(Radio News 05/28/07) Wheat producers have several varieties to choose from when planting wheat. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says there are 10 recommended varieties and that planting several is preferred. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/21/07) The Earth Kind rose program focuses on testing and recommending roses that require little attention. The LSU AgCenter tests Earth Kind varieties at its Burden Center in Baton Rouge. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/21/07) Growing roses doesn’t have to be hard work, and busy gardeners are getting the message. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings explains how varieties such as Knock Out – a low-maintenance landscape shrub rose – are capturing a portion of the modern rose market. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/21/07) The LSU AgCenter's Burden Research Center in Baton Rouge is home to horticultural and agronomic research, but one of its treasures is its rose garden. Steele Burden, whose family donated the land for the center, was a rose enthusiast. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/21/07) This time of the year parents are making decisions about what to do with their youngsters during the summer months. Park and recreation departments in towns and cities often offer summer camp options. LSU AgCenter child care associate Cheri Gioe talks about other options. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/21/07) Parents should consider several issues before signing their children up for a summer camp program. Among those, LSU AgCenter child care associate Cheri Gioe recommends parents find out how many adults will be supervising. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/14/07) There was one set of residents New Orleans didn’t want back after the hurricanes – red imported fire ants. Last year, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Linda Hooper-Bui and the city’s mosquito and termite control board made a push to get the city fire ant free. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/14/07) LSU AgCenter entomologists are encouraging people to treat for fire ants this month if they haven’t already. Dr. Linda Hooper-Bui says the population of these pests grows this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 05/14/07) Growing roses doesn’t have to be hard work, and busy gardeners are getting the message. Knock Out is a low-maintenance landscape shrub rose. It is a release of the Earth Kind rose program, which focuses on testing and recommending roses that require little attention. These varieties are perfect for gardeners who want to plant roses but don’t have the time to tend to hybrid teas or grandifloras. (Runtime: 1 minute, 38 seconds)

(Radio News 05/14/07) Mother’s Day ushers in women’s health week. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the week encourages women to take steps toward longer, healthier and happier lives. (Runtime: 60 seconds)