LSU AgCenter . Headline News http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/headline_news/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2010, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif LSU AgCenter . Headline News http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/headline_news/index.htm It’s time to clean out aquatic gardens http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Its-time-to-clean-out-aquatic-gardens.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:58:35 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Its-time-to-clean-out-aquatic-gardens.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Livestock harvesting and marketing workshops set for April http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Livestock-harvesting-and-marketing-workshops-set-for-April.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:49:09 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Livestock-harvesting-and-marketing-workshops-set-for-April.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) New Credit CARD Act adds consumer protections http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/New-Credit-CARD-Act-adds-consumer-protections.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:39:20 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/New-Credit-CARD-Act-adds-consumer-protections.htm TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard) LSU AgCenter announces wood-based biofuels conference http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-announces-woodbased-biofuels-conference.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:10:57 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-announces-woodbased-biofuels-conference.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Agriculture contributes $8.3 billion to La. economy in 2009, down $1.2 billion from 2008 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Agriculture-contributes-83-billion-to-La-economy-in-2009-down-12-billion-from-2008.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:47:40 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Agriculture-contributes-83-billion-to-La-economy-in-2009-down-12-billion-from-2008.htm LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict) New Orleans spring garden show set for April 10-11 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/NewOrleansspringgardenshowset.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:34:51 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/NewOrleansspringgardenshowset.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Use insecticides only when needed http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Use-insecticides-only-when-needed.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:03:46 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Use-insecticides-only-when-needed.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Williams family establishes 4-H scholarship http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Williams-family-establishes-4H-scholarship.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:50:02 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Williams-family-establishes-4H-scholarship.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/85902CBC-4CB0-4B46-AAF3-60D2390DBC2F/67978/williamsscholarshipphoto.JPG Williams scholarship check presentation Forest landowners told to keep steady, stay ready http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Forest-landowners-told-to-keep-steady-stay-ready.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:42:30 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Forest-landowners-told-to-keep-steady-stay-ready.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Tractor Supply program to support local 4-H http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Tractor-Supply-program-to-support-local-4H.htm Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:13:05 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Tractor-Supply-program-to-support-local-4H.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) More north La. farmers switch to rice http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/More-north-La-farmers-switch-to-rice-.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/More-north-La-farmers-switch-to-rice-.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1F068367-AEBF-4091-9AF5-EBBBBA0564D3/67838/Tallulahricemeeting.jpg Tallulah rice mtg Assess your risk for diabetes on March 23 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Assess-your-risk-for-diabetes-on-March-23.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:06:18 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Assess-your-risk-for-diabetes-on-March-23.htm LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict) Small businesses want more local produce, flower suppliers http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Small-businesses-want-more-local-produce-flower-suppliers.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:26:40 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Small-businesses-want-more-local-produce-flower-suppliers.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Dont-let-landscape-maintenance-become-burdensome.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:24:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/news_you_can_use/Dont-let-landscape-maintenance-become-burdensome.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival set for March 27-28 in Lake Charles http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Southwest-Louisiana-Garden-Festival-set-for-March-2728-in-Lake-Charles.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:52:32 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Southwest-Louisiana-Garden-Festival-set-for-March-2728-in-Lake-Charles.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Baton Rouge spring garden show set for March 27-28 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Baton-Rouge-spring-garden-show-set-for-March-2728.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:33:40 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Baton-Rouge-spring-garden-show-set-for-March-2728.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) LSU AgCenter sponsors Covington garden show March 20-21 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/LSU-AgCenter-sponsors-Covington-garden-show-March-2021.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:44:09 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/LSU-AgCenter-sponsors-Covington-garden-show-March-2021.