(TV News 08/30/10) Heavy rains fell across Louisiana recently -- halting the harvest of rice and the planting of sugarcane. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard takes a look at how the weather is affecting those two crops. (Runtime: 1:19)

(Radio News 08/30/10) Mosquitoes are a nuisance in Louisiana, but mosquito researchers are working on new methods to kill them. LSU AgCenter mosquito expert Dr. Wayne Kramer is testing new compounds to control mosquito larvae. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/30/10) Farmers growing corn and cotton have traditional markets for their commodities, but producers of honey, goat milk or other specialty crops may have a harder time finding ways to sell their products. LSU AgCenter ag economist Dr. John Westra says the website MarketMaker can help. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Radio News 08/30/10) Sugarcane farmers are out this time of the year, getting a portion of next year’s crop planted. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Kenneth Gravois says recent rains have slowed planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/30/10) Louisiana rice farmers are harvesting their crop. Last year farmers harvested near-record yields. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk reports yields are down this year, however. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 08/30/10) Heavy rains fell on rice fields across the state which caused the crop to fall over and will complicate the harvest. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk explains. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 08/23/10) Wayne Kramer’s phone hasn’t been ringing incessantly this year. The LSU AgCenter’s mosquito expert says that’s one unscientific indication that the state’s mosquito population is down. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 08/23/10) The average college student graduates with five credit cards and $5,000 in credit card debt. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 has provisions that will protect the next crop of college students, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 08/23/10) Moving away to college can be a financial eye-opener, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Students should determine their fixed and flexible costs and prepare a livable budget before they make the big move. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/23/10) Backpacks aren’t the only things youngsters are carrying to school. Many students bring their own lunches. LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says parents should be sure their children's food is packed safely. (Runtime: 60 seconds)