(TV News 01/11/10) Hurricanes marred agriculture production in 2008. In 2009, it was simply rain and plenty of it. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that damage to several crops was severe. (Runtime: 1:37)

(TV News 01/04/10) Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest usually begins to wind down as the year ends, but heavy rains in early and late fall delayed harvest and cut sugar yields. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:49)

(TV News 01/18/10) The hard freeze that settled in for several days across the state froze lakes, burst pipes and damaged plants. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that strawberries producers and nursery owners were both hurt by the cold weather. (Runtime: 1:45)

(TV News 01/18/10) Really cold days are more rare in Louisiana than really hot ones, but both types can show how inefficient our homes are. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with a housing expert about making sure your home is as energy efficient as possible. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Radio News 01/18/10) Covers blanketed rows of strawberries on Eric Morrow’s farm in Pontchatoula. The covers can make a 4 to 6 degree difference in the temperature around the plants, but they couldn’t offer enough protection from several nights in the twenties and teens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/04/10) Despite a dismal two years for many Louisiana farmers, an LSU AgCenter economist is optimistic heading into 2010. Dr. Kurt Guidry says agricultural producers could see more profits in the new year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio 01/18/09) Strawberry acreage in Louisiana has declined in recent years although new varieties and techniques have increased strawberry production. This year the state's growers planted just 300 acres, but Dr. Regina Bracy, resident coordinator at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station, says the industry is still strong. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/04/10) The holidays are over, and the decorations have come down, but LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Dr. Don Reed says your Christmas tree still has some value to it. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/04/10) Louisiana’s oyster industry is still struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. Oyster fisherman George Barisich lost boats in the storm and saw his business nearly wiped out. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/01/10) Altering cultivation practices can help farmers sequester carbon dioxide. Kevin Norton, Louisiana’s director of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, says farmers have started adopting cultivation practices that help store carbon dioxide in the soil rather than releasing it into the environment. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/01/10) Scissors were cutting and sewing machines were stitching at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center where 100 4-H’ers gathered for the 4-H fashion camp. 4-H fashion board member Tiera Harris of Claiborne Parish helped plan camp activities. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/01/10) Weather hasn’t been kind to Louisiana farmers recently, but an LSU economist predicts farmers may have better luck with the economy in 2010. Dek Terrell spoke to farmers at the LSU AgCenter’s AgOutlook Conference and said he expects the U.S. gross domestic product to grow in the coming year and the recession to end. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/25/10) Tax planning and preparation aren't just activities for April. They should be a year-round process, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker, who says you should always be on the lookout for ways to save on your taxes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/01/10) Record-setting rainfall in Louisiana during the late fall and early winter can be attributed to El Niño, a weather pattern marked by warmer-than-normal waters in the Pacific Ocean. With El Niño conditions persisting, LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes says farmers may have to brace for more rain this spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/15/10) Overall, Tod Hibbard is glad to be raising chickens again. His houses sat empty for months after Pilgrim’s Pride closed its poultry processing facility in Farmerville. He is now growing chickens for Foster Farms, but his houses aren’t as full as they used to be. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/25/10) Bitter cold temperatures swept into Louisiana recently, and if you found your heating system working overtime and your energy bill skyrocketing, you may want to find areas where air may be leaking into your home, says LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/11/10) Rain caused problems for sugarcane growers at the start of harvest season. Farmers got a break in November, but as the end of this year's harvest draws nearer, LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says December rains led to even more troubles. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/25/10) You can have your king cake and eat it too. Just do it moderation, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy, who adds that along with moderation comes balance. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/18/10) While a roaring fire in the fireplace may sound like the perfect escape from the cold, if you really want to warm your home efficiently, LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says to put down the matches. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/11/10) If you’re looking for ways to save money this winter, try cutting your energy costs. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel has some tips that start with advice about curbing air leakage in your home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/15/10) Poultry producers are still struggling to rebound after the closing and then reopening of a processing facility in Northeast Louisiana. The facility has been running for several months, but LSU AgCenter county agent Matt Stephens says it’s not running at capacity. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/04/10) The Food and Drug Administration has backed off a proposed ban that would have restricted the sale of untreated, warm-water, raw oysters during the months of May through October. The state currently has only a few facilities equipped to treat oysters with either high-pressure or low-temperature pasteurization. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 02/15/10) Crowds of animals and youngsters gather every year for LSU AgCenter Livestock Show, and this year with be the 75th for the state livestock show. LSU AgCenter livestock show manager Dwayne Nunez said the first shows were much smaller than then ones today. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio 01/25/10) If you pipes survived the recent freezing temperatures, remember to protect them from any additional cold weather we may get this year. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says homeowners often remember to protect pipes outdoors but forget about other ones. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/18/10) Temperatures that fell into the teens across most of Louisiana had nursery owners scrambling to protect their plants. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/11/10) Cooler evenings become more frequent this time of year. A roaring fireplace can add warmth and ambiance to your home, but you can also bring in unwanted pests when you bring in the firewood, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 02/15/10) The heart is in focus during February, not only because of Valentine’s Day, but also because this month the American Heart Association calls attention to the threat of heart disease. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says a healthful diet can guard against a heart attack.

(Radio News 02/01/10) Agricultural activities are sources of methane and nitrous oxide. LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes says agricultural industries should be proactive in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions before regulations force them to do so.

(Radio News 02/15/10) Every February, cows, goats, rabbits, pigs and poultry – accompanied by the youngsters responsible for them – come together from every corner of the state for the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Even though livestock has always been in the event’s name, it is more about helping young people develop life skills than it is the about the animals, according to LSU AgCenter livestock show manager Dwayne Nunez. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio 01/18/10) If you didn’t take tender plants indoors during the recent cold spell, you can expect to see damage to them. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

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(Radio News 01/25/10) The public is invited to stroll through the