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| [Image: Wheat in Field]Sugarcane farmers weigh wheat as rotation crop to control weeds, slow erosion (Distributed 04/07/09) JEANERETTE, La. – Sugarcane farmers got a look at LSU AgCenter statewide wheat variety trials and nearby demonstration strips on April 6 to see what varieties are best suited as a rotational crop in the south Louisiana soils. |
| 2008 Extension Demonstrations 2008 Extension Demonstrations |
| [Image: Summer Flavor 710]Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots in 2008 Eighteen varieties of watermelon were planted at three locations in Louisiana in the summer of 2008. The varieties were evaluated for yield , shape, weight of melons, foliage degree of sunburning, rind color, rind thickness, flesh clor, seed color, seed size, size of seed cavity and soluble solids. |
| [Image: White Granex ]The Evaluation of Onion Varieties at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, La., in the Spring of 2008. Twelve onion varieties were planted in replicated plots at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA in January of 2008. Plants were obatined from Bland Farms, Glennville, GA, Dixondale Farms, Carrizo Springs, TX and Dietrich Gembler, Knippa, TX. The varietes were evaluated for maturity, yield, bulb size, bulb shape, degree of bolting, degree of double bulbs and tast |
| Southeastern US 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook The 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook is a 200-plus-page glossy publication that includes all the latest information on vegetable production as well as insect, disease and weed control put together by a cooperative effort of extension vegetable specialists in the southeastern states. This is an effort to take advantage of research efforts from other states to provide up-to-date research-based information to help vegetable growers. |
| [Image: SWEET CORN IS A POPULAR AT ROADSIDE STANDS AND FARMERS MARKETS ]Results of Bt Sweet Corn Variety Demonstration Plots in Louisiana in Summer 2008 The perfromance of eight BT sweet cron varieties planted in four locations in Louisiana in 2008. |
| [Image: Louisiana Cotton Bulletin]Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 10 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Cotton Crop Report and Cotton Irrigation |
| [Image: Burning sugarcane on the heap row.]Prescribe Burn Plan Worksheet A prescribe burn plan should be completed by each grower before the harvest season. One plan can be completed for an entire farm or for an individual field. All information needed to plan and conduct a burn and for comments concerning the burn is contained in the form. The plan was devised to help farm operators control the burning of sugarcane to lessen their impact on public health and welfare, which includes pre-burn considerations and weather information. |
| [Image: rreport banner]Louisiana Rice Research Board Reports The Rice Research Board has provided monies for an AgCenter Communications project to develop a research report highlighting board-funded projects. This publication serves as a report to rice producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. It also serves as a marketing piece for the board and rice industry. |
| [Image: Louisiana Rice Research Board Report]2009 Louisiana Rice Research Board Report The Rice Research Board has provided monies for an AgCenter Communications project to develop a research report highlighting board-funded projects. This publication serves as a report to rice producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. It also serves as a marketing piece for the board and rice industry. |
| 2009 Louisiana Rice Research Board Funded Projects The new and continued projects funded by the Louisiana Rice Research Board |
| Rice Research Report Masthead Rice Research Report Masthead |
| [Image: soybean report banner]2007 Louisiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board Report This publication serves as a report to soybean and small grain producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. The continuation of this project will help build producer, industry and stakeholder awareness and support of board activities. |
| [Image: Plastic mulch lifter]Removing and Collecting Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for strawberry and vegetable growers, but there are two major problems with plastic mulch: it is expensive to install and at some point it has to be removed from the field. Several machines are available that help simplify the removal of the mulch. |
| [Image: soybean varieties]Soybean Variety Yields and Production Practices 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. (PDF Format Only) |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 9 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Louisiana crop report and Foliar-applied Fungicides in Cotton |
| [Image: Dr. Chuck Rush Receiving an award]Rush looks back over 39-year career of fighting rice diseases When he came to Louisiana in 1970, Dr. Chuck Rush started his LSU AgCenter career conducting rice research, and 39 years later he’s still searching for answers. |
| Broadleaf weeds, sedges present more problems in North Louisiana Broadleaf weeds and sedges have become more problematic in recent years in North Louisiana rice fields, probably because of the increased use of Command and other herbicides with limited broadleaf and sedge activity, according to Dr. Bill Williams, an LSU AgCenter weed management specialist at its Scott Research, Extension and Education Center. |
| [Image: picking weevils]CHEMICALS OFFER PROMISE in battling water weevils, other insects LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Mike Stout is continuing his work to help farmers with their No. 1 insect pest, the rice water weevil. |
| [Image: Johnny Saichuk and Kim Landry visiting rice field]Rice specialist relaying his ‘Field Notes’ to producers Dr. Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter Extension rice specialist, has become a traveling correspondent, relaying observations and thoughts in his weekly “Field Notes.” |
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| [Image: Dr. Sha making cross]Variety development LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Xueyan Sha makes a cross by using a flowering rice plant from the greenhouse. |
| RiceCAP project likely to improve varieties Improvements in rice varieties are likely from the RiceCAP project, a collaboration involving the LSU AgCenter, eight other universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
| LSU AgCenter Communications supports Louisiana Rice LSU AgCenter Communications has been actively supporting the efforts of the Louisiana Rice Research Board, rice growers across the state and AgCenter faculty members involved in rice research for more than eight years. |
| Studies seek most effective FERTILIZER use LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Dustin Harrell of the AgCenter’s Rice Research Station conducts a wide range of research to figure out how farmers can get the most effective benefits from fertilizer applications. |
| New farm bill increases level of complexity; economist working on ‘decision tools’ The new federal farm bill passed recently by Congress has increased the level of complexity faced by farmers. |
| Cercospora remains slight threat for 2009 The threat of Cercospora will remain a slight possibility for the 2009 crop, even though it hasn’t been a widespread problem since 2006, according to Dr. Don Groth, LSU AgCenter pathologist at the Rice Research Station. |
| Molecular biologist on mission to find genes of interest LSU AgCenter molecular biologist Dr. Herry Utomo is on a mission to find genes of interest to improve rice varieties. |
| Aromatic rice likely to be released for 2009 season After 12 years of development by the LSU AgCenter, an experimental line of an aromatic Jasmine-type rice is a likely candidate for release for the 2009 growing season. |
| Rice Research Board Members Members of the Louisiana Rice Research Board |
| From the Louisiana Rice Research Board We just completed another usual unusual year. It seems each crop year is unique in its own way. We look to this next one in 2009 and we see uncertainty even more than ever. As Donald Rumsfeld once said, “We have a list of known unknowns.” |
| Herbicide drift can occur when wind seems calm Herbicide drift often occurs when it seems the morning air is still and calm, according to Dr. Eric Webster, LSU AgCenter weed specialist. |
| Knifing Carrots When growing carrots for commercial production, it is helpful to run a knife in the soil beside the rows. This breaks up any soil compaction, allowing the carrot roots to grow straight. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 8 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Louisiana crop report and nematode problems starting to show up in cotton. |
| 2009 Rice Research Report The Rice Research Board has provided monies for an AgCenter Communications project to develop a research report highlighting board-funded projects. This publication serves as a report to rice producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. It also serves as a marketing piece for the board and rice industry. |
| Hurricanes slash excellent crop but many farmers still have good year Many Louisiana rice farmers may look back on 2008 as the year when everything could have converged into an excellent crop, maybe even a record-setting harvest. But hurricane wind and water changed that, first with Gustav on Sept. 1 and then Ike on Sept. 13. |
| Citrus Leaf Miner Management Citrus trees that survived hurricane damage may have lost significant amounts of foliage. These trees could experience a strong flush as they start their own healing process. This is very important because new foliage will provide nutrients needed for winter survival and faster tree recovery. Producers must implement practices to protect from additional leaf loss which can be caused by the citrus leafminer. |
| Weather Links This page contains important links to prescribed burning of sugarcane in Louisiana. |
| Field Notes 6/29/07: Rice Blanks, Sugarcane Borer and Herbicide Injury Photographs and accompanying text on rice seed panicle development, sugarcane borer damage to rice plants and 2-4,D rice injury. |
| Field Notes 6/21/07: Rice Fungicide, Nutrient Deficiency Photographs and accompanying text on fungicide applications, rice potassium deficiency, and rice panicle development. |
| Iberia Station Update - June 27, 2008 The best plots at the Iberia Research Station are about 8 feet tall and varietal differences in height and plant population are evident. |
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| Grain Drying Basics Material presented to parish agents on the general concept of grain drying and stored-grain pest management. |
| Irrigation Pumping Plant Efficiency Testing A pumping system’s efficiency is calculated by comparing the amount of fuel used to the amount of water pumped. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Field Notes 6/23/08: Shealth Blight, Iron, and Nealley Sprangletop Photographs and accompanying text on rice plant growth stage, rice disease identification and control measures, weed identification, and iron problematic issues in rice fields |
| Rice Research Station Sweet Sorghum blog -June 20, 2008 A lot has happened since my last blog. Let me see if I can get you caught up…On Friday, June 20, we began to see a few heads emerge from the flag leaf of the Dale and the Theis varieties. |
| Louisiana Rice ACRE Program Decision Tool 2009 will be the first opportunity for crop producers to enroll in the ACRE program of the 2008 farm bill or stay with the DCP program. Although the ACRE program is a whole-farm program, Louisiana rice producers need to understand how the program would operate for their rice-farming operations in evaluating enrollment decisions. A spreadsheet- based decision tool and related information report have been developed to assist Louisiana rice producers in evaluating the ACRE program. |
| Rice Disease Identification PowerPoint Identification of rice diseases based on plant part infected and symptoms utilizing a PowerPoint presentation with photo links. Some of the diseases included are sheath blight, blast, bacterial panicle blight, cercospora and kernel smut. |
| Eclipta syn. Yerba de Tago (Eclipta prostrata) Eclipta is a member of the Sunflower family, Asteraceae. Its flowers are numerous in a tight head. |
| Rice Stink Bug (Oebalus pugnax) Rice stink bugs (Oebalus pugnax) are the most important insect pest of headed rice in Louisiana. |
| Asian Soybean Rust Hosts Provides a list of plant hosts for Asian Soybean Rust. |
| Location 1 - Acadia Parish Treatment description and field map for Location 1. |
| Location 2 - Vermilion Parish Information for location 2. |
| Red Ludwigia syn. Waterpurslane (Ludwigia repens syn. Isnardia repens) Photogaphs of red ludwigia or waterpurslane. |
| Identification of Asian Soybean Rust Symptoms of soybean rust appear identical regardless if they are caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi or Phakopsora meibomiae. Host plants infected with soybean rust first exhibit small lesions that gradually increase in size and turn from gray to tan or brown. They become polygonally shaped restricted by leaf veins, and may eventually reach 2 to 3 square millimeters. |
