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| [Image: The black pecan aphid]Bug Biz: Black Pecan Aphid The black pecan aphid is found throughout Louisiana and most pecan-producing states. Description, life cycle, damage and control information included. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Pest Management Guide]Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide This 2010 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. |
| [Image: Cover image]Aquaculture Production Best Management Practices This list of BMPs (Best Management Practices) is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help producers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and ground water. |
| [Image: weed control guide]Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide This 2010 guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection. |
| [Image: Horse Control for Horses]Fly Control for Horses Flies are the most important insect pests of horses. Among this large, diverse group of insects, the pests of horses include bloodsucking or biting flies, filth or irritation flies, mosquitoes and bot flies. The description, biology, economic/health significance and control are included. |
| [Image: beef handbook]Beef Cattle Production in Louisiana - A Handbook A comprehensive handbook for beef cattle producers, this 152-page manual provides a wealth of useful information that is augmented by color photographs, charts and other illustrations. It is endorsed by the Louisiana Beef Industry Council and written by a variety of experts. Cost: $25 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication button below. |
| [Image: plant disease guide]Plant Disease Management Guide This guide for 2010 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. |
| [Image: parasites]Control External Parasites of Beef Cattle External parasites of beef cattle include several species of insects, mites and ticks. Most of these pests feed on blood, but some feed only on the skin. External parasites infest cattle of all ages, but the economic loss is usually measured in reduced weight gain of growing animals. Insect descriptions and control measures included. (Revised March 2008 - PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: value of ag]Agriculture: Multibillion Dollar Industry for Louisiana 2008 Issue: Agriculture is a multibillion dollar industry for Louisiana -- creating jobs and generating income in rural and urban areas. This publication contains facts about Louisiana's agricultural commodities, agriculture's monetary value, what agriculture is and what agriculture means to you. |
| [Image: Commercial Blueberry Production]Commercial Blueberry Production Commercial blueberry production in Louisiana had its beginning more than 40 years ago with the introduction of improved varieties of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Commercial blueberry potential in Louisiana can be measured in terms of how well you select a site, choose cultivars and plan for cultural practices.This publication includes information on soils, site preparation, fertilization and pruning. |
| [Image: Louisiana Sugarcane Burning]Louisiana Sugarcane Burning Why is the sugarcane industry important to Louisiana? Why do farmers burn sugarcane in the first place? What are the benefits of burning sugarcane? Find these answers and more. |
| [Image: Sugarcane Production Handbook]Sugarcane Production Handbook The success of a sugarcane farming operation depends on the ability to produce good stands of plant cane and maintain suitable stands for stubble crops. This publication provides information to help growers make management decisions about planting practices that should result in excellent plant cane stands. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Fire Ants]Bug Biz: Fire Ants The red imported fire ant, a Louisiana resident since the early 1950s, can be a painful pest or a beneficial friend. Depending on your situation, you may want to manage these ants or simply let them go about their helpful way. Eradication vs. management of the fire ant is discussed in this fact sheet. |
| [Image: Sugarcane Best Management Practices]Sugarcane Best Management Practices Sugarcane is the highest-valued row crop grown in Louisiana. For sugarcane production to continue to thrive in Louisiana, responsible management of soil and water resources should be a priority. This guide lists the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to use in Louisiana sugarcane production. |
| [Image: Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls]Bug Biz: Removing Bees From Walls The process of removing honeybees from walls in a house is complex. This publication explains how to safely and properly remove the bees from your walls. |
| [Image: Rice Production]Rice Production Best Management Practices This guide describes the conservation measures or Best Management Practices (BMPs) for rice production implemented primarily for the purpose of conserving and protecting soil and water resources by controlling the movement of potential agricultural pollutants into surface water and groundwater. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Poultry Production]Poultry Production Best Management Practices Poultry production is the largest animal industry in Louisiana. In poultry production, there are issues of special concern to the environment. Best Management Practices (BMPs) focus on three main areas: Nutrient Management, Pesticide Management and Mortality Management. |
