Giant salvinia at Lake Bistineau (LSU AgCenter)
Two species of the invasive aquatic salvinia are found throughout Louisiana.
PLANTING CANE is one of the farming tasks that still requires manual labor despite great strides in agricultural technology. Nowadays that labor has to come from Mexico and beyond with a government guest worker program that puts a load of extra paperwork on growers.
In the 1960s, a Louisiana sugarcane farmer could only manage a 400-acre farm. Today, that same sugarcane farmer can effectively cultivate 2,000 acres or more. With improvements in transportation, manufacturing, distribution and computers, the American farmer provides American families with the lowest food costs in the world.
Autumn Jewel
Many of the Encore azaleas now have improved cold hardiness (normally not a problem in Louisiana), sun tolerance and lacebug resistance. Encore azaleas bloom three seasons – spring, summer and fall.
St. Martin Parish rice and soybean growers will have an opportunity to learn the LSU AgCenter’s latest research based information at a production meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m.
Roses are one of our most popular ornamental plants. And home gardeners should learn about and be aware of recommended management practices for roses.