LSU AgCenter
TOPICS
SERVICES
radioradio
TVTV
podcastspodcasts
labslabs
facilitiesfacilities
weatherweather
4-H
Forever LSU
eExtension.org

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Forestry
Portable band sawmill
Directory of Portable Sawmills
Listing of portable sawmill manufacturers. Contact information can be used to purchase a unit or to get a listing of owners within viscinity.
Katrina Hurts Timber, Sugarcane; Shrimping Biggest Seafood Loss; Citrus ‘Down the Drain’
Agricultural damage in Louisiana has been estimated in excess of $1 billion, including $610 million in lost timber, $145 million in sugarcane and $151 million for seafood.
wood decay
Causes and Control of Wood Decay, Degradation and Stain
Wood is a renewable natural resource that, if properly treated, maintained and placed in service, will last indefinitely. It is critial for us to use our wood resources efficiently. This publication is intended to increase your knowledge of the causes and control of wood decay, degradation and stain.

Insects and Relatives
Biting Mosquito
Mosquito Landing Rate Counts
As a part of a state-supported aerial mosquito spraying program coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Heath and Hospitals, mosquito landing rate counts are required before and after aerial spraying is conducted.
Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz
Fire Ant Quiz
This interactive and fun quiz will challenge your knowledge of Red Imported Fire Ants.
Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments
Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Louisiana Local and Municipal Governments
This publication includes information on inspection, proper care, maintenance registration, number of colonies, site selection and rules for correct beekeeping.

 

Wildlife
Wildlife News
Louisiana Wildlife News
Louisiana Wildlife News is a bi-monthly publication intended to serve as an outlet for wildlife issues relevant to Louisiana and the Southeast. In addition to current news events, profiles on specific plant, wildlife and nuisance wildlife species are included in each issue.
Dovument image
Crops for Wildlife Plantings
The purpose of this publication is to document what is deemed as accepted and approved planting, management and harvest procedures for a variety of species planted in Louisiana for wildlife management purposes by LSU AgCenter personnel. In all cases, the greatest possible window of opportunity has been provided as to planting dates, planting practices and other management activities as they relate to overall management.

Conservation
Students dig up sea oats
Improved Dune Plants Goal Of AgCenter Research
Hundreds of sea oat plants bent in the breeze on a sandy beach as LSU AgCenter researchers walked among them, looking for plants with potential to help stem erosion on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
trevor
Planting at City Park NO
The AWCC is looking for volunteers to help with a Planting Restoration Project at New Orleans City Park

Fisheries
Fish kills expected, but storm has minimal effect on upland animals
(Distributed 09/10/08) Hurricane Gustav caused many problems for people throughout Louisiana, and wildlife also are feeling the effects of the storm.
Louisiana Seafood Industry Down, But Not Out
Louisiana seafood products making their way to the market now are safe – despite disruptions and losses the industry suffered as the result of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts at the LSU AgCenter.