| [Image: Protecting Louisiana's Waters]Protecting Louisiana's Waters Using Best Management Practices Best management practices (BMPs) are used by agricultural producers to control the generation and delivery of pollutants from agricultural activities to water resources of the state, thereby reducing the amount of agricultural pollutants entering surface and ground waters. This publication includes information on five main areas: nutrient management, pesticide management, soil and water management, pasture management and general farm BMPs. (PDF Format Only) |
| [Image: Questions Regarding Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses]Questions About Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus infections occur in horses and other equids. Where does EEE come from? What's the best way to protect a horse? Find these answers and more. |
| [Image: Beef Cattle Production Best Management Practices]Beef Cattle Production Best Management Practices The best management practices that apply most directly to the beef industry are in this publication. A brief description, purpose and conditions to which the practice applies are given for each of the BMPs listed. (PDF Format Only) |
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| [Image: Swine Production Best Management Practices]Swine Production Best Management Practices BMPs for swine farms are a specific set of practices used by farmers to reduce the amount of soil, nutrients, pesticides and microbial contaminants entering surface water and groundwater while maintaining or improving the productivity of agricultural land. This list of BMPs is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help swine farmers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and groundwater. |
| Monthly Beef Cattle Management Calendar & Workbook This publication is intended to be a reminder of beef cattle management practices thought to be appropriate for each month of the year. If referred to frequently each month, it could also be considered a workbook for beef cattle management. |
| Dairy Production Best Management Practices Dairying, by its nature, requires specific practices to conserve and protect soil and water resources. Best management practices (BMPs) are an effective and practical means of reducing point- and nonpoint-source water pollutants at levels compatible with environmental quality goals. (PDF Format Only) |
| Artificial Insemination in Swine This publication covers information on artificial insemination in swine and how it requires optimum management for optimum results. The publication includes ten basic points that are essential for the procedure. |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Strategies for Sampling Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Field Crops Plant-parasitic nematodes attack every field crop grown in Louisiana, including cotton, soybeans, corn, milo, rice, sugarcane, sweet potatoes and wheat. There are certain times of the year when nematode samples should be collected. The best time usually is during fall or early winter. Sampling time, procedures and handling included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Show Pig Project Facilities The facilities you need to raise show pigs do not have to be elaborate or expensive. This publication discusses several options of the basic facilities that work best with your situation. |
| Pecan Scab Disease Pecan scab disease is the most economically damaging disease of pecan production in the southeastern United States. The disease affects stem, leaf and nut growth, causing reduced yield. This publication includes information on the development, symptoms and control of the disease. |
| Meat Goat Selection, Carcass Evaluation and Fabrication This manual has been developed as a guide for the meat goat industry in evaluating live meat goats, measuring important carcass traits and standardizing cutting procedures for goat carcasses. A single copy is available for free. Please use the order form to purchase multiple copies. |
| Perennial Grasses Infesting Louisiana's Rice This publication includes keys to identification of water paspalum, brook paspalum, knotgrass and perennial barnyardgrass. (PDF Format Only) |
| Managing Corn and Grain Sorghum Insect Pests 2009 recommended treatments and thresholds for corn and grain sorghum insects. Brief biological sketches of pests included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Cotton Varieties for Louisiana 2009 guidelines for cotton production practices associated with planting time and variety selection. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Managing Argentine Ants in Louisiana The Argentine ant, an exotic species brought to New Orleans from South America in the late 1800s, is found throughout the state after being transported in nursery stock and by cars, boats and RVs. Their huge colonies, with millions of workers and hundreds of queens, extend for miles. Identifying characteristics, areawide management and cultural controls incuded. |
| Field Diary for Recording the Application of Restricted Use Pesticides The 1990 Farm Bill or the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (FACT), Subtitle H, section 1491 requires that private applicators maintain records of the restricted-use pesticides (RUP) applied. This Field Diary will allow the producer to keep records of a complete history of each field. |
| Designing Roof Gutters for Barns Roof gutters may be needed with barns to divert clean water away from livestock and fuel-storage areas and to prevent uncontrolled channeling of rainwater resulting in the formation of gullies adjacent to barns. (PDF Format Only) |
| Corn Hybrids for Grain 2010 recommendations. Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial corn hybrids that are entered in the state yield trials by private seed companies. From these, a grower should choose several that are adapted to an individual farm. Information in the tables should help you make these important decisions. |