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Many palm trees may have survived freezing weather http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Many-palm-trees-may-have-survived-freezing-weather-.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:25:12 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Many-palm-trees-may-have-survived-freezing-weather-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Water weevil, stinkbug called major rice pests http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Water-weevil-stinkbug-called-major-rice-pests-.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:13:58 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Water-weevil-stinkbug-called-major-rice-pests-.htm BSchultz@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bruce Schultz) Greenhouse tomato production requires attention to detail http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Greenhouse-tomato-production-requires-attention-to-detail.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:53:15 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Greenhouse-tomato-production-requires-attention-to-detail.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1FDDA7B6-755B-4FC0-9EF4-A384A3EB529D/67618/Hanna2.jpg H.Y. Hanna LSU AgCenter researcher tackles food safety in produce http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-researcher-tackles-food-safety-in-produce.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:32:27 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-researcher-tackles-food-safety-in-produce.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/20A93663-FE97-47B8-85F9-66A2260B9B5D/67582/BeileiGe02.jpg Beilei Ge Planning avoids conflict over who gets grandma’s pie plate http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Planning-avoids-conflict-over-who-gets-grandmas-pie-plate.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:51:50 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Planning-avoids-conflict-over-who-gets-grandmas-pie-plate.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Hammond Spring Garden Day kicks off garden show season in south Louisiana http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Hammond-Spring-Garden-Day-kicks-off-garden-show-season-in-south-Louisiana.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:29:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/Hammond-Spring-Garden-Day-kicks-off-garden-show-season-in-south-Louisiana.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) LSU AgCenter agent starts crawfish blog http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-starts-crawfish-blog.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:35:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-starts-crawfish-blog.htm BSchultz@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bruce Schultz) West Carroll Parish farmer named Louisiana’s best http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/West-Carroll-Parish-farmer-named-Louisianas-best.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:33:35 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/march/headline_news/West-Carroll-Parish-farmer-named-Louisianas-best.htm CGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Craig Gautreaux) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/DB9229B9-0448-4AA8-8F60-2E96DBAB275E/67276/Stutts.jpg Stutts family LSU AgCenter weed scientist wins Distinguished Research Award at international rice conference http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-weed-scientist-wins-Distinguished-Research-Award-at-international-rice-conference.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:19:44 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-weed-scientist-wins-Distinguished-Research-Award-at-international-rice-conference.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/77886BB1-1190-41DB-AD4A-0BA5F3B7FCE1/67236/EricWebsteraward.jpg Eric Webster March is National Nutrition Month http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/March-is-National-Nutrition-Month.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:07:34 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/March-is-National-Nutrition-Month.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Audubon Sugar Institute sets short course for May 20-21 in Ga. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Audubon-Sugar-Institute-sets-short-course-for-May-2021-in-Ga-.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:08:11 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Audubon-Sugar-Institute-sets-short-course-for-May-2021-in-Ga-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Forestry forum set for March 11 in Shreveport http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Forestry-forum-set-for-March-11-in-Shreveport.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:22:47 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Forestry-forum-set-for-March-11-in-Shreveport.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Pruning trees and shrubs requires proper timing, technique http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Pruning-trees-and-shrubs-requires-proper-timing-technique.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:45:57 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Pruning-trees-and-shrubs-requires-proper-timing-technique.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) LSU AgCenter agent lists top 10 yard tree problems http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-lists-top-10-yard-tree-problems-.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:27:15 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-lists-top-10-yard-tree-problems-.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/48C1C295-D97B-488A-B3C5-71D5C5B77D2D/67207/rickypruningtree.JPG kilpatrick pruning tree Students learn about agriculture at Delhi ‘adventure’ http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Students-learn-about-agriculture-at-Delhi-adventure.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:27:02 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Students-learn-about-agriculture-at-Delhi-adventure.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/2AA19B62-8575-4CFE-8C83-951FCC3F9C05/67201/kidsandgoat.JPG kids and goat LSU AgCenter recommends windmill palm for Louisiana http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/LSU-AgCenter-recommends-windmill-palm-for-Louisiana-.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:52:59 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/LSU-AgCenter-recommends-windmill-palm-for-Louisiana-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/45ED9393-486E-41BD-A193-D47BDFC62EC5/67193/windmillpalmI1.JPG windmill palm Encore varieties lead multi-season azaleas http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Encore-varieties-lead-multiseason-azaleas.