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Get It Growing: What’s causing bark to shed on crape myrtles?

[Video](8/9/21) Heather Kirk Ballard explains what’s causing bark shedding and other issues with your crape myrtles.

Get It Growing: Time to prune Southern highbush blueberries

[Video](8/2/21) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Heather Kirk-Ballard and Kiki Fontenot explain how and why to prune your blueberry bushes.

Crop yields hurt by rainy spring and summer

(Video 07/29/21) The wet spring and summer have caused many issues for farmers and is expected to lead to lower yields for many crops.

Sugarcane research helps produce new varieties

(video 07/29/21) Some good news for growers is that they will have two new varieties available to them, and each show promise.

Prices look good for Louisiana ag commodities

(Video 07/15/21) Crop prices for many Louisiana farm commodities have been strong this year, thanks to improving global economic conditions.

Louisiana state horse show features competitive classes

(Video 07/15/21) At this year’s Louisiana 4-H and FFA horse show, competitors flashed their riding, roping and speaking skills.

Get It Growing: Beat soggy conditions by growing container vegetables

[Video](7/26/21) Heather Kirk Ballard explains how you can beat the soggy conditions by growing container vegetable gardens.

Get It Growing: Propagation is good way to produce more figs

[Video](7/19/21) Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to propagate fig branches so you can plant more of these fruit-bearing trees.

Get It Growing: Split leaf philodendron creates a tropical oasis

[Video](7/12/21) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk Ballard talks about the advantages of the durable and beautiful tropical plant.

Get It Growing: Hardy hibiscus has giant, colorful flowers

[Video](7/5/21) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard explains how to properly care for your hardy hibiscus.

New rice variety will be available commercially next year

(Video 07/02/21)A new rice variety will give growers another tool to fight pests and was one of the highlights of the LSU AgCenter’s annual Rice Field Day.