Bugs, Bugs, Bugs -- April 2010
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:15:19 -0700
Bugs of the month. Bugs of April 2010 include: Carpenter bees, Pecan phylloxera, June bugs, Mole crickets, Colorado potato beetle, Deer and horse flies, Eastern and forest tent caterpillars, Fall web worms, Southern red mites, and Camphor shot beetle. - Full Content set to .
Financial assistance available to Master Farmer participants
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:40:26 -0700
News release about availability of financial assistance to participants in Louisiana Master Farmer Program from the U.S. Dept of Agriculture to implement conservation practices on their land. - Full Content set to .
Tree Planting -- March 13
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:31:57 -0700
Lincoln Parish 4-H volunteers have partnered with the AWCC, YWW and Wetland Watchers to plant bald cypress trees near the Bonne Carre Spillway. - Full Content set to .
Northern Louisiana AWCC Members
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:43:11 -0700
Wetland Conservation is not just a coastal issue. Check out the members serving in North Louisiana! - Full Content set to .
Determining Production Bottlenecks
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:27:05 -0700
Bottlenecks slow production down. Knowing how to manage them is essential to maintain high productivity and quality. - Full Content set to .
27 Farmers Earn Certified Master Farmer Status
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:18:45 -0700
Twenty-seven farmers, including three couples, joined an elite group of 92 that have been certified as Louisiana Master Farmers. The 27 were recently honored at a luncheon held at the Annual Meeting of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts in January 2009. - Full Content set to .
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs April 2009
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:54:56 -0700
Bugs of the month for April 2009 include: honey bees, devil horse grasshoppers, termites, slugs and snails, centipedes and millipedes, mole crickets, citrus leaf miner, love bugs, and town ants. - Full Content set to .
2009 Outstanding Master Farmer Named
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:29:51 -0700
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program awarded its first annual Outstanding Master Farmer award at the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts annual convention on January 8, 2009. A certified Master Farmer who has shown dedication to agriculture, conservation, and his profession is chosen for this award . - Full Content set to .
Mosquito Landing Rate Counts
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:09:02 -0700
As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted. - Full Content set to .
Webinar: Managerial Assistance
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:15:22 -0700
All businesses need assistance in creating a business plan, setting goals and improving employee retainability. SuccessFactor is a company that produces integrated Performance & Talent Management solutions. Visit to register for upcoming Webinars or to view archived presentations. Many documents available for download. Very helpful! - Full Content set to .
An Overview of the Treated Lumber Quality Mark
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:07:49 -0700
This article provides a brief overview of the information provided by the quality mark on treated lumber. - Full Content set to .
Efforts Under Way To Prevent Spread Of Formosan Subterranean Termites In Mulch From Louisiana Following Hurricanes Katrina And Rita
Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:22:26 -0700
Efforts are under way to prevent the spread of Formosan subterranean termites in mulch from New Orleans and Louisiana following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is true that there is a lot of cellulose debris (wood, paper and their products) in Louisiana following these two hurricanes. - Full Content set to .
Quarantine On Wood, Cellulose Material After Hurricanes Katrina And Rita
Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:12:12 -0700
The commissioner of agriculture in Louisiana imposed a quarantine for the Formosan subterranean termite on October 3, 2005, in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. The Formosan subterranean termite is the most destructive insect in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Wildlife News
Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:06:44 -0700
Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue. - Full Content set to .
Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:30:08 -0700
A Southern IPM Center publication. When choosing a broadcast bait to control imported fire ants, consumers and professional pesticide applicators face a confusing array of brand names and active ingredients with varying product performances. This guide addresses common concerns about broadcast baits to help consumers and professionals choose products that best fit their needs and situations. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Agriculture: Multibillion Dollar Industry for Louisiana
Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:25:46 -0700
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. - Full Content set to .
Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection
Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:13:04 -0700
Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps. - Full Content set to .
New Orleans Flooding Could Slow Termite Spread
Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:37:58 -0700
Termites can’t hold their breath forever, although they have a capacity to live under water for a significant amount of time, according to a world-renowned termite expert. That means termites in areas flooded by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina may not be as prevalent as they have been for a while – offering a small grain of good news among the massive destruction. - Full Content set to .
