LSU AgCenter
TOPICS
Services
AppsApps
FacebookFacebook
TwitterTwitter
Pinterest
BlogsBlogs
RSSRSS
LabsLabs
CalendarCalendar
FacilitiesFacilities
WeatherWeather
VideoVideo
AudioAudio
Go Local
4-H
eExtension.org
   October
 Home>News Archive>2004>October>
Argentine Ants Small But Invasive
(Distributed 10/14/04) They look like little tiny nomads, constantly on the move. They are hunters in search of water and something sweet, and, once an Argentine ant finds a food source, you can bet she will let her colony know about it.

Nutritionists Work To Draw Attention To Diabetes
(Distributed 11/03/04) LSU AgCenter faculty members are working to increase awareness about the potentially devastating effects of diabetes and how to recognize its symptoms, and they have developed a new educational program to assist in those efforts.

New Regulations Should Boost Oyster Harvest, Economy

(Distributed 10/22/04) New regulations could boost the local economy by encouraging fishermen to harvest more oysters from the lower Calcasieu Lake.

Calhoun Field Day Highlights Forestry, Turfgrass Research
(Distributed 10/27/04) Soil is an important factor in the forest ecosystem, and participants in a field day held recently at the LSU AgCenter’s Calhoun Research Station learned how to use good forest management practices to maintain the soil on their property.

2005 AgOutlook Conference Set
(Distributed 10/27/04) Louisiana farmers and agribusiness leaders will address ways to keep Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry competitive at the 2005 AgOutlook Conference Jan. 12-13 in Baton Rouge.
LSU AgCenter Researchers Finding Better Ways To Grow Sweet Potatoes
(Distributed 08/27/04) LSU AgCenter scientists at its Sweet Potato Research Station here are studying the effects of herbicides and soil compaction as they relate to producing high-quality sweet potatoes.
Be Child Care Aware: Know How To Care For Children With Special Needs
(Distributed August 2004) Most child-care providers are likely to care for a child with special needs at some point, so it’s important to know how to recognize and meet those needs, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.
Louisiana Master Gardeners Hold First State Conference
(Distributed 08/27/04) Rosemary Funk of Lafayette has been a Louisiana Master Gardener since 2000 – when she retired and decided it was time to start doing something in the yard.
Delta Dietary Studies Suggest Intervention, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist
delta distress
(Distributed August 2004) Although studies like the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) collect data on the general U.S. population, few surveys investigate dietary intake at regional, state or in rural areas, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.
LSU AgCenter Recognizes 5 New Patent Recipients
(Distributed 08/27/04) Five LSU AgCenter inventors who received patents during the past year were honored at a recognition reception at the Lod Cook Conference Center on the LSU campus here Wednesday (Aug. 25).
Late Summer Important to Gardeners, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
(Distributed August 2004) August to early September is an important time for Louisiana gardeners. Our late-summer-to-fall season can be a short stretch from too hot to too cold. Many short-season spring vegetable crops can be replanted now, but choose crops that will be harvested in 90 days or fewer.
LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Tells When To Harvest, How To Cure Bottle Gourds
(Distributed August 2004) The hardshell bottle gourd, also known as the birdhouse gourd, is one of the few plant species from which useful and lasting containers can be made. Two dominant species are Cucurbita and Lagenaria, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
LSU AgCenter Agents Helping Entrepreneurs
(Distributed 08/31/04) LSU AgCenter Community Economic Development agents are conducting workshops around the state to help new businesses get started or established business owners to be more productive.
Be Child Care Aware: Resolve Conflicts Over Child Care In Healthy Manner
(Distributed August 2004) Conflict is going to occur in any relationship – particularly those involving the care of children. The important thing is resolving conflicts in a healthy manner, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.