| Dry Weather Keeps Mosquito Population Down (TV News 06/26/06) There is one good thing about the drier than normal weather conditions around the state -- and that’s fewer mosquitoes. There is a direct relationship between the amount of water in the environment and the overall mosquito population, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any mosquitoes out there. (Runtime: 1 minute, 38 seconds) |
| Warm Weather Helps Cotton Crop (TV News 06/19/06) Cotton is a tropical plant that prefers warm, dry growing conditions. The unseasonably cool and wet weather at the end of April and the beginning of May were not conducive for cotton growing or planting. Fortunately, warmer weather returned by the end of May, and LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says growers are testing new varieties. (Runtime: 1 minute, 20 seconds) |
| Late Crawfish Season Continues Into June (TV News 06/12/06) Summer usually spells the end for crawfish season, but farmers are still harvesting crawfish in what has turned out to be a good, and somewhat odd, year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| Scientists Gather For Hydrology Conference (Video News 06/05/06) Hundreds of scientists from around the world gathered in Baton Rouge to participate in a water quality and hydrology conference. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita magnified the problems plaguing Louisiana’s coastline. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Weather Conditions Must Be Right For Rust to Appear (Radio News 06/26/06) Dry conditions in 2005 suppressed the development of Asian soybean rust. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Boyd Padgett says if the weather remains hot and dry throughout this summer, growers may see another rust-free year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sentinel Plots Serve As Rust-monitoring Strategy (Radio News 06/26/06) Sentinel plots are an important strategy in monitoring and tracking the presence of Asian soybean rust in the state. There are 15 sentinel plots across the state. They were planted before the crop and are designed to act as a trap for the disease. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Growers And Researchers Remain Vigilant About Rust (Radio News 06/26/06) Since LSU AgCenter researchers discovered Asian soybean rust in the fall of 2004, growers have become more vigilant about the disease. Researchers are monitoring sentinel soybean plots growing across the state, and LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Boyd Padgett says they also are looking outside of soybean fields. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Growers At Risk Of Losing Insecticide From Overuse (Radio News 06/26/06) The tarnished plant bug is the No. 1 pest on Louisiana’s cotton crop. Growers have become dependent on one insecticide to treat for this pest. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Ralph Bagwell says overuse could make the insecticide ineffective. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hazard Resistance Should Be Focus Of New Construction (Radio News 06/26/06) There is a heightened awareness this hurricane season. LSU AgCenter disaster preparedness associate Pat Skinner says people should heed the lessons from last year. Many people are building new homes or rebuilding damaged structures. Skinner says hazard resistance should be the focus. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Avoid 'Are We There Yet' With Games And Toys (Radio News 06/19/06) Anyone who has traveled with youngsters has heard this question: "Are we there yet?" LSU AgCenter family development expert Dr. Diane Sasser has suggestions to make family travel a pleasureable experience. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Dry Summer Could Hurt Crawfish Populations (Radio News 06/19/06) Last year’s dry summer coupled with hurricanes Katrina and Rita took a toll on many crawfish ponds. LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Greg Lutz says the recovery could be difficult. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Farmers Still Harvesting Crawfish (Radio News 06/19/06) Summer usually spells the end for crawfish season, but farmers are still harvesting crawfish in what has turned out to be a decent, and somewhat odd, year, says LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Greg Lutz. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wild Crawfish Catch Low This Year (Radio News 06/19/06) Later into the crawfish season, many crawfish farmers take to the waters of the Atchafalaya Basin. There the wild harvest is gathered, but this year there isn’t much of a wild catch to speak of. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Specialist Recommends Summer Together Time (Radio News 06/19/06) Summer often affords people more leisure time than normal. LSU AgCenter family development expert Dr. Diane Sasser says family time doesn’t have to be a big vacation. She says plan some together time throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cotton Growers Try New Variety (Radio News 06/12/06) Many cotton growers are planting a new variety this year that could help them with weed control, says LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart. This variety can tolerant glyphosate and will allow growers to apply herbicides almost up until harvest. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cotton Crop 'Perking Up' After Cool Spring (Radio News 06/12/06) The unseasonably cool and wet weather at the end of April and the beginning of May were not conducive for cotton growing or planting, but at the end of May warm weather returned. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Talk To Children Before Storm Approaches (Radio News 06/12/06) This year’s hurricane season could bring a lot of anxiety for adults and children alike. LSU AgCenter family development expert Dr. Diane Sasser advises not waiting until a storm is approaching to talk to your children about hurricanes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Expert Says Flood Insurance A Wise Investment (Radio News 06/12/06) Many lessons were learned during last year’s hurricane season. We learned the necessity to evacuate and evacuate early, the need to be prepared and the importance of flood insurance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Early For Potential Storms (Radio News 06/12/06) No two hurricane seasons are alike, but we learned in 2001 that storms can form early and catch many off guard. A lesson from Tropical Storm Allison that year is to prepare early. With hurricane season just getting under way, experts say families should make plans and preparations now before a storm approaches. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Homesickness Normal In Youngsters Away At Camp (Radio News 06/05/06) Homesickness can be a normal feeling for children away from home during the summer. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says parents must be careful when dealing with the anticipation of homesickness. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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