(Radio News 07/02/07) Hurricane season is under way, and this year there was even a pre-season tropical storm. LSU AgCenter disaster preparedness specialist Pat Skinner says it is never too early to start preparing for a potential storm. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/02/07) LSU AgCenter researcher Dr. Donnie Miller studied co-application of the herbicide Roundup with common cotton insecticides, plant growth regulators and micro-nutrients. Co-application can save farmers multiple trips through their fields, ultimately saving them money and wear and tear on their equipment. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/02/07) The LSU AgCenter has had a dairy farm on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge since 1904, and it has been in its current location since the late 1950s. LSU AgCenter dairy specialist Dr. Gary Hay says the facility has been an integral part of the campus.

(Radio News 07/02/07) A pigweed species found in cotton may be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate. LSU AgCenter experts saw potential resistance from weeds in a cotton field in Catahoula Parish. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/02/07) Dairy production in Louisiana has been declining for the past 25 years. Dairy farmers are getting older, and young people are not getting into the business. LSU AgCenter dairy specialist Dr. Gary Hay says the price of milk also has hurt the industry. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 07/02/07) Louisiana dairy farmers aren't producing as much milk as they were in the early 1980s, but an increase in milk prices isn’t likely to lead to an increase in production. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds)

(Radio News 07/09/07) In early spring of this year some Louisiana crawfish farmers noticed unexplained deaths of crawfish in their ponds. Researchers determined the crawfish were infected with White Spot Syndrome Virus – a virus that affects many types of crustaceans, says LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/09/07) Officials from several agencies confirmed the existence of White Spot Syndrome Virus in pond-raised and wild crawfish across South Louisiana this year -- although the virus is not obvious in some ponds. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz says researchers tested 120 ponds for the virus. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/09/07) Rice breeders with the LSU AgCenter continue to work on experimental rice variety lines. One line is an early, semi-dwarf, long-grain variety called LA-2082. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says there is a 20-acre increase of the variety on the station, which has been planted at a low seeding rate. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/09/07) Asian soybean rust appeared early this year in kudzu. The disease now has been found in sentinel soybean plots, too. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos says this year's appearance of soybean rust in Louisiana came more than a month earlier than last year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/16/07) The Clearfield technology in rice allows farmers to successfully battle weeds known as red rice. LSU AgCenter rice breeders are working on releasing the first medium-grain variety in the Clearfield line. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/16/07) An LSU AgCenter researcher is looking at how cultural practices in rice influence rice water weevil management. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Michael Stout also is conducting a long-term study on insect resistance in rice varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/16/07) The rice water weevil is the most destructive early-season pest on rice in Louisiana. Pyrethroids are the most widely-used insecticides in rice. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Michael Stout is evaluating alternatives to the pyrethroids. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/16/07) LSU AgCenter researchers are enhancing the protein content in rice through selective breeding. Dr. Ida Wenefrida is using conventional lines of rice that typically have around 7 percent to 9 percent protein and increasing the levels to around 12-13 percent. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/16/07) Rice is a staple in many diets, but people might eat even more if it contained more nutrients. LSU AgCenter researchers are attempting to make rice more nutritious by enhancing the protein and amino acid content of rice. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/23/07) Louisiana blueberries pack fresh flavor and are a great source of nutrients. Blueberries are low in calories and high in fiber and can also prevent urinary tract infections. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/23/07) There are no grocery stores in the neighborhood known as Old South Baton Rouge. But once a week during the summer a farmers market springs up on a local street corner with fresh produce and fresh faces manning the market. The McKinley Farmers of Tomorrow from McKinley High School are growing and harvesting vegetables, running the weekly farmers market and bottling and selling their own hot sauce. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/23/07) The standard fig tree in Louisiana home landscapes usually is the variety known as Celeste, according to LSU AgCenter fruit crop professor Dr. Charlie Johnson. But the LSU AgCenter is releasing three varieties developed by LSU’s fig breeding program from the 1950s. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/23/07) Inner-city youngsters in Baton Rouge are becoming farmers this summer. They also got a taste of cooking and landscape architecture. The students from McKinley High School are participating in a McKinely Farmers of Tomorrow Summer Experience. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/23/07) Figs are popular home fruit trees in Louisiana. Although the fresh fruit can fall prey to birds, overall, the trees require little maintenance, says LSU AgCenter fruit crop professor Dr. Charlie Johnson. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/30/07) Summer often affords families more leisure time than they usually have the rest of the year. 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)

(Radio News 07/30/07) Heat-related illnesses claim several hundred lives each year in the United States. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says drinking enough fluids can help you avoid dehydration during the hot summer months. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/30/07) Water and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are important for energy levels. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says it’s easy to get the proper amount of water each day. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/30/07) Even though we are two years removed from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, children could still have anxiety during hurricane season. 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)

(TV News 07/09/07) A virus that has affected commercial shrimp for years is now affecting Louisiana crawfish. Officials from several agencies confirmed the existence of White Spot Syndrome Virus in pond-raised and wild crawfish across South Louisiana. Even though the virus can cause significant losses in some ponds, it may not turn out to be devastating to the Louisiana crawfish industry. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds)

(TV News 07/16/07) Protein is a vital component in the diet, and consumers soon may be able to look to rice to fill part of their protein needs. LSU AgCenter researchers are enhancing the protein content in rice through selective breeding. An important aspect in the research is keeping the other nutrients normally found in rice at their existing levels. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds)

(TV News 07/23/07) Figs are a favored part of Louisiana summers. Many backyards around the state have a fig tree or two, and the homegrown fruit often makes its way into jams and preserves. Although the fresh fruit could fall prey to birds, experts say that overall the trees require little maintenance.

(TV News 07/30/07) Inner-city youngsters in Baton Rouge are becoming farmers for the summer. While the group is exposed to agriculture, they also are learning other life skills along the way. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds)

(Radio News 07/30/07) Louisiana was spared from hurricanes last year, but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down this hurricane season. An LSU AgCenter family economist recommends having a "grab and go box" that contains critical information you will need in the event of a disaster. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/06/07) Louisiana corn farmers already have started harvesting some of their crop. The state has an exceptionally large crop this year – more than 700,000 acres. But rainy conditions in Louisiana are making it difficult to keep the harvest moving. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/09/07) Asian soybean rust has been confirmed on soybeans in Louisiana. The disease was found in three sentinel plots, says LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos. He says growers need to determine how much risk they are willing to take and that recently planted soybeans may require more care. (Runtime: 60 seconds)