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LSU AgCenter Livestock Show celebrates 75th year
Livestock Show

(TV News 02/15/10) Rows and rows of pigs, sheep and chickens line the exhibition halls of the Lamar-Dixon Expo center. Crowds of animals and youngsters gather every year for LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. This will be the 75th year for the state livestock show, and even though the name says livestock, the event really is more about helping young people develop life skills than it is the about the animals. (Runtime: 1:29)

Poultry producers struggle after close of processing facility
Poultry Farms

(TV News 02/22/10) Poultry producers are still struggling to rebound after the closing, and then reopening of a processing facility in Northeast Louisiana. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited with a grower who has watched chickens return to his houses but his paycheck drop. (Runtime: 1:52)

Fabulous fuchsias provide diverse color
Fabulous Fuchsia

(Video 02/22/10) It’s a beautiful flowering plant with a name that sounds like a color. We’re talking about the plant fuchsia. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill describes the diversity of color and style, as well as proper care for this lovely plant. (Runtime: 1:34)

Add gorgeous cane begonias to landscape
Cane Begonia

(Video 02/08/10) It’s a delicate plant, but beautiful and diverse -- coming in leaf colors of green, purple, silver and burgundy. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the world of the lovely cane begonia on this edition of Get It Growing. (Runtime: 1:44)

Maintain balance of hardy and tropical plants
Cold Hardy Plants
(Video 02/01/10) Many yards look brown and dead after cold temperatures damaged tropical plants. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains that although people are upset with dead or dying tropicals, it’s important for them to find the right balance of tropicals and hardy plants when planting in their landscapes. (Runtime: 1:44)
March is National Nutrition Month
(Distributed 02/26/10) The theme for National Nutrition Month this March is Nutrition From the Ground Up, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.
LSU AgCenter weed scientist wins Distinguished Research Award at international rice conference
Eric Webster
(Distributed 02/26/10) BILOXI, Miss. – Dr. Eric Webster, LSU AgCenter weed scientist, received the Distinguished Research and Education Award on Wednesday (Feb. 24) at an international rice conference held by the Rice Technical Working Group.
Audubon Sugar Institute sets short course for May 20-21 in Ga.
(Distributed 02/26/10) The LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute will present its annual sugar processing short course May 20-21 in Savannah, Ga.
Forestry forum set for March 11 in Shreveport
(Distributed 02/26/10) The 26th annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum will be held Thursday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Financial Plaza in Shreveport.
Pruning trees and shrubs requires proper timing, technique
(Distributed 02/26/10) Pruning is one of the activities that many home gardeners have questions about. When to prune? How to prune? Why prune?
LSU AgCenter agent lists top 10 yard tree problems
kilpatrick pruning tree
(Distributed 02/26/10) BENTON, La. – The No. 1 yard tree problem is damage caused by construction of new houses, according to Ricky Kilpatrick, LSU AgCenter agent in Bossier Parish.
Students learn about agriculture at Delhi ‘adventure’
kids and goat
(Distributed 02/25/10) DELHI, La. – Ag Adventures, an educational experience in agriculture, attracted nearly 800 students Feb. 23-24 to the Northeast District Livestock Show Barn and Civic Center here.
LSU AgCenter recommends windmill palm for Louisiana
windmill palm
(Distributed 02/25/10) Palm trees have gained increased interest in Louisiana home landscapes over the past few years, and this resurgence mainly can be attributed to the lack of severely cold weather over the past 20 years, according to an LSU AgCenter expert.
Encore varieties lead multi-season azaleas
autumn lilac azalea
(Distributed 02/25/10) Until recently, many home gardeners didn’t know much about the multi-season blooming potential of some of the newer azalea varieties.