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Soil testing eliminates the guess work and reveals exactly how much fertilizer or lime is needed for specific plants to be grown in a particular soil type.
When properly applied, sugarcane ripeners can maximize recoverable sugar and minimize cane yield (tonnage) losses.
The mealybug destroyer (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) is a beneficial lady beetle that preys on mealybugs and other sap-feeding hemipterans.
Over the past century, annual per capita beef consumption in the United States has remained relatively steady at about 56 pounds.
Meat science explores how meat is produced and processed, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and consumer acceptance.
Beef aging is a controlled refrigeration process that enhances tenderness and flavor.
Louisiana agriculture: adds billions to the economy, diverse jobs, significant economic value beyond the farm gate in 2025
Anaplasmosis is a disease of cattle caused by the blood parasite Anaplasma marginale. This organism infects red blood cells, which leads to anemia
Modern herd health programs must take a more comprehensive preventive approach — considering all potential health problems and the management factors that influ
The New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly named for the distinctive screw-like appearance and feeding behavior of its larvae (maggots).
Step-by-step guidance for New World screwworm sample collection, wound treatment, and case reporting in livestock and wildlife.
Identify the life stages of pasture mealybug.
Winter annual forages are widely adapted for grazing, green chop, hay and silage production in Louisiana.
El gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés), es la larva de la mosca Cochliomyia hominivorax
One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. The LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials each year.
Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugar industry.
Biosecurity is a set of management practices designed to keep harmful diseases out of your herd and prevent their spread within your operation.
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of livestock, pets, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.
New World screwworm (NWS) infection is a parasitic infestation caused by the larvae (maggots) of Cochliomyia hominivorax..
La bioseguridad son prácticas de manejo diseñadas para mantener las enfermedades fuera de su hato y prevenir su propagación.
La infección por el gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) es una infestación parasitaria causada por las larvas.
Nutrition serves as a critical component in maintaining proper animal husbandry, breeding efforts and basic herd health.
Weaning is often considered one of the most stressful times during the beef cattle life cycle and can have long-term effects on their health and performance.
Home‑pecan annual‑care guidance covers regional timing, seasonal tasks, checklists, and how to catch up when behind.
Pecan IPM guidance covers prevention, monitoring, cultural controls, beneficials, careful chemical use, and age‑based adjustments.
Home‑orchard pest guidance covers spotting major pecan diseases and insects and using simple, low‑input responses.
Home‑pecan harvest guidance covers when to pick, simple harvest methods, cleaning, drying, storing, shelling, and basic grading.
Pecan‑orchard renovation guidance covers why to renovate, assess trees, clear vines, restore soil, topwork, manage pests, and set expectations.
Pecan fertility guidance covers fertilizer methods, testing, nutrient adjustment, and soil‑type differences.
Young‑pecan training covers pruning timing, leader development, key cuts, and long‑term structure.
Pecan site‑prep and establishment guidance covers soil evaluation, drainage, pH and nutrients, spacing, planting, early‑tree care, irrigation and fertility.
Louisiana pecan variety guidance outlines the best regional cultivars, trial and historic types, and the pollination compatibility needed for effective home.
Pecan orchard success depends on knowing tree types, pollination timing, nut‑drop causes, alternate bearing, and long‑term growth needs.
A robust option for outlining elements of the landscape; dwarf yaupons can be used similarly to boxwoods.
Feed and supplemental forage costs are commonly the largest expense in beef operations, often comprising 60%-70% of total input costs annually.
The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was discovered in the United States in 2017.
External parasites are a common burden to the beef cattle industry, causing significant financial losses to producers.
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestines caused by microscopic organisms called coccidia.
Why do farmers burn in the first place? What are the benefits of burning crop residues? What will happen if farmers are not able to burn? What is a prescribed burn? What is smoke and ash management? Find these answers and more in this publication.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects animals with cloven (divided) hooves.
This will cover the details of a premises identification number (PIN), including why and how to get one.
The performance of grain sorghum hybrids is annually evaluated in the official variety trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased performance data.
Foreign animal diseases are highly contagious and can severely impact livestock operations.
Foreign animal diseases (FADs) can disrupt every level of the cattle industry. An outbreak often means halted animal movements, market instability and costs.
Outlined are the processes to develop a biosecurity program.
Evaluation form for feedback on the beef supply program.
An important portion of any biosecurity plan is carcass disposal.
For cattle, water consumption has a significant impact on general herd health, average daily gain, milk production, temperature regulation and many other things
As breeding and foaling season approaches, it is important for horse owners and managers to understand the normal progression of foaling.
The equine hoof is a highly specialized, complex structure essential for weight-bearing, shock absorption, locomotion, and overall musculoskeletal health.
Scientists with the LSU AgCenter annually evaluate cotton varieties in official variety trials (OVTs) at several locations across the state.
The performance of corn hybrids is annually evaluated in the official variety trials by LSU AgCenter researchers to provide unbiased performance data.
Incorporating new animals into your flock is always exciting. Typically, new animals can mean an increase in production, new genetic variation and improvements
Louisiana cattle producers rely on stored feed to meet their herd’s nutritional needs when forage growth is not sufficient.
Fencing represents a sizeable investment that is crucial to cattle operations.
For cattle, water consumption has a significant impact on general herd health.
Beef cattle producers are all too familiar with the brutal heat and humidity of summer in the southeast.
Cattle producers rely heavily on stored forages to bridge nutritional gaps caused by a decrease in pasture conditions, particularly from fall to spring.
