Home > Crops & Livestock > Results of Seedless (Triploid) Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots in the Summer of 2009 [Image: Louisiana watermelons ] The results of demonstration plots of 16 seedless watermelon varieties planted at six locations across the state. Results of TSWV-resistant Tomato Variety Demonstration Plots in 2009 [Image: Crista] Results of 11 TSWV-resistant tomato varieties planted at seven different locations across Louisiana in the summer of 2009. Calendar of Events for Spring/Summer 2009 [Image: Banner for Sugarcane Calendar Channel] Listed here are those events of interest to the Louisiana sugarcane industry for the Spring/Summer of 2009. The times listed for field days are for the actual start time of the function itself. Registration generally begins at least one hour prior to the event. Sugarcane farmers weigh wheat as rotation crop to control weeds, slow erosion [Image: Wheat in Field] (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.  more articles... 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. 2008 Extension Demonstrations 2008 Extension Demonstrations Citrus and Freezing Temperatures The cold weather we typically receive now through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them. Disaster Preparedness For Dairy Producers [Image: holstein cows grazing on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides dairy producers with information needed to get ready for all types of disasters. Disaster Preparedness for Goat and Sheep Producers [Image: ewes on pasture] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters. Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers [Image: head shot of sorrel horse with bridle] Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides horse producers with information needed to prepare for all types of disasters. Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations [Image: commercial vegetable production] 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. Crawfish Production Manual [Image: crawfish manual] Commercial sales of crawfish in Louisiana date back to the late 1800s, and today's crawfish industry includes millions of pounds harvested from farms and natural habitats in the state. This publication covers a wide range of topics on crawfish production, including crawfish biology, pond design, forage management, stocking, water quality, harvesting, marketing and much more. 2009-2010 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 the researcher leaders, total funding and the portions allocated from soybean, corn/wheat or grain sorghum checkoff funds. Soybean breeding [Image: Dr. BLari Buckley showing Soybeans] Dr. Blair Buckley, associate professor for the LSU AgCenter, focuses on breeding soybeans to develop varieties with resistance to Cercospora leaf blight. Disease-resistant varieties reduce the need for fungicide applications.