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Rising costs affect farm decisions. Some Louisiana agricultural producers are being squeezed by rising energy costs and stagnant prices for their crops, while other producers are buoyed by rising commodity prices that offset those cost increases, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter
Crops
2008 weed guide cover
Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide
This guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection.
harvesting sweet potatoes
Prime Time for Sweet Potatoes
Harvest has begun in Louisiana for one of our most popular crops – the sweet potato. Louisiana farmers produce about 5 million bushels a year. The total value to the Louisiana economy in 2007 was more than $110 million. Louisiana boasts the only sweet potato research station in the country – a 307-acre facility in Chase. The Sweet Potato Research Station will host a field day Aug. 14.
Spraying Pecan Trees with an Air-Blast Sprayer
Louisiana Recommendations for Control of Pecan Insects in Commercial Pecan Orchards: An Illustrated Guide
Current insecticide recommendations for commercial pecan orchards in Louisiana. This illustrated guide provides information on insecticides, rates of application and timing of applications. For each insect listed, a photo of the insect, damage caused by the insect or both are provided.
Citrus and Freezing Temperatures
The cold weather we typically receive now through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them.
Sugarcane Aphid Control - Small Plot Insecticide Test
Nine insecticide treatments were evaluated for control of two aphid pest species in sugarcane: The sugarcane aphid (WSA) and the yellow sugarcane aphid (YSA).
2005 Extension Demonstrations
This page contains the 2005 extension demonstration data.
Unloading sugarcane at the mill for processing.
Projected Costs and Returns, Sugarcane, Louisiana 2002
This report presents estimates of costs and returns associated with sugarcane production practices in Louisiana for 2002. It is part of a continuing effort to provide farmers, researchers, extension personnel, lending agencies timely planning information.
 

Livestock
ewes on pasture
Disaster Preparedness for Goat and Sheep Producers
Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters.
head shot of sorrel horse with bridle
Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers
Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides horse producers with information needed to prepare for all types of disasters.
holstein cows grazing on pasture
Disaster Preparedness For Dairy Producers
Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. This fact sheet provides dairy producers with information needed to get ready for all types of disasters.
2008 weed guide cover
Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide
This guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection.

Aquaculture
crawfish manual
Crawfish Production Manual
Commercial sales of crawfish in Louisiana date back to the late 1800s, and today's crawfish industry includes millions of pounds harvested from farms and natural habitats in the state. This publication covers a wide range of topics on crawfish production, including crawfish biology, pond design, forage management, stocking, water quality, harvesting, marketing and much more.
Links to Pet Turtle Related Information
This list is comprised of links to additional Web sites that provide pet turtle-related information.
Hatchery Phase
Hybrid Striped Bass: Hatchery Phase
General information about techniques used in hatcheries to produce hybrid striped bass are covered by this publication.