Research focuses on hemorrhagic disease in deer An apparent increase in cases of hemorrhagic disease among deer in the Florida parishes of Louisiana has caused concern among hunters and wildlife experts. But that doesn’t mean the disease is on t...
Researchers study demographic changes in Gulf Region LSU AgCenter researchers are looking at eight key racial and ethnic groups in the Gulf of Mexico region to document their ties to the oil and gas industry and to examine the experiences of each gro...
New Orleans 4-H’ers design robot to clean up ‘oil spill’ NEW ORLEANS – Orleans Parish 4-H club members at Success Preparatory Academy in New Orleans took time away from regular school activities on Oct. 10 to build robots as part of the National Youth Sc...
‘Crape murder’ coming early this year A poor horticulture practice in Louisiana and across the South involves one of our most beloved landscape trees. Each year, crape myrtles are pruned improperly. One of the ten commandments of garde...
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Move tender container plants inside for winter Louisiana gardeners often use containers of tender tropical plants on decks, patios and porches and in courtyards to provide color and beauty through the summer. These plants thrive in outdoor cond...
Nov 02, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Dan Gill/LSU AgCenter HorticulturistZachary Today.Com
LSU AgCenter helps improve Internet access in rural areas The LSU AgCenter is working with residents in certain rural areas of Louisiana who are still experiencing difficulty receiving broadband Internet services.
For residents in 18 parishes where broadb...
Scientists study potential value of switchgrass in Louisiana Michael Blazier is familiar with growing trees. As an LSU AgCenter forestry researcher, he has been involved in many timber-related projects that have helped determine the most efficient methods fo...
Keep Halloween treats fun, but healthy When asked what Halloween means, kids usually put candy at the top of their list. But research shows that given a choice between treats and toys, kids will often prefer the toys, according to Beth ...
Oct 30, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Linda Foster Benedict/LSU AgCenterZachary Today.Com
Classes use nutrition lesson to teach Web skills The LSU AgCenter is helping individuals get comfortable using the Internet while also teaching them about nutrition guidelines.
LSU AgCenter agents are offering iNutrition classes in 18 parishes wh...
Award-winning viola is perfect for fall planting The Sorbet series violas are the best-flowering violas in LSU AgCenter trials. As a result, they are a fall 2012 Louisiana Super Plants selection. These vigorous plants produce inch-wide, bright fl...
Oct 26, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Dan Gill/LSU AgCenter HorticulturistZachary Today.Com
Worrisome weeds require regular attention There are many reasons why we shouldn’t let weeds grow in our landscapes. Weeds, particularly in flowerbeds, shrub plantings and ground covers, cause landscapes to look unattractive and neglected.
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Oct 25, 2012 | 0 | 2 |
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Dan Gill/LSU AgCenter HorticulturistZachary Today.Com
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