Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Coordinator Day to Leslie Dickey! She keeps our office running smoothly and is always a smiling face! Thank you for all you do!!

03/27/2026

09/16/2025

Join Us for the 2025 LSU AgCenter Southeast Region Beef, Forage & Wildlife Field Day!
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕗 Registration begins at 7:30 AM with program starting at 8:00 AM
📍 Bob R. Jones – Idlewild Research Station
4419 Idlewild Rd, Clinton, LA 70722
Lunch Provided | No Cost to Attend
Pre-register at the link below!
https://forms.office.com/r/rfEgrrQEGd

For more info, contact Donna Gentry at [email protected] or 225-683-3101

02/05/2025

Save the date! The LSU AgCenter has scheduled a Spring Horticulture Seminar on February 27th and March 6th in Clinton, Louisiana. No RSVP required. Refreshments and door prizes available. Topics for each date are below:

February 27th:
Buddy Lee- Azaleas
Jessie Hoover- Growing Citrus North of Baton Rouge

March 6th
Dr. Donna Gentry- Cover Crops for Home Gardens
Nina Briley- Houseplants

04/24/2024

Happy Admin Professional's Day to Mrs. Laura!! Thank you for all that you do for us and the research station!

03/15/2024

Precision agriculture techniques are paving the way for the future of agriculture, and the LSU AgCenter is on the cutting edge of this research. We have made investments in equipment and technology to upgrade our research abilities to improve farming practices and boost the agricultural industry’s impact on Louisiana’s economy.

03/14/2024

We have offices in every parish and are conducting research in all regions of the state. Our work aims to blend innovative agricultural practices with cutting-edge technology, enhancing outcomes for Louisiana's citizens and ensuring statewide food security. Investment in AgCenter research supports Louisiana’s $41-billion agricultural enterprise.

08/11/2023

(08/09/23) The scientists have developed a bait that uses sodium nitrite, providing an effective control strategy for rapidly increasing feral hog populations.

11/10/2022

03/04/2021

07/07/2020

Glen Gentry, LSU AgCenter, and Jim LaCour, Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries, have put together some updates on feral swine. If you're interested, check out the article posted on our publications page at the link below!