Volume 4 , Issue 1 January 2014

Ins ide th is issue:

Louisiana Soybean Association

Annual Meeting

1

Cotton Varieties Plant-ed, Louisiana, 2013

3

SOYBEAN VARIETY

SELECTION for 2014 4

Section 18 for Aphid Control in Grain Sorghum

5

Corn Disease Man-agement Considera-tions for 2014

5

Louisiana Ag Industries As-

sociation, Convention 12

Upcoming Calendar 13

Contact Information 14

LOUISIAN A CROPS NEWSLETTER

Cotton, Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum,

and Wheat

Issue Contr ibutors

Dr. Ronnie Levy

Dr. Boyd Padgett

Dr. David Kerns

Sebe Brown

Clayton Hollier

Trey Price

Dan Fromme

Louisiana Soybean Association

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Dewitt Livestock Facility

Dean Lee Research Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

11:50 Registration and LSA Membership Drive*

12:00 Welcome

Dr. Boyd Pagett, Professor and Central Region Director

12:10 Lunch – Sponsored by LA Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board

12:40 LSA Business Meeting

Damian Glaser, LSA President Presiding

Call to order and minute approval

Membership/Treasury Report – Dr. Ron Levy

Soybean Market Outlook and Dreyfus Update – David Bollich

LA Farm Bureau Legislative Report – Kyle McCann

Election of New Officers for 2014 Calendar Year

New business

* Membership costs are $55/year or $155 for three year memberships. To increase its

representation on the national level, the LSA is seeking new members to be a part of their organization. By purchasing a three year membership to the LSA for $155.00 the new or

renewing member will receive credit for four bags of seed at their respective seed dealer-ship. After paying for a three year membership and purchasing your seed as you normally

do, send in a copy of the receipt and where you purchased your seed back to LSA by June 30th, 2014. Your account at that seed dealership that you choose will then be credited for

four bags by the respective seed representative. The seed companies participating in the LSA membership drive are: Delta Pine/Asgrow Seed Brands, Croplan Genetics, Delta Grow,

NK/Syngenta Seed, NC+, Pioneer and Progeny Ag Products.

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Louisiana Soybean Association Membership Application

Name: ___________________________________________

Farm Name: ______________________________________ (optional)

Address: _________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ____________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________

Telephone No. ____________________________________

* Membership costs are $55/year or $155 for three year memberships. To increase its representation on the national level, the LSA is

seeking new members to be a part of their organization. By purchasing a three year membership to the LSA for $155.00 the new or renew-

ing member will receive credit for four bags of seed at their respective seed dealership. After paying for a three year membership and pur-

chasing your seed as you normally do, send a copy of the receipt and where you purchased your seed back to LSA by June 30 th, 2013. Your

account at that seed dealership that you choose will then be credited for four bags by the respective seed representative. The seed compa-

nies participating in the LSA membership drive are: Delta Pine/Asgrow Seed Brands, Croplan Genetics, Delta Grow, NK/Syngenta Seed,

NC+, Pioneer and Progeny Ag Products.

Mail Membership Application and check payable to Louisiana Soybean Association to:

Louisiana Soybean Association

8105 Tom Bowman Dr.

Alexandria, LA 71302

Cotton Varieties Planted, Louisiana, 2013 Crop

Listed below are the top ten cotton varieties planted in Louisiana during the 2013 season. Estimates of the percentages of the various

varieties planted in Louisiana were based on informal surveys made by the cotton classing office. Those surveyed included ginners, seed

dealers, extension agents, and other knowledgeable sources.

Source: USDA –AMS-Cotton Program

2013 Louisiana Cotton Acres and Yields

Cotton acres dropped to 125,000 acres which is the lowest totals on record. However, lint yield is expected to set a state record 1,248

pounds per acre. In 2012, cotton acres were at 225,095 acres and lint yield was 1,020 pounds per acre which was a state record until

this year.

Cotton Fiber Quality, Louisiana, 2013 Crop

Fiber quality for the 2013 Louisiana cotton crop can be classified as having high micronaire, average fiber length and good uniformity.

Fiber strength was good to excellent. The most glaring issue was that around 58.7% of bales that were classified produced a micronaire

value of 5.0 or higher.