West Carroll Parish
Wed, 25 May 2005 14:47:13 -0700
West Carroll Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
St. Martin Parish
Wed, 25 May 2005 14:22:29 -0700
St. Martin Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Richland Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 21:19:45 -0700
Richland Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Red River Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 21:18:14 -0700
Red River Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Ouachita Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 21:12:39 -0700
Ouachita Parish Master Farmer participants - Full Content set to .
Morehouse Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 21:08:56 -0700
Morehouse Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Iberia Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 20:52:53 -0700
Iberia Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
East Carroll Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 20:40:04 -0700
East Carroll Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
DeSoto Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 20:37:07 -0700
DeSoto Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Claiborne Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 20:33:33 -0700
Claiborne Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Caddo Parish
Tue, 24 May 2005 20:24:12 -0700
Caddo Parish Master Farmer Participants - Full Content set to .
Fire Ant Quiz
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:59:53 -0700
This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants. - Full Content set to .
Improving Farm Effluent Water Quality with a Constructed Wetland
Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:42:01 -0700
The use of a constructed wetland to improve effluent water quality is a potentially valuable tool for agriculture in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Mosquito Abatement Plan
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 21:57:46 -0700
Because of the impact of mosquitoes in Louisiana on humans and domestic and wild animals, the negative effect on tourism and especially their potential as carriers of organisms that cause diseases, the first mosquito abatement districts were established in the early 1960s. Since then, with the help of the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association (LMCA) and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (AgCenter) entomologists, several other parishes have established mosquito control programs - Full Content set to .
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:55:17 -0700
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program helps agricultural producers voluntarily address the environmental concerns related to production agriculture, as well as enhancing their production and resource management skills that will be critical for the continued viability of Louisiana agriculture. - Full Content set to .
Prescribed Burning in Louisiana Pinelands
Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:42:31 -0700
All fires in a natural environment do some damage, and prescribed burns are no exception. It is a matter of accepting a risk of loss to obtain a desired gain. Properly planned and executed, prescribed burning can accomplish many objectives at reasonable cost and minimum risk. This publication explains how this can be done. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Formosan Subterranean Termite Damage and Detection
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:12:35 -0700
Most people are aware of the damage fire and severe weather can do to their homes, but many overlook the threat of termites. Photos of termite damage and signs of termite infestation are included in this publication, which covers Formosan subterranean termites and other subterranean termites. - Full Content set to .
Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana
Wed, 02 Feb 2005 19:20:29 -0700
Information on recirculating production systems, fingerling sources, stocking and harvest management, regulatory considerations, economics and markets are included in this publication. - Full Content set to .
Petunias are Popular Bedding Plant
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:43:10 -0700
Information on the use of petunias in our Louisiana home landscapes. - Full Content set to .
Hot Weather Gardening: Freshen with new flowers, pruning, pest control
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:13:40 -0700
Yards and gardens generally look a little frayed by this time of the year. The final really hot days that usually come at the end of a long, hot summer are especially hard on plants, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. - Full Content set to .
IPM Strategies
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:46:14 -0700
The goals of IPM are to achieve the effective management of pests in the safest manner. - Full Content set to .
LSU AgCenter set to announce first Louisiana Super Plants
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:38:01 -0700
(Distributed 08/10/10) The LSU AgCenter will unveil the first of a series of Louisiana Super Plants in October, according to Regina Bracy, resident coordinator at the AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .
People's Choice Awards from the Landscape Horticulture Field Day - Spring 2010
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:47:40 -0700
Green industry professionals, home gardeners and Louisiana Master Gardeners participated in the People’s Choice plant award selections at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in May 2010. - Full Content set to .
Landscape Horticulture Field Day Booklet - 2010
Tue, 18 May 2010 01:27:03 -0700
The Hammond Research Station held the LSU AgCenter's annual Landscape Horticulture Field Day in May. Here is the information from the field day. - Full Content set to .
Nursery Crop Outlook - 2010
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:19:09 -0700
Economic outlook for the nursery industry in Louisiana for 2010. An overview of national and state issues is presented. - Full Content set to .
Two-spotted spider mites: a season-long pest of strawberries in Louisiana
Thu, 01 May 2008 21:46:10 -0700
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. - Full Content set to .
On-Farm Water Conservation Methods
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:34:56 -0700
Overview of methods used to conserve water and reduce pumping costs on farms. - Full Content set to .
