LSU AgCenter

Federal Regulations Could Change How La. Pecan Growers Do Business

Kate Archer Kent — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:04:00 +0000

Dozens of pecan growers across Louisiana met at the LSU AgCenter Pecan Research Station in Shreveport earlier this month to discuss how proposed federal regulations could impact their operations. State pecan specialist Charlie Graham said the Food Safety Modernization Act will bring about more stringent guidelines that will be harder for small farmers to implement and adhere to.

Second Top Extension Service Official Retiring

The Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A second top official of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is retiring.

The LSU AgCenter said Monday that Dwight Landreneau — an AgCenter associate vice chancellor and associate director of the extension service — will retire June 1.

Market Outlook Bright for Rice, Soybeans

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Despite uncertainty surrounding federal farm legislation, agricultural economists are optimistic about the market outlook for rice and soybeans with higher prices and more varieties expected.

Biofuels Plant to Open in St. Gabriel

The Associated Press — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

The LSU AgCenter Audubon Sugar Institute plans a Jan. 25 opening for a pilot plant designed to produce biofuels and biochemicals from agricultural crops and byproducts.

LSU AgCenter Extension Service Head Retiring

The Associated Press — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

The head of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is retiring after more than 34 years with the LSU AgCenter.

Paul Coreil said Friday that he will leave the administration July 1.

Food Business Incubator Organizing

The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:42:49 +0000

The LSU AgCenter has hired a veteran food consultant to organize a food business incubator.

Gaye Sandoz, who most recently was with Edible Enterprises — a food business incubator in in Norco — hopes to have the incubator fully developed over the next 12 months.

La. crops: Preliminary Isaac damage estimate $100M

The Associated Press — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:49:28 +0000

LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says good weather over the next several weeks could do a lot to reduce a preliminary estimate of $100 million in crop damage from Hurricane Isaac.

He says the preliminary figure is less than damage from last year's drought.

Constant picked for LSU post

The Associated Press — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:35:46 +0000

David Constant has been named head of the department of biological and agricultural engineering, a joint position shared between the LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Engineering.

Beef, forestry focus of field day

The Associated Press — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:33:37 +0000

LSU AgCenter faculty will offer information ranging from beef cattle management to pruning timber at the Hill Farm Field Day set Oct. 9.

Activities begin with registration at 9 a.m., said LSU AgCenter forestry professor Michael Blazier.

AgCenter sweet potato field day set for August 16

The Associated Press — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:24:32 +0000

The LSU AgCenter will hold a field day Aug. 16 at the Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, La.

AgCenter research and extension faculty members will lead tours highlighting the foundation seed program as well as breeding, production and pest management research.