(TV News 10/01/07) Poultry production, which contributes more than one billion dollars to Louisiana's economy, is the state's largest animal industry. The LSU AgCenter's poultry demonstration facility, located at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, will help producers prosper. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds)

(Radio News 10/01/07) LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says a very large population of fall army worms are feeding in pastures, athletic fields and yards. Uncontrolled, they can eat large areas in a short time. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/01/07) Cultural practices may be a grower’s best defense against the panicle rice mite explains LSU AgCenter rice entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/01/07) Researchers are trying to learn more about a new pest found in Louisiana rice earlier this summer. The panicle rice mite feeds on the leaf sheath and developing grain panicles of the rice plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/01/07) A poultry demonstration facility is in the works at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station. LSU AgCenter poultry agent Johnnie Whitmire says two broiler houses will be used to study heating and other issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/01/07) The poultry industry is a vital part of the state’s economy according to LSU AgCenter poultry agent Johnnie Whitmire. Louisiana’s poultry industry consists of 420 broiler and egg producers in 12 parishes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 10/15/07) The sugarcane harvest started in mid-September, and mills are up and running as the harvest gets in full swing. The state has 415 thousand acres of sugarcane this year, and growers are anticipating a promising harvest. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Sugarcane growers are busy this time of the year harvesting their crop. Growers have 415 thousand acres to harvest and expect high yields, so the harvest won’t go quickly. Rain in mid-September delayed the opening of some mills by a few days, and this will push the harvest into next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Louisiana’s cotton crop was able to recover from damaging rains that occurred midway through the growing season. Growers harvesting their crop have been pleasantly surprised by yields, says LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) The sugarcane harvest started in mid-September and mills are up and running as the harvest gets in full swing. Field yields are good, but reports of recoverable sugar initially were a little disappointing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Louisiana soybean growers will set a state yield record according to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos. U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted growers would cut 37 bushels per acre, but they may do even better. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Several cotton gins did not open this year because of low cotton acreage. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says gins will benefit from seed sales this year. Another bright spot for cotton is prices that have shifted upward in recent months.

(Radio News 10/22/07) Gun safety shortcuts can lead to serious injury or death. Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert, says one shortcut to avoid involves how hunters carry their firearm up and down deer stands. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) For more than a decade, one variety dominated the industry. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says growers are now turning to new varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) Hunting is a favorite fall pastime of many Louisiana residents. LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert Dr. Don Reed says taking a few safety precautions can help hunters avoid accidents.

(TV News 10/29/07) Every October, around 10,000 children wander through Perilloux’s Pumpkin Patch in St. Charles Parish in search of the perfect pumpkin. The operation started 24 years ago with a Girl Scout troop and one small wagon. Today, school children and groups across Southeast Louisiana board large trailers and make their way through Timmy Perilloux’s farm. (Runtime: 1 minute, 47 seconds)

(TV News 10/22/07) Louisiana’s cotton crop had a roller-coaster growing season. The crop was able to bounce back after heavy rains in July. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds)

(Radio News 10/29/07) Every October, around ten thousand children wander through Perilloux’s Pumpkin Patch in search of the perfect pumpkin. Timmy Perilloux started the operation with a small wagon and one Girl Scout troop. The success of the pumpkin business has surprised him. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/29/07) LSU AgCenter researchers are monitoring potential infestations of the panicle rice mite. LSU AgCenter rice entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel explains what growers should do if they suspect a problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/29/07) Orange pumpkins, a traditional symbol of Halloween, don’t grow well in Louisiana’s climate. Farmers like Timmy Perilloux grow Creole pumpkins that can grow in unusual shapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/29/07) Pumpkins are popular this time of the year. Louisiana growers started their crop back in the summer according to LSU AgCenter county agent Rene Schmit. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) Asian soybean rust was a big concern during this year’s growing season. But as the harvest nears completion, experts say the disease had little effect on the overall crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Louisiana soybean growers will set a state yield record according to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos. U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted growers would cut 37 bushels per acre, but they may do even better. (Runtime: 60 seconds)