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Asian carp cause problems for waterways, boaters
Asian Carp

(TV 10/11/10) An invasive species is clogging waterways from Illinois to Louisiana. Asian carp are a nuisance and a danger, but they could be dinner. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:53)

Fall is good season to plant fruit trees
Fruit Trees

(Video 10/25/10) Fall is a great time to plant fruit trees throughout Louisiana. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill discusses the importance of choosing the right fruit trees for your area – and providing them with the proper care. (Runtime: 1:35)

Amazon dianthus is fall La. Super Plant
Dianthus

(Video 10/18/10) The Louisiana Super Plant program promotes select plants proven to grow extremely well in all parts of the state. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a beautiful, multicolored “super” plant that attracts butterflies from far and wide. It’s called Amazon dianthus. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

LSU AgCenter promoting Super Plants
Super Plants

What’s a tough, beautiful plant that grows well in Louisiana landscapes? It's a “super” plant. The Louisiana Super Plant program, funded by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and administered by the LSU AgCenter, promotes select plants proven to grow extremely well in all parts of the state. (Runtime: 1:35)

Operation Cook promotes healthy living
Operation Cook
(TV News 10/18/10) LSU AgCenter 4-H and nutrition agents are teaming up to help youngsters live healthfully. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited a club meeting where good health was on the menu. (Runtime: 1:24)
Ideal weather helps sugarcane harvest
Sugarcane Harvest
(TV News 10/25/10) Hurricanes and heavy rains affected Louisiana sugarcane harvests in recent years. But this year the harvest has been free and clear of problems. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:27)
Chrysanthemums offer spectacular fall color
Chrysanthemums
(Video 10/04/10) Chrysanthemums are popular fall plants, and you can find them at nurseries now. But is one mum as good as another? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the types of mums and best care practices for these reliable producers of fall color. (Runtime: 1:40)
LSU AgCenter promotes La. Super Plants
Super Plants
(Video News 10/04/10) A new LSU AgCenter program is aimed at helping consumers and nurseries buy and sell the best plants for Louisiana. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard tells us about Louisiana Super Plants. (Runtime: 1:32)
Covington school plants garden to increase environmental stewardship
Covington school garden
(Distributed 10/28/10) Most gardeners will tell you there’s nothing like having a little help to make a garden grow, and that’s what happened at St. Paul’s School in Covington when it applied for and received a federal grant.
Trail ride Nov. 6-7 to raise funds for Master Horseman program
(Distributed 10/27/10) CADE, La. – A trail ride and campout to benefit the LSU AgCenter Master Horseman program will be held Nov. 6-7 on 750 acres of woodlands and pastures. Neely Heidorn, LSU AgCenter horse specialist, said the event will raise money for Master Horseman events throughout the Acadiana area.
LSU AgCenter gets grant to study pecan scab disease control
(Distributed 10/27/10) The LSU AgCenter has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study a new control for pecan scab disease.
Forester leads bike tour of Shreveport’s significant trees
Planting live oak
(Distributed 10/26/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – Live oaks, magnolias, baldcypress and hackberries were among the types of trees riders learned about in Vélo Dendro S Deux, a leisurely bicycle tour held Oct. 23 in South Highlands and Broadmoor.
St. Helena students get hands-on learning at Ag and Science Week
Ag and Science Week
(Distributed 10/25/10) GREENSBURG, La – Students had the hands-on experience of touching a goat, a horse or a cow at St. Helena Parish Central Elementary School during Ag and Science Week the week of Oct. 18.
Feral hog seminar set for Nov. 9 in Grand Cane
(Distributed 10/22/10) The LSU AgCenter will present a feral hog seminar at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the David B. Means 4-H Center in Grand Cane.