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 Home>News Archive>2006>January>Radio & TV>
Economist Offers Advice For Activated Personnel
(Radio News 1/30/06) Thirty-one percent of families experience a decrease in income when a loved one is called up for active military duty. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there are things families can do to prevent or minimize financial difficulties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Maintaining Brucellosis-free Status Important To Cattle Industry
(Radio News 1/30/06) Most states are free of the cattle disease brucellosis. If a state loses its brucellosis-free status, it can have serious consequences for the cattle industry. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Expert Expects Low Crawfish Supply
crawfish

(TV News 1/23/06) As crawfish season nears, consumers have many questions. What will the crawfish be like this year? How much will crawfish cost? Because of last year’s weather events – hurricanes and drought conditions – these questions do not have clear answers. (Runtime: 1 minute 36 seconds)

Forester Says Programs Help Her See The Big Picture
Forestry

(TV News 1/30/06) Picture a tree farm. The first thing you see, of course, is the trees. But then you add a stream, some good roads and wildlife. Such a farm stands in the rolling hills of East Feliciana Parish. Linda Carruth began planting trees on this farm in 1980. Back then her one concern was the trees, but now she sees the bigger picture. (Runtime: 1 minute 29 seconds)

Forester Strives To Be Good Steward
(Radio News 1/30/06) In the rolling hills of East Feliciana Parish stands Solitude Hill, a 370-acre timber farm. Linda Carruth began planting trees on this farm in 1980. Back then her one concern was the trees, but now her priorities have changed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Forestry Programs Show Big Picture
(Radio News 1/30/06) Growing timber is about more than just trees to many tree farmers, and a variety of educational programs help farmers see the big picture. Many tree farmers take part in efforts such as the Master Tree Farmer and Master Wildlifer programs. LSU AgCenter forestry agent Brian Chandler explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Asian Soybean Rust Here To Stay, Says Expert
(Radio News 1/23/06) Experts say Asian soybean rust will always be a concern for soybean growers. The disease was recently found in Texas. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr Boyd Padgett says this raises new concerns because of spring and summer winds. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Aids Make Harvest More Efficient
(Radio News 1/23/06) The use of harvest aids was an important topic at the 2006 Tri-state Soybean Forum. Using harvest aids can be an important step for some soybean growers, said LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Jim Griffin.
Hurricanes Affect Crawfish Supply And Demand
(Radio News 1/23/06) Crawfish season is around the corner, and consumers are wondering how the hurricanes affected the crop. Hurricane Katrina missed most crawfish producing areas, but Rita hit dead on. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Family Economist Warns Public About Tax Refund Loans
(Radio News 1/23/06) Refund anticipation loans allow people to borrow against an expected tax refund, but LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says these loans are not a quick solution for cash-strapped individuals. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Drought Cause Later Catch For Crawfish
(Radio News 1/23/06) Last year’s dry summer and fall will likely affect this year’s crawfish crop. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz said drought could mean low survival rates of the crawfish and a short season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
Building Expert Advises To Build Stronger, Smarter
Smart Building
(TV News 1/2/06) An ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure when it comes to building homes that stand in the path of a hurricane. Stronger and smarter is the message building specialists are sending to builders and homeowners. (Runtime: 1 minute 34 seconds)
Prices Were The Problem With 2005 Crops
Ag Wrap
(TV News 1/9/06) 2005 was a mixed bag for agriculture in Louisiana. For most commodities the problems weren't with the crops. Instead, they stemmed from the prices. (Runtime: 1minute 21 seconds)
Economist Expects 2006 To Be Similar To 2005
(Radio News 1/9/05) The trend of low commodity prices and high input costs are likely to continue to plague farmers into 2006. An LSU AgCenter economist says he expects this year to be similar to the last. Runtime: 60 seconds.