Louisiana Delta Crop Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kylie Miller
R.L. Frazier, Dennis Burns and Kylie Miller are Extension Agents covering the parishes along the Mississippi River. We started this podcast to talk about all things related to agriculture in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Concordia and Catahoula Parishes.
After 23 years of dedication, innovation, and service, Bruce Garner is retiring from the LSU AgCenter. In this special episode, we reflect on his incredible career, the impact he's made across Louisiana agriculture, and the legacy he leaves behind. Join us in honoring a true leader and friend.
In this episode, we break down the current planting conditions across Northeast Louisiana. From soil moisture levels to recent weather patterns and their impact on crops, we talk with local parish agents and specialists about challenges facing this year’s planting season. Whether you're in the tractor or at the kitchen table, tune in for timely insights to help guide your next steps in the field.
Exciting news on this episode! We’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Luke Stamper, who officially began his role as the statewide extension wildlife specialist on March 1.
Luke Stamper
lstamper@agcenter.lsu.edu
In this episode, Kylie and Bruce talk with Wil Strickland and dive into the world of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a severe and highly contagious viral disease that affects both wild and domestic birds. The virus has become a major concern in the poultry industry, causing significant mortality in poultry and posing a serious threat to food security and public health. We’ll break down how this virus spreads through both wild and domestic bird populations, the economic impact on farmers, and the crucial role of biosecurity in managing outbreaks.
Will Strickland
Asst. Extension Agent - Poultry Production
LSU AgCenter Statewide Poultry Extension Contact
wstrickland@agcenter.lsu.edu
Harvesting Highlights: A Farm's End-of-Season Wrap-Up" – In this episode, we reflect on the year's ups and downs, share the season's lessons learned, and look ahead to what’s next on the farm. Tune in for insights, stories, and January events as the season winds down.
Listen in as we sit down with Dennis Burns and his family to reflect on his remarkable career, as he retires after decades of dedication to the agricultural community and his service with the LSU AgCenter.
Will Wallace, Madison Parish
wlwallace@agcenter.lsu.edu
Railey Cruse, Caldwell & Catahoula Parish
rcruse@agcenter.lsu.edu
Bruce, Kylie, and Dr. Shelly Kerns give a end of season discussion on Crops in the Northeast Region.
Dr. Donnie Miller, Weed Scientist from the Northeast Research Station explains herbicide strategies for newly registered and re-registered products going forward.
Andy Brown and Madison Plaisance from Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation talk to Kylie, Dennis, and Bruce about the need for a new farm bill.
Link to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation:
www. lafarmbureau.org/farmbill
The Farm Bill is critical to the future of Louisiana agriculture and rural communities. It provides the essential risk management tools, nutrition programs, and conservation efforts that keep our farms running, our families fed, and our land sustainable. Now is the time to act—without it, our farmers, ranchers, and rural economies face uncertainty. Join us in urging Congress to pass a new Farm Bill that ensures the stability and success of agriculture in Louisiana. Food security is national security. Your voice can make the difference—take action today.
We chat with Maria Salvador Santos and Leonardo Rezende about there time here at the LSU AgCenter.
Nate Jennings joined the Richland parish team on August 1st as the ANR (agronomy) agent for Richland and Ouachita parish. He sits down with Kylie and Dennis to share his background.
Dennis and Kylie chat with Shelly and Dawson Kerns to discuss their new positions with the LSU AgCenter.
Kylie and Dennis talk to Dr. Donnie Miller and James Hendrix about Ryegrass control with cover crops.
Volume 14, Issue 5 - August 2024 (lsuagcenter.com)
Australia Rice Farmer and Miller, Steve Rogers talks to Bruce and Dennis about farming in Northeast Louisiana and Australia.
LRWA Source Water Protection Workshop
March 26, 2024
LSU AgCenter - 195A Community Road
Oak Grove, La 71263
The program will host a 4-hour training/community meeting at the LSU AgCenter office March 26,2024. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM. The meeting will outline the program and allow the public to get information and sign up for drinking water protection committee to be established for the area. The public is invited to attend and take an active role in ensuring clean drinking water for the future. There will be presentations from LADEQ, USDA, NRCS, LDH-OPH, and LRWA.
