Agriculture
Nan Wallis of Wetlands Sake holds a handful of rice. The short-grain rice variety, Pirogue, was developed in 2003 at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station by now-retired rice breeder Steve Linscombe. (Photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter)
AgCenter rice main ingredient in new Louisiana-brewed sake
Short-grain rice developed by the LSU AgCenter has been planted for a New Orleans company to make sake, a traditional Japanese beverage that is becoming more popular in the U.S.
Deadline to register for ASPIRE summer internship program is April 23
The April 23 deadline for students to register for the LSU AgCenter ASPIRE summer internship program is quickly approaching.
Students can apply today at LSUAgCenter.com/ASPIRE.
Feral pig baits have been developed by the LSU AgCenter and the LSU Department of Chemistry. The baits are soft and can be swallowed whole by the pigs, which reduces the chances of crumbs being consumed by other animals. (Photo by Glen Gentry)
Feral pig baits showing promise
Feral pigs are a nuisance in many areas of the country, causing billions of dollars in damage.
USDA announces new pandemic financial assistance for producers
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S.