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Pasture mealybug (PMB) was first detected in Louisiana sugarcane during late summer 2025.
Detailed guide on rice production and management.
The hoary or pruinose squash bee is a ground-nesting bee found throughout most parts of the United States and Mexico.
Black fireflies are not your typical firefly. Adults are active during the day and do not produce flashing light displays commonly associated with fireflies.
Amaurochrous cinctipes is a stink bug (family Pentatomidae) in the group collectively known as turtle bugs (subfamily Podopinae).
Oryzaephilus surinamensis, the sawtoothed grain beetle or malt beetle, is one of several notorious stored product pests in the family Silvanidae.
The resh cicada is one of several members of the large, loud “dog day cicada” group in Louisiana.
Cockroaches are common household pests and members of the taxonomic order Blattodea.
Chilli thrips is an invasive agricultural pest native to southern Asia. It has spread to most regions of the world.
The horned passalus beetle, Odontotaenius disjunctus, is a large, widespread, deadwood inhabiting (saproxylic) beetle that feeds on decaying wood.
Identify the life stages of pasture mealybug.
Harlequin flower beetle is the only member of the large genus Gymnetis that occurs in the United States.
Micromus posticus, the golden-brown lacewing, is a species of brown lacewing belonging to the family Hemerobiidae in the order Neuroptera.
Prionoxystus robiniae, the carpenterworm moth or locust borer moth, is a large wood feeding moth species in the order Lepidoptera, family Cossidae.
Eupeodes americanus, known as the American hoverfly or long-tailed aphid eater, is a widely distributed member of the family Syrphidae.
The Educated Horseman Series provides science based information covering a variety of horse related topics and techniques including Health, Management, Disease, Facilities, and Equipment.
The Educated Horseman Series provides science based information covering a variety of horse related topics and techniques including Health, Management, Disease, Facilities, and Equipment.
Hot and humid conditions present a unique challenge for horses because humidity dramatically reduces the effectiveness of evaporative cooling from sweat.
With 4-H horse show season in mind, it is vital to understand basic equine first aid and to prepare a first-aid kit.
Euthanasia is one of the most difficult decisions a horse owner may face.
Rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.) is a warm-season perennial legume.
Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) is a warm‑season perennial C4 grass.
Strawberries grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Cabbage grown fresh for you in Louisiana
Broccoli grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Blueberries grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Botanically, tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables.
Winter squash grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Summer squash grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Citrus grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Cucumbers grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Eggplant grown in Louisiana just for you.
Watermelon grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Lettuce, grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Mushrooms grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Greens grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Peppers grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Catfish raised in Louisiana just for you.
Caught in Louisiana just for you.
Raised in Louisiana just for you.
Grown in Louisiana just for you.
Raised in Louisiana just for you.
Root crops grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Herbs grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Okra grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
Sweet potatoes grown fresh for you in Louisiana.
This tool helps extension agents turn programs and evaluations into publishable, peer-reviewed manuscripts.
This publication discusses the importance of proper soil sampling techniques for sample testing.
Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Agricultural Experiment Station (LSUAC).
Soil testing eliminates the guess work and reveals exactly how much fertilizer or lime is needed for specific plants to be grown in a particular soil type.
Leafy greens such as collards, kale, lettuce and Swiss chard can be grown by either transplanting or direct seeding.
August in Louisiana can make even the most devoted gardener think twice about spending time outdoors.
As temperatures begin to cool, many gardeners expect insect activity to slow down.
If you planted pumpkins in June or July in time for a Halloween harvest, they should be setting small to medium-sized fruit now.
Water quality plays a critical role in healthy landscapes, yards and gardens, especially during high temperatures.
Planting vegetables is popular among many of our Louisiana county agents and Louisiana gardeners for many reasons
If you search the internet for fall lawn care tips, you’ll quickly find lists recommending practices.
As the fall season kicks off, it is time to get the team ready to garden.
As we enter the late summer and early fall, there are a few critical things to remember regarding weed control in your yard and garden.
As summer vegetables begin to fade, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden for a productive fall season.
With all science, observing patterns and making connections fosters creative and critical thinking.
When properly applied, sugarcane ripeners can maximize recoverable sugar and minimize cane yield (tonnage) losses.
The mealybug destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) is a beneficial lady beetle that preys on mealybugs and other sap-feeding hemipterans.
To observe means to look closely and notice details. When we observe plants, we become garden scientists!
Over the past century, annual per capita beef consumption in the United States has remained relatively steady at about 56 pounds.
Meat science explores how meat is produced and processed, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and consumer acceptance.
Beef aging is a controlled refrigeration process that enhances tenderness and flavor.
This publication provides a comprehensive summary of the production and farm-gate value of commodities produced across all parishes in 2025.
Louisiana agriculture: adds billions to the economy, diverse jobs, significant economic value beyond the farm gate in 2025
Anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by the blood parasite Anaplasma marginale. This organism infects red blood cells, which leads to anemia
Modern herd health programs must take a more comprehensive preventive approach — considering all potential health problems and the management factors that influ
The New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly named for the distinctive screw-like appearance and feeding behavior of its larvae (maggots).
Step-by-step guidance for New World screwworm sample collection, wound treatment, and case reporting in livestock and wildlife.
Winter annual forages are widely adapted for grazing, green chop, hay and silage production in Louisiana.
El gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés), es la larva de la mosca Cochliomyia hominivorax
One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. The LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials each year.
Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugar industry.
Black medic, a member of the legume family (Fabaceae), is a low-growing, spreading broadleaf weed commonly found in lawns.
Biosecurity is a set of management practices designed to keep harmful diseases out of your herd and prevent their spread within your operation.
The New World screwworm fly, also called primary screwworm, is a devastating livestock pest that also parasitizes other warm-blooded animals, including humans.
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of livestock, pets, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.
New World screwworm (NWS) infection is a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae (maggots) of Cochliomyia hominivorax..
La bioseguridad son prácticas de manejo diseñadas para mantener las enfermedades fuera de su hato y prevenir su propagación.
La infección por el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) es una infestación parasitaria causada por las larvas.
There are many different forms of wastewater treatment depending on the parish.
One of the largest factors for maintaining proper treatment of a decentralized septic system is the water volume that is flushed through the primary tank.
Louisiana has a history of impactful weather events which have negative consequences on infrastructure.
Maintenance is key to the efficient performance of any sewage system.
In Louisiana, many conventional septic systems are unsuitable due to environmental conditions.
Geographically, Louisiana’s coastal landscape provides ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, tourism and commercial industries.
The design of a conventional septic system is a primary treatment technique that uses an absorption trench for the secondary treatment of effluent.
Flooding is a common natural hazard in Louisiana. Research estimates flooding will cost the state billions of dollars by 2050.
Non-waterborne systems are allowed where a dwelling is not served with water under pressure, thus not allowing for a standard septic system.
A rock-plant filter bed is a type of effluent reduction system that can follow a mechanical plant of high effluent volume.
This document is meant to be a study guide for installers to become familiar with the terminology outlined by the office of public health.
An oxidation pond is a shallow pond designed to treat sewage by the influence of air and sunlight.