Source: USDA-AMS

Variety Louisiana (%)

ST 5288B2F 32.78

PHY 499WRF 32.22

DP 1133B2RF 22.25

DP 0912B2RF 7.47

DP 1048B2RF 1.18

DP 1044B2RF 1.06

ST 4946GLB2 0.92

PHY 375WRF 0.64

DP 1359B2RF 0.33

DP 1311B2RF 0.23

Year Micronaire Length Uniformity Strength

2013 5.0 1.11 81.8 30.6

2012 4.8 1.11 81.1 29.3

Louis iana Crops Newsletter Page 4

SOYBEAN VARIETY SELECTION for 2014

Making the proper variety selection is critical to maximize profit potential. Variety selection may be the single most important decision you

make. No two farms are alike. There are differences in production practices, soil types and climatic conditions just to name a few. You

should plan to plant more than one variety. This will help reduce the risk associated with these conditions and weather. For these reasons,

it is important to gather as much data as possible before deciding which varieties to plant.

Begin with data from your area and of similar production conditions, this should include Commercial Variety Trials from Research Stations,

Extension demonstrations and/or company trials. If you are unable to find information that matches your production, look for varieties that

consistently out perform others when averaged across locations. A proven variety is one that performs well in a wide range of conditions,

soil types, and locations.

LOUISIANA – “SELECTS”

Louisiana – “Selects” is a listing of top performing soybean varieties in Louisiana. It was based on Commercial Variety Trials and Extension

Demonstrations.

2014 Louisiana – “Selects” Soybean MG3 - Early MG4

Armor 44-R08

Dyna-Gro 39RY43

R2C 4541

Myc5N431

P4313RY

Soybean Late MG4

REV 47R34 Armor 48-R66

AG 4934 R2C 4772

REV 49R94 P49T80R

Morsoy Xtra R2 48X02 AG 4933

Dyna-Gro S48RS53 AG 4531

P4747RY Halo 4:95

DG4825RR2/STS Armor 49-R56

P4900RY AGS 47R212

Armor 47-R13

Soybean MG5

AG 5332 REV 51R53

P54T94R AG 5233

Armor X1312 DG5575RR2

DGS53RY84 P50T64R

P5555RY DG5575RR2

P55T57R REV 56R63

DG 5481 LL AG 5533

P5213RY P5711RY

P5210RY Schillinger 5220.RC

There are many sources of information that can be accessed to view variety performance. Contact your local Extension office or the LSU

AgCenter website at www.lsuagcenter.com

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Information Requested to Aid in Obtaining a Section 18 Emergency Exemption for Trans-

form (sulfoxaflor) for Sugarcane Aphid Control in Grain Sorghum

Sebe Brown and David Kerns: LSU AgCenter Entomologists

The 2013 grain sorghum production season was very generous year for many farms around Louisiana with excellent harvest weather and high yields; however, many producers became familiar with the white sugarcane aphid, an insect pest that has the potential to se-verely reduce yield and harvest efficiency. The white sugarcane aphid emerged as a wide spread pest late in the production season when many producers had suspended routine insect scouting in anticipation of harvest. Fields at harvest maturity were often complete-ly covered in honey dew, a sticky substance that aphids excrete as a byproduct of feeding, which clogged internal components causing mechanical failure and combine stoppage. Adding to this issue, many products used for crop desiccation were unable to reach the leaf surface due to the layer of honey dew covering green foliage. Later planted sorghum afflicted with this insect saw significant yield loss and some cases total crop loss after field colonization. Compounding this matter is the lack of effective insecticides currently labeled for use on aphids in grain sorghum and the extended pre-harvest intervals these insecticides require (28 to 60 days depending on insecti-cide and amount used per acre).

Therefore, we are in need of producer/consultant input on how the white sugarcane aphid negatively affected production around Louisi-ana. This information will be used to justify a Section 18 emergency exemption for Transform (sulfoxaflor) for the 2014 grain sorghum production season. Sulfoxaflor demonstrated excellent efficacy against white sugarcane aphid in research and on-farm trials around Louisiana and will provide a much needed tool for producers to combat this pest. If you experienced issues with the white sugarcane aphid in your fields last year please take the time to fill out the questionnaire below. Any information provided will benefi t a Section 18 justification with specific information on economic losses due to yield reduction and combine efficacy a plus. Questionnaires should be

returned to David Kerns at the information below as soon as possible, thank you for your time and consideration.