| Asian Soybean Rust Images Page 1 Images identifiying Asian Soybean Rust |
| Asian Soybean Rust Images More images to help with the identification of Asian soybean rust |
| Louisiana Smoke Management Guidelines for Sugarcane Harvesting These guidelines are intended to help manage smoke and ash from sugarcane prescribed burning operations to lessen their impact on public health and welfare. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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| Sweet Sorghum Report from Macon Ridge - June 6, 2008 Sweet sorghum growing at the Macon Ridge Research Station near Winnsboro, LA. |
| Field Notes 6/15/07: Four-inch Panicle Photographs and accompanying text on rice plant panicle development and irrigation polypipe. |
| Comparison of Yield Components of 18 Long-Grain Doubled Haploid Lines This study aims to identify and compare the performance of major yield components of doubled haploid (DH) lines influencing yield under irrigated conditions. |
| Management of Wheat Diseases in the Southeastern United States: An Integrated Pest Management Approach This publication emphasizes the use of a total integrated management system to reduce wheat diseases and the damage they cause in the field. |
| Sweet Sorghum - Lacassine site - June 9, 2008 Three images from the Lacassine site planting study. |
| Sweet Sorghum at the Hill Farm Research Station The sweet sorghum varieties Dale, M81-E, Theis, and Topper were planted in a variety trial at the Hill Farm Research Station on April 16, 2008. |
| Iberia Research Station Sweet Sorghum Blog for June 5, 2008 Sweet sorghum plots at Jeanerette are now benefitting from hot temperatures, adequate moisture and available fertilizer. |
| Sweet sorghum research progress (Southeast Research Station, Franklinton, LA) - June 16, 2008 Field was sprayed right after planting with 1 quart/acre of Atrazine as a pre-emergence herbicide. |
| Field Notes 6/18/08: Borers, Bugs, and Wind Damage Photographs and accompanying text on firing of rice leaf tips and rice insect pest identification and control. |
| Fertilizer Recommendations for 2009 In order to maximize the return on fertilizer investment and ensure minimal environmental damage, it is necessary to follow sound, research-backed guidelines provided in this article. Producers will harvest better yields and make more profit. |
| Location 5 - Concordia Parish north Description of location 5 in RWW demonstration test. |
| Field Notes 6/8/07: Disease, Hail Damage Photographs and accompanying text describing rice disease and hail damage. |
| Nematodes in Sweet Potatoes Nematodes are a serious pest to both our sweet potato industry and for those people growing them in a home garden. These pests affect the total production and quality of the sweet potato. Since the damage occurs to roots below ground, they are often not recognized as being a problem. |
| Vegetable Seeders There is a wide range of seeder types and models available for direct seeding vegetable crops. Smaller growers typically use the less expensive seeders; larger growers can justify more expensive precision seeders. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin 2009 Volume 6, Issue 7 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Managing cotton for fruit retention |
| Rice Disease Management Powerpoint Presentations Understanding the epidemiology and management of the major rice diseases through a series of powerpoint presentations. |
| 2005 Small Grain Performance Trials This page contains the 2005 small grain data report. |
| Field Notes 6/2/08: Speical Edition - Rice Diseases Table and accompanying text on rice disease management, scouting procedures, rice variety reaction to major diseases and disease control strategies. |
| LSU AgCenter Rice Training Session: How to Scout for Grape Colaspis in Rice These are the presentations that were given at the grape colaspis training. All Louisiana rice producers, consultants, county agents and industry cooperators were invited and encouraged to attend this training on how to scout for grape colaspis in rice. The AgCenter has identified 4 fields in southwest Louisiana that have experienced stand reduction as a result of grape colaspis feeding on roots. |
| Field Notes 5/29/07: Growth Stages, Cercospora, Adult Leaf Miner Photographs and accompanying text describing internode elongation (green ring), panicle differentiation, the Cercopspora complex, a table on fungicide rates and the adult rice leaf miner. |
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| Field Notes 6/4/07: Cercospora, Herbicide Injury, Localized Decline Photographs and accompanying discussion of Narrow Brown Leaf Spot disease, herbicide injury and localized decline in rice. |
| Sources of Pecan Trees and Propagation Wood The following list contains contact information for nurseries that sell pecan trees and/or propagation wood. The list is furnished for your information with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no guarantee of reliability is implied. |
| Louisianians Love Pecans The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station represents the only land-grant university research station devoted solely to pecan research and extension programming to support the pecan industry – not only in Louisiana, but the entire pecan-growing region of the southeastern United States. |
| Lousiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 6 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Louisiana crop report and double-crop cotton following wheat |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin Volume 6, Issue 5 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Lousiana crop report and early season arthropod pest management on cotton seedlings |
| Field Notes 6/9/08: Torpedograss, Black Rice Bugs, Sugarcane Borer and Rice Panicle Photographs and accompanying text on torpedograss, black rice bug identification, sugarcane borer activity in rice, and panicle development in rice plants. |
| Don't Mistake Bacterial Disease for Rust on Kudzu: Photo Gallery A bacterial (rust-like) disease on kudzu was found on May 18 in Madison Parish. These pictures should help you identify the differences between this disease and rust. The water-soaked lesions are not usually present in the field, which causes this to look more like rust. |
| Examining Cropland Rental Arrangements for Rice Production in Louisiana This report presents results from a 2007 survey of rice production cropland rental arrangments in Louisiana. Results include average cash rent paid on a per land tract, per rice base acre and per rice planted acre basis. Additional information is also included for common share rental arrangements. |
| Pruning Mature, Storm-Damaged Pecan Orchards The information contained in this article was presented at the March 31, 2006, Pecan Clinic near Cloutierville, La. The objectives for pruning damaged trees are listed and several types of pruning cuts are defined. |
| Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2009 fungicide list is included. |
| 2008 Pecan Show Results The 2008 Louisiana State Pecan Show made an excellent exhibit at Ag Expo in West Monroe January 18-19, 2008. Nearly 100 entries representative of 28 named varieties and 29 native/seedlings were judged to determine class and division winners. Pecan Show winners are listed. |
| Pecan Weevil An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the pecan weevil. Information on damage and control are also included. |
| Pecan Bacterial Leaf Scorch For more than two decades there was uncertainty about the cause of a common disease among pecan trees referred to as leaf scorch. LSU AgCenter researchers were able to distinguish the cause of the disease, which has improved pecan production. |
| Storage Hints for Pecans This article provides information on storing shelled and unshelled pecans. A table indicating the average shelf life of pecans when stored at various temperatures is included. |
| Field Notes 5/22/09: Regiment Injury, Tip Burn, and Brown Spot Photographs and accompanying text on regiment injury to rice plants, rice leaf tip burn by environmental factors, and brown spot disease in rice production. |
| Field Notes 5/18/09: Localized Decline, Rice Water Weevil Scarring, and Herbicide Injury Photographs and accompanying text on managing localized decline in rice production, rice water weevil scarring on leaf blades, and herbicide injury to rice plants. |
| Field Notes 5/11/09: Grape Colaspis Photographs and accompanying text on the identification of rice injury due to the Grape Colaspis and control measures. |
| Field Notes 6/2/08: Fungicide Table and Rice Nutrient Problems Photographs and accompanying text on herbicide drift, insect identification, weed identification, nutrient deficiency, water management for rice production and fungicide rates. |
| Iberia Research Station Sweet Sorghum Blog for May 29, 2008 County Agent Jimmy Flanagan viewing a plot of sweet sorghum that had an excessive amount of annual weeds. |
| Stages of Growth Before Heading in Rice A series of photographs depicting key growth stages in the development of rice before heading. Some of these are important in rice managment. |
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| Field Notes 5/2/06: Newpath Injury Photographs and accompanying text showing and explaining Newpath injury on rice. |
| Field Notes 5/9/06: Rice Water Weevil, Lightning Injury, Localized Decline Photographs and accompanying text describing the rice water weevil, localized decline of rice and lightning injury in rice. |
| Field Notes 5/16/06: Chinch Bugs, Armyworms Photographs and accompanying text describing chinch bugs and armyworms in rice. |
| Field Notes 5/23/06: Temperature Inversions, Herbicide Drift, Nutrient Deficiencies Photographs and accompanying text describing temperature inversions, herbicide drift and nutrient deficiencies in rice. |
| Field Notes 5/30/06: Rice Water Weevil Pupae And Puparia Photographs and accompanying text describing the pupal stages and puparia of the rice water weevil. |
| Soil Quality: What is it? And is this a useful concept for precision agriculture? Precision Agriculture and Soils |
| Cone Guide Wheels Cone guide wheels are the heart of a precision cultural system (PCS). Cone guide wheels allow an implement to follow along a shaped bed with no effort on the part of the tractor driver. |
| 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. |
| Small Grain Variety Trials Maps This page contains the map of Louisiana Research Stations and Soil Map |
| 2005 will be learning year for Asian soybean rust LSU AgCenter scientists are launching a series of research projects in 2005 to learn what they can about Asian soybean rust and how this potentially devastating disease will develop in Louisiana. |
| Rice Insect Management Newsletter - Field Notes for Week of May 11, 2009 In this edition: 1) Update on rice water weevil demonstration plots, 2) RWW observations this week, 3) Grape colaspis, 4) Aphids & ladybugs, and 5) Southern green stink bugs. |
| Field Notes 5/26/08: Memorial Day Edition Photographs and accompanying text on phosphorus deficiency, glyphosate rice injury, chinch bug and rice water weevil activity, and aerial applications. |
| Iberia Research Station Sweet Sorghum Blog for May 15, 2008 Sweet sorghum plots at the Iberia Research Station were fertilized after emergence on May 12 |
| Spikerush (Eleocharis sp.) Photographs of spikerush (Eleocharis sp.) |
| Field Notes 5/21/07: Herbicide Injury Photographs and accompanying text describing herbicide injury on rice plants. |
| Field Notes 5/8/09: Unknown Rice Disease, Hail Damage, Salt Damage, and Rice Water Weevils Photographs and accompanying text on an identified field having a persistent unknown rice disease, rice hail damage, salt injury on seedling rice, rice water weevil control and identification of rice green ring. |
| 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) |
| Field Notes 5/19/08: Chinch Bugs, Lightning Wheat, and Phosphorus Deficiency Photographs and accompanying text on slow-growing rice, rice water weevil and chinch bug management, phosphorus deficiency and lightning storm damage on wheat. |
| Field Notes 5/1/09: Volunteer Rice, Weeds, and Ricestar HT Photographs and accompany text on controlling emerged volunteer rice in a prepared seedbed, zinc and water management on seedling rice, controlling weeds in rice production and utilizing the herbicide Ricestar HT on medium-grain varieties. |
| A General Guide for Using Salt Water on Rice Salt water can become a problem in rice production, especially in some areas in dry years. This table can be used as a guide for tolerance of rice to salt water. |
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| The Challenges of Nitrogen Management in Louisiana Rice Proper nitrogen fertilizer management is critical for high rice grain yields. The source of the nitrogen fertilizer, the placement of the fertilizer in the field, the application rate and application timing should all be carefully considered when developing a fertilizer management plan. |
| Pot-in-pot Nursery Production Traditional pot-in-pot production in a nursery attempts to combine field and container-growing techniques and offers advantages over both production systems. |
