(TV News 05/18/09) Roses shine in the home landscape, and busy gardeners have more choices when planting roses – from high-maintenance traditional roses to easy-care shrub roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds)

(TV News 05/25/09) Farmers are harvesting their wheat crops, and the condition of what they're harvesting in Louisiana is mixed. A wet March and April affected it. Before that, conditions were dry and that also hindered growth of the wheat, according to LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell. (Runtime: 1 minute, 15 seconds)

(TV News 05/22/09) One of the easiest ways to avoid a potential illness is quite simple – wash your hands appropriately. Hands are the most common way to spread germs because they can be warm and moist and come in contact with many surfaces. To get the best benefit from a trip to the sink, you have to wash your hands correctly. (Runtime: 40 seconds)

(TV News 05/11/09) Many farmers are wrapping up planting of their cotton crops. Cotton acreage in Louisiana has dwindled over the past few years, and acreage will drop again this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds)

(Radio News 05/04/09) Maintaining your air conditioner can save you money and help your health in the long run. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says changing the filter regularly can increase airflow into the system and prevent dirt from building up. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/04/09) Insects pose problems for farmers, and a relatively new pest is proving to be a big problem for soybean growers. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy says the red-banded stink bug has been showing up in soybean fields in recent years. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/04/09) Infants have basic physical needs to eat and sleep, but beyond that, babies and children need to be nurtured. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Becky White says being a nurturer is the most important role for parents. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/04/09) In order to be successful parents, individuals shouldn’t neglect themselves. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Becky White says parenting is especially challenging in today’s society and that parents need to take breaks to care for themselves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/04/09) The value of wheat residue was an important topic at the LSU AgCenter’s Wheat and Oat Field Day in Winnsboro. LSU AgCenter researcher Dr. Don Boquet explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/11/09) Agriculture contributed nearly $10 billion to the state’s economy in 2008. The LSU AgCenter recently released its 2008 Louisiana Summary of Agriculture and Natural Resources. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. John Westra said slightly more than half of the $9.5 billion came from the farm-gate values. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/11/09) The continuing decline in the state's cotton acreage is bad news for rural Louisiana’s economy. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Don Boquet says producing cotton requires many inputs, which help support local businesses. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/11/09) This year’s Louisiana cotton crop will be the smallest the state has seen since the 1800s. Louisiana farmers will plant around 240,000 acres of cotton – nearly 60,000 fewer acres than last year. Despite the small crop, however, LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Don Boquet still says he expects it to be a good crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/18/09) The LSU AgCenter leadership program is accepting applications for its 12th class. Dr. Bobby Soileau, the program's director, says a goal of the program is to provide participants with the tools to become effective voices for agriculture. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/11/09) Mother’s Day kicked off National Women’s Health Week. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the week emphasizes the need for women to get adequate exercise and eat a healthful diet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/11/09) Although many are calling the latest outbreak, "swine flu," the disease is not transmitted by eating pork products, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. She says eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/18/09) Farmers have new options when planting cotton. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Don Boquet says new seed technology helps control pests. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/18/09) High blood pressure doesn’t always have symptoms, so many people may have it without even knowing it. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. Simple lifestyle changes can control high blood pressure, she points out. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/18/09) Roses are enjoying a renewed popularity among gardeners, and low-maintenance shrub roses are a big reason for the increased interest, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/18/09) More than 1,500 plants grace the All-America Rose Selections garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Research Station in Baton Rouge. And AgCenter horticulturist reports the garden recently won an Outstanding Rose Garden Maintenance Award from All-America Rose Selections. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/25/09) The disease rust is showing up in a popular sugarcane variety. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says rust also has been a problem for growers in the past. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/25/09) One of the easiest ways to avoid a potential illness is quite simple – wash your hands appropriately. Hands are the most common way to spread germs because they are warm and moist and come in contact with many surfaces. LSU AgCenter family development associate Emily Braud says proper hand washing is especially important for children. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/25/09) Farmers are harvesting their wheat crops, and the conditions of what they're harvesting are mixed. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says conditions were dry in January and February and that hindered the growth of the wheat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/25/09) Hessian flies have been a problem in some wheat fields in recent years. These flies are small insects that feed on wheat seedlings and leave behind a toxin that can make a plant develop poorly. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/25/09) Hurricanes Gustav and Ike delayed last year’s sugarcane planting. As a result, 60 percent of the crop was planted in September and October. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says this hurt the crop.