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 Home>News Archive>2008>November>Radio & TV>
Hurricanes hinder sugarcane planting
(Radio News 11/24/08) Hurricanes Gustav and Ike disrupted Louisiana's sugarcane planting season. Planting typically wraps up in mid-October, but some farmers were still planting in early November. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says it was a more expensive planting season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

2009 La. sugarcane crop will be mix of varieties
(Radio News 11/24/08) No one variety dominates Louisiana's sugarcane landscape. For a long time the state's growers planted the majority of their acreage in the variety called LCP 85-384, but now growers are turning to newer varieties and planting a mix of different ones, says LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Wheat acreage down for 2009
(Radio News 11/24/08) Louisiana growers planted a large wheat crop last year -- with the state's acreage totaling around 400,000. Record-high prices had many flocking to plant wheat. Planting has started for the 2009 crop, but LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says acreage this year will be significantly lower. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Farmers burn fewer acres of sugarcane
(Radio News 11/24/08) Some sugarcane growers burn their cane to reduce the amount of leafy material that gets harvested and delivered with the cane to the mills. Burning helps reduce the costs of harvest, but LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says it is becoming less common because of problems that can occur.

Bike Quest encourages safe biking
(Radio News 11/19/08) East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H is sponsoring Bike Quest – a bike rally for all youth. LSU AgCenter 4-H agent Beverly Bailey says the event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at Nelson Memorial on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Pests could infest pantries
(Radio News 11/17/08) Small insects can invade our pantries -- particularly this time of the year when many people buy and store extra items such as cake mixes, flour and other foods for holiday parties. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says to be careful of what you buy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Diet and exercise could prevent or delay diabetes
(Radio News 11/17/08) Diabetes is a serious problem in Louisiana -- although in many cases it can be prevented or delayed. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says complications from the disease can lead to heart disease, kidney disease and amputations. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Frying turkey can be healthy
(Radio News 11/17/08) The turkey usually is the healthiest part of most Thanksgiving meals. According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, even a fried turkey can be a healthy option. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Nutritionist offers tips for cooking turkey
(Radio News 11/17/08) No matter if you brine or baste, roast or fry, LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says the one important point when cooking a turkey is to use a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked thoroughly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Safe turkey starts with safe thawing
(Radio News 11/17/08) The turkey is the star on Thanksgiving tables. Most people buy their birds frozen, so to get it ready for the big day, it must be thawed properly. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames provides those details and more. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Smart Bodies aims to halt childhoon obesity
(Radio News 11/10/08) The number of obese children ages 6 to 11 has tripled over the past decade. The LSU AgCenter’s Smart Bodies program offers a fun and interactive way to keep youngsters healthy. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden said the program fits into his healthy-living initiatives. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Smart Bodies program promotes good health habits
Smart Bodies
(TV News 11/10/08) The number of obese children age six to 11 has tripled over the past decade. An LSU AgCenter program is using a fun and interactive program to keep those numbers down. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)
Students journey through human body with Body Walk
(Radio News 11/10/08) Students around the state are taking an unusual journey without leaving their schools. The youngsters are traveling through the human body by going through a gymnasium-sized exhibit called the Body Walk, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition educator Denise Holston. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
4-H Express takes youngsters back in time
(Radio News 11/10/08) Students from across Northwest Louisiana got a taste of the 100 years of Louisiana 4-H at the State Fair of Louisiana’s 4-H Express. Tour guides such as 4-H’er Julie Barrios took students back through the decades to learn about the origins of this popular youth organization. (Runtime: 60 seconds)