(Video) Deer roam over rolling hills at the Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton, Louisiana. These deer are more than picturesque; they’re part of the research effort at this facility. Scientists work to improve genetics and control disease of deer. Other research focuses on controlling aquatic weeds, such as giant salvinia. About 50 of the 1,800 acres at the station are devoted to peach breeding and blueberry studies.
(Video) Deer roam over rolling hills at the Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station near Clinton, Louisiana. These deer are more than picturesque; they’re part of the research effort at this facility. Scientists work to improve genetics and control disease of deer. Other research focuses on controlling aquatic weeds, such as giant salvinia. About 50 of the 1,800 acres at the station are devoted to peach breeding and blueberry studies.
(Video News 10/03/12) LSU AgCenter scientists have had success using weevils to control an invasive plant. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was at a pond in Terrebonne Parish where the weevils are being grown to fight giant salvinia. (Runtime: 2:00)
(Video News 10/03/12) LSU AgCenter scientists have had success using weevils to control an invasive plant. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was at a pond in Terrebonne Parish where the weevils are being grown to fight giant salvinia. (Runtime: 2:00)
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