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2009 Extension Demonstrations
2009 Extension Demonstrations
Extension Demonstrations
Extension demonstrations are conducted annually in numerous parishes. The objective of these demonstrations is to evaluate new varieties and continue to evaluate proven or recommended varieties under real situations. These large-scale demonstrations are conducted primarily by the parish county agent with assistance from the state specialist and seed dealers.
2007 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials
This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2007
2008 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials
This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2008.
2009 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials
This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2009.
Wet Weather Affecting Louisiana Crops More Than Rising Fuel, Fertilizer Costs
(Distributed 03/19/03) Wet weather rather than climbing fuel and fertilizer costs is keeping Louisiana farmers from planting corn, according to an expert with the LSU AgCenter.
Grain Drying Basics
Material presented to parish agents on the general concept of grain drying and stored-grain pest management.
[Image: disease guide]Plant Disease Management Guide
This guide for 2009 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: weed management guide]Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide
This 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: Pest Management Guide]Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide
This 2009 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.
Corn County Agents by Parish
The agents are your local contact for all corn-related information produced by the LSU AgCenter.
[Image: insects]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)
Corn Faculty
This is a list of corn faculty of the LSU AgCenter by area of responsibility. Specific questions about corn can be directed to them on the basis of subject matter.
[Image: Corn photo]Corn Links
Links to provide essential information on organizations, Web sites, pest management and cultural practices, industry, growth and development, and market data.
[Image: corn hybrids]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.
[Image: Corn]Welcome
Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Corn page. We hope you find all the information you need.
2006 Extension Demonstrations
This page contains the 2006 extension demonstration data.
2008 Extension Demonstrations
This page contains the 2008 extension demonstration data.
2005 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials
This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2005
[Image: Farmers attending workshop on options after storms]Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms
Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days.
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