| Soybean Variety Yields and Production Practices 2010 Recommendations. Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial soybean varieties that are entered in yield tests by private seed companies. This publication provides information about results of those tests at various locations across the state. For best results using this guide, refer to the tables for variety yield results and pick the location fitting your situation -- or if your farm does not fit any location, choose varieties that performed well at multiple locations. |
| A Guide to Poultry Litter Use in Louisiana Rice Production The use of poultry litter on unproductive areas has increased rice productivity levels in many cases above those realized prior to precision-leveling. The use of litter in conjunction with inorganic fertilizers also has been reported to improve yields above those found when using inorganic fertilizers alone. Information on the nutrient content, litter sampling, litter sources and general recommendations are included. |
| Insect Pest Management in Louisiana Sweet Potatoes Soil insect pests can be extremely problematic in Louisiana sweet potato production. The majority of insect damage in sweet potato occurs on the root surface and consists of unattractive scars and holes. The market tolerance for this cosmetic injury is very low, and minimal insect damage can drastically affect the marketability of the crop. |
| Rice Varieties and Management Tips 2010 recommendations. Decisions about rice varieties are some of the earliest and most critical you will make. This information will help you decide which rice varieties are best suited to your particular growing conditions. (PDF Format Only) |
| Grain Sorghum Hybrids for Grain 2010 recommendations. This information will help producers choose grain sorghum hybrids which have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions. |
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| The Master Horseman (DVDs) DVD 1: Horse Training (1 hour and 20 minutes) covers philosophy of training; ground work exercises; techniques for gaining control of the head, shoulder and hip; basic maneuvers; and more. DVD 2: Rider Development (30 minutes) explains how to find the rhythm of the horse’s movement and influence the horse through balance and rhythm, as well as other useful information. |
| Avian Influenza What is avian influenza (bird flu)? What are the hosts for avian influenza? How is avian influenza transmitted from bird to bird? What are the signs of avian influenza in birds? Find these answers and more in this one-page fact sheet. |
| Nitrogen Management in Louisiana Sweet Potatoes Sustainable and profitable commercial sweet potato production requires proper management of nitrogen fertilizer. Inadequate or excessive amounts of nitrogen fertilizer can be detrimental to a sweet potato crop and can negatively affect yield potential. What Amount of Nitrogen Fertilizer Does My Sweet Potato Crop Need? When Should Nitrogen Be Applied? How Should a Sweet Potato Crop Look 30 Days After Transplanting? Find these answers and more in this publication. |
| Rice Production Handbook Rice is one of the world’s most important cereal crops. Rice and wheat are two of the most important cereal crops and together make up the majority of the world’s source of calories. They feed the world. Information on general agronomic guidelines, varieties, soils, plant nutrition, fertilization, rice drying, economics and weed, disease and pest management. Revised June 2009. |
| Pecan Spittlebug Pecan spittlebugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of Louisiana and can be a serious pest. The severity of infestations varies from year to year and from orchard to orchard. Life cycle, type of injury and control information are included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Selecting Your Show Pig Selecting your show pig will be one of the most interesting experiences you will have in your pig project. This publication includes information that will help you select a pig. |
| Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included. |
| Sweet Potato Quick Facts Sweet potato nutrition information, per-capita consumption, products and U.S. production statistical information. (PDF Format Only) |
| Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Number of seeds/pound, seeding rate/acre, spacing, planting dates, optimum soil temperature range for germination, depth to plant seed, days to germinate, days from planting to harvest begins, approximate time from pollination to market and recommended varieties included. Revised May 2009. |
| Forage Testing: Why, What and How Increased profit is the primary reason producers need to know the quality of the forages they feed livestock. It’s important to know the nutrient composition and potential animal performance that can be expected from a given forage. Methods of Testing Feeds, Definitions of Common Forage Analysis Terms, Application of Forage Testing Results, Forage Sampling and Sample Submission information included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera Pecan phylloxera are found throughout the native pecan-producing regions of the United States. Beginning in mid-April, galls (knots) begin to appear on the leaf veins, leaf rachises, catkins, current season's shoot growth and nuts of the pecan. Damage, description, life cycle and control information is included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Yellow Aphids on Pecans Two species of yellow aphids are found on pecans in Louisiana and in all pecan-producing states. Descripton, life cycle, damage and control information is included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control. |
