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One Clearfield line dropped in favor of two others, farmers told at rice field day

(Distributed 07/24/08) RAYVILLE – Work continues on development of a Clearfield medium-grain rice variety, but an unexpected challenge has delayed the process, an LSU AgCenter rice breeder said at the Northeast Louisiana Rice Field Day here on July 21.

LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station plans garden stroll
(Distributed 07/23/08) The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station will host a garden stroll August 2 from 8:00 a.m. – noon.

LSU AgCenter professor picked for Fulbright project in South Africa
(Distributed 07/22/08) Kenneth McMillin, professor in the LSU AgCenter’s School of Animal Sciences, has been selected for a Fulbright Senior Specialist project in South Africa at the University of Stellenbosch for five weeks in July and August.

Jackson Parish 4-H’er blossoms through daylily research

(Distributed 07/22/08) A 13-year-old Jackson Parish 4-H’er has his own line of daylilies, has already won sweepstakes awards in flower shows, written an article for an international publication and won the best in agriculture award in the state science fair junior division. Nick Walker, an honor roll student and Student of the Year at Quitman High School, also hopes his daylily experimentation may make him a million dollars some day.

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LSU AgCenter agents learn about citrus pest

(Distributed 07/22/08) Now that the Asian citrus psyllid has been discovered in Louisiana, LSU AgCenter agents are learning what to look for to help stop it.

Neutralize soil acidity for better fertilizer results, farmers told at LSU AgCenter field day

(Distributed 07/17/08) The addition of lime to neutralize soil acidity may be required on pastures before grazing forage will be able to benefit from fertilizer, according to LSU AgCenter soil scientist J Stevens.

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.

Final results of 4-H, FFA State Horse Show announced

(Distributed 07/15/08) Results from the final two days of competition at the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show have been announced.

LSU AgCenter experts give advice on insects, diseases at three rice field days

(Distributed 07/14/08) LSU AgCenter experts traveled across the rice-growing area of Southwest Louisiana to meet with farmers and offer advice on improving their crop at two field days on July 8 and one on July 11.

Premier Exhibitor, other winners named at 4-H/FFA State Horse Show

(Distributed 07/11/2008) Kylie Ann Averett of Tangipahoa Parish was named the 2008 Premier Exhibitor at the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 10.

LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day set for July 24 in Jeanerette

(Distributed 07/10/08) The LSU AgCenter’s Iberia Research Station will host a sugarcane field day for St. Mary and Iberia parishes starting at 4:30 p.m. on July 24.

Second day results of 4-H and FFA State Horse Show released

(Distributed 7/10/08)Results from the second day of competition (July 9) at the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show have been released.

First day results of 4-H and FFA State Horse Show released

(Distributed 7/9/08) WEST MONROE – Results from the first day of competition at the 39th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show have been released.

Congressman tours LSU AgCenter research station

(Distributed 7/8/08) LSU AgCenter officials met Monday (July 7) with U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander to stress the importance of federal agricultural research funding.

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