Measured yield reduction (bu/ac or % reduction)

Combined impact from:

Injury inflicted by aphid to plant

Grain loss out the back of combine due to clogged screens etc.

Qualitative injury

Dockage or discounts at the elevator that can be attributed to the aphid

Problems with delayed harvest or grain moisture due to inability to properly desiccate the crop

Problems with crop desiccation due to honey dew and mold on leaves and associated economic costs

Requiring additional applications (include application cost)

Harvest efficiency issues

Slower travel speed during harvest

Please include normal harvest speed versus speed with when aphids are present (estimated as # acres harvested per hour)

Mechanical issues associated with combine stoppage (Purchase of new parts; time spent, cleaning equipment and re-placing parts)

Problems controlling aphids with currently labeled insecticides

Lack of efficacy

Pest resurgence

PHI preventing use when needed

List of issues encountered at harvest

Please contact me if you have questions; and mail, FAX or email information to:

David Kerns

LSU AgCenter

Macon Ridge Research Station

Winnsboro, LA 71295

Cell: 318-439-4844

FAX: 318-435-2133

Email: dkerns@agcenter.lsu.edu

Louis iana Crops Newsletter Page 6

Corn Disease Management Considerations for 2014

Trey Price, Field Crops Pathologist, Macon Ridge Research Station

Clayton Hollier, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Louisiana State University

Boyd Padgett, Professor, Dean Lee Research and Extension Center

The most common diseases that occur in Louisiana corn are common rust, southern rust, and northern

corn leaf blight. Less common diseases include smut, ear and stalk rots, gray leaf spot, and southern

corn leaf blight. Corn diseases are usually of minor importance if they occur late in the season. Howev-

er, if diseases are detected prior to tasseling, there are several things to consider. Disease identification

is very important because management decisions will vary with different pathogens. If disease inci-

dence and severity are high enough and environmental conditions are favorable for further disease de-

velopment, a fungicide application should be considered. The stage of the corn crop must be considered

as well; progression to yield limiting levels rarely occurs when diseases initiate late in the growing sea-

son. Corn plants can tolerate significant amounts of defoliation depending on growth stage (Table 1).

Scouting fields prior to tasseling is important for diseases initiating early in the season.

When it is determined a fungicide application is needed, a premix having two modes of action (strobilurin

and triazole) offers a broad spectrum of activity. Examples of premix products include: Headline AMP,

Stratego YLD, Quilt, Quilt Xcel, Priaxor, among others. Label specifications for application methods, tim-

ings, and rates should be followed. In most cases, a single application at tasseling is justified when dis-

ease is present and active. The decision to apply a fungicide should be made on a field by field basis.

Do not make unnecessary applications. Based on 8 years of data generated from field trials at LSU

AgCenter research stations, fungicide applications to corn in the absence of disease DO NOT consistent-

ly result in increased yields. Making unnecessary applications wastes money, shortens the lifespan of

fungicides, and increases the chances of developing resistant pathogens.

Table 1. Estimated % corn grain yield loss due to defoliation at various growth stages.

% Defoliation

Growth Stage 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Tassel 3 7 13 21 31 42 55 68 83 100

Silked 3 7 12 20 29 39 51 65 80 97

Silks Brown 2 6 11 18 27 36 47 60 74 90

Pre-Blister 2 5 10 16 24 32 43 54 66 81

Blister 2 5 10 16 22 30 39 50 60 73

Early Milk 2 4 8 14 20 28 36 45 55 66

Milk 1 3 7 12 18 24 32 41 49 59

Late Milk 1 3 6 10 15 21 28 35 42 50

Soft Dough 1 2 4 8 12 17 23 29 35 41

Early Dent 0 1 2 5 9 13 18 23 27 32

Dent 0 0 2 4 7 10 14 17 20 23

Late Dent 0 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

Nearly Mature 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 6 7 8

Adapted from the National Crop Insurance Service’s ‘Corn Loss Instruction’ to represent the leaf collar

growth staging method. Included in the Mississippi State University, Grain Crops Update June 4, 2010,

Corn Disease Identification and Development

Common Rust Figure 1. Common rust. Spore brick red.