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:41:11 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Encore-varieties-lead-multiseason-azaleas.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/838F2C93-7487-4E05-AA5F-E22BCFB30F5C/67189/AutumnLilac.jpg autumn lilac azalea LSU AgCenter expert reviews rose care basics http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/LSU-AgCenter-expert-reviews-rose-care-basics.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:33:24 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/LSU-AgCenter-expert-reviews-rose-care-basics.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Louisiana offers many fruit tree choices http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Louisiana-offers-many-fruit-tree-choices-.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:07:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Louisiana-offers-many-fruit-tree-choices-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/843A7FC8-30A4-4D35-A39D-99D5008E02CC/67188/figs.jpg figs All-America rose winner does well in La. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/AllAmerica-rose-winner-does-well-in-La.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:17:31 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/AllAmerica-rose-winner-does-well-in-La.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) La. gardeners can choose from many tomato varieties http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Gardenerscanchoosefrommanytomatovarieties.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:46:51 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Gardenerscanchoosefrommanytomatovarieties.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) 4-H, FFA youth earn Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/4H-FFA-youth-earn-Gerry-Lane-Premier-Exhibitor-Awards-.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:59 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/4H-FFA-youth-earn-Gerry-Lane-Premier-Exhibitor-Awards-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Louisiana youths named champions at 75th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Louisiana-youths-named-champions-at-75th-Annual-LSU-AgCenter-Livestock-Show.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:47:54 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Louisiana-youths-named-champions-at-75th-Annual-LSU-AgCenter-Livestock-Show.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/066FDA2A-1A53-4518-8DE7-B03C3DBE9E4F/67090/insidetheshowbarn.jpg inside the show barn LSU AgCenter offers new insect, plant disease, weed management guides http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-offers-new-insect-plant-disease-weed-management-guides.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:34:54 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-offers-new-insect-plant-disease-weed-management-guides.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) 2010 awards presented to outstanding youngsters, volunteer for work with livestock projects http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/2010-awards-presented-to-outstanding-youngsters-volunteer-for-work-with-livestock-projects.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:50:03 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/2010-awards-presented-to-outstanding-youngsters-volunteer-for-work-with-livestock-projects.htm TFaul@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terril D. Faul) Training course focuses on seafood safety http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Training-course-focuses-on-seafood-safety-.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:03:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Training-course-focuses-on-seafood-safety-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) You can find plenty to do in your landscape now http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/You-can-find-plenty-to-do-in-your-landscape-now.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:20 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/You-can-find-plenty-to-do-in-your-landscape-now.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) LSU AgCenter recognized with Governor’s Conservation Award http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-recognized-with-Governors-Conservation-Award.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:33:49 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-recognized-with-Governors-Conservation-Award.htm RLaBauve@agcenter.lsu.edu (Randy LaBauve) Crop consultants honor LSU AgCenter sugarcane scientist http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Crop-consultants-honor-LSU-AgCenter-sugarcane-scientist.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:37:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Crop-consultants-honor-LSU-AgCenter-sugarcane-scientist.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6F1228B4-01D1-4AC3-ADD8-792174D5F31C/66730/BenLegendre.jpg Ben Legendre Low-maintenance roses ease challenge for home gardeners http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Lowmaintenance-roses-ease-challenge-for-home-gardeners.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:31:21 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Lowmaintenance-roses-ease-challenge-for-home-gardeners.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Baton Rouge workshop set for homeowners facing foreclosure http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Baton-Rouge-workshop-set-for-homeowners-facing-foreclosure.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:13:10 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Baton-Rouge-workshop-set-for-homeowners-facing-foreclosure.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Commercial fruit, vegetable seminar set for Mar. 6 in Shreveport http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Commercial-fruit-vegetable-seminar-set-for-Mar-6-in-Shreveport.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:00:46 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Commercial-fruit-vegetable-seminar-set-for-Mar-6-in-Shreveport.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Louisiana food processors meeting set for March 17-18 in Baton Rouge http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Louisiana-food-processors-meeting-set-for-March-1718-in-Baton-Rouge.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:42:07 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Louisiana-food-processors-meeting-set-for-March-1718-in-Baton-Rouge.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Camellia tour, talks set for Feb. 27 in Baton Rouge http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/CamelliatourandtalkssetforFeb27inBatonRouge.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:10:20 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/CamelliatourandtalkssetforFeb27inBatonRouge.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Camellia garden stroll set for Feb. 21 in Hammond http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Camellia-garden-stroll-set-for-Feb-21-in-Hammond.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:06:12 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Camellia-garden-stroll-set-for-Feb-21-in-Hammond.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. 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Bogren) Flowering trees add spring color to landscapes http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Flowering-trees-add-spring-color-to-landscapes.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Flowering-trees-add-spring-color-to-landscapes.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Climatologist predicts wet spring for La. farmers http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Climatologist-predicts-wet-spring-for-La-farmers.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:30:57 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Climatologist-predicts-wet-spring-for-La-farmers.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) LSU AgCenter plant pathologist receives Lifetime Achievement Award http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSUAgCenterplantpathologitsreceivesLifetimeAchievementAward.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:28:37 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/LSUAgCenterplantpathologitsreceivesLifetimeAchievementAward.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/202C4AF5-D053-4881-9BE8-2AD45F733C42/66358/claytonipmaward.jpg hollier presentation Give a healthy, edible Valentine treat http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Give-a-healthy-edible-Valentine-treat.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:43:19 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/news_you_can_use/Give-a-healthy-edible-Valentine-treat.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Entomologist receives 2010 Achievement Award from National Sweet Potato Council http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Entomologist-receives-2010-Achievement-Award-from-National-Sweet-Potato-Council.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:50:34 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/february/headline_news/Entomologist-receives-2010-Achievement-Award-from-National-Sweet-Potato-Council.htm LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/BD3F6143-67B4-4EEF-9AF8-00D052E5B771/66305/image.jpg Abner Hammond Washington observer calls rice ‘growth industry’ http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Washington-observer-calls-rice-growth-industry.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:23:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Washington-observer-calls-rice-growth-industry.htm BSchultz@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bruce Schultz) Short-term rice prices look good, expert says http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Shortterm-rice-prices-look-good-expert-says.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:23:21 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Shortterm-rice-prices-look-good-expert-says.htm BSchultz@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bruce Schultz) Improve your home for better health http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Improve-your-home-for-better-health.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:36:38 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Improve-your-home-for-better-health.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. 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Morgan) Go red in February, call attention to women’s heart health http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Go-red-in-February-call-attention-to-womens-heart-health.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:47:08 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Go-red-in-February-call-attention-to-womens-heart-health.htm LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/67CC28A0-4762-4C74-AC54-7705988A6EFD/65975/imageCATUVTKC.jpg go red logo Group has sew much fun at fashion camp http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Group-has-sew-much-fun-at-fashion-camp.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:46:29 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Group-has-sew-much-fun-at-fashion-camp.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/79222099-9447-4CFB-861C-00322F1251CF/65929/RyleighRutherfordfashioncamp.jpg Raleigh Rutherford LSU AgCenter agent explains how to feed your soil http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-explains-how-to-feed-your-soil.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:43:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-agent-explains-how-to-feed-your-soil.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Greenhouse tomato seminar set for Feb. 26 http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Greenhouse-tomato-seminar-set-for-Feb-26-.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:29:16 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Greenhouse-tomato-seminar-set-for-Feb-26-.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Northeast La. schools to attend Ag Adventures http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Northeast-La-schools-to-attend-Ag-Adventures.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:15:21 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Northeast-La-schools-to-attend-Ag-Adventures.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Watch for iron chlorosis in your landscape plants http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Watch-for-iron-chlorosis-in-your-landscape-plants.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:17 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Watch-for-iron-chlorosis-in-your-landscape-plants.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. 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Bogren) Cold weather slows, doesn’t stop La. strawberries http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Cold-weather-slows-doesnt-stop-La-strawberries.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:11:16 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Cold-weather-slows-doesnt-stop-La-strawberries.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Sugarcane growers harvest good crop, get decent price http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Sugarcane-growers-harvest-good-crop-get-decent-price.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:09:04 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Sugarcane-growers-harvest-good-crop-get-decent-price.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Students hear about agriculture at Ag Alley http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Students-hear-about-agriculture-at-Ag-Alley-.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:05:23 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Students-hear-about-agriculture-at-Ag-Alley-.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/64A57C27-6DF5-4B3F-BD5E-D08DD32E55AF/65669/AgExpoBoutwellwithbank.JPG Ag Expo Boutwell with bank 23 agricultural producers recognized as master farmers http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/23-agricultural-producers-recognized-as-master-farmers.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:58:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/23-agricultural-producers-recognized-as-master-farmers.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6994E4D5-C9FF-43B3-9149-00C7D6AD0455/65784/durandbrothersMasterFarmeraward.JPG Durand Brothers receive award LSU AgCenter offers weekend landscape course http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-offers-weekend-landscape-course-.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:12:09 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-offers-weekend-landscape-course-.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) New group begins LSU AgCenter leadership program http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/NewGroupBeginsLSUAgCenterLeadershipProgram.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:31:53 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/NewGroupBeginsLSUAgCenterLeadershipProgram.htm TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/987B58FB-5E95-46B9-8D33-E9166A09CFA0/65554/groupDSCF5143.jpg Group Shot of Ag Leadership Class Beginning in 2010 Match your gardening styles to your site http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Match-your-gardening-styles-to-your-site.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:56:01 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Match-your-gardening-styles-to-your-site.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Cold weather hampers crawfish harvest http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Cold-weather-hampers-crawfish-harvest.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:58:21 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Cold-weather-hampers-crawfish-harvest.htm CGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Craig Gautreaux) Horses need help during extreme cold, wet weather http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Horses-need-help-during-extreme-cold-wet-weather.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:44:13 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Horses-need-help-during-extreme-cold-wet-weather.htm LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict) Typical fireplaces trade energy saving for ambiance http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Typical-fireplaces-trade-energy-saving-for-ambiance.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:35:56 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Typical-fireplaces-trade-energy-saving-for-ambiance.htm TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard) Avoid a frozen-pipe crisis http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Avoid-a-frozenpipe-crisis.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:23:05 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Avoid-a-frozenpipe-crisis.htm JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan) Photo deadline near for LSU AgCenter’s 2011 Get It Growing calendar http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Photo-deadline-near-for-LSU-AgCenters-2011-Get-It-Growing-calendar.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:19:37 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/headline_news/Photo-deadline-near-for-LSU-AgCenters-2011-Get-It-Growing-calendar.htm EMcCallum@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elma Sue McCallum) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/610CFC81-6537-4C40-9CBF-E13C463E6B93/65269/2010Covercompressed.jpg 2010 Get It Growing Calendar cover shot Expert offers tips for New Year’s weight loss http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Expert-offers-tips-for-New-Years-weight-loss.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:18:10 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Expert-offers-tips-for-New-Years-weight-loss.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) LSU AgCenter announces 2010 Northeast Louisiana Crop Forum http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-announces-2010-Northeast-Louisiana-Crop-Forum.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:53:54 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-announces-2010-Northeast-Louisiana-Crop-Forum.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) LSU AgCenter to participate in Ag Expo, Ag Alley http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-to-participate-in-Ag-Expo-Ag-Alley.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:35:02 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/headline_news/LSU-AgCenter-to-participate-in-Ag-Expo-Ag-Alley.htm MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell) Enjoy cool-season flowers through spring http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Enjoy-coolseason-flowers-through-spring-.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:26:26 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2010/january/news_you_can_use/Enjoy-coolseason-flowers-through-spring-.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren) Camellias brighten winter landscapes http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/news_you_can_use/Camellias-brighten-winter-landscapes.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:13:20 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/december/news_you_can_use/Camellias-brighten-winter-landscapes.htm RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)