| Pasture Fertilization in Louisiana Many different strategies are available for fertilizing pastures. They vary according to stocking rate, presence or absence of legumes and whether the pastures consist of summer or winter plants. Includes information on soil testing, pH, liming and winter annuals. (PDF Format Only) |
| Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Cotton Defoliation Guidelines for Louisiana One of the last, but most important, steps in producing a cotton crop is harvest preparation. Successful preparation includes scheduling for defoliation and harvest operations, removing foliage and facilitating boll opening. Use these recommendations for a successful cotton harvest. (PDF Format Only) |
| Equine Water Quality Education Series The Equine Water Quality Series informs horse owners and the technical specialist who work with them on the potential water-quality impacts from horse farms and highlights several practical best management practices that can be used to reduce this impact. Bulletin topics include: horses and water quality, controlling stable runoff, rotational grazing for horses, pasture management, composting horse manure and soil stabilization options for horse owners. |
| Boll Weevil Eradication Equals Increased Profits and a Safer Environment The boll weevil has cost United States cotton producers more than $13 billion since entering from Mexico a century ago. In Louisiana it costs producers an estimated $25 million to $30 million annually in control costs and reduced yield. Eradication programs have been completed in several states and are under way in others. The cotton industry’s goal is to eliminate the boll weevil from the Cotton Belt by 2002. |
| Louisiana Seasonal Cattle Price Patterns Production agriculture is affected by seasonal production and demand cycles that are influenced by weather conditions as well as biological processes. These supply-and-demand conditions lead to seasonal price patterns. Awareness of seasonal price patterns can improve production and marketing decisions made by producers. (PDF Format Only) |
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| Soybean Insect Identification Guide This guide can be used to aid in the identification of soybean insects in Louisiana. |
| Louisiana Farm Record Book The Louisiana Farm Record Book is designed to provide a farmer with an organized system for keeping vital records. Its 72 pages provide space for recording farm income and expenses, as well as data on loans, open accounts, land use and crops planted. It also provides a means of producing an income statement, evaluating cash flow, analyzing farm enterprises and more. Cost: $12 + tax (free shipping). Order a printed copy through our online store by using the Order Publication button below. |
| Louisiana Farm Inventory Book The inventory of farm assets is an important part of the farm record system. The inventory lists all of the assets of the business and their current value for management purposes.The Louisiana Farm Inventory Book was designed and intended to be used as an important farm management tool. PDF Format Only. |
| Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): A Guide for Louisiana Cattle Producers Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mandates that the majority of livestock commodities be identified by country of origin. This document provides producers with the information they need to be in compliance. (PDF Format Only) |
| A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004) The purpose of this study is to analyze broiler industry executives’ decisions on where to locate a broiler complex in the United States. The specific objectives are to identify factors affecting site locations of broiler complexes in the United States and to measure the effects and relative importance of these factors on the broiler complex location decision. |
| Commercial Growing of Greenhouse Tomatoes This publication includes information on soil preparation, fertilization, training, pruning, nutrient solutions, pollination, harvesting, marketing, and insect and disease control for greenhouse tomatoes. |
| Suggested Guidelines for Plant Growth Regulator Use on Louisiana Cotton Methods and philosophies for the use of mepiquat in cotton vary widely. This publication explains the effect of mepiquat-containing products on cotton growth and development and suggests some guidelines for its use that will increase the likelihood of realizing the benefits and minimizing the risks. |
| Bug Biz: Blackberry (Raspberry) Crown Borer Blackberries are a favorite springtime fruit in Louisiana. The blackberry (raspberry) crown borer is a serious pest of blackberry plantings and causes loss of plant vigor, loss of yield and plant destruction. Damage, life cycle, monitoring and control recommendations included. |
| Management of Wheat Diseases in the Southeastern United States This publication emphasizes the use of a total integrated management system to reduce wheat diseases and the damage they cause in the field. |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Shealth Blight of Rice Sheath blight has been the most economically significant disease of rice in Louisiana since the early 1970s. The disease is caused by a fungal pathogen of both rice and soybeans. This fact sheet describes the symptoms of the disease and gives suggested management procedures. |
| West Nile Virus - A New Mosquito-Borne Disease in Louisiana Facts and information on the West Nile virus and how it's affecting Louisiana. |
| Brixing to Improve Sugarcane Quality This publication includes information on the process of brixing and how it can help improve sugarcane quality. It also includes information on the correct treatments for your fields with the highest brix. |