| 2009 Cotton Variety and Strain Tests Information on the Louisiana Cotton Variety Testing Program is given.Attached are entry forms for the 2009 Cotton OVT and the Commercial Strain Tests for Louisiana. Please review the instructions and return the application by March 1, 2009. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue4 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Cotton Planting Report and Double-Cropping Cotton |
| Wheat residue has value to farmers (Radio News 05/04/09) The value of wheat residue was an important topic at the LSU AgCenter’s Wheat and Oat Field Day in Winnsboro. LSU AgCenter researcher Dr. Don Boquet explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Field Notes 5/12/08: Red Rice, Seedlings, and Stubble Photographs and accompanying text on red rice invading rice fields, seedling rice emergence, and planting rice in stubble ground. |
| Powerpoint about insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves. This powerpoint presentation includes pictures of insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves in Louisiana. It also discusses a recommended insecticide plan to control these insects and mites to minimize their impact on yield in citrus groves. Be sure to check and make sure all chemicals that are recommended are currently labeled before applying them to citrus trees. |
| Powerpoint presentation on insects and mites that attack backyard citrus This presentation includes a number of pictures of insects and mites that attack backyard citrus in Louisiana. It also includes current recommendations for control. Note that you should check to make sure that all insecticides are currently labeled before using them on your citrus. |
| Field Notes 5/11/07: Leaf Miners, Localized Decline Photographs and accompanying text illustrating leaf miners and localized decline in rice. |
| Iberia Research Station Sweet Sorghum Blog 5/9/2008 Sweet Sorghum Blog from the Iberia Research Station on 5/9/2008 |
| Late-planted Grain Sorghum Reduces Profit Potential This article examines the impact on profits of planting grain sorghum late. Late planting generally occurs when grain sorghum follows winter wheat. Grain sorghum planted beyond the optimum planting window has lower yields and increased insect pressure. These two factors combine to drastically reduce the profit potential compared to grain sorghum planted in the optimal planting window. |
| Parts of Mature Rice Kernel The mature rice kernel or grain is made up of several parts. |
| 2009 Outlook for Louisiana Agriculture Economic Outlook for 2009 |
| Researchers Test Cold Tolerance Of Sugarcane Varieties (Radio News 08/13/07) In early December of last year, Louisiana saw some of the coldest temperatures for that time in more than 60 years. The early winter freezes allowed researchers to look at cold tolerance of some new sugarcane varieties, says LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mexican rice borer more dangerous to La. sugarcane than rice Gene Reagan, LSU AgCenter entomologist, has been studying the Mexican rice borer’s spread northward from the Rio Grande Valley for almost 30 years. |
| Faculty and Projects This PDF file provides a description of LSU AgCenter Bioenergy Projects and the faculty leading the research and outreach. |
| 2004 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2004 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 2003 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2003 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 2002 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2002 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 2001 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2001 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
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| 2000 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2000 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 1999 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 1999 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 1998 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 1998 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 2004 Small Grain Performance Trials This page contains the 2004 small grain data report. |
| 2005 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2005 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 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. |
| Bollworm Larval Behavior on Bollgard Cotton Findings May Change Scouting Procedures Genetically engineered plants are an important part of integrated pest management (IPM) programs in cotton production. One such plant, Bollgard cotton, includes a gene from a bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, that is toxic to caterpillar pests, while being safe for humans, other animals and the environment. |
| 2009 Rice Water Weevil Management Demonstration Newsletter that discusses RWW management and explains the 2009 RWW demonstration test. |
| Insects that attack citrus in Louisiana This gallery includes pictures of insects that attack citrus in Louisiana, such as: woolly white flies, citrus blackfly nymphs and adults, citrus leafminers, Western leaf-footed bugs, Mealybugs, and orange-dog caterpillars. |
| Field Notes 4/24/09: Drift, Stretched Rice, and Spergula Photographs and accompany text on rice planting seed drift, rice plant stretching due to water levels, and new possible rice weed identified. |
| Introduction to 2009 Rice Water Weevil Demonstration test 2009 RWW insecticide demonstration test |
| Rice Leafminer, Hydrellia griseola This page provides a description of the lifecycle, damage to crop, and how to prevent and manage the rice leafminer in rice. |
| Rice Stink Bug, Oebalus pugnax (F.) This article will provide a description, lifecycle, and damage to the crop caused by the rice stink bug. As well as recommendations for prevention and control. |
| Field Notes 5/4/07: Black Birds, Weed Seedlings, Alligatorweed, Yellow Rice Photographs and discussion of blackbird damage to rice, identification of weed seedlings, alligatorweed control and yellow rice. |
| Field Notes 5/5/08: Rice Water Weevils, Fall Panicum, Eclipta, and Bent Seedlings Photographs and accompanying text on permanent rice flood, rice stand counts, identification of eclipta and fall panicum, rice water weevil damage, and rice seedling germination. |
| Growing Your Bottom Line This article gives insight on the current economic aspects of nitrogen fertilization written by Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU AgCenter, and was published in The Sugar Bulletin, April 09, Volume 87, Number 7, Page 15-16. Visit the American Sugar Cane League Web site to order a copy of this volume: www.amscl.org. |
| Kinder Field Demo Kinder field Demo Planted 4/1/2008 4 varieties (Dale, Topper, M81, Theis) replicated 4 times on 32” rows; single drill. |
| South Lake Charles Site South Lake Charles Site First planting April 1, second planting April 15, future planting April 29 Demonstration objective -- Date of planting, yield and optimum harvest |
| Laccassine Site Laccassine SitePlanted April 15Double drilled on 72” rows, 200’ long, one variety per row(M81, Theis, Dale, Topper) .Planted with commercial vacuum drill |
| Precision Vertical Plate Seeder for Vegetables Precision vertical plate seeders are available for planting many vegetable crops. These seeders use a vertical metal plate with the cells (holes) on the edge. |
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| Precision Sweep Cultivation for Vegetable Crops Cultivation is essential for nearly all commercial vegetable crops since herbicide choices are limited and vegetable crops cannot tolerate much weed competition. A basic sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of precision cultivation if set up and equipped properly. |
| Rice Research Station sweet sorghum trial – Week 4 4/25/2008 - On Monday of this week we noticed that many leaves of the sweet sorghum plants had a purplish tint to them. |
| Southeast Station - April 10 The Southeast Research Station, located in the states dairy area is working on sweet sorghum studies aiming on evaluation of ethanol production potential. |
| Sweet Sorghum Blog - 4/30 Sweet Sorghum images from County Agents Whatley and Hogan. |
| Rice Research Station sweet sorghum trial – Week 5 5/2/2008 It rained approximately 1.4 inches this past Saturday. This rain helped the sorghum to move quite a bit since last week’s blog. |
| Maximizing the Chances of Success with Billet Planting Around the world, sugarcane is usually planted as stalk sections or “billets.” In Louisiana, whole stalks have traditionally been planted due to stalk rots and environmental stress. Despite the greater potential for stand problems, there are times when farmers need to plant billets. Therefore, practices have been identified that will maximize the chances of success with billet planting in Louisiana. |
| The Weed Patch - Winter Weed Control Programs for Sugarcane This article will provide you with a starting point to help plan your weed control program. A meeting with your county agent, consultant or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine-tune a weed-control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in the area of sugarcane weed management. Click here to read more about sugarcane weed control. |
| Sugarcane Rind Shows Promise As Potential Building Material Component LSU AgCenter researchers recently completed a study that examines the marketing and economic feasibility of using sugarcane rind as a supplemental raw material for manufacturing oriented strand board (OSB) and similar products. |
| Two-spotted spider mites: a season-long pest of strawberries in Louisiana This article provides and description of the two-spotted spider mites on strawberries. It also provides a recommended spray schedule to control these mites in Louisiana strawberry fields. |
| RSD Testing Helps Keep Sugarcane Healthy Ratoon stunting disease (RSD) has been a long-time problem for the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Disease levels are down now due to more effective healthy seedcane programs and disease monitoring provided by the LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Disease Detection Lab. Learn more about RSD and disease testing in this article. |
| Field Notes 4/25/08: Weed Seedlings and Chinch Bugs Photographs and accompanying text on rice bronzing, weed seedling identification, starter fertilizer and chinch bugs. |
| The Rice Water Weevil, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus Kuschel The page provides a description of the rice water weevil (RWW) lifecycle, damage caused by the RWW, and how to manage RWW infestations in your field. |
| Green fuels topic of Department of Energy visit to LSU AgCenter (Distributed 04/23/08) Using Louisiana sugar mills to produce biofuels and value-added chemicals in addition to sugar can help the state’s sugar industry become a driving force for economic growth in Louisiana and produce alternative fuels to satisfy the state’s demand, LSU AgCenter researchers told the U.S. secretary of energy April 21. |
| Sap Beetle: a late season pest of strawberries in Louisiana This article discusses the sap beetle (also called a picnic beetle) Lobiopa insularis (Cast.), which is a late-season pest of strawberries. |
| April 7, 2008 Sweet Sorghum Blog from the Iberia Research Station. |
| Report from Rice South Station #1 The LSU AgCenter is also conducting a sweet sorghum trial at the Rice Research Station South Farm location. |
| Field Notes 4/3/09: Cold Injury and Seed Midge Damage Photographs and accompanying text on the effects cold temperature has on seedling rice and the damage seed midge has on emerging rice. |
| Location 3 - Evangeline Parish Location 3 of rice water weevil demonstration test. |
| Location 4 - Concordia Parish Description of Location 4 of RWW demonstration test. |
| Chinch bug nymphs and shield bugs in rice On April 23rd Dr. Ronnie Levy and I scouted a field in Acadia Parish and found it to be heavily infested with first instar chinch bug nymphs and shield bugs. This article includes pictures of the infestation and describes recommendations for control. |
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| Sugar at LSU: A Chronology The information in this article was an exhibition at the LSU Hill Memorial Library. the exhibit was compiled by Christina Riquelmy and Debra Currie in 1996 to mark the 300th year of sugarcane growth in Louisiana. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin 2009 Issue 1 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Planting Dates, Seedling Disease Management, Nematode Management. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin 2009 Issue 2 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Poultry Litter, Slugs and Snails, Cotton Market Situation and Outlook. |
| Louisiana Cotton Bulletin 2009 Issue 3 Research-based newsletter on everything cotton. Articles in this issue: Planting Time Has Arrived, Early Weed Control, Optimal Nitrogen Rates. |
| Welcome Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Sorghum Production Web site. |
| 2006 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Report The program continues to provide an accurate evaluation of current recommendations and provide insight into other areas of research. |
