June

Stay on top of difficult-to-control torpedograss

(06/12/26) It’s nearly impossible to eradicate torpedograss once it has established — but there are ways to keep the fast-growing weed from taking over.

Farms that lasted 100 years honored at Century Farm celebration

(Video 06/30/26) Surviving in farming for 100 years takes good fortune, patience and resilience, just to name a few.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with red, white and blue in the garden

(06/05/26) Many plants can be used to create a red, white and blue landscape, even in shady areas.

Get It Growing: Bright yellow Rudbeckia fulgida is Louisiana Super Plant

(Video 07/08/26) Horticulturist Jason Stagg introduces the most recent Louisiana Super Plant, Rudbeckia fulgida, with its beautiful yellow flowers.

Get It Growing: Celebrate America with red, white & blue flowers

(Video 07/01/26) Jason Stagg describes some beautiful red, white and blue plants to include in an all-American landscape.

Turf’s up! New turfgrass plots, other research projects featured at Hammond field day

(06/23/26) Researchers and staff at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station recently held their 2026 field day for landscape industry professionals.

At rice field day, AgCenter debuts two promising new varieties

(06/25/26) The event, which spotlights a variety of research initiatives, has been held annually for 117 years.

Before plants make it into gardens, this LSU AgCenter station puts them to the test

(06/26/26) Scientists at the Hammond Research Station put about 150 annual bedding plants to the test every year.

“Dr. Joe” Willis, first Louisianan ever to win National Garden Club’s top award

(06/16/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Joe Willis recently won the National Garden Club’s Award of Excellence.

AgCenter opens application process for its leadership class

(06/17/26) The LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development Program is now accepting applications for Class XX, which is scheduled to begin in January 2027.

Livestock owners should be vigilant as the New World screwworm has been found in the US

(Video 06/11/26) The New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States and could cause major problems for livestock, wildlife and pets.

LSU AgCenter researchers examine Brazilian sugarcane technology

(Video 06/11/26) Brazil produces nearly 40% of the world’s sugarcane, and it takes advances in crop science to get to this level.

Is that grass — or is it a sedge?

(06/19/26) Sedges can be unruly, but there are control options for these weeds.

Get It Growing: Sedges are hard to remove

(Video 06/24/26) Jason Stagg talks with weed scientist Colton Blankenship about a group of weeds that are particularly difficult to handle -- sedges.

Get It Growing: Time to remove tree suckers

(Video 06/17/26) LSU AgCenter horticulturists Jason Stagg and Damon Abdi explain why suckers appear and how to properly remove them.

LSU College of Ag student receives NSF grant to pursue higher education, PFAS research

(06/02/26) Keana Howard was awarded the grant after a rigorous application process, with help from former grant winner and current professor M.P Hayes.

Sweetening the pot: Finding new culinary uses for a vital state crop

(06/01/26) Louisiana sweet potato acreage decline has LSU AgCenter researchers looking for ways to incorporate it into new commercial products.