Events

Soil Health & Cover Crops Field Day + Homesteader Series

Soil Health and Cover Crops Field Day

February 28, 2025

LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station
262 Research Station Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112

Educational Program: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration begins at 8:30 am

Sponsored Lunch begins at 12:00 pm

CEUs approved for:

  • Pesticide Recertification
  • Master Farmer Program
  • Crop Advisors (CCA)

Organized by:

  • Dr. Peters Egbedi, Sustainable Agronomic Systems
  • Dr. Ron Strahan, Northwest Regional Director

Topics will focus on maximizing Cover Crop Benefits that improve Soil and Crop Productivity.

Cover Crop Field Tours

  • Restoring soil health
  • Regenerating soil fertility
  • Planting and termination methods
  • Plant available nitrogen (PAN)
    • Corn
    • Soybean
    • Row-rice
  • Weed control
  • Tailwater reuse and cover crops in row rice, corn, and soybean

LSU AgCenter Louisiana Homesteader Series

Harvesting Success: Practical Tips for Fruit & Vegetable Growing

Event Details:

  • March 22, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • Location: 262 Research Station Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112
  • Cost: $10 per person (includes lunch: hamburger, baked beans, chips, cookie, and drink)
  • Free for children 10 and under

Join us and learn about:

Starting from the Ground Up

  • Soil fertility, composting, and weed control

Seasonal Vegetable Production

  • Growing from seed or transplant for success

Home Orchard Basics

  • How to start and maintain your fruit trees

Contact: Donna Haynes @ 318-408-0971

Website: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/homesteader


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