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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.
