Weeds, at best, are annoying. At worst, they can take over your lawn or garden and choke out the plants you actually want to grow.   One of the worst of the worst is a group of plants …

When the subject of torpedograss comes up, some folks can’t resist responding with a little humor. The best way to get rid of this reviled weed, they advise, is to stick a “for sale” sign in …

You may have seen small sprouts emerging from the base of a tree and thought little of them. But these shoots of new growth, known as suckers, actually are undesirable and should be removed whenever …

Salvias are some of the best plants you can add to your garden if you want to entice pollinators to visit. With tubular, nectar-rich flowers, these plants are irresistible to hummingbirds, bees and …

Good nutrition doesn’t require strict rules, special diets, or expensive foods. In fact, research consistently shows that simple, everyday habits, like eating regular meals, choosing a variety of …

Spring and summer are colorful times. The vivid shades of these seasons — blue skies, green grass, flowers of all colors — are a reminder that the world around us is alive and growing. One …

Gerbera daisies are staples of cut flower arrangements sold at florists’ shops. And for years, this was practically the only place you could find these colorful daisies here in Louisiana. They just …

(04/16/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — Our brains govern our bodies, shaping our thoughts, movements and speech. But deep in our guts are powerful signals that can influence the brain. Ezgi …

Growing citrus in Louisiana has been a real struggle the past couple of years.   Our recent winters have brought intense, though short-lived, arctic blasts that have damaged and even …

Growing up, did you ever go out and get a fresh haircut before the start of a new school year? That ritual probably helped you feel a little more put together, ready to take on the tasks ahead. …

(03/02/26) BATON ROUGE, La. — Across the state, in libraries, community centers and schools, LSU AgCenter nutrition and community health agents are providing nutrition education that is improving …

Protein is one of the most essential nutrients for human health, playing a critical role in building and maintaining body tissues, supporting metabolic processes, and ensuring overall well‑being. …

BATON ROUGE, La. — With a pair of scissors in hand and a crowd of excited supporters crammed into the hallway around him, Eric Greely beamed as he cut a red ribbon spanning the doorway of a new …

Like a lot of people who grew up in Louisiana, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg  has fond memories of eating casseroles and other dishes his mother prepared using mirlitons — a unique …

BATON ROUGE, La. — As spring rolls around, stores around Louisiana will be showing a welcome sight: fresh and boiled crawfish for sale. For decades, Louisiana farmers have been producing and …

Not many plants can lose up to 97% of their moisture content and then spring back to life within hours of rainfall. But for resurrection fern, this remarkable feat is just part of its survival …

BATON ROUGE, La. — Growing up in Rapides Parish as the son of a U.S. Air Force recruiter, LSU AgCenter entomologist Tyler Musgrove  may not have been destined to become the state’s latest …

BATON ROUGE, La. — Bitterly cold weather has settled in across Louisiana and much of the country. If you woke up Monday morning to discover frozen, limp plants outside your window, you might be …

BATON ROUGE, LA – With a massive winter storm expected to affect much of the state early next week, the LSU AgCenter has tips to protect your home and plants.   For your home, the …

COVINGTON, La. — A butterfly flitted across rows of container plants while the sounds of children playing in the distance mixed with birdsong. Tim Ellzey and Will Afton walked among the plants, …