Common rust usually can be found every year in Louisiana, and is usually the first disease observed dur-

ing the growing season (Figure 1). This disease is caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi. Initial infections

occur from wind-blown spores from corn-producing areas in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.

Signs of this disease can be present early in the growing season (prior to tasseling) during periods of high

relative humidity (>6hr dew period). Sporulation on the leaf surface can occur within 7 days after infec-

tion. Pustules are elongated, ragged looking and occur on the upper and lower leaf surfaces. Spores with

pustules are cinnamon-brown in color. In some cases, pustules occur in bands because of infections that

occurred while the leaf was in the whorl. Disease severity will subside when temperatures exceed the

range of 60 to 77oF. This disease usually does not cause yield loss in Louisiana corn.

Figure 2. Southern rust. Spores orange.

Southern rust, caused by the fungus Puccinia polysora, also may be present in Louisiana corn (Figure 2).

Similar to common rust, initial infections are caused by wind-blown spores. Southern rust produces small

circular to oval pustules and contain orange to light brown spores. The spores are lighter in color when

compared to spores associated with common rust. Pustule size is usually smaller and less ragged looking

than those produced by the common rust pathogen. Pustules are more abundant on the upper leaf sur-

face and can also be found on the leaf sheath when disease is severe. This is a warmer-season rust com-

pared to common rust (80-90°F) and usually occurs late season and does not have adequate time to im-

pact yield. However, this rust is very aggressive and if disease epidemics initiate early during periods of

high humidity or rainfall (prior to or at tasseling), yields may be reduced.

Figure 3. Northern Corn Leaf Blight

Northern corn leaf blight is caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum (Figure 3). The disease may be

found in Louisiana corn fields during mid-season (tasseling/flowering) and, in some cases, may cause

yield loss. Lesions of Northern corn leaf blight usually begin in the lower canopy and progress upward.

Lesions begin as small elliptical or spindle shaped lesions. Mature lesions can be six inches in length

and about ½ to 1 inch wide. The lesions are grayish green in color. Conditions favorable for disease de-

velopment are 60 to 90°F with moisture periods of 6 to 18h. The fungus can survive on infected corn de-

bris left on the soil surface from the previous growing season. Therefore, the risk to this disease increas-

es in fields where reduced-tillage practices are used and corn is planted continuously. Corn debris from

the previous season provides inoculum for disease initiation and establishment. Spores produced on this

debris are disseminated by wind and rain splash infecting the current crop. Subsequent infection results

from spores produced within lesions on the current crop. There are several races of this pathogen. There-

fore, the effectiveness of genetic resistance may vary depending on the races present in a particular

field.

Less Common Disease and Abnormalities

Goss’s Wilt Figure 4. Leaf lesions caused by Goss’s wilt.

Goss’s Wilt Figure 5. Leaf lesions

caused by Goss’s wilt.

Goss’s wilt is a disease caused by the bacterium, Clavibacter mich-

iganensis subsp. nebraskensis Figures 4 & 5). This disease was

first discovered in Louisiana (East Carroll, West Carroll, Madison,

and Tensas) in 2013. This disease reduces vigor, stand, stalk

quality, grain quality, and yield. The systemic wilt phase (stalk in-

fection) is less common with diagnostic orange/brown discolora-

tion of vascular bundles. Foliar infections are more common with

water soaking (gray/green) resulting in lesions that follow the leaf

veins. Bacterial ooze may be evident when wet and shiny when

leaves are dry. Infection can occur at any stage of development

(earlier infections cause the most damage). Bacteria primarily en-

ter through wounds caused by wind, hail, and equipment. Seed

transmission occurs to seedlings ~2% of the time (important in

moving pathogen to new areas). Conditions favorable for disease

development are temperatures around 80°F with extended periods of leaf wetness and high relative humidity. Bacteria overwinter in

infested corn residue so areas with corn following corn and mini-

mum tillage may harbor the pathogen. Alternative hosts include

green foxtail, shattercane, and barnyardgrass. Crop rotation and

increased tillage will reduce residue/primary inoculum. Sanitary

measures must be taken with equipment to avoid spread. The

best way to manage this disease is with resistant hybrids.

