(Distributed 09/28/05) Cattle, rice, sugarcane, crawfish, wildlife and alligators are among many of Hurricane Rita casualties in southwestern Louisiana.

(Distributed 09/28/05)Growers learned how to detect and control the most economically damaging disease for pecan production in the South during the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research and Extension Station Field Day last week (Sept. 22).

(Distributed October 2005) Many people are surprised about the extent of protection their homeowner's insurance policy offers. Although your policy may not cover flood damage to your home, it does offer some protection from loss due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry.

(Distributed October 2005) The aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita is a wake-up call for all whose homes were spared. It’s a vivid reminder of the importance of making your home stronger, safer and smarter, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel.

(Distributed 09/22/05) The Baton Rouge River Center is a temporary home for a fluctuating population of around 6,000 people displaced by Hurricane Katrina, and at least 2,500 of them are children. Concern for all the evacuees – but particularly the children – prompted 4-H agents and others from the LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter to work on ideas for worthwhile activities that would help displaced families and children pass the time.

(Distributed 09/22/05) When disasters happen, dedicated volunteers and professionals swing into action to help those affected by the tragedy. But who takes care of the "helpers"?

(Distributed 09/22/05) Louisiana youngsters will join other 4-H’ers across the United States in early October to "Make the 4-H Connection" in their communities.

(Distributed 09/21/05) Farmers, industry representatives and LSU AgCenter personnel recently attended a Louisiana Master Farmer Model Farm field day here. The Sept. 16 activities at Robert Thevis’ farm in Simmesport provided an opportunity for the participants to observe conservation practices being followed by a leading producer.

(Distributed 09/21/05) Louisiana crawfish and catfish producers will vote Oct. 12 on whether to continue funding promotion and research in their industries.

(Distributed 09/20/05) A flood-damaged home requires special attention to avoid or correct a "population explosion" of mold, says LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Claudette Reichel.