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Dec 7, 2024 | houmatimes.com | Lsu Ag

Virtually all trees in our landscapes will need to be pruned during their lives — particularly in the first two decades after planting. Sometimes a tree may need to be pruned in some way to help it, such as dealing with storm damage, reducing limb weight, removing dead limbs and stopping the spread of disease. Trees are also pruned to adapt them to our urban environment, including keeping limbs from coming in contact with power lines, rubbing against the home, hanging too low or obstructing views.

Nov 27, 2024 | houmatimes.com | Lsu Ag

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist It’s satsuma time in Louisiana. Some early varieties began ripening in late September while other varieties will continue to mature through late November on into early December. In the southern part of the state, satsuma harvest is well underway. Satsumas are a great citrus variety to grow for home growers to have in Louisiana because they are one of the most cold-hardy citrus types we can grow in the South. And boy, are they delicious.

Nov 27, 2024 | houmatimes.com | Lsu Ag

The LSU AgCenter has nutrition and community health agents across the state, and our mission is focused on your food, family nutrition needs and improving health and overall quality of life. In Louisiana, we take our food and family traditions very seriously — and extension agents are no exception! We are passionate about what we feed our families. The food we offer at holiday meals is grounded in tradition.

Nov 16, 2024 | houmatimes.com | Lsu Ag

People in Louisiana love to eat rice. So when an LSU AgCenter-developed rice variety offering a low glycemic index and a boost in protein hit store shelves a couple of years ago, customers took notice. The Frontière variety has a lower glycemic index than standard rice, meaning it won’t spike blood sugar levels as quickly. It can be a better choice for people with health conditions such as diabetes — a trait that has made Frontière both a culinary and commercial hit.

Oct 12, 2024 | houmatimes.com | Lsu Ag

If you happen to be taking a walk in the all-too-brief temperate weather of October in Louisiana and stumble upon a tree with wide leaves and beautiful, yellow-orange fruit, don’t think about picking one and taking a bite. You will be in for a bitter disappointment. That’s because what you’ve likely encountered is a persimmon tree, one that will eventually produce deliciously sweet fruit that — like autumn weather in Louisiana — is fleeting in its prime.