| Double-cropping Soybeans and Wheat in Louisiana Considerable research has been done by LSU AgCenter scientists on wheat/soybean double-cropping systems since the 1970s. This fact sheet compiles research and observations from recent studies in Central Louisiana to aid producers in developing soybean production practices in a wheat/soybean double-cropping system. |
| Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control A Southern IPM Center publication. When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) |
| The South American Rice Leaf Miner The South American rice leaf miner, Hydrellia wirthi Korytkowski, is a newly reported insect pest of rice in the United States. It affected several rice fields in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in 2004. Topics include description and life cycle, injury, scouting and managment. Color photos also included. |
| Effects of Palatability on Feed Consumption in Growing Swine When purchasing show pigs, one of the most important things is to get the pig on feed as soon as possible. A feed that is very palatable will tickle the pig’s taste buds and have it eating immediately. Highly palatable feeds also have value in the commercial swine industry. |
| Control Soybean Insect Pests 2009 recomended controls and thresholds for soybean insect pests. Brief biological sketches of soybean insect pests included. Soybeans can be damaged by insects any time from plant emergence until they get near to the harvest in Louisiana. Many kinds of insects feed on leaves, stems, roots, nodules and pods, but only a few require control with insecticides. (PDF Fomat Only) |
| GAP, GMP, EUREPGAP, GLOBALGAP and Sweet Potato Producers Food safety has always been a concern and is an important issue with respect to both domestic and international food supplies. This brochure introduces the concepts of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as they relate to food safety and sweet potato production. |
| Dairy Cattle and Dairy Premise Pest Management The external parasites that attack Louisiana dairy cattle include several species of insects, mites and ticks that feed externally or from the outside. Recommendations for control in and around dairy barns, fly control in the milk room and insecticide precautions and limitations included. |
| Bug Biz: Carpenter Bees This publication includes information on the identification and management of carpenter bees. |
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| Bug Biz: The Fall Webworm This publication includes a description and information on the distribution and hosts, life cycle, types of injury to your trees and control of the fall webworm. |
| Agritourism Best Management Practices and Plan of Operation This publication contains the definition for the plan of operation and suggests best management practices for agritourism professionals to use to minimize their risks in order to comply with La R.S. 9:2795.5, the new limited liability agritourism law passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2008. |
| Louisiana On-Farm Cotton Variety Trial Summary Each year, the LSU AgCenter conducts a number of on-farm cotton variety trials. These trials can be a useful supplement to Official Variety Trial (OVT) information as well as other sources of data on which to base cotton variety selection decisions. |
| Spreader Setup for Aerial Application Spreaders are attached to agricultural aircraft and used to distribute seeds, fertilizers and dry chemical products. Aricultural aviation has proven to be a fast and efficient form of product application to our crops. Information on adjustments, spreader mounting, application altitude, swath width, application rate, GPS sensors, variable rate application and LSU AgCenter calibration clinics. (PDF Format Only) |
| Calibration of a Boomless Sprayer Mounted on an ATV The use of boomless sprayers mounted on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is becoming a popular way to spray pesticides and herbicides in difficult-to-reach areas such as under trees and along fences. As with any other sprayer, a boomless one has also to be calibrated. To ensure a correct spray operation, follow the steps outlined in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana's Horse Industry: An Economic Summary The Louisiana horse industry generated approximately $2.5 billion in economic activity in 2007 through racing, horse shows and recreational activites. |
| Rice Diseases of Louisiana This publication describes the major rice diseases in the southern United States rice-growing region. Detailed color images of bacterial panicle blight, blast, grain smuts, narrow brown leaf spot, shealth blight, sheath rot, stem rot, water mold and stem rot are included. |
| Mexican Rice Borer Identification Card The Mexican rice borer is a devastating pest of sugarcane and a serious pest of rice. It was first collected in Louisiana in two pheromone traps on Dec. 15, 2008, near two rice fields northwest of Vinton, La. Identification, injury, scouting and management infomation included. |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Scurf of Sweet Potato Scurf is a common disease of sweet potatoes. Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. Use this fact sheet to help you identify and manage this disease. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Reniform Nematode During the past two decades, the reniform nematode has emerged as one of the most important nematode species of plant crops in Louisiana. It attacks a wide range of plant types and is particularly damaging to crops such as cotton, sweet potato, soybeans and many vegetables. Symptoms, management strategies and color images included. (PDF Format Only) |