| Razzle Dazzle Crape Myrtles - Introduction / Landscape Performance in 2007 and 2008 The newest series of crape myrtles are the 'Razzle Dazzle' series. There are hybrids and are dwarf in form. Landscape performance evaluations are underway at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Corn County Agents by Parish The agents are your local contact for all corn-related information produced by the LSU AgCenter. |
| 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) |
| Tune Up Your Produce Marketing Good marketing is the process of fulfilling the objectives of both the buyer and the seller. The factors you have some control over are the 4 Ps of product, price, placement and promotion. Here are some tips to help you tune up your produce marketing plan. |
| Louisiana Farm Record Book The Farm Record Book is designed to provide a farmer with an organized system for recording expenses, income, land use and treatment, Social Security and income tax information. Printed copy available for $10 plus tax. |
| The Weed Patch This article "Control of Sugarcane with Glyphosate: Non-Crop Fallow Programs and No-Tillage Soybeans” will be of value in planning weed control programs. A meeting with your county agent, consultant, or crop advisor may help to develop or to fine tune a weed control program specific to your needs. Dr. Jim Griffin is with the LSU AgCenter in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences and has research and extension responsibilities in sugarcane weed management. |
| Selling Your Greenhouse Tomatoes Greenhouse tomatoes are about a $2.2 million business in Louisiana, assuming growers can sell what they produce for a profit. Learn the secrets of turning a profit from your tomatoes. |
| Field Notes 4/27/07: emergence, iron plaque, Clincher symptoms, salt injury Photographs and accompanying text describing principles of emergence, symptoms of Clincher herbicide, iron plaque on rice roots, and salt injury to rice reproduction. |
| Openers, Coverers and Presswheels for Precision Vegetable Seeders All vegetable seeders require openers, coverers and presswheels to provide a furrow for the seeds and to then cover the seeds and assure proper soil contact. These devices must be matched to the soil type and condition for optimum germination and seedling vigor. |
| Field Notes 4/20/07: Cold Temperature, Seedling Emergence, Mud Plantain Photographs and accompanying text describing cold temperature effects, seedling emergence and mud plantain. |
| High Prices Cause Surge In Wheat Popularity For Louisiana Farmers (Distributed 09/22/06) Louisiana farmers will plant a lot more wheat this year than last. At least that’s what LSU AgCenter experts predict – provided the weather cooperates in October and November. The reason for the increase is the higher prices, which is in sharp contrast to the below-average prices for just about every other crop grown in the state. |
| 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. |
| Sugarcane Newsletter for April 2007 The April 2007 newsletter provides valuable information for the Louisiana sugarcane producer on current events to include status of hurricane disaster payments, the 2006 variety survey and weed and insect control measures for consideration during the early spring months. Click here for more information. |
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| Amaurochrous dubius (formerly called Black Rice Bugs) Both nymphs and adults cause damage by feeding with their piercing mouthparts. |
| Arrowhead, Duck-Potato (Sagittaria sp.) Photographs of arrowhead or duck-potato (Sagittaria sp.) |
| Sorgum Faculty This page contains the faculty and staff information on those working in sorghum. |
| Field Notes 4/17/06: Side Inlet Irrigation, Pinpoint Flood Photographs and accompanying text describing side inlet irrigation and pinpoint flood. |
| Field Notes 4/18/08: Bronzing, Chipping, and Herbicide Activity Photographs and accompanying text on rice zinc deficiency (bronzing), soil-water management, and herbicide weed control. |
| 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. |
| Pecan Disease Synopsis This document describes the diseases that occur most frequently on pecan trees in Louisiana. |
| Water Paspalum (Paspalum hydrophilum) Photographs of water paspalum (Paspalum hydrophilum) and its distinguishing features. |
| Sorghum County Agents by Parish Sorghum County Agents by Parish |
| Soybean County Agents by Parish Soybean County Agents by Parish |
| Soybean Faculty This page contains the faculty and staff information on those working in soybeans. |
| The Sweet Truth about Sweet Potato Production in Louisiana How do sweet potatoes get from the field to your table? This video explains the amazing multi-step, labor intensive process to producing sweet potatoes. It's your chance to learn the "sweet truth" about sweet potato production in Louisiana. |
| Wheat Diseases This page contains pictures of some common wheat diseases. |
| Economic Feasibility of Ethanol Production from Sugar in the United States This is a cooperative report done through an agreement among the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses (OEPNU), Office of the Chief Economist (OCE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the LSU AgCenter. Principal authors of this report are Dr. Hossein Shapouri, OEPNU/OCE, USDA and Dr. Michael Salassi, J. Nelson Fairbanks Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, LSUAgCenter. |
| Johnsongrass Control with Asulox and Envoke Johnsongrass is one of the most important noxious weeds found in sugarcane grown in Louisiana. Johnsongrass can emerge from seeds germinating in the soil and from underground rhizomes. To control Johnsongrass after it has emerged requires use of Asulox/Asulam, either alone or in combination with Envoke. The attached article, The Weed Patch, sites programs using these herbicides for the control of Johnsongrass. |
| Field Notes 4/11/08: Juncus, Rice Water Weeivls, and Seed Drift Photographs and accompanying text on herbicide control of Juncus, Rice Water Weevil scouting, and rice seed drift. |
| Field Notes 4/13/07: Cold Temperature Injury Photographs and accompanying text explaining cold temperature effects on rice. |
| 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. |
| Sugarcane Industry Outlook for 2005 This article provides producers with an overview of the potential marketing and production environment for sugarcane following the 2005 crop year. |
| Public and Private Sector Partnership Provides Control of Damaging Sugarcane Disease During the last 15 years an alternative program has been developed through a partnership between the LSU AgCenter and a private company using tissue culture, or micropropagation, to produce healthy seedcane for farmers. The Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) was involved in initial evaluations of "Kleentek*" seedcane. |
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| Field Notes 4/4/08: First 2008 Edition Photographs and accompanying text on rice planting, rice seedling plants and rice seedling management 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) |
| Johnsongrass Control with Asulox and Envoke Control of johnsongrass after it has emerged requires the use of Asulox/Asulam either alone or in combination with Envoke. |
| Red Banded Stink Bug--A Threat to Soybean Profits? Describes the potential impact on soybean profits of late-planted soybeans infested with the Red-Banded Stink Bug. |
| Drill Calibration A series of slides on the method used to correctly calibrate a drill for rice planting. |
| Field Notes 4/5/07: Seed Midge, Murdannia, Black Widow Photographs and accompanying text describing the rice seed midge, swamp dayflower (Murdannia keisak), and a black widow spider. |
| Rotary Tiller/Cultivator for Precision Cultivation A standard sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of cultivating vegetable crops once the plants reach 4-6 inches, but it must run very slowly in small crops (1-2 inches) and has a tendency to throw soil over the crop plants. An alternative is a rotary tiller/cultivator. |
| Precision Bed Shaping for Commercial Vegetable Production A key component of a precision cultural system is precision bed shaping. A precisely shaped bed is essential to locate the crop row properly when planting and to provide a basis for guidance of subsequent operations. |
| Sugarcane Industry Outlook for 2007 With an ever-changing production and marketing environment, sugarcane producers face a number of difficult decisions. This article provides producers with an overview of the potential marketing and production environment for sugarcane following the 2006 crop year. We hope this information will help producers as they complete their farm management and production plans for 2007. |
| 2009 Projected Northeast Louisiana Cotton, Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Production Costs This report presents estimates of projected production costs for the production of cotton, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum and wheat in Northeast Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. |
| 2009 Projected Red River and Central Louisiana Cotton, Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum and Wheat Production Costs This report presents estimates of projected production costs for the production of cotton, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum and wheat in the Red River and central areas of Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. |
| The Southern Green Stink Bug and the Brown Stink Bug The southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.), and the brown stink bug, Euschistus servus (Say), are common pests in Louisiana agricultural crops including cotton, soybeans, corn and grain sorghum. The objective of this presentation is to point out some visual differences between the two species which are helpful for early field detection. |
| Corn Links Links to provide essential information on organizations, Web sites, pest management and cultural practices, industry, growth and development, and market data. |
| Pictures This page contains pictures of wheat and oats planting and harvesting activities. |
| Red-shouldered Stink Bug Presentation A brief PowerPoint presentation that shows the locations where the stink bugs have been found and compares indentifying characteristics with other stink bugs. |
| 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. |
| Strawberries Nutritious and Healthy LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. |
| Field Notes 3/27/07: Drill Calibration A discussion of the procedure to calibrate a drill with accompanying photographs and calculations. |
| Commercial Organic Vegetable Production Workshop Summary Based upon the recent success of the SSAWG sponsored “Commercial Organic Vegetable Production Workshop”, the Louisiana SARE PDP Program has been able to assess the sustainable agriculture education needs of agriculture professionals and farmers. |
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| Cotton Nematodes Several nematode pests cause serious losses in cotton. |
| Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Strawberries The correct use of drip irrigation provides an ideal soil moisture level for plant growth. |
| Corn Hybrids for Grain 2009 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. |
| High-speed Precision Cultivation of Vegetable Crops A basic sweep cultivator can do an excellent job of cultivating vegetable crops but must be run slowly (1-2 mph) when the crop plants are small. A simple modification to a sweep cultivator allows high-speed cultivation of small vegetable crops. |
| Nontarget Losses of Granular Herbicide Applied to Container-grown Ornamentals Application of herbicides formulated on granular carriers is a common practice in container nurseries. Depending on the container arrangement and plant species, a high percentage of the material applied may not be retained in the containers - particularly when the material is applied with a broadcast rotary spreader, as is a common practice. |
| Fertigation Uniformity from Sprinklers in a Nursery Studies of water distribution uniformity and fertigation uniformity with sprinkler irrigation were conducted in a commercial container nursery. The first phase of the study consisted of determining water uniformity for two sprinkler heights. The second phase consisted of determining fertilizer application uniformity. |
| Sugarcane Borer (Diatreae saccharalis) in rice Photographs of various stages in the life cycle and type of damage associated with the sugarcane borer in rice. |
| Controlling Weeds in Cotton 2007 pre-emergence and post-emergence chemical recommendations for controlling weeds in cotton. (PDF Format Only) |
| Long, Medium and Short Grain Types Here's a photograph of long, medium and short rice grains with an explanation of how the classes are determined. |
| Sugarcane Weed Management Guide 2009 The 2009 Sugarcane Weed Management Guide was prepared as a joint effort among Dr. Jim Griffin, School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, La., and Drs. Ed Richard and Caleb Dalley, USDA-ARS SRRC, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, La. |