Community Water Loss Control Programs
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:29:09 -0700
Water loss from a water distribution system is a significant factor affecting water delivery to customers. Water loss can be either apparent losses due to meter inaccuracies or unauthorized consumption, or real losses due to leakage at water service lines. - Full Content set to .
Irrigation Pumping Plant Efficiency Testing
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:55:51 -0700
A pumping system’s efficiency is calculated by comparing the amount of fuel used to the amount of water pumped. - Full Content set to .
Conserve Water: North Louisiana campaign helps stem aquifer depletion
Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:31:44 -0700
“Reduce the use.” That’s the mantra of a water conservation campaign spearheaded by LSU AgCenter educators in north Louisiana, where people are dependent on the gradually disappearing Sparta Aquifer. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide
Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:13:42 -0700
This 2010 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. - Full Content set to .
Diaprepes root weevil – a new pest of citrus, sweet potatoes, sugarcane and ornamental plants in Louisiana
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:49:08 -0700
The citrus root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, is an important crop pest that has now invaded Louisiana. This article describes the life history, host range and recommended management strategies in commercial citrus groves. - Full Content set to .
How to scout for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:57:35 -0700
This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease. - Full Content set to .
Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:52:41 -0700
Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Fig Rust
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:06:59 -0700
Fig rust is the most common disease of figs in Louisiana and usually develops late in the summer. Symptoms, cultural practices and options for management inlcuded. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Home Garden Strawberry Production
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:51:33 -0700
Strawberries are a good additon to any home garden. To be succeesful, gardenrs must obtain disease free plants of the right varieties and plant them correctly in a well prepared site. Harvest normally begins in mid March and last six to eight weeks. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Foliar Diseases of Watermelon
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:43:51 -0700
Proper identification is the key to successful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in distinguishing among three common foliar diseases of watermelon. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Honeybee equipment suppliers
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:10:09 -0700
List of sources of supplies for beekeepers in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs August 2009
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:03:43 -0700
The bugs of August 2009 include: Ensign wasps, Armyworms, Red-headed azalea caterpillars, Lantana lace bug, Asian hackberry aphid, Rose borer, Grape leaf skeletonizer. - Full Content set to .
Pool pests
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:31:32 -0700
Insect problems in swimming pools and solutions for getting rid of them. - Full Content set to .
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs June 2008
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:46:03 -0700
Ants and insects of the month: Crazy raspberry ants, Caribbean crazy ant, Crazy ants, Paratrechina longicornis, leaf-cutting ant, Atta texana, Pharaoh ants, Monomorium pharaonis, Argentine ant, Linepithyema humile, Carpenter ants, Camponotus, Spider mites, Fall web worms, River birch sawfly, Citrus psyllid - Full Content set to .
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: December 2007
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:04:04 -0700
It seems just yesterday it was 2007. Pest problems are light presently, but two major situations have developed. - Full Content set to .
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, August 2007
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:51:37 -0700
As soggy as it has been one would hope that most of the insects had drowned, but alas, no such luck. Some have said they have become more relaxed and excited in the somewhat cooler environment and many have moved indoors to escape the constant drenches and standing puddles. - Full Content set to .
Cercospora leaf spot showing up on Louisiana crape myrtles
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:33:30 -0700
(Distributed 08/11/10) A hot and wetter-than-normal summer has lead to an increase in the major disease problem on crape myrtles in south Louisiana, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .
Lantana Lace Bugs
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:52 -0700
Lantana lace bugs have been very abundant in south Louisiana landscapes the past two years. Here is some identification and control information. - Full Content set to .
Micro-Irrigation for Home Landscape Plantings
Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:51:54 -0700
Information on benefits of micro-irrigation systems for a home landscape and basics/guidelines on installation and ideas to consider. - Full Content set to .
Hire Reputable Professionals
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:54:52 -0700
This handbook forms a solid resource for do-it-yourselfers, but what if you lack the time, desireor ability to tackle your own landscape work? Landscaping companies offer varying types ofmaintenance services. - Full Content set to .
Recycle Yard Waste
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:32:30 -0700
Landscape maintenance activities — mowing, pruning, raking — generate yard waste that you can return to the soil, recycling valuable nutrients. It is easy to recycle yard waste. - Full Content set to .
