Ice Hub 'Sign Of Hope' For Fishing Industry
(Radio News 09/04/06) A new ice facility in St. Bernard Parish promises a big boost to Louisiana’s fishing industry. The Chalmette ice hub is one of three machines funded by a donation from Shell Oil. It will triple the amount of ice available in St. Bernard Parish, where recovery from last year's hurricane damage has been slow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Recovery Slow For Fishing Industry
(Radio News 09/04/06) Hurricane Katrina ravaged Southeast Louisiana and gravely crippled the state’s fishing industry. LSU AgCenter fisheries agent Rusty Gaude says the industry is still reeling a year later. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Crops Still Vulnerable To Asian Soybean Rust
(Radio News 09/04/06) Asian soybean rust has been confirmed in eight parishes in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos says growers need to treat the disease preventatively to keep it from spreading. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Expert Says Soybean Crop Better Than Expected
(Radio 09/04/06) Louisiana soybean growers have harvested about 60 percent of this year's crop. The dry weather early in the season delayed planting for some growers and had others worried about the condition of the crops, but LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos says the harvest so far is turning out better than expected. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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