| 2008 Louisiana Soybean and Grain Report This eight-page tabloid-style report includes 14 articles about the latest in research and extension programs of the LSU AgCenter funded in part through the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board. Articles include the comeback of wheat production in the state, the multi-disciplinary approach to the “green bean syndrome” in soybeans, new methods for soil tests and the latest on Asian soybean rust. |
| Postharvest Handling of Sweet Potatoes This comprehensive publication covers the importance of harvesting techniques, as well as curing and storage conditions, that will promote quality and extend the storage life of sweet potatoes. It also includes information on packing line sanitation, product safety, certification standards and USDA grade standards for sweet potatoes. (Produced by North Carolina State University and the LSU AgCenter -- PDF Format Only) |
| Get the Facts about Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases, and a pest responsible for spreading it has now been found in Louisiana. Information on what to look for and where to look, what plants are preferred by the disease and where to report suspected disease symptoms or insect sightings. |
| Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. |
| Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis Poultry litter and soil testing are the foundation of a sound nutrient management program. Poultry litter testing and soil testing are important best management practices (BMPs), and they are essential components of a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP). This publication includes information on the correct procedures of poultry sampling. |
| Nematode Management in Louisiana Sweet Potato Production Plant-parasitic nematodes can damage plants in many ways and are considered to be a serious threat to sweet potato production in Louisiana. This publication describes problematic nematode species and management strategies available for these pests. |
| Incubating Eggs of Domestic Birds This publication is designed to assist those who want to incubate a small number of eggs. In it are discussed the general principles concerning the care and incubation of hatching eggs. When appropriate, special comments are made about the peculiarities of certain species. |
| Agricultural Sprayer Calibration This publication helps to understand the importance of calibration of sprayers. Hand-ons examples guide the reader through different phases of calibration. (PDF Format Only) |
| Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide - Louisiana 2008 Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. |
| Best Management Practices for Plant Bugs in Midsouth Cotton Plant bugs have become a very serious insect pest of cotton in the Midsouth. Control is often difficult because of high population densities and resistance. Follow these best management practices to help reduce the cost of plant bug control. |
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| Sweet Potato Best Management Practices Sweet potatoes are an important commodity in Louisiana. Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide sweet potato growers guidelines on what practices they can implement to reduce the impact agricultural practices may have on the environment. |
| Louisiana Summary: Agriculture and Natural Resources 2006 This book gives an accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana in 2006. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state’s economy with the potential for increased contributions through value-added processing. (Printed copy available April 16.) |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Phytophthora Blight of Peppers Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of phytophthora blight on peppers. |
| Schematic Diagram for Seedling Weed Identification in Rice This guide includes helpful information on identifying weeds in Louisiana rice. The publication contains a schematic guide for the user for proper identification of weeds based on specific characteristics of each plant. The document also contains photos of each weed listed in the schematic as well as photo examples of key characteristics. |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Foliar Diseases of Watermelon Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in distinguishing among three common foliar diseases of watermelon. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Plant Pathology: Downy Mildew on Cucurbits Downy mildew is a potentially devastating disease of all cucurbits. Disease symptoms, development, control measures and color photographs of symptoms on pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon are included. |
| Understanding Louisiana Soils A general overview of soils, their importance and sources of data in Louisiana. |
| Rice Pest Notes Pest Management and Insect Identification Series |
| Rice Pests of Louisiana Identification and scouting information for rice water weevil, rice stink bugs, panicle rice mites, rice leafminer and rice stem borers. |
| Weed Management in Sweet Potatoes Effective weed management is a critical aspect to successful sweet potato production since weeds compete for nutrients, water and sunlight and impair crop yield and quality. Perennial weed management, preplant burndown and in-season management included. |
| Multi-state Evaulation of Bug Sampling Methods in Blooming Cotton The cotton production system is evolving rapidly in the mid-South because of the use of new technologies. Bt cotton varieties are planted on more than 80 percent of mid-South acreage because of the threat posed by resistant tobacco budworm, bollworms and, to a lesser extent, other caterpillar pests. Procedures, results and example data collection sheet included. Revised July 2007 (PDF Format Only) |
