(Radio News 02/22/10) In the last-minute rush to get tax returns completed, taxpayers often make mistakes. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker warns about common mistakes you can avoid. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/22/10) Frigid temperatures last month may have killed some of your plants, but it probably didn’t kill many insects. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says most insects are very capable of protecting themselves by hibernating or finding protected areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/22/10) After a wet and cold winter, gardeners are anxious to get back into their yards. Even though temperatures have stayed fairly cold, some gardeners may have started spring gardening activities already. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Bob Souvestre says gardeners can busy themselves with several tasks. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/08/10) Love is in the air in February, and children learn about love and relationships from their parents and guardians. It is important for parents, whether together or not, to model a healthy, respectful relationship because it will serve as a guide for a child’s future relationship says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/08/10) Parents can help their children become good decision makers by giving them proper boundaries says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/08/10) At the beginning of a new year many adults resolve to exercise more. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Denise Holston-West says parents should include their children in their healthy goals. She suggests finding ways to get kids to move more. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/08/10) Parents who want their children to eat healthier, need to eat healthy themselves. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Denise Holston-West said parents must prepare meals with healthful foods and give their youngsters good options for snacks. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 02/08/10) Weather hasn’t been kind to farmers recently, but an LSU economist predicts that farmers may have better luck with the economy this year. Dek Terrell spoke to farmers at the LSU AgCenter’s Ag Outlook Conference and said he expects the U.S. gross domestic product to grow in the coming year and the recession to end. (Runtime: 1:12)

(TV News 02/01/10) Farmers are at the mercy of the weather, and the past few years, it hasn’t been kind to them. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard looks at weather projections for 2010 and what farmers can do to help the environment. (Runtime: 1:49)