(Distributed 12/21/07) The LSU AgCenter honored five individuals and two teams with its top awards for faculty members as well as two staff members for their outstanding service during its annual conference Dec. 17-18 in Baton Rouge.

(Distributed 12/21/07) Large acreage shifts, high yields and good prices marked Louisiana agricultural production in 2007. Many acres shifted away from cotton and into corn. Wheat acres also rose. Overall, Louisiana farmers had a strong year, according to an LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry.

(Distributed 12/20/07) On Dec. 13, residents returning to St. Bernard Parish enjoyed the first Christmas Tour of Homes since hurricanes devastated the area in 2005.

(Distributed 12/20/07) Louisiana farmers are approaching the end of a good sugarcane harvest, according to industry observers.

(Distributed 12/20/07) Two researchers have been added to the faculty at the LSU AgCenter’s Calhoun Research Station to develop environmentally friendly and economically viable products and methods to recycle decommissioned preservative-treated wood.

(Distributed 12/17/07) The LSU AgCenter kicked off its Little Bookshelf program in St. Helena Parish at the parish health unit in Greensburg on Dec. 12.

(Distributed 12/17/07) Ag Adventures, an educational experience in agriculture for fourth graders, will be held Jan. 28-29 at the Northeast District Livestock Show Barn and Civic Center, both in Delhi.

(Distributed 12/14/07) Don't start the New Year with the newest fad diet. Instead, choose a plan that helps you make healthy lifestyle changes, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed 12/14/07) A New Year’s resolution for many people is to lose weight. The increasing rate of overweight and obesity tells us this pledge hasn’t been working, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed 12/13/07) Newly elected Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain will present his views and visions on Louisiana forestry at the Ag Expo Forest Landowner Forum.