Damon Abdi is an assistant professor of landscape horticulture at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. Recently, he was named to the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Professorship. Full article: tinyurl.com/3x5wfswk

Louisiana students enrolled in agriscience courses begin their workforce training in school! During the 2024-2025 school year, students, many of whom are enrolled in FFA, earned School-Based Ag Education Credentials (SBAE).

Louisiana FFA and 4-H had their time to shine at the LA State Capitol today.  LA FFA is 27,000 students strong.  4-H programs include over 140,000 youth annually.  Our future is bright!!

Youth entrepreneurs, Bailey and Harper Galloway, are building a thriving business, Posh Pop. The sisters competed and were selected for a highly coveted tenant spot at the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (Foodii), where they produce their popcorn products.

Annie Laurie Thompson, with Basic Bee LLC, develops her products at the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (Foodii).

The swarm season for the Formosan subterranean termite starts as early as April and lasts through June, with a peak in early to mid May. Turn off outdoor lights at night in May and June to avoid attracting swarmers.

Alex and Elise Kreilich, owners of Crylick Creations, were looking for a commercial kitchen to develop their food product. They found the perfect fit with the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (Foodii).

The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab is not only advancing the state's seafood industry but also providing invaluable support to small businesses and independent fishermen. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3r2ucsjk

This year, the NOAA is predicting an above-normal hurricane season with the potential of 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes. The LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential danger. Full article: tinyurl.com/572e8jtb

Making rice a more resilient crop against diseases is a focal point of a seed treatment being developed in the LSU AgCenter’s Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology.

A seven-year collaboration between Loveland Products, Inc., and the LSU AgCenter is driving innovation in rice breeding and agricultural research. Full article: tinyurl.com/4b947s8d

The Healthy Families Produce Prescription (HFPRx) program will help families with Medicaid-enrolled children purchase fresh produce from July to December 2025.

The Color Me Fashion exhibit has recently opened at the LSU Textile & Costume Museum.

LSU AgCenter scientists have developed a seasoning sauce made from powdered cricket protein that offers a rich umami flavor profile while ensuring cost and time efficiency. Full article: tinyurl.com/2rkyvtbx

Louisiana cotton farmers are finishing up their planting, and it looks like the 2025 crop will be the smallest one on record, mainly because of low demand and low prices for cotton.

Americans can expect to spend on average nearly $800 to cool their homes from June through September. Here are tips to help lower cooling costs but still keep our homes comfortable.

The LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station will hold its 116th annual field day June 24. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mt8vbkx5

🌾 Think wheat can’t grow in Louisiana? Think again. At the LSU AgCenter's Doyle Chambers Central Research Station, researchers are developing resilient wheat varieties made for the South’s toughest conditions—supporting farmers, food security & innovation across the region.

The Color Me Fashion exhibit is open at the LSU Textile and Costume Museum! Admission is free. Location: 330 Tower Drive, Baton Rouge Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.