August

EBR Master Gardeners present Seed Starting and Growing Herbs at the Jones Creek Library

(08/21/26) On Thursday, Sept. 24, the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners will present Seed Starting and Growing Herbs at the Jones Creek Library.

Sugarcane planting happening across the cane belt in Louisiana

(Video 08/20/26) Some sugarcane farmers have finished their planting while others are just beginning.

Corn harvest split into two groups

(Video 08/20/26) Louisiana corn farmers are busy harvesting their crop, and many are disappointed with the results.

Made in the shade: Spiral gingers’ tropical flair brightens gardens

(08/14/26) Spiral gingers' colorful flowers and twisting foliage create a unique appearance.

Get It Growing: Shade-loving spiral gingers have unique blooms, striking foliage

Video (08/26/26) A great tropical plant for shade gardens is the spiral ginger. It has unique blooms, interesting foliage and cold hardy roots.

Fragrant, butterfly-shaped flowers make these gingers a summertime delight

(08/21/26) Hedychium, or butterfly, gingers are root-hardy tropicals that thrive in Louisiana.

Get It Growing: Butterfly gingers have delightful tropical fragrance

(Video 08/19/26) Butterfly gingers are beautiful tropical plants that flourish in the heat, while perfuming the air with tropical fragrance.

EBR Master Gardeners present Fall Vegetables in Raised Beds and Cool-Season Flowers

(08/14/26) The EBR Master Gardeners will be at the Zachary Branch Library on Thursday, Sept. 10 with programs on Fall Vegetables and Cool-Season Flowers.

Louisiana youth mentors honored at 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony

(08/14/26) The 2026 Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony was recently held at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana.

Cool down with exciting new and returning events at the Burden Museum & Gardens

(08/12/26) The Burden Museum & GArdens will host events throughout the fall, brining back favorities and starting new traditions.

LSU AgCenter co-hosts Louisiana Food Is Medicine Convening in Baton Rouge

(08/06/26) The LSU AgCenter recently co-hosted the second Louisiana Food Is Medicine Convening in Baton Rouge.

Althea is an old favorite worth revisiting

(08/07/26) Also known as rose of Sharon, althea was once a go-to flowering shrub for Southern landscapes.

Young chefs compete at Great American Seafood Cook-off, 4-H edition

(Video 08/06/26) Aspiring 4-H chefs were sharpening their culinary and competition skills in New Orleans during the Great American Seafood Cook-off.

Louisiana rice harvest moving quickly

(Video 08/06/26) Louisiana’s rice harvest is ahead of schedule, but producers are facing tough economic conditions with high inputs and low rice prices.

Get It Growing: How to remove paper mulberry from your landscape

(Video 08/12/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg explains how to recognize paper mulberry trees, and remove them from your landscape.

Get it Growing: Use the three-cut method to trim tree branches

(Video 08/05/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg talks with horticulturist Damon Abdi about how to properly cut branches using the three-cut method.

Economic impact of Tropical Storm Arthur on Louisiana agriculture exceeds $112 million

(08/03/26) Tropical Storm Arthur produced historic rainfall and widespread flooding across portions of central Louisiana in June.