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Welcome to the LSU AgCenter Wheat Production Web site. We hope you find all the information you need on this site. Please view the links to the right that will guide you to the information you seek.

If you are not able to find the information you are looking for, please click on "Contact Us" and we will be happy to help you.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome, because we are continually striving to serve you better.


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2009 Small Grain Performance Trials
Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance, and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. The 2009 statewide wheat performance trials included 70 varieties and experimental lines.

Louisiana AgSummary
AgSummary Website

An accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies - both private and public - compile this information. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state's economy with the potential for increased impacts through value-added processing.

Plant Disease Management Guide
disease guide

This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them.

2008 Small Grain Performance Trials
Small grain variety trials are conducted annually by scientists of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) to evaluate grain yield, agronomic performance, and disease reaction of varieties and advanced lines. The trials are conducted at seven LAES research stations representative of the major soil and climate regions of the state. The 2008 statewide wheat performance trials included 60 varieties and experimental lines.

Wheat Diseases
Oat Crown Rust Disease
This page contains pictures of some common wheat diseases.
Contact Us
This page contains the contact information for the parish county agents.
Wheat & Oat Links
Wheat
This page contains some important wheat and oat links.
2007 Small Grain Performance Trials
The 2007 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region.
Planting and Management Practices for Wheat
This short publication provides information on cultural practices related to wheat production, including planting dates and rates and fertilizer recommendations.
2006 Small Grain Performance Trials
The 2006 statewide wheat performance trials included 51 varieties and experimental lines. Recommendations are based on the relative performance of an entry for two years within a region.
Double-cropping Cotton and Wheat in Louisiana
doublecropping cotton and wheat
Wheat acreage in Louisiana has increased significantly because of higher wheat prices. With the increase in wheat acreage, interest has risen considerably in double-cropping cotton after wheat is harvested. Recommendations for growing cotton in a double-cropped production system with wheat in 2007 are included.
Pictures
Sungrains Breeders
This page contains pictures of wheat and oats planting and harvesting activities.
Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide
weed management 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.
Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms
Farmers attending workshop on options after storms
Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days.