Gray Leaf Spot

Gray leaf spot is caused by the fungus

Cercospora zeae-maydis. Initial le-

sions are rectangular, small, necrotic,

with yellow halos. As lesions mature,

they expand and turn gray where the

fungus may sporulate on the under-

side of the leaf. Conditions favoring

development are temperatures rang-

ing from 70 to 85oF with repeated

moisture over 11 or more hours or

high relative humidity (95% or more).

The fungus can overwinter on infected

corn debris from the previous season.

Therefore, risk to disease is increased

when corn is continuously cropped

and reduced tillage allows debris to

overwinter.

Smut

This disease is caused by the fungus

Ustilago madis and is generally not

thought to impact yield. Symptoms can

occur on foliage and ears and are very

evident. Individual kernels enlarge and

are silvery gray in color. Diseased ker-

nels can be cut in half to reveal black

sooty spores. This disease is usually

present at very low levels in every corn

field, and is most severe when actively

growing tissue of young corn is wound-

ed. The fungus overwinters on infected

corn debris from the previous growing

season or in the soil (for many years).

The fungus is not seedborne, as is the

case with some smuts in other crops.

Purple leaf sheath

Each year this abnormality can be found in some corn fields within the state. While fungi and bacteria

are associated with this condition, this is not harmful to the plant. The purple discoloration on the stalk

and leaf sheath results from colonized (fungi and bacteria) pollen that is lodged between the sheath and

stalk.

Louisiana Ag Industries Association, Inc. Annual Convention

The Louisiana Ag Industries Association will once again hold its annual meeting on February 5-6, 2013 in

Marksville, Louisiana. This is the sixth consecutive year that the convention will be held at the Paragon

Casino and Resort, located in the central part of Louisiana. Representatives from the seed, chemical, fer-

tilizer, grain, and feed industries will hear presentations on world fertilizer markets, industry updates,

weather patterns for 2014, congressional updates, as well as other timely, market-driven information that

affects not only Louisiana industries, but processors, and producers as well. The format will include two

half – day business sessions, beginning at 8:30am on January 28th, followed by a luncheon. A skeet

shoot and golf tournament will also be held that afternoon for those wanting to participate. The meeting

will conclude at noon on Wednesday, January 29th.

Registration will be $125 for current members and $175 for non-members. All agricultural industry, uni-

versity, state and federal agency, and crop consultants are encouraged and invited to attend. Please con-

tact Donna Morgan at dsmorgan1@suddenlink.net or 318-229-9955 for more information.

Louis iana Crops Newsletter Page 13

Upcoming Calendar of Events

January 22, 2014 - Louisiana Soybean Association

Annual Meeting, Dewitt Livestock Facility,Dean Lee Research Station

Alexandria, Louisiana

Louisiana Ag Industries Association annual meeting on February 5-6, 2013 in Marksville, Louisiana.

February 12-14, 2014 - Louisiana Agricultural Technology and Management Conference sponsored by the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association, Paragon Casino and Resort Hotel, Marksville,

Louisiana

For additional calendar information on LSU AgCenter Parish and Statewide events, visit our

website at www.lsuagcenter.com/calendar

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P AR I S H CO N TAC T IN F O R M AT I O N

Parish County Agent Phone Email Acadia Barrett Courville 337-788-8821 bcourville@agcenter.lsu.edu

Allen Randall Bellon 337-639-4376 rbellon@agcenter.lsu.edu

Ascension Al Orgeron 225-562-2320 aorgeron@agcenter.lsu.edu

Avoyelles Vincent Deshotel 337-831-1635 vdeshotel@agctr.lsu.edu

Beauregard Keith Hawkins 337-463-7006 khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu

Bossier Ricky Kilpatrick 318-965-2326 rkilpatrick@agcenter.lsu.edu

Caddo John Terrell 318-226-6805 jterrell@agcenter.lsu.edu

Calcasieu James Meaux 337-475-8812 jmeaux@agcenter.lsu.edu

Caldwell Jim McCann 318-649-2663 jmccann@agctr.lsu.edu

Cameron James Meaux 337-475-8812 jmeaux@agcenter.lsu.edu

Catahoula Josh Price 318-744-5442 jprice@agcenter.lsu.edu

Concordia Sara Nuss 318-336-5315 snuss@agcenter.lsu.edu

Concordia Sebe Brown 318-498-1283 sbrown@agcenter.lsu.edu

Desoto Chuck Griffin 318-872-0533 cgriffin@agcenter.lsu.edu

East Carroll Donna Lee 318-282-1292 drlee@agctr.lsu.edu

Evangeline Keith Fontenot 337-363-5646 kfontenot@agctr.lsu.edu

Franklin Carol Pinnell-Alison 318-267-6713 cpinnell-alison@agctr.lsu.edu

Grant Donna Morgan 318-627-3675 dmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu

Iberia Blair Hebert 337-369-4441 bhebert@agcenter.lsu.edu

Jeff Davis Frances Guidry 337-824-1773 fguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu

Lafayette Stan Dutile 337-291-7090 sdutile@agcenter.lsu.edu

LaSalle Donna Morgan 318-992-2205 dmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu

Madison R.L. Frasier 318-267-6714 rfrasier@agctr.lsu.edu

Morehouse Terry Erwin 318-282-3615 terwin@agctr.lsu.edu

Natchitoches Stephen Roberts 318-332-7274 sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu

Ouachita Richard Letlow 318-282-2181 rletlow@agctr.lsu.edu

Pointe Coupee Miles Brashier 225-281-9469 mbrashier@agctr.lsu.edu

Rapides Donna Morgan 318-473-6605 dmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu

Red River Robert Berry 318-932-4342 rmberry@agcenter.lsu.edu

Richland Keith Collins 318-355-0703 kcollins@agctr.lsu.edu

St. Charles Rene’ Schmit 985-785-4473 rschmit@agcenter.lsu.edu

St. John Mariah Bock 985-497-3261 mbock@agcenter.lsu.edu

St. Landry Vincent Deshotel 337-831-1635 vdeshotel@agctr.lsu.edu

St. Martin Stuart Gauthier 337-332-2181 sgauthier@agcenter.lsu.edu

St. Mary Jimmy Flanagan 337-828-4100 jflanagan@agcenter.lsu.edu

Tensas Dennis Burns 318-267-6709 dburns@agctr.lsu.edu

Vermilion Andrew Granger 337-898-4335 agranger@agcenter.lsu.edu

West Baton Rouge Stephen Borel 225-281-9474 sborel@agcenter.lsu.edu

West Carroll Bruce Garner 318-331-9481 bgarner@agctr.lsu.edu

West Feliciana Andre’ Brock 225-635-3614 abrock@agcenter.lsu.edu

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Specialists

Specialty Responsibilities Name Phone Email

Soybean Soybeans Ron Levy 318-542-8857 (cell) rlevy@agcenter.lsu.edu

Cotton , Corn Cotton, Corn Dan Fromme 318-880-8079 (cell) dfromme@agcenter.lsu.edu

Weeds Corn, Grain Sorghum, Cotton. Soybeans

Daniel Stephenson 318-308-7225 (cell) dstephenson@agcenter.lsu.edu

Asst. Integrated Pest Management, Northeast

Cotton, Corn, Soybean, Grain Sorghum

Sebe Brown 318-498-1283 sbrown@agcenter.lsu.edu

Entomology Cotton, Corn, Soybean, Grain Sorghum

David Kerns 806-438-6672 (cell) dkerns@agcenter.lsu.edu

Nematodes All agronomic crops Charlie Overstreet 225-578-2186 coverstreet@agcenter.lsu.edu

Pathology Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum

Trey Price 318-2359805(cell) tprice@agcenter.lsu.edu

Pathology Soybean, Corn, Grain Sorghum

Clayton Hollier 225-578-1464 chollier@agcenter.lsu.edu

Economics Cotton Kurt Guidry 225-578-3282 kmguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu

Ag Economics and

Agribusiness

Soybean and Feed Grain

marketing Kurt Guidry 225-578-3282 kmguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu

Fertility All agronomic crops J. Stevens 318-308-0754 (cell) jstevens@agcenter.lsu.edu

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