| 2009 Projected Sugarcane Production Farm Costs and Returns Model The 2009 Projected Sugarcane Farm Costs and Returns Model was developed as a farm planning decision tool for Louisiana sugarcane producers. The model is an Excel spreadsheet which allows sugarcane producers to project sugarcane net returns for the coming year and to evaluate the impact of changes in yields, sugar prices, input prices and other factors on farm returns and breakeven values. |
| Sources for Plastic Mulch Lifters This article provides links to sources for plastic mulch lifters. |
| Pawpaws for Ornamental Use Being Researched Louisiana and the southeastern United States has an abundance of native plants that have potential for ornamental and fruit crop use. One of these that LSU AgCenter personnel have been investigating in recent years is the pawpaw. |
| Camellia Garden at the Hammond Research Station A two-acre camellia garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is now open again, thanks to the efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners. |
| New Landscape Plant Feature: Crimson Series Azaleas One of the great groups of ornamental plants introduced in 2004 was the ‘Crimson’ series of azaleas from Country Pines Nursery in Forest Hill, La. |
| Roundleaf Mudplantain (Heteranthera reniformis) Photographs of roundleaf mudplantain (Heteranthera reniformis) and in comparison to ducksalad (H. limosa) |
| Ducksalad (Heteranthera limosa) photograph of ducksalad in flower and compared to Roundleaf Mud Plantain |
| Louisiana’s Top Sugarcane Growers Recognized at the 50th Annual High Yield Awards Program The Awards Program for the 2004 crop year was held on February 22nd, 2006, and was presented by Dr. Paul Coreil, Vice Chancellor and Director of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter. The three categories of awards are 1-Top 20 Producers in the State, 2-District Acreage Category Winners, and 3-Top-Parish Winners. For the past 50 years, the American Sugar Cane League and the LSU AgCenter have recognized the state's top high-yield sugarcane producers. |
| Brook Paspalum syn. Canoegrass(Paspalum acuminatum) Photographs of brook paspalum and its distinguishing features. |
| Amazon Sprangletop (Leptochloa panicoides) Photographs of Amazon Sprangletop (Leptochloa panicoides) |
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| Red Sprangletop (Leptochloa filiformis) Photographs of red sprangletop (Leptochloa filiformis) |
| Swamp Dayflower (Murdannia keisak) Photographs of Swamp Dayflower (Murdannia keisak syn Aneilema keisak). |
| Field Notes 3/5/09 Nealley Sprangletop and Narrowleaf Aster Photographs and accompanying text on identification and control of Nealley's sprangletop and narrowleaf aster. |
| History of Sugarcane in Louisiana Sugarcane has been an integral part of the south Louisiana economy and culture for more than 200 years. When Jesuit priests first brought sugarcane into south Louisiana in 1751, little did they know that the foundation was being laid for an industry that now contributes $2 billion to the Louisiana economy. |
| Projected Costs and Returns, Sugarcane, Louisiana 2002 This report presents estimates of costs and returns associated with sugarcane production practices in Louisiana for 2002. It is part of a continuing effort to provide farmers, researchers, extension personnel, lending agencies timely planning information. |
| Rice Varieties and Management Tips 2009 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) |
| 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) |
| Gustav affects N.E. La. crops (Distributed 09/10/08) Rains from Hurricane Gustav significantly affected a diversity of crops in Northeast Louisiana – particularly with parts of Tensas and Franklin parishes getting 19 inches of rain. |
| La. ag producers face multimillion-dollar losses (Distributed 09/10/08) Louisiana’s farmers are facing lost income from reduced yields and product quality in the neighborhood of $370 to $450 million as a result of the effects of Hurricane Gustav, according to economists with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Biomass Energy Resources in Louisiana A description of how biomass is being used for energy in Louisiana with an emphasis on the potential for expansion in the industry. (Revised 11/06) |
| 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. |
| Louisiana Agriculture Had Mixed 2005, Faces Uncertain 2006 Louisiana’s agricultural producers already faced problems including drought, high fuel and fertilizer costs and low prices for their commodities in 2005 – even before the hurricanes struck, an LSU AgCenter economist said Friday (Jan. 27). |
| Agriculture Picture Far Rosier in 2004 Farmers are enjoying their first improved commodities market in several years. Record yields and good prices in 2003 helped offset losses from the previous four to five years. |
| Busting Rust: Ten Things You Can Do To Prevent Farm Machinery from Corroding While equipment companies are doing their part to reduce corrosion of tractors and farm equipment, how well you maintain your machinery will determine its useful life. Here are some rust prevention tips. |
| Youngsters Learn Where Food, Clothes Originate Several ongoing projects teach young people and adults that much of their necessities begin with farmers. |
| Weather Stations Provide Wealth of Information The LSU AgCenter operates 25 weather stations at research stations and other cooperating locations throughout Louisiana. The Louisiana Agriclimatic Information System privides temperature and humidity data that researchers can correlate to livestock and crop production. Each station provides minute-by-minute measurements of air temperature, rainfall, wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, solar radiation and soil temperature. |
| Watermelons Add Sweetness To Summer (Distributed 07/02/04) Some people say summer is sweet – or at least that’s the opinion when it comes to watermelons. |
| Tree Farming a Good Alternative; Knowledge Required to Compete MARKSVILLE – Tree farming is a good alternative for landowners to consider in making long-term investments in their land resources, but some knowledge is required to protect that investment. |
| Irrigation Pond Saves Groundwater Irrigation ponds can irrigate fields during the summer without resorting to pumping water from wells. |
| Protect Your Hydraulic Cylinders from Rust A common problem with hydraulic cylinders is rust and pitting of the cylinder rods. If equipment that incorporates hydraulic cylinders is stored outside with the cylinder rods extended, the rods are exposed to weathering. Eventually, the rods will begin to show specks of rust that develop into pits. Once rusting and pitting occur, the rod will destroy the cylinder seal the next time it is activated. |
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| Mayhaw Growers Innovate, Expand Industry Mayhaw Association members met in Alexandria to learn about new developments. The health benefits and commercial uses of the fruit were discussed. New varieties and harvesting techniques were also examined. |
| Drought and Nematodes The dry weather really shows areas in fields that have been damaged by plant nematodes. Plants that are already weakened by the presence of nematodes simply cannot handle the additional stress produced by drought. |
| What Equipment Manufacturers Do To Reduce Rust Farm and grounds maintenance equipment is often exposed to rain, high humidity, fertilizer, pesticides and corrosive plant materials (such as grass clippings). The manufacturers of that equipment have taken steps to try to protect the equipment and reduce the potential for corrosion. |
| Rice Farmers Excited About 2004 Planting Great prices and good weather have generated plenty of optimism. |
| Secretary Of Agriculture Visits Southwest Louisiana, Hears About Storm Damage U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns made a brief stop at a storm-damaged farm in Calcasieu Parish Wednesday morning (Oct. 5) to learn how Hurricane Rita devastated the region’s agriculture. |
| Tractors for Vegetable Production Vegetable growers have many choices in tractors, ranging from older, smaller tractors to large, new tractors. Many are designed specifically for vegetable work. |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| Background Asian soybean rust ( Phakopsora pachyrhizi ) was found for the first time in the United States in Louisiana. While doing a routine inspection of a soybean production field at the LSU AgCenter’s Ben Hur Research Farm, Dr. Ray Schneider, plant pathologist, found what he suspected as Asian soybean rust. |
| Sentinel Plots In managing soybean rust, the use of “sentinel plots” plays a large role in providing information on the spread of the disease. The objective of sentinel plots is to have a crop in the field well ahead of the traditional crop, thus acting as a “trap” crop for the spores. If rust is detected in the sentinel plots, this will allow proper production decisions on a regional and statewide basis to be made accordingly. |
| Map of Louisiana Sentinel Plots Potential Louisiana Sentinel Plots are indicated by red triangles. |
| Rust Response plan The purpose of this plan is to outline actions for the pre- and post-confirmation of the establishment of Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in the United States and Louisiana. |
| Combination of monitoring, education, vigilance...and luck keeps Asian soybean rust at bay Monitoring programs and educational efforts from the LSU AgCenter are among an array of factors that have kept Asian soybean rust from inflicting major harm on the state’s crop. |
| 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. |
| Fertilization of Louisiana Rice Rice fertilization requirements vary according to soil type. Use this publication to determine fertilizing requirements. |
| Weeds in Container Nursery Crops Weeds compete with nursery crops for water, nutrients and light and can potentially harbor insects and diseases. They are common in all container nurseries and can cause significant losses in product quality and quantity. |
| Field Notes 2/3/09 Medium Grain Culture Photographs and accompanying text on variety selection and cultural practices for medium grain rice. |
| 2008 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2008 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. The Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program is a venue to evaluate in a field field practical, research-based recommendations in such areas but not limited to: fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and, to a limited degree, water management. The fields were evaluated from planting to harvest. |
| Rice County Agents by Parish The agents are your local contact for all rice-related information produced by the LSU AgCenter. |
| Belt Seeders for Commercial Vegetable Crops Many years of testing at the LSU AgCenter have demonstrated that precision belt seeders deliver the best seed spacing uniformity of any type of vegetable seeder – if the seeds are spherical (round) or nearly so. Belt seeders are versatile and can meter a wide range of seed types and sizes. |
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| Asian soybean rust found in kudzu in 5 La. parishes (Distributed 02/17/09) Asian soybean rust has been found in Louisiana kudzu in Washington, East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, Iberia and St. Mary parishes, but weather conditions will be the telling factor for the disease outlook in 2009, according to LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Boyd Padgett. |
| 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. |
| Rice Levee Billbug (Sphenophorus sp.) This large (about 1 cm long) billbug or snout beetle is an occasional pest of rice in Louisiana. |
| 2009 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model The 2009 Projected Rice Cash Flow Model is an Excel spreadsheet model which allows rice producers in Louisiana to project rice income and expenses for their operation for the 2009 crop year. |
| Nursery Crop Outlook - 2009 The LSU AgCenter provides annual outlooks for different agriculture commodities in Louisiana. 2008 was a tough year for nursery growers with the national economic slowdown, along with damage to the industry from Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Ike and snowfall in December. Here is an overview of the current national and state situation. |
| 2008 Rice Clinic Presentations Presentations from the 2008 Louisiana rice clinics conducted throughout the state. Topics covered included: update on best management practices for rice production, weed control measures, rice variety research, rice production financial management, rice disease problems, insect pest control procedures and rice nutrient challenges. |
| 2009 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops. |
| Sugarcane Varieties Keep Louisiana in the Sugar Business The LAES sugarcane breeding program has had, and will continue to have, a positive impact on keeping Louisiana in the sugar business. Beginning in 1981, steps were taken to reorganize the LAES sugarcane breeding program. |
| 2008 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2008 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops. |
| 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. |
