Agriculture
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LSU AgCenter engineer Randy Price, far right, answers questions about drones during a digital agriculture conference held by the LSU AgCenter. (Photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter)
New technology offers farmers benefits
Farmers can benefit from using emerging technology on their farms by reducing expenses and increasing crop yields, LSU AgCenter experts advised at a recent digital agriculture conference.
CDC study shows physical inactivity high among La. adults
Maps released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that Louisiana is one of seven states with the highest prevalence of physical inactivity among adults.
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LSU AgCenter plant physiologist Paul South presents findings from his research project RIPE, Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency, during a seminar at the LSU AgCenter on Jan. 13. His goal is to increase food production by manipulating the processes of photosynthesis and photorespiration. (Photo by Johnny Morgan/LSU AgCenter)
AgCenter seminar focuses on improving crop production
An LSU AgCenter scientist is researching ways to increase food production by manipulating the processes of photosynthesis and photorespiration.
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From left, Lucas, Glenn and Wes Simon were three of six farmers and ranchers awarded 2019 Master Farmer Certifications recently. The Simons operate a family farm in the Morse area.
Simons awarded three of six Master Farmer Certifications
Glenn, Wes, and Lucas Simon were among six farmers and ranchers awarded 2019 Master Farmer Certifications at the 74th annual Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts (LACD) meeting held rece