Susan Robbins, Source Water Protection Specialist
Louisiana Rural Water Association
P.O. Box 180 - Kinder, LA 70648
Office: 1-800-256-2591
Cell: 337-658-9833
srobbins@lrwa.org
Jesse Means
Louisiana DEQ
225-219-1827
jesse.means@la.gov.
Dennis and Kylie sit down and visit with Dr. Bill Robertson, Conservation Agronomist. Dr. Robertson will be the keynote speaker in the upcoming Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Tour on March 28, 2024. The field day is in St. Joseph at the Northeast Research Station starting at 8:30.
The crew sits down with new LSU AgCenter ANR Agents Trip Morgan and Tyler Garza. We talk about their background and future plans.
Tripp Morgan
Assistant Extension Agent
Agricultural and Natural Resources (Livestock & Forages)
Union, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, West Carroll
210 E. Water Street Farmerville, LA 71241
tmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu
318-368-9935
Tyler Garza
Assistant Extension Agent
East Carroll Parish
502 First Street Lake Providence, La 71254
tgarza@agcenter.lsu.edu
318-559-1459
Help us say goodbye and wish our friend, R.L. Frazier, County Agent in Madison and East Carroll Parish a happy retirement.
Bruce Garner, Extension Agent from West Carroll and Morehouse Parish, travels to Kennedy Rice to talk to Chanel Carter about Rice Sustainability.
Chanel Carter
Delta Land and Farm Mgt.
O: 318.647.5744
610 Wilmot Highway, P.O. Box 259 | Mer Rouge, LA 71261
ccarter@dlfmllc.com
Dr. Daniel Stephenson, Central Region Director and Weed Scientist, calls in to the crew to discuss the new decision concerning dicamba formulations registered for use in XtendFlex cotton and soybean. We also talk about the upcoming Precision Ag Summit on February 16th at Dean Lee.
Bruce, Kylie, Dennis, RL, and Dr. Tara Smith sit down to talk at the 2023 LSU AgCenter Annual Conference in Baton Rouge to chat about the past year and what's next for 2024.
Dennis, Bruce, RL, and Kylie do a season end wrap up and talk about upcoming winter meetings.
Kylie Miller and Dennis Burns visit with Dr. Tara Smith at 4-H University to talk about her new position as the Executive Associate Vice President and Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.
Luke Stamper discusses with Dennis, Rl, Bruce, and Kylie about his upcoming wildlife Field Day at the Northeast Research Station in St. Joeseph on 5/ 12/23. You can RSVP by contacting 318-649-2663.
Cecilia Stevens talks with Bruce and Kylie about the grow a row to share program. Register as a home gardener, learn food safety skills, and get matched with a charitable group for produce donations in your area.For more information: Cecilia Stevens cstevens@agcenter.lsu.edu LSU AgCenter NE Food Systems Coordinator
Dr. Lori Duncan is an assistant professor in the Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department at the University of Tennessee and serves as the crop sustainability specialist with the University of Tennessee Extension.
Dr. Wes Porter, University of Georgia discusses high speed planters with Dennis, RL, Kylie and Bruce.
Dr. Matt Foster, Cotton and Corn specialist with the LSU AgCenter, talks to Kylie, RL, and Bruce about how the cold weather is affecting the Corn Crop.
William F. Tate serves as president of LSU. On the podcast, he talks to Bruce, Kylie, and RL about his journey to LSU, the scholarship first tour, the role of extension, and the future of Ag programs at LSU. We also discuss his golf game and crop progress in the northeast region.
Kylie, Rl, Bruce and Dennis talk about upcoming meetings for January. Tri-State Soybean Conference 1/6/23. Ag Expo 1/13-14/23. Precision Ag Summit 1/18/23.
John LaRose calls in to talk about the upcoming 26th annual Cotton and Rice Conference. You can register for the conference at www.nctd.net.
Lisa Fultz, LSU AgCenter soil microbiologist, talks about the upcoming Southern Cover Crop Conference.
The crew chats about upcoming winter meetings dates. Soybean Meeting: December 8th. Ag Expo: January 13th. Precision Ag Summit: January 18th.
Mike Bonnette from the State Office of the Farm Service Agency talks about the process of declaring disaster and answers questions from Bruce, Kylie, Dennis, and RL.
