LSU AgCenter
LSU AgCenter Research & Extension
The LSU AgCenter serves the people of Louisiana through research and extension programs.
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#Rose growers must treat regularly for black spot or buy varieties resistant to this nuisance. Learn more. #garden http://t.co/ER1pneVK
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#Dairy farmers will learn how to improve their pastures at the Southeast Research Station field day 5/30. #agchat http://t.co/hEd8sJow
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Restocking #crawfish in permanent ponds is seldom anything but a waste of money. #rice http://t.co/gB8XWPu5
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Now is the time to treat your crape myrtles for aphids. Listen to Dan Gill tell how to do this. #garden http://t.co/wp4lWwJ2
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Most greens won't grow in summer, but Swiss chard will. Plant it now and have thru June. #garden http://t.co/VQhLlVDk
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White-tailed deer researchers are using sperm from dead bucks to keep their favorable genes alive. #louisiana http://t.co/JD6ppOmc
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Learn the latest on #beef research. Come to the Ben Hur Farm 6/9 for half-day workshop. Details here http://t.co/QGIaIWcP
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It’s essential to calibrate nozzles to make sure the correct amount of chemical is applied on pastures. #beef http://t.co/QYVjO0RN
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With good forage, no supplements are needed, says Iberia Parish #beef #cattle producer Harvey Gonsoulin. #agchat http://t.co/QYVjO0RN
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Don't apply urea fertilizer to your pastures right after a rain, say researchers. #beef #forage #agchat http://t.co/QYVjO0RN
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Forage-fed #beef is high in beneficial fatty acids and omega 6 to omega 3 ratio, say researchers. #agchat http://t.co/QYVjO0RN
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#Cattle fed on forages can gain weight, produce good #beef. #agchat http://t.co/QYVjO0RN
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#Rice farmers will tour the new railroad loading facility at Lacassine during the the May 30 field day in Fenton. http://t.co/eZipw9AW
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Daylilies were early this year because of the warm winter. They're a good choice for #Louisiana #flower gardens. Read http://t.co/UdnjSKu1
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Expect fewer white #cotton balls in #Louisiana fields this year as farmers move to #soybeans for better prices. Listen http://t.co/Y2w3LhRO
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This year the Office of Intellectual Property celebrates 25 years of helping bring new business to #Louisiana. http://t.co/OEh9R3E3
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Louisiana #soybean crop could exceed 1 million acres, boosted by low prices for other crops, high fertilizer prices. http://t.co/NzOCaQkY
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Louisiana #cotton acreage likely to go down, mirroring nationwide trend. 15-20% down from last year. http://t.co/iTMkH71Q
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Dan Gill says harvest, freeze, dry many of your herbs before the heat kills them. Listen to this 60-sec spot. http://t.co/iAR62a3d
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Some #herbs will languish as temps rise. Harvest generously, freeze and dry thyme, sage, cilantro, dill, parsley to enjoy year-round.
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Louisiana #wheat harvest is ahead of schedule, looks good. Double-cropping #soybeans after wheat will work. #agchat http://t.co/WZbw4Gjg
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Add copper-colored autumn ferns to your landscape. These evergreen plants add color, subtle beauty to shady areas. #garden
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Plant lantanas in those sunny spots. They're tough and beautiful. The montevidensis comes in cool lavender, pure white. #garden
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#4H agent Lisa Benoit brought together parents and kids to learn how to fight childhood #obesity. Listen http://t.co/eO4EZjAD
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#4-H agent Lisa Benoit brought together parents and kids to learn how to fight childhood #obesity. Listen http://t.co/eO4EZjAD
