(TV News 09/03/07) High corn prices stimulated an exceptionally large corn crop in Louisiana. The lack of significant rainfall in August allowed the harvest to move quickly. The result: Long lines at grain elevators.(Runtime: 1 minute, 23 seconds)

(Radio News 09/10/07) Now that the new school year has begun, many youngsters want to join clubs and organizations. 4-H has a strong presence in Louisiana schools. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/10/07) The LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth program turns 100 during this school year. LSU AgCenter director of the 4-H Youth Program Dr. Mark Tassin says there is a reason for the organization’s longevity. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/10/07) Thanks to ideal weather conditions, Louisiana's small cotton crop got off to a good start. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says things changed in July. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/10/07) The boll weevil eradication program eliminated that pest in cotton. Bt cotton has taken care of worm pests. Now LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says secondary pests are becoming bigger problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/10/07) There are several species of white flies in Louisiana that attack a variety of plants. Early detection is best for management of these pests. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet recommends systemic materials to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/03/07) Louisiana corn growers are close to wrapping up a record-setting harvest. LSU AgCenter corn specialist Dr. David Lanclos says yields are high thanks to four factors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/03/07) The lack of significant rainfall in August allow the corn harvest to move quickly. As a result, LSU AgCenter corn specialist Dr. David Lanclos says a slowdown is occurring at grain elevators and ports as growers try to move out this large crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/03/07) Cicada killers are common this time of the year. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet explains how to recognize this threatening-looking, but beneficial, insect. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/03/07) Chinch bugs and their damage are appearing in lawns. Homeowners have not had many problems with these pests this year – until recently when the weather stayed hot and relatively dry. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 09/24/07) Many people might be shy about stepping on a scale in front of a room full of their co-workers, but it is a weekly occurrence at a Wal-Mart in Minden, Louisiana. The employees at this store are participating in a personal sustainability project that includes goals such as recycling, saving energy and living healthier. (Runtime: 1 minute, 42 seconds)

(Radio News 09/24/07) Yellow jackets are aggressive scavengers. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says the insect can be particularly bothersome this time of the year as they forage for food. Pollet recommends keeping lids on trash cans and moving them away from the entrances of homes and buildings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/24/07) Pecan orchards can be found across Louisiana. Commercial acreage fluctuates each year because the crop of native trees isn’t always harvested. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Charles Graham explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/24/07) Cooler weather isn’t the only benefit of fall. Louisiana’s pecan crop will be ready for harvest soon. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Charles Graham talks about what the state can expect this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/24/07) Fire ants can be a terrible nuisance. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet recommends large-scale treatment in the spring and fall. Late September or early October is a good time to organize a neighborhood-wide treatment. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/17/07) A constructed wetland at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station is helping researchers learn more about how water flows through farms and into rivers, lakes and streams. Sampling sites along the water’s path and at the ponds allow researchers to monitor what the water is carrying. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/17/07) Dr. Patrick Colyer, a LSU AgCenter plant pathologist is studying the effectiveness of Avicta and Aeris at controlling nematodes in cotton fields. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 09/17/07) Water will find its way to the lowest point on the land. Researchers at a LSU AgCenter research station are taking advantage of gravity to study water quality on farms and ways to filter runoff using constructed wetland systems. (Runtime 1 minute, 34 seconds)

(Radio News 09/24/07) Joan Almond, a LSU AgCenter nutrition agent, is helping employees at a Wal-Mart achieve a healthy lifestyle. She is delivering a series of weekly lessons based on the LSU AgCenter’s Smart Portions Program. This is part of the employees' personal sustainability project that includes goals such as recycling and saving energy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/17/07) The cotton nematode can be a damaging insect in cotton fields. Growers are more focused on managing this pest now that other cotton pests have been eliminated. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Patrick Colyer explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/17/07) Wheat acreage in Louisiana is expected to go up in response to rising prices. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart is working on a viable way to double-crop cotton behind a wheat crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/17/07) September usually brings a resurgence in the lovebug population. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says we could see plenty of these amorous insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/03/07) Despite the earlier occurrence of Asian soybean rust this year, Louisiana has a good soybean crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture was predicting record yields, which may not happen, according to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos, who says about a third of the state's crop was planted late because it was double-cropped with wheat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)