Kyle Peveto

Baton Rouge

Editor, Louisiana Agriculture at LSU AgCenter

Writer and editor. ACU. Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel, Abilene Reporter-News, Beaumont Enterprise, BR Advocate. LSU AgCenter. I used to have a blue check mark.

Articles

Foundations Of AgCenter Research Program Laid By Three Original Experiment Stations — Louisiana Farm Bureau News

Jan 23, 2025 | lafarmbureaunews.com | Kyle Peveto

By Kyle PevetoLSU AgCenterFor more than 130 years, research has been a top priority for LSU agriculture. Since the 1880s, agricultural experiment stations have provided researchers fertile ground to work to improve the agricultural production and economy of Louisiana. What began with three agricultural research outposts staffed by 15 employees more than a century ago has evolved into 14 LSU AgCenter research stations statewide staffed by dozens of world-renowned scientists. READ MORE
Dry early fall affecting pecan quality for some producers

Nov 29, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Kyle Peveto

Some Louisiana pecan producers could amass a larger pile of rejected nuts because of abnormally dry weather through the late summer and early fall, said Michael Polozola, the LSU AgCenter state fruit and nut specialist. A lack of rain just before harvest prevented some pecans from filling out, Polozola said, leading to lower yields for many producers. “It's not that the overall pecan crop will be of low quality, but there will be pockets of lower quality due to the late-season drought.
Pecans

Nov 29, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Kyle Peveto |Lsu AgCenter

Yes, I will hunt for deer or have already done so. No, I will not go deer hunting this season.
Dry Early Fall Affecting Pecan Quality for Some Producers — Louisiana Farm Bureau News

Nov 26, 2024 | lafarmbureaunews.com | Kyle Peveto

By Kyle PevetoLSU AgCenterSome Louisiana pecan producers could amass a larger pile of rejected nuts because of abnormally dry weather through the late summer and early fall, said Michael Polozola, the LSU AgCenter state fruit and nut specialist. A lack of rain just before harvest prevented some pecans from filling out, Polozola said, leading to lower yields for many producers. READ MORE
AgCenter works to introduce young people to outdoor recreation in northeast Louisiana

Jun 28, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Kyle Peveto

Over the next two years, young people in northeastern Louisiana will be introduced to swimming, bird-watching, fishing and other activities through a series of LSU AgCenter events and clinics designed to improve access to the outdoors. The programs will include birding and fishing clinics and water activity days at lakes in the region that will introduce children and teens to activities and help them learn the best places to take part in outdoor recreation in northeastern Louisiana.
Sugar

Apr 17, 2024 | magnoliareporter.com | Kyle Peveto |Lsu AgCenter

Yes, it should be banned. I am age 36 or older. Yes, it should be banned. I am age 35 or younger. No, it should not be banned. I am age 36 or older. No, it should not be banned. I am age 35 or younger.
Amid historic emergence, cicada brood may be gone from northern Louisiana

Feb 28, 2024 | hannapub.com | Kyle Peveto

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Larvae become feed after disposing of leftovers

Oct 25, 2023 | journalpatriot.com | Kyle Peveto

Each day, mounds of uneaten food served at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge are consumed by black soldier fly larvae instead of being dumped in landfills. Black soldier flies are small, two-winged flies common in the South. In their 14-day larval stage, they eat constantly and can grow up to 300%, said Devon Brits, a Ph.D. student and research associate in the LSU Department of Entomology studying the flies. “It’s pretty crazy,” Brits said.
Drought-Stressed Trees Need Watering

Sep 25, 2023 | thejenatimes.net | Kyle Peveto

After weeks of extreme heat and little rain, the landscape is looking parched. While gardens and lawns are the first to show evidence of a water shortage, trees are also in need of care. “Everything in the ground right now is water stressed,” said Hallie Dozier, an urban forestry specialist with the LSU AgCenter. Most of the state has been rated abnormally dry or in moderate drought, according… Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
Drought - Heat May Lead To Economic Crop/Cattle Losses

Sep 25, 2023 | thejenatimes.net | Kyle Peveto

Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors. Economists from the LSU AgCenter expect the worst losses in the beef cattle sector as reduced hay production, the forced downsizing of cattle herds and other factors could lead to estimated losses of $135 million to $290 million. “Certainly, the entire agricultural industry… Premium Content is available to subscribers only.