LSU AgCenter Weed Scientist, Dr. Daniel Stephenson discusses managing rye grass in wheat, residual herbicides, and cover crops with Bruce, Kylie, Rl, and Dennis.
Justin Giles, Chief of the Water Management Section with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District, talks about current and future Mississippi River Levels.
LSU AgCenter conservation agronomist James Hendrix speaks to Bruce, Dennis, and Kylie about planting a Cover Crop.
Dr. Matt Lee is the Interim Vice President for Agriculture and Interim Dean of the LSU College of Agriculture. He sits down with Dennis, RL, Bruce, and Kylie to talk about his back ground and future plans for his new role.
Dennis, Rl, and Kylie chat with Dr. Boyd Padgett about his planting considerations for the 2022 wheat crop.
Dr. Matt Foster, Cotton, Corn, and Grain Sorghum Specialist, talks with NE Agents about Cotton Defoliation and gives update on the 2022 crop.
Kylie, Dennis, Bruce, and R.L., talk with Farm Bureau Assistant Commodity and National Affairs Coordinator, Andy Brown and Karl Wiggers, producer of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture (TWILA) to tell the story of what is happening to farmers across the state and give update as to what they are doing to help tell that story.
Heavy rain fall in the northeast region has taken a toll on the crops in the area. Hear agents talk about how its affecting each parish.
We all sit down after field day to talk about the row rice field day at the Northeast Research Station in St. Joseph.
Kylie and Bruce talk with Myrl Sistrunk about upcoming field day and the 2022 sweet potato crop.
The crew chats with Soybean Specialist, Dr. David Moseley about irrigation termination and how the drought has effected this years crop.
The crew chats with Soybean Specialist, Dr. David Moseley about irrigation termination and how the drought has effected this years crop.
Dr. Daniel Stephenson, LSU AgCenter Extension Weed Scientist, talk with Dennis Burns and Kylie Miller about how Italian Ryegrass is a huge problem across the state. We discusses effective control methods and proactive measures, we need to take in the fall to successfully control it.
Luke Stamper, Northeast Region Wildlife and Forestry Agent, chats with Kylie Miller about his upcoming Wildlife Forum and Field Day. Field day is May 6, 2022 at the Macon Ridge Research Station in Winnsboro starting at 8:30. Featured Topics include: Food Plots, Feral Hog Management, Trapping Techniques, Forest Management, Habitat Management Techniques, Pest Management, and Equipment Calibration.
Dr. Tyler Towles answers questions and talks about his recommendations for planting this season.
Tiffany Hendrix and Rachel Lee, talk about serving as County Executive Director for Tensas and Maddison parishes.
Farmer, Robbie Howard talks with RL Frazier about how he is using cover crops on his farm.
We talk with Dr. David Moseley, LSU Soybean Specialist, about soybean planting dates and crop acreage predictions.
Dennis and RL chat with farmer Kellon Lee about farming and the US Cotton Trust Protocol. Deadline: April 30th
Dr. Edwards and Holmes tell us about their Beef Brunch Educational Series along with answering cattle questions.
We sit down with Bobby Skeen from the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association to discuss its purpose and issues in the industry.
Dr. Michael Deliberto and Josh Copes from Cross Keys Bank discuss preparing to make financial decisions for your operation.
Dr. Naveen Adusumilli, Assistant Professor in the Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Department, explains Carbon Credits.
Dr. Jim LaCour and Dr. Glen Gentry discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and other deer diseases with Dennis and Kylie.
Dr. Tristan Watson, Assistant Professor and Director of the LSU AgCenter Nematode Advisory Service, talks about his program and answers Nematode questions.
Kylie sits down with Donna Gentry, the Master Farmer Program Coordinator, to talk about the program and its history.
Dr. Bobby Soileau, the Director of the Ag Leadership Program, explains the programs history, goals, and development opportunities.
RL Frazier chats with Kylie Miller and Melanie Netterville about working as women in Ag.
Dr. Trey Price and Dr. Boyd Padgett discuss planting wheat and peanuts with agents Dennis, RL, and Kylie.