| Sugarcane Summary: 2005 In 2005, sugarcane was grown on 462,510 acres (an increase of 772 acres or 0.2% when compared to the 2004 crop) by 694 producers (a decrease of 24 producers or 3.3%) in 24 Louisiana parishes (counties). The 2005 crop year was one of contrast with regards to turbulent weather conditions. |
| Ball FloraPlant, Ball Seed and Pan American Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2007 Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant in 2007. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at Burden Center and the Hammond Research Station. |
| New Liriope Cultivars Debuting On the last couple years, a number of new Liriope muscari and Liriope gigantea cultivars have been released. These are being evaluated in landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Air-Blast Sprayer Calibration for Pecan Orchards Chemical pesticides are the most commonly used method for controlling arthropod and disease pests on pecan. This publication provides an overview of procedures for the calibration of air-carrier sprayers. |
| Louisiana Strawberries: Good for you and the economy Not only do Louisiana strawberries taste good. They’re good for the state’s economy. And this year Louisiana strawberry growers have had a jump on success with an earlier-than-usual season. |
| 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. |
| Plans for a Machine to Collect Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for strawberry and vegetable growers, but there are two major problems with plastic mulch: It is expensive to install and at some point it has to be removed from the field. Drawings are available to use in building a mulch collector. This machine allows easier retrieval of the used mulch. |
| 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. |
| Salt Water Intrusion Maps, Post Rita The following maps consist of sites that were sampled, analyzed and then ranked, post Hurricane Rita. |
| Salt Water Intrusion Site Data Results, Post Rita The data provided is from the sites that were sampled in the Salt Water Intrusion Maps. Each site is numbered the same as it is on the maps that are provided. |
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| Procedure for Hot Water Treatment of Pecan Scion Wood This document provides a step-by-step procedure for hot water treatment of pecan scion wood to eliminate the bacterial leaf scorch pathogen. |
| Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of pecan leaf scorch mite. Information on damage and control are also included in the article. |
| Hickory Shuckworm An illustrated fact sheet describing the appearance and life cycle of the hickory shuckworm. Information about damage and control are included. |
| Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide Current insecticide recommendations for commercial pecan orchards in Louisiana. This illustrated guide provides information on insecticides, rates of application and timing of applications. For each insect listed, a photo of the insect, damage caused by the insect or both are provided. |
| Proper Harvesting and Storage of Pecans Improve Quality The article provides a brief description of factors to consider when harvesting and storing pecans. |
| Pecan Crop Load Management This article answers the question, "Why do my pecan trees have a large crop followed by a small one?" and provides answers to several questions concerning mechanical thinning. |
| Field Notes 8/28/06: Skipper Metamorphosis Stages Photographs and accompanying text describing skippers and their stages of metamorphosis in rice. |
| Field Notes 7/7/06: Cercospora Photographs of Narrow Brown Leaf Spot and a discussion of the disease. |
| Field Notes 7/11/06: South American Rice Miner Photographs and accompanying text of the South American Rice Miner. |
| Field Notes 7/18/06: Drain Timing, 2,4-D Injury In Rice Photographs and discussion of determing when to drain rice fields for harvest and the sypmtoms of 2,4-D injury in rice. |
| Field Notes 7/25/06: Iron Toxicity In Rice And Cercospora Photographs and accompanying text describing symptoms of iron toxiciy and Cercospora in rice. |
| Field Notes 8/4/06: Rice Levee Billbug Photographs and accompanying text of the Rice Levee Billbug in its various stages of metamorphosis. |
| Field Notes 8/8/06: Rice Diseases Photographs and accompanying text describing Narrow Brown Leaf Spot, Leaf Smut, Sheath Rot, and Brown Spot of rice. |
| Vacuum Seeders for Commercial Vegetable Crops Vacuum seeders are popular among larger commercial vegetable growers. They do a good job of singulating most vegetable seeds. They are especially useful for singulating the oddly shaped seeds that cause problems for most other types of seeders. |
| Performance of Hot-Set Tomato Varieties in Louisiana: Summer & Fall, 2006 Results of hot-set tomato variety demonstration plots in Lousiana in the summer/fall of 2006. |
| Field Notes 6/20/06: Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms Photographs and accompanying text describing some nutrient deficiencies in rice. |
| Field Notes 6/13/06: Panicle Differentiation, Black Rice Bugs, DD50 Photographs and accompanying text describing black rice bugs in rice. Text explaining the DD50 program in rice. |
| Field Notes 6/6/06: Horsepower To Pump Water, Torpedograss In Rice Formulas and procedure to calculate the horsepower required to pump water in rice. Also, photographs and accompanying text concerning torpedograss in rice. |
| Field Notes 6/27/06: Hydrogen Sulfide, Rice Blast , Sugarcane Borer Photographs and accompanying text describing hydrogen sulfide injury in rice, rice blast disease and sugarcane borer in rice. |
| Perennial Grasses Infesting Louisiana's Rice This publication includes keys to identification of water paspalum, brook paspalum, knotgrass and perennial barnyardgrass. |
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| 2006 Extension Demonstrations This page contains the 2006 extension demonstration data. |
| Soybean Varieties Performance Trials 2006 This page contains the soybean performance trials research summaries for the year 2006. |
| Snow Damage to Louisiana's Nursery Industry - An Economic Report Snowfall across the southern and central portions of the state on December 11, 2008, caused considerable damage to Louisiana's nursery industry via damage to greenhouse structures and plant material. Here is a report on the estimate of economic damage. |
| Field Notes 7/20/05: Drain Timing, Rice Stem Borer, Skipper Blast Photographs and accompanying text describing drain timing in rice, the rice stem borer and skipper and blast disease in rice. |
| Field Notes 6/29/05: SARM, Rice Stink Bug, Red Banded Stink Bug Photographs and accompanying text of the South American Rice Miner (SARM), the adult rice stink bug and the adult red banded stink bug. |
| Field Notes 6/1/05: Growth Stages, Panicle Differentiation (PD) Photographs and explanatory text of the rice growth stage referred to as "panicle differentiation", or PD. |
| Field Notes 5/11/05: Internode Elongation (Green Ring) Photographs used to explain recognition of internode elongation (green ring). Also includes photographs of weeds and text to explain both. |
| Field Notes 5/18/05: Rice Water Weevil A photograph of a pair of rice water weevils under water and accompanying discussion of this insect. |
| Field Notes 5/24/05: Localized Decline, Black Rice Bugs, South American Rice Miner Photographs and accompanying text of localized decline, black rice bugs and the South American Rice Miner |
| Field Notes 6/8/05: Localized Decline, Scouting for Disease Photographs and accompanying text about localized decline and scouting for rice disease. |
| Field Notes 6/22/05: Rice Stink Bug Eggs and Nymphs, Sheath Blight, Blast Photographs and accompanying text of rice stink bug eggs and nymphs. photographs of sheath blight and blast symptoms on rice with accompanying text. |
| AARS winners for 2009 announced (Distributed 01/16/09) Three new roses representing three classes of roses are the 2009 All-America Rose Selections winners. The three are Pink Promise, a hybrid tea; Cinco de Mayo, a floribunda; and Carefree Spirit, a landscape shrub. |
| Field Notes 7/13/05: Guttation, Blister Beetles, Purple Grains Photographs and accompanying text of water of guttation, blister beetles in rice, and anthocyanin pigmentation of rice grains. |
| Field Notes 7/7/05: Chinch Bugs, Sugarcane Borer Photographs and accompanying text of chinch bugs and the sugarcane borer in rice. |
| Field Notes 7/27/05: Kernel Smut, False Smut, Panicle Blight Photographs and accompanying text of kernel smut , false smut and panicle blight in rice. |
| Field Notes 8/3/05: Hand Sampling, False Smut Photographs and accompanying text describing a method of hand sampling rice to estimate harvest moisture. Additional photographs of false smut in rice. |
| Field Notes 8/19/05: Glyphosate Injury in Rice Photographs and accompanying text of glyphosate injury sypmtoms in rice. |
| Field Notes 8/9/05: Harvest Losses, Blackbird Damage Photographs and accompanying text describing harvest losses and blackbird damage in rice. |
| Field Notes 6/15/05: Rice Water Weevil Growth Stages Photographs of the rice water weevil (RWW) adult, puparium and larvae as well as a screen bottomed bucket used in scouting for the larval stage. Explanatory text accompanies the photographs. |
| Cotton Varieties for Louisiana 2009 guidelines for cotton production practices associated with planting time and variety selection. |
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| 2009 Soybean Entry Form Click on the file to download the form. |
| Allocation of Louisiana Sugarcane Planting Costs in 2009 This report presents estimates of sugarcane planting costs for the 2009 crop year. Estimates in the report represent values of unrecovered planting costs for standing sugarcane crops in various seed cane and millable cane production stages as of January 1, 2009. |
| 2000 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summaries Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Hedge Hyssop (Gratiola sp.) Photographs of Hedge Hyssop plants. |
| Current Status of the U.S. Biofuel Industry and Opportunities for Louisiana Agriculture The term biofuels refers to any fuel – in a solid, liquid or gas form – made from the breakdown or decay of a biological feedstock source. This two-page fact sheet presents some basic information about biofuel production in the United States and in Louisiana and briefly describes current research on biofuels being conducted by the LSU AgCenter. |
| 2009 Projected Louisiana Rice Production Costs This report presents estimates of projected production costs for rice production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for typical rice production systems, including conventional tillage, stale seedbed, production in rotation and fallow, as well as production of conventional and herbicide-resistant varieties. Production cost estimates are also included for soybeans, wheat and sorghum production in southwest Louisiana. |
| Jointvetch (Aeschynomene sp.) Photographs of Jointvetch (Aeschynomene sp.) and its parts. |
| Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) Photographs of alligatorweed and its parts. |
| Texasweed (Caperonia palustris) Photographs of Texasweed a.k.a. Mexicanweed, Birdeye |
| 2006 Preliminary Cotton OVT Results from Winnsboro The downladable PDF file contains the PRELIMINARY Cotton OVT results from the Macon Ridge Research Station location. These data are preliminary and should be considered as such. |
| 2006 Preliminary Cotton OVT Results from St. Joseph The downloadable PDF file conatins preliminary Cotton OVT results from the Northeast Research Station location. These data are preliminary and should be treated as such. |
| 2006 Preliminary Cotton OVT Results from Bossier City The downloadable PDF file conatins preliminary Cotton OVT results from the Red River Research Station location. These data are preliminary and should be treated as such. |
| 2006 Preliminary Cotton OVT Results of Data Pooled Across All Louisiana Locations The downloadable PDF file conatins preliminary Cotton OVT results from the multi-location analysis of data collected at all cotton research stations in the LSU AgCenter system. These data are preliminary and should be treated as such. |
| 2006 Preliminary Cotton OVT Results from Alexandria The downloadable PDF file conatins preliminary Cotton OVT results from the Dean Lee Research Station location. These data are preliminary and should be treated as such. |
| Irrigation Flow Measurement Measuring irrigation flow helps irrigators better manage and schedule irrigation. Measuring flow also is a tool for estimating irrigation water use. This publication will help irrigators learn to select, install and use propeller and ultrasonic flow meters as well as estimate flow without the aid of flow meters. |
| Zahara Series Zinnias - Photo Gallery The Zahara series of zinnias are new from Ball Horticulture Company for 2009. There are four cultivars and a mix available. This is a Zinnia marylandica species. |
