(Distributed 11/19/04) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled its 2004 Poinsettia Open House for Dec. 9-10 on the campus in Baton Rouge.

(Distributed 11/23/04) Five Louisiana 4-H’ers were among those winning national championship honors last week in Louisville, Ky.

(Distributed 11/24/04) A half-century-old practice used to produce superior cattle is on the threshold of contributing to improved production in aquaculture thanks to research at the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed July 2004) Producing tomatoes in the summer heat is tough. When night temperatures get into the lower to mid 70s, most tomatoes can’t pollinate properly and their fruit won’t ‘stick,’ says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.

(Distributed July 2004) The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine recently released Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for water, sodium and potassium. DRIs focus on reducing the risk of diet-related chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed July 2004) When cells build up in an artery, a clot may form and cause a heart attack or stroke. Eating oats can help prevent the clot, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed July 2004) Biting is fairly common in young children, but it can be frustrating and embarrassing for parents and caregivers.

(Distributed July 2004) Now that blueberry harvest is over or nearly over, this is not the time to ignore your blueberry bushes. Taking proper care of your plants after harvest can produce great rewards by producing abundant easy to harvest berries for next year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner.

(Distributed July 2004) Summer is a good time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide important nutrients, including antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and lycopene, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed July 2004) One of the most popular child-care choices today is the family child-care provider, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe, who says this option can have its advantages.