USDA makes an announcement about Hurricane Ida relief in Louisiana. Risk Management Agency Administrator Richard Flournoy talks to RL Frazier and Kylie Miller about options for those effected.
Dennis, RL, and Kylie sit down with Dr. David Moseley and Dr. Trey Price and Dr. Boyd Padgett to talk about Soybeans.
Dr. Daniel Stephenson coves topics such as post harvest weed control, how to control ryegrass, and planting cover crops.
LSU AgCenter agents talk with Dr. Brenda Tubana and Dr. Lisa Fultz about their recent Field Day.
Daniel Stepenson, LSU AgCenter Extension Weed Scientist explains the issues with ryegrass control.
We introduce you to the new statewide Cotton, Corn, and Grain Sorghum Specialist Dr. Matt Foster
R.L. and Dennis talk about crop outlook for 2021 and the upcoming Row Rice and Advanced Corn meetings
Kylie, Dennis, and RL sit down to chat with Dr. Kim Pope Brown to discuss the upcoming Pesticide Recertification season.
Dennis, RL, and Kylie talk with Dr. Stephen Harrison about planting wheat in the Northeast region.
Dennis, RL, and Kylie talk introduce Dr. MD Rasel Parvej to the region and discuss soil fertility questions.
Kylie, Dennis, and RL introduce Dr. Tyler Towles to the Northeast region. Dr. Towles talks upcoming research goals and gives growers a entomology update.
Dr. Trey Price talks to Kylie and RL about fungicide applications and tap root decline.
Dennis Burns and Dr. Daniel Stephenson talk about "dicamba is the new Roundup" and the meaning of the court ruling that was announced yesterday concerning dicamba.
Dr. Dustin Harrell sits down with Kylie Miller, Dennis Burns, and RL Frazier to give a update on Rice in Louisiana and working from home during pandemic.
Dennis and Kylie discuss Nitrogen losses in corn from rainfall and mid-season applications in corn. How do you determine how much to apply and when.
Entomologist Dr. Sebe Brown talks about the tornado at Dean Lee Research Station and gives spring 2020 update on Cotton and Soybeans. We also discuss bill bug research in Row Rice.
Dr. Boyd Padgett joins Kylie Miller, RL Frazier, and Dennis Burns to give update on the 2020 wheat crop.
Dr. David Moseley talks about soybean planting and RL and Kylie discuss virtual wheat and oat field day.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie discuss planting progress and other fieldwork this past week. Kylie talks with Dr. Kiki Fontenot and Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard about gardening and landscaping during this time of staying at home.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie talk about current crop conditions and working remotely. Kylie interviews Dr. Sebe Brown about seedtreatments in cotton and soybeans. Kim Brown talks about current pesticide regulations and COVID-19
Kylie Miller talks to Dr. Dan Fromme, LSU AgCenter Corn Specialist, about making replant decisions on corn this spring.
R.L., Kiley and Dennis discuses how agents in Louisianan are continue to work remotely as a results of the Covid-19. Also Kiley has an interview with Dr. Trey Price on corn diseases during this wet spring.
Corn planting has started and Dennis talks to Heath Herring about the upcoming crop year and other topics.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie talk about how little corn planting/field work has been done because of the rainy weather. Kylie interviews Dr. Daniel Stephenson about spring weed control.
Dennis talks to Dr. Wes Porter, Ag Engineer at University of GA, about planter maintenance. Kylie discusses the LSU AgCenter agent training for hemp production she attended last week. They cover the current goings on in the Louisiana Delta parishes this week.
R.L. and Kylie talk row rice with Dr. Dustin Harrell. They cover all aspects of production and where row rice acreage is going in Northeast Louisiana.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie start season 2 talking about what's happening in NELA and upcoming events. Kylie discusses the greenbridge effect with the wet spring, burndown, and cover crops.
R.L. and Dennis talk to Dr. Michael Salassi, Associate Vice President Program Leader for Plant and Animal Sciences, about his ideas for the AgCenter.
Dennis talks with Dr. Sebe Brown, LSU AgCenter Entomologist, about insect pressure and problems in 2019 and what to look for in 2020.
In this episode of LA Delta Crop Report Podcast Kevin Wofford with the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry talks with R.L. Frazier about the unwanted pesticide pickup program scheduled for Northeast Louisiana.