| Figs for Commercial and Home Production in Louisiana Figs are tasty and can be eaten fresh, made into preserves and jams, or used in baking. Figs are commonly grown in all areas of Louisiana. All fig varieties discussed in this publication produce a main crop. Learn cultural practices and fertilization, disease and insect control and how to handle and process your fruit. |
| Managing Glyphosate Tolerant Cotton Information on application timings, weed control, tank-mixing herbicides with Roundup Ultra, tillage systems and selecting varieties included. |
| The Pest Ants of Louisiana: A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control Ants range from mildly to highly annoying. Knowing the species, biology and control can help you manage them. This is a useful reference for pest management professionals, extension personnel and homeowners. A key to ants, color photographs, diagrams and a glossary are included. Spiral bound copies are available for $10 each. To purchase using a check, use the pdf order form. To purchase with a credit card, click on "order publication." |
| Double-cropping Cotton and Wheat in Louisiana Wheat acreage in Louisiana has increased significantly because of higher wheat prices. With the increase in wheat acreage, interest has risen considerably in double-cropping cotton after wheat is harvested. Recommendations for growing cotton in a double-cropped production system with wheat in 2007 are included. |
| Managing Cucumber Beetles (Rootworms) in Louisiana Sweet Potato Production Cucumber beetles (rootworms) are significant insect pests of sweet potatoes in Louisiana. Adults and larvae of these insects feed on sweet potatoes, but larvae are the most damaging. Descriptions of the banded cucumber beetle and the spotted cucumber beetle, as well as management strategies for these insects, are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only) |
| Corn Borer Pests in Louisiana Three important species of corn stalk boring caterpillar pests infest Louisiana corn. These are the European corn borer, the southwestern corn borer and the sugarcane borer. Descriptions, life cycles, biology, feeding behavior, damage, scouting and managment information included. |
| Bug Biz: Lepidopteron Insect Pests in Sweet Potato Production This publication deals with some of the insects that attack sweet potatoes in Louisiana. It covers such pests as beet armyworms, soybean loopers and cabbage loopers and includes background information, descriptions of the pests and details on the damage they can cause. PDF format only. |
| Chinch Bugs as a Pest of Corn and Grain Sorghum The chinch bug is commonly found in all areas of Louisiana feeding on a variety of grass crops and wild grasses. In some years it is an economic pest on corn and grain sorghum, especially if high populations migrate into these crops in the early spring when plants are young. To prevent stand loss and yield reductions, it is important to understand the biology and behavior of this pest as it relates to corn and grain sorghum. |
| Cutworms in Cotton Cutworms are early-season pests that damage cotton by reducing plant stand densities below optimum levels. Damage generally occurs in poorly drained areas where winter vegetation is still present. This publication includes information on biology, field habits, control, and the description and field identification for the various types of cutworms. |
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| Aphids on Cotton Correct identification of aphids and knowledge of aphid habits are necessary so that insecticide controls will be directed at the proper species at the proper time. |
| Bug Biz: Fleas Fleas developed on Earth thousands of years ago and have adapted many survival techniques. In Louisiana, they are pests in and around homes and on pets and other animals year round. Control measures and insecticides to use included. |
| In-House Pasteurization of Broiler Litter Louisiana poultry growers and others in the industry are looking for more “environmentally friendly” alternatives to those convenionally used to handle the volume of poultry litter generated by the industry. This publication provides information on the methods and results of an LSU AgCenter research and demonstration project on in-house pasteurization of broiler litter. (PDF Format Only) |
| Results of the 2004 Demonstration of Spatially Variable Plant Grant Regulator (PGR) and Defoliant Treatments on Cotton In 1999 a team from the LSU AgCenter, along with other groups, began developing and validating spatially variable (SVP) technology based on remote sensing. This technology was showcased in demonstrations on Louisiana cotton producers’ farms in 2004, and this publication describes the results. |
| Calibration of Sugarcane Sprayers This publication lists procedures and specific examples of how to calibrate sugarcane sprayers. |
| The Louisiana Master Farmer Program The Master Farmer Program is an effort to demonstrate that agricultural producers can and will voluntarily reduce the impact that agricultural production has on Louisiana’s environment. The Master Farmer Program will have three components: Environmental Stewardship, Agricultural Production and Farm Management (Economics). The Environmental Stewardship component will have three phases, all of which is discussed in this publication. |
| Questions and Answers About Boll Weevil Eradication in Louisiana This publication provides answers to many of the frequently asked questions about Boll Weevil Eradication in Louisiana. |
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