenter research stations and parish Extension offices, immersing them in projects.
(08/26/26) A recent workshop gave participants the chance to harvest and process tea leaves.
(08/25/26) Attendees will discover the science behind beef Wellington, during the next Unlocking the Secrets of Food Science session.
(08/21/26) On Thursday, Sept. 24, the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present Seed Starting and Growing Herbs at the Jones Creek Library.
(Video 08/20/26) Some sugarcane farmers have finished their planting while others are just beginning.
(Video 08/20/26) Louisiana corn farmers are busy harvesting their crop, and many are disappointed with the results.
(08/14/26) Spiral gingers' colorful flowers and twisting foliage create a unique appearance.
Video (08/26/26) A great tropical plant for shade gardens is the spiral ginger. It has unique blooms, interesting foliage and cold hardy roots.
(08/21/26) Hedychium, or butterfly, gingers are root-hardy tropicals that thrive in Louisiana.
(Video 08/19/26) Butterfly gingers are beautiful tropical plants that flourish in the heat, while perfuming the air with tropical fragrance.
(08/14/26) The EBR Master Gardeners will be at the Zachary Branch Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 with programs on Fall Vegetables and Cool-Season Flowers.
(08/14/26) The 2026 Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony was recently held at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana.
(08/12/26) The Burden Museum & GArdens will host events throughout the fall, brining back favorities and starting new traditions.
(08/06/26) The LSU AgCenter recently co-hosted the second Louisiana Food Is Medicine Convening in Baton Rouge.
(08/07/26) Also known as rose of Sharon, althea was once a go-to flowering shrub for Southern landscapes.
(Video 08/06/26) Aspiring 4-H chefs were sharpening their culinary and competition skills in New Orleans during the Great American Seafood Cook-off.
(Video 08/06/26) Louisiana’s rice harvest is ahead of schedule, but producers are facing tough economic conditions with high inputs and low rice prices.
(Video 08/12/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to recognize paper mulberry trees, and remove them from your landscape.
(Video 08/05/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly cut branches using the three-cut method.
(08/03/26) Tropical Storm Arthur produced historic rainfall and widespread flooding across portions of central Louisiana in June.
(07/31/26) Insects such as aphids leave behind sticky honeydew, which provides a growing medium for sooty mold.
(07/27/26) VRT can help farmers make more efficient use of inputs such as nitrogen, which makes up a substantial portion of the cost of producing sugarcane.
(07/24/26) Bark lice are beneficial insects that eat algae, lichens, mold and other organic materials growing on trees.
(Video 07/23/26) Louisiana sugarcane producers are expecting another big crop, but an invasive pest is causing concern for many in the industry.
(Video 07/23/26) For 25 years, the Louisiana Master Farmer Program has helped farmers improve efficiency, sustainability and long-term productivity.
(07/17/26) Tea leaf scales can damage camellia foliage and hamper blooming.
(Video 07/29/26) Rose of Sharon, also called althea, is a reliable shrub that offers beautiful flowers, even on the hottest days.
(Video 07/22/26) Jason Stagg talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about how to treat a problem for Camelia japonica — tea leaf scale.