Kylie talks about disease pressure in 2019 and looking forward into 2020 with Dr. Trey Price, LSU AgCenter Pathologist
R.L. and Dennis discuss row rice production in Louisiana with Dr. Dustin Harrell, LSU AgCenter Extension Rice Specialist
Kylie talks to Dr. Michael Deliberto, LSU AgCenter Economist, about markets, budgets and 2020 crop decisions.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie discuss harvest and other things happening in the LA Delta area. Kylie interviews James Hendrix about planting cover crops.
R.L. and Dennis talk about harvest, pesticide pickup and peanut harvest. Kylie interviews Dr. Kurt Guidry, Ag Economist, about crop budgets and planning for 2020.
R.L., Kylie and Dennis talk with Dr. Bill Richardson, Vice President of Agriculture and Dean of the LSU College of Agriculture.
R.L. and Dennis talk about what going on with harvest and field work while Kylie has an interview with Dr. Ashley Long, AgCenter Wildlife Biologist, about food plots and the upcoming hunting season.
R.L., Dennis and Kylie talk about how they got started doing the podcast, Twitter and making videos. Dennis talks to Dr. Melissa Cater about her first year as the Northeast Regional Director.
R.L. and Dennis talk about what is going on in the Delta and Kylie discusses fall weed control with Dr. Daniel Stephenson, weed scientist.
Kylie talks to Dr. Mike Strain, Louisiana Commissioner of Ag about hemp, rice and other topics.
Dennis Burns talks with Dr. Josh Copes and Dr. Naveen Adusumilli about the agronomy and economics of growing cover crops.
Kylie Miller talks rice with Dr. Dustin Harrell, Specialist, and Jason Waller, Producer
R.L., Kylie and Dennis talk about the NERS Row Rice and Soybean Tour, Hurricane Barry and Kylie interviews Dr. Kiki Fontenot about gardening.
R.L. Frazier and Kylie Miller talk about irrigation and Dennis Burns interviews Dr. Donnie Miller about the upcoming Row Rice and Soybean Tour at the Northeast Research Station
Dennis Burns and Kylie Miller discuss crop conditions and Kylie talks to Dr. Boyd Padgett about soybean agronomy and crop diseases.
Kylie Miller interviews Dr. Sebe Brown and Dr. Nathan Lord, Entomologists. Dennis Burns talks with Dr. Trey Price, Plant Pathologist.
In this episode of LA Delta Crop Podcast R.L. Frazier and Kylie Miller give updates on current crop conditions along with the question of the week. Dennis Burns talks with Marshall Hardwick about the Taylor Project they are involved with at Summerset Plantation in Tensas Parish.
Dr. Tara Smith talks about Dean Lee Field Day and Expo. R.L., Kylie and Dennis talk about N reference strips, irrigation, tomato diseases and other topics.
R.L. Frazier, Kylie Miller, and Dennis Burns discuss what is going on in the LA Delta this week.
R.L. Frazier and Dennis Burns talk to Dr. Michael Deliberto, LSU AgCenter Ag Economist about the markets, tariffs and other topics.
In this episode R.L. Frazier, Dennis Burns and Kylie Miller talk about what's happening on farms this week in the Louisiana Delta
R. L. Frazier and Dennis Burns talk about what is going on with crops in the Louisiana Delta.
Dennis Burns and R.L. Frazier talk to Dr. Josh Copes about Zinc deficiency showing up in corn now.
In this episode, R.L. Frazier and Dennis Burns talk to Dr. Rogers Leonard about the LSU AgCenter and its operations.
Dennis Burns talks to Dr. Brenda Tubana, soil fertility specialist for the LSU AgCenter, about fertility in row crops in the LA Delta
In this episode of LA Delta Crop Report Mr. Reynold Minsky president of the Fifth District Levee Board updates us on the Mississippi River and levee conditions.
Dr. Daniel Stephenson talks about burndown, ruts and weed control issues in a wet spring.
Dr. Donnie Miller joins Dennis Burns to talk about the Northeast Research Station, its history and the research projects being conducted there.
In this episode of LA Delta Crop Report, Dr. Josh Copes, Agronomist at the Northeast Research Station talks about cover crops.
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