| All America Rose Selection Winners for 2009: 2008 Data from Louisiana Landscape Observations The 2009 All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winners are Pink Promise, Cinco de Mayo and Carefree Spirit. A landscape study on these three cultivars was initiated in spring 2008 at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this study was to determine the overall landscape performance of these new AARS winners as measured by visual quality ratings and blackspot susceptibility. |
| Ball Flora Plant, Ball Seed and PanAmerican Seed Herbaceous Plant Trial Report - 2008 Landscape evaluation observations were taken on new plants from Ball Seed, Pan American Seed and Ball Flora Plant (now collectively referred to as Ball Horticulture) in 2008. Here is the completed report from LSU AgCenter work at the Hammond Research Station. |
| Prorated Allocated Planting Costs for Sugarcane in 2009 This document estimates the remaining, unrecovered planting cost of plant and stubble sugarcane crops in the 2009 crop year. The estimated costs of planting are prorated by age based on remaining production. For example, it is assumed that the producer will have a 4-year crop cycle. The plant-cane will have 100%, first-year stubble 75%, second-year stubble 50% and third-year stubble 25% of its full production potential remaining, respectively. |
| Louisiana Rice Share Rent Evaluation Model The Louisiana Rice Share Rent Evaluation Model was developed to assist rice producers in the evaluation of producer and landlord returns for share rent arrangements on their rice farming operations. The model is an Excel spreadsheet which allows for the estimation of net returns per planted acre for both grower and landlord / waterlord for alternative rental arrangments. |
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| 2001 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summaries Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Plans for Spool-type Bed Shapers Bed shapers are available in pan-type and spool-type versions. Spool-type bed shapers are not readily available on a commercial basis, but can easily be constructed. These plans provide designs and dimensions for spool-type bed shapers to fit several row sizes and configurations. The designs can easily be adjusted to accommodate different row sizes or multiple rows. |
| Pendulum-action Spreaders for Commercial Vegetables Most commercial vegetable growers apply granular fertilizer in a preplant operation, and many also make sidedress applications of granular fertilizer. An excellent way to apply granular materials in either a broadcast or banding mode is with a pendulum-action spreader. |
| Field Notes 4/24/06: Rice Seedlings and Seed Midge Damage Photographs and accompanying text showing rice seedling growth and rice seed midge damage. |
| Snow damages Louisiana nursery industry, retail garden centers (Distributed 12/15/08) Although the exact costs aren’t in yet, the unexpected snowfall on Dec. 11 caused more damage to Louisiana’s commercial ornamental horticulture industry than hurricanes Gustav and Ike. “Wholesale growers in the Forest Hill area and the Florida parishes saw the most damage, and these areas represent the two major nursery production areas in the state,” said Allen Owings, LSU AgCenter horticulture specialist at the Hammond Research Station. |
| 1999 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summaries Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Research May Reduce Cost Of Growing Tomatoes In Greenhouses BOSSIER CITY – Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse may be less costly in the future.Dr. H.Y. Hanna, an LSU AgCenter scientist working at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City, is studying how spacing between bags that hold the plants affects the amount of heat required to produce tomatoes in greenhouses. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2005 This page contains the 2005 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| 2007 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report Copy of the 2007 Louisiana Rice Research Verification Program Report. These recommendations included, but were not limited to: Fertilization, weed control, disease control, insect control and water management to a limited degree. The fields were followed from planting to harvest. |
| 2005 Extension Demonstrations This page contains the 2005 extension demonstration data. |
| 2003 Extension Demonstrations This page contains the 2003 extension demonstration data. |
| 2004 Extension Demonstrations This page contains the 2004 extension demonstration data. |
| 2007 Extension Demonstrations This page contains the 2007 extension demonstration data. |
| Sugarcane harvest better than expected (Distributed 11/07/08) The Louisiana sugarcane harvest is in full swing and with some of the best weather conditions to get the job done. |
| LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Faculty Listing by Specialty This is a spreadsheet of the LSU AgCenter sugarcane faculty listing. It contains all sugarcane faculty members with the LSU AgCenter, their area of specialty and contact information. This list was last modified on 09/25/2008. |
| 2008 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| 2002 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| Precision fertilizer rates may help sugarcane farmers save money (Distributed 07/16/08) ST. GABRIEL – Sugarcane growers can reduce the cost of producing their crops by following new fertilizer recommendations, researchers said today (July 16) at a sugarcane field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Sugar Research Station here. |
| 2008 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summary Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Katrina Hurts Louisiana Milk, Citrus, Cattle, Sugarcane Production; Nursery Industry Suffers Too While most eyes are focused on New Orleans, the surrounding countryside has suffered a severe blow from Hurricane Katrina that’s expected to affect several Louisiana agricultural commodities. |
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| Katrina Hurts Timber, Sugarcane; Shrimping Biggest Seafood Loss; Citrus ‘Down the Drain’ Agricultural damage in Louisiana has been estimated in excess of $1 billion, including $610 million in lost timber, $145 million in sugarcane and $151 million for seafood. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2006 This page contains the 2006 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| 2005 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2005 |
| 2003 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2003 |
| Soybean Varieties Performance Trials 2005 This page contains the soybean performance trials research summaries for the year 2005 |
| 2001 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| Grain Sorghum Hybrids for Grain 2009 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. |
| Flame Weed Control Flame weed control can be an effective adjunct to cultivation for some vegetable crops and some weeds. Flame weed control fits especially well in organic operations. |
| Plans for Pan-type Bed Shapers Bed shapers are available in pan-type and spool-type versions. Pan-type bed shapers are easy to make in a farm shop. These plans will show you how to build one. |
| 2002 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summaries Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| 2000 Lousiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| 2003 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| 2003 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summaries Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| 2008 Enterprise Budgets for Ornamental Crops in Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and 9 The report includes enterprise production cost budgets for the following container-grown ornamental crops in plant hardiness zones 8 and 9: indica azalea, crape myrtle, liriope, southern live oak, lantana and fig. |
| 2008 Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board Report This publication serves as a report to soybean and small grain producers about the results from LSU AgCenter projects that their check-off dollars funded. It also serves as a marketing piece for the board and grain industry. |
| Better wheat prices lead to comeback Last year the state’s farmers harvested 228,000 acres of wheat, up from 110,000 acres in 2006. For 2008, the total increased to approximately 400,000 acres, according to LSU AgCenter wheat breeder Dr. Steve Harrison. |
| Wheat photo gallery LSU AgCenter personnel at the Dean Lee Research Station are studying raised-bed planting of a double crop of wheat and soybeans. |
| Multidisciplinary approach taken in studies of ‘green bean’ problems LSU AgCenter researchers are using a multidisciplinary approach to study soybean green plant problems across Louisiana. |
| Researchers say don’t plant soybeans too early Louisiana soybean growers have become increasingly interested in early planting, and LSU AgCenter researchers have been evaluating how different cultural practices affect soybean performance. |
| 21st century soil tests require new calibrations Fertilizer recommendations for Louisiana crops are being improved with the adoption of new soil testing methods by the LSU AgCenter’s soils lab, according to Dr. Jim Wang. |
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| Combating aflatoxin hugely significant this season With dry conditions this season, ways to combat aflatoxin in corn are taking on huge significance.LSU AgCenter plant breeder Dr. Steve Moore continues to look for ways to combat aflatoxin in corn, especially in evaluating lines for resistance. |
| Basic and applied research projects target soybean diseases LSU AgCenter researchers continue their quest for short-term and long-term solutions in the battle with soybean diseases – particularly Asian soybean rust. |
| Soybean research and verification program pays off Since the Louisiana Soybean Research and Verification Program began in 1994, soybean farmers have been increasing yields and profits by following the recommended practices of the LSU AgCenter.During the 14 years of the program, more than 120 producers in 20 parishes have participated in helping to verify the LSU AgCenter’s research results and recommendations in their fields. In turn, the fields in the program have averaged yields of 43.5 bushels of soybeans per acre while the state average is |
| Keeping pesticides on target goal of research Getting pesticides to the intended target is the goal of Dr. Roberto Barbosa, LSU AgCenter assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering. |
| 2008-2009 Louisiana Soybean and Grain Board Funded Projects The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funded these projects in various LSU AgCenter departments, research stations and regions during the past year. Projects list researchers, total funding and the portions allocated from soybean funding or feed grain funding. |
| ‘Trapping’ borers helps protect corn crop The two most important corn borer pests are the sugarcane borer and the southwestern corn borer. |
| Soybean breeding program focuses on disease resistance One of the main focuses of the LSU AgCenter’s soybean breeding program is to develop soybean varieties with resistance to Cercospora leaf blight. |
| Scientists studying winter weed control Late-fall to early-winter herbicide application is a new approach to managing winter weeds in Louisiana. |
| Healthier, fresher food could result from microwave extraction of isoflavones Dr. Zhimin Xu is taking what was a relatively useless product and making it a healthful preservative. Defatted soy flour is a byproduct of producing vegetable oil from soybeans, and until now, it was used only as animal feed – and only in some cases. |
| 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. |
| From the Louisiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board focuses your checkoff dollars on projects that address Louisiana’s most important production and marketing issues. |
| Soybean Varieties Performance Trials 2008 This page contains the soybean performance trials research summaries for the year 2008. |
| Louisiana Citrus: Pucker up for unique treat during peak season Pick up Louisiana citrus at roadside stands and in local markets and groceries from now through the holidays. |
| Economically Optimal Crop Cycle Length for Major Sugarcane Varieties in Louisiana As a result of the excellent stubbling ability of LCP 85-384, producers are now considering such production decisions as how long stubble crops should be kept in production before plowing out, or whether they should be kept in production if a net profit could be made from harvest. This report outlines a procedure that can be used to determine the optimal number of sugarcane stubble crops to keep in production with the goal of maximizing producer net returns. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2008 Performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated by Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) researchers. The purpose of these trials is to provide Louisiana growers, seedsmen, county agents of the LCES, and other interested individuals and organizations with unbiased performance data for commercial grain sorghum hybrids submitted for evaluation by private agencies. Results from these trials are used by the LCES for recommending hybrids. |
| 2007 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summary Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| 2007 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| 2005 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| Using a Hay Baler to Pick Up Plastic Mulch Many growers pick up plastic mulch but several machines are available for this job. Work at the LSU AgCenter has demonstrated that, in some cases, plastic mulch can be picked up by a hay baler. |
| Laying Plastic Mulch The use of plastic mulch is a common practice for nearly all strawberry growers and most vegetable growers. Installing the mulch is easier than it used to be when mulch was installed by hand, but it can be challenging. |
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| 2005 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summary Summaries of Louisiana Rice Acreage by variety and by Parish. |
| 1999 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| Results of Bell Pepper Variety Demonstration Plots in the Summer of 2005 The performance of 23 bell pepper varieties were evaluated at the Citrus Research Station, Port Sulphur, LA, Jack Liuzza and Sons Farms, Independence, and at David Ritcher Farms in Sunset, LA. |
| 2004 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| Agricultural "Information Overload" Site-specific agriculture is a management strategy that uses information technologies to bring spatial data from numerous sources, which can influence decisions associated with crop production. This page defines the term "information" in general and describes what it implies in terms of agricultural site-specific management practices. |
| Beyond Bollgard: Insect-resistant Cotton Varieties The first caterpillar-resistant transgenic cotton varieties (Bollgard) were approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1996. The Bollgard technology has successfully reduced the frequency of sprays for caterpillar pests by about half. |
| 2004 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summary Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Variable Rate Application - Does It Pay? Provides a summary of points to consider in the decision to adopt variable rate technology. An estimate of costs associated with selected variable rate technology services is also included. |
| Soybean Varieties Performance Trials 2007 This page contains the soybean performance trials research summaries for the year 2007. |
| Soybeans - VT2007 - PDF Files PDF files for 2007 soybean variety trials |
| 96th Annual Research Report 2004 rice research program included breeding, biotechnology, variety testing, production and distribution of foundation seed, fertilization, soil and water management, cultural practices, weed control, insect control, disease investigations, rice drying, bird control in rice, and physiology studies. The aquaculture research program places emphasis upon production practices, forages, and multi-cropping of crawfish with agronomic crops |
| Prevention and Control of Insects Infesting Stored Rice Article that provides instructions of how to prevent and treat insects infesting stored rice. |
| Demonstrating the Accuracy of Differential Corrections for Agricultural GPS in Louisiana The objective of this study was to demonstrate the accuracy of commercially available DGPS signals used in precision agriculture in Louisiana. Global positioning systems (GPS) and GPS receivers allow users to estimate their position at various locations anywhere on earth. |
| Rice Station Sweet Sorghum Blog 9-8-2008 continued The N fertilizer treatments (0, 45, 90 and 135 lb/A) were applied as urea by hand just after each harvest date. |
| LSU AgCenter To Focus On Developing Bio-based Energy Louisiana farmers and forest producers could find a silver lining in the cloud of rising fuel prices – with the development of new fuels from crops they already grow or could grow. |
| Recommendations for Optimal Use of a Garden Seeder A seeder can be a tremendous aid in planting a vegetable garden. With it, you can stand and walk along the row pushing a seeder instead of having to make a furrow with a hoe, going back along the row bent over dropping seeds, and then covering and packing the row. |
| Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana Agriculture The dollar amounts, which are estimates of reduced revenue and increased costs, are broken down by storm and commodity. Total estimated costs are also provided. |
| Assessment of Damage to Louisiana Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors By Hurricane Katrina Based on the information known at the time of the storm, and given the historical value of these industries to the state, the AgCenter was able to provide preliminary estimates on losses of revenue due to production losses. |
| Disaster Recovery: Assessment of Agricultural Damage Caused by Hurricane Rita After Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2005, the AgCenter quickly began to assess the damage caused to the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries. Since those initial estimates, the AgCenter has refined its projections and now pegs the total economic impact due losses in revenue and additional production costs at slightly over $1.0 billion. |
| Field Notes 7/7/08 Rice Panicle, Lippia, and Guttation Photograph and accompanying text on rice panicle size in relation to fungicide timing, dew and guttation affects on rice disease activity, identification of rice weeds, and rice insect pest management. |
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| 2006 Louisiana Rice Acreage Distribution Maps Distribution maps of Louisiana rice acreage by parish and variety. |
| 2006 Louisiana Rice Acreage by Variety by Parish Summary Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish. |
| Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Louisiana 2007 This page contains the 2007 grain sorghum hybrids performance trials research summaries. |
| 2007 Grain Sorghum Hybrids Performance Trials - Files Files for 2007 Grain Sorghum Hybrid Performance Trials |
| Precision Cultural System (PCS) for Commercial Vegetable Crops Growing commercial vegetables is different from growing agronomic crops and requires a different approach to equipment. A precision cultural system (PCS) developed by the LSU AgCenter can make commercial vegetable production much easier. |
| Nutsedge Control in Sugarcane Nutsedge is probably the most difficult weed to control in sugarcane. The most effective means to control nutsedge is through a foliar treatment that is safe to sugarcane. |
| Field Notes 9/23/08: Hurricane Gustav and Ike Special Edition Photographs and accompanying text on rice research verification harvest and hurricane damage on rice production. |
| 2008 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2008. |
| 2006 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2006 |
| How to scout for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease. |
| Commercial Strawberry Production in Louisiana Strawberries can be grown in all parts of the state and have been an important horticulture crop for many years. With a good crop, good harvest labor and excess to markets, strawberries can return high profits. |
| Parts Of Grass Spikelet A photograph of a labeled grass spikelet. |
| 2007 Small Grain Performance Trials The 2007 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region. |
| The Panicle Rice Mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki): A New Pest To Look For In Rice The panicle rice mite is a pest of commercial rice, Oryza sativa L., and also completes its development on the invasive plant Oryza latifolia Desv. During the summer of 2007, breeding facility greenhouses and fields in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and New York were found to be infested by PRM. |
| Sweet sorghum blog from Iberia Research Station on September 15, 2008 All varieties of sweet sorghum remain completely recumbent two weeks after Hurricane Gustav, whereas, sugarcane has become considerably more erect. The inability of sweet sorghum to erect itself after lodging will make harvesting more difficult and losses will be greater. |
| Projected Costs Of Establishing And Operating A Louisiana Citrus Grove The purpose of this report is to provide estimates of cost of production and net returns for a Louisiana citrus grower with about 5 acres in production. A citrus grove has a long productive life. Budgets evolve over the first five years of the enterprise from establishment costs to a grove approaching maturity. Succeeding years would be similar to the 5th year budget. |
| Sheath Blight Photographs of sheath blight symptoms on rice. |
| Chinch Bugs (Blissus leucopterus leucopterus) Both adult and nymph chinch bugs will feed on rice. |
| Hurricane Gustav causes major problems for Louisiana rice farmers (Distributed 09/05/08) Rice is among the many Louisiana agricultural commodities hurt by Hurricane Gustav, although the majority of the crop had been harvested in the southwest Louisiana rice belt before the storm came through. |
| Loss estimates for rice crop at 7.6 percent, soybean crop at 15 percent (Distributed 09/09/08) WHITEVILLE – Farmer Jeffrey Sylvester gazed over a field that looked more suited for water-skiing than growing rice. “There’s a rice crop under that water,” he said. “That’s all standing rice.” |
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| Sweet potato, rice crops take hit from Gustav (Distributed 09/11/08) Earl Fontenot may have to wait a month before any losses are apparent in his sweet potato crop after Hurricane Gustav. “It’s too early to tell if we’re going to have some loss,” he said. “But it’s not looking good. They are under stressful conditions now.” |
| Cattle, Rice, Sugarcane, Crawfish, More Affected By Rita Cattle, rice, sugarcane, crawfish, wildlife and alligators are among many of Hurricane Rita casualties in southwestern Louisiana. |
| 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. |
| Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) Photographs of pickerelweed and its parts. |
| 2007 Corn Hybrids Performance Trials This page contains the grain corn hybrids performance trials research summaries for the year 2007 |
| Hurricane Rita Adds To Problems For La. Cotton Crop The 2005 Louisiana cotton crop took significant hits when the second hurricane in less than a month roared into the state this past weekend (Sept. 23-25). |
| Salt Contamination Of Soil After Rita May Not Be As Bad As Feared; Tests To Begin This Week The LSU AgCenter soon will begin comprehensive tests for salt contamination in areas of Vermilion Parish hit by Hurricane Rita’s storm surge, but officials this week said the problem may not be as bad as originally feared. |
| Louisiana Citrus Can Be Found But At A Premium This Year Louisiana citrus is another of the state’s agricultural crops heavily damaged by the hurricanes this year. Officials say some Louisiana citrus will be available despite the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina to southeastern Louisiana, but they warn it will be at a premium. |
| Louisiana Sweet Potato Harvest Under Way; Crop Spared From Major Storm Damage The Louisiana sweet potato harvest is under way, and LSU AgCenter experts say the damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita appears to be minimal. |
| Rice Farmers Still Coping With Storm Damage Vermilion Parish rice farmer David Lacour emerged from a rice bin recently, covered in sweat and dust. |
| 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. |
| Rice Research Station Sweet Sorghum blog - August 28, 2008 We began to harvest the Dale and Theis sweet sorghum varieties on July 24 and completed the harvest on the 25th. Only the Dale and Theis varieties were harvested on these dates because they reached harvest maturity before the M81-E and Topper varieties. |
| Effects of Date of Planting on Yield of Selected Rice Varieties A series of PowerPoint slides presenting data on the effect of date of planting on yield and milling of selected rice varieties. Data are based on Dr. Steve Linscombe's date of planting studies at the Rice Research Station. |
| Soil Testing and Analyses A series of PowerPoint slides explaining several aspects of soil testing, analysis and interpretation of results. |
| European Corn Borer and other Borers in Rice A series of PowerPoint images illustrating the identifying characteristcs of the European corn borer, the rice stalk borer and the sugarcane borer in rice. |
| Biology and Life Cycle of the Rice Stink Bug A series of PowerPoint slides illustrating the biology, life cycle of the rice stink bug and the injury it causes to rice. |
| Sweet Sorghum Blog from Iberia Research Station on August 26, 2008 Sweet Sorghum Blog from Iberia Research Station on August 26, 2008 |
| Hurricane Gustav - Initial Notes on the Impact to the Nursery Industry Hurricane Gustav made landfall in Louisiana on Labor Day and did minor damage to the commercial ornamental horticulture industry. |
| Tiny Rice Pest Found In South, Including Louisiana A tiny pest called the “panicle rice mite” has been found in the southern United States, including the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station at Crowley. |
| 2006 Small Grain Performance Trials The 2006 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region. |
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