Simple Facts About Mulch
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:31:43 -0700
A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, planted beds and covering bare ground provides many benefits.In areas that are difficult to mow, irrigate or otherwise maintain, use mulch to replace turf orgroundcovers. Also consider placing mulch in shady areas where plants don’t grow well. - Full Content set to .
Irrigation Systems
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:50:37 -0700
Micro-irrigation systems deliver small volumes of water directly to the root zone throughlow-flow-rate emitters, such as micro-spray jets, bubblers or drip tubes. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Strategies for Sampling Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Field Crops
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:44:59 -0700
Plant-parasitic nematodes attack every field crop grown in Louisiana, including cotton, soybeans, corn, milo, rice, sugarcane, sweet potatoes and wheat. There are certain times of the year when nematode samples should be collected. The best time usually is during fall or early winter. Sampling time, procedures and handling included. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Diseases of Ferns
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:56:31 -0700
A new virus was recently described from nursery and landscape plantings of both Japanese holly and leatherleaf ferns. - Full Content set to .
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:32:53 -0700
Large patch (formerly called brown patch) is the most common disease of warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. This article decribes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .
Soil Test in Fall or Winter
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:35:16 -0700
Knowing what is in your soil and what it needs is a basic and first step to a good crop and plant health. This off-season time is a good time to get this information and find the products you will require. - Full Content set to .
Sod Farming is Not Strip Mining
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:37:32 -0700
Some people believe a turfgrass sod farm will eventually look like a strip mine because top soil is depleted with each harvest. - Full Content set to .
Managing Ultra-dwarf Greens
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:54:14 -0700
Most high-end golf courses in Louisiana play on high-speed, dense, ultra-dwarf bermudagrasses like TifEagle, Champion or Mini Verde. These new-generation grasses can be wonderful but unforgiving compared to older grasses like TifDwarf or TifGreen. - Full Content set to .
Maintaining Skinned Areas
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:38:29 -0700
There is a lot of play on the skinned areas of a ball field. Proper maintenance is required for safety and quality play. - Full Content set to .
Results of Powdery Mildew-Tolerant Pumpkin Variety Demonstration Plot in Louisiana, Fall 2009
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:07:38 -0700
Eighteen owdery mildew-tolerant pumpkin varieties and four non-tolerant varieties were planted at Burden Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., and at Dan Cline's farm in St Francisville, La. Varieties were obtained from Abbott & Cobb, Johnny’s, Harris Moran, Siegers and Seedway. The plots were planted in late June to mature in late September and early October. - Full Content set to .
Results of Seedless Watermelon Variety Demonstration Plots, Summer of 2009
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:00:25 -0700
The results of demonstration plots of 16 seedless watermelon varieties planted at six locations across the state. - Full Content set to .
Results of TSWV-resistant Tomato Variety Demonstration Plots in 2009
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:59:10 -0700
Results of 11 TSWV-resistant tomato varieties planted at seven different locations across Louisiana in the summer of 2009. - Full Content set to .
The Evaluation of Onion Varieties at the Burden Research Center, Baton Rouge, La., in the Spring of 2008.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:58:17 -0700
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 - Full Content set to .
Geospatial Newsletter
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:49:22 -0700
Newsletter created by Al Ogeron about geospatial activities in the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .
The Value of a Yield Map
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:51:13 -0700
This article, written by Ralph Fraizer, outlines the importance of the information collected by a yield monitor and how a farmer can use it to refine his production strategy. - Full Content set to .
Verification Strips
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:44 -0700
Article written by Dennis Burns explaining the benefits of using verification strips as a tool for learning precision agriculture techniques - Full Content set to .
An overview of the use of GPS receivers in agriculture
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:04:36 -0700
Basic information about Global Positioning System receivers and their potential use in agriculture - Full Content set to .
Agricultural "Information Overload"
Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:46:49 -0700
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. - Full Content set to .
Variable Rate Application - Does It Pay?
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 03:09:28 -0700
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. - Full Content set to .
How to take plant samples
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:54:24 -0700
Provides links to field and vegetable crop tissue sampling procedures. - Full Content set to .
Contact
Wed, 04 May 2005 07:23:39 -0700
Provides contact information and directions to the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory located on the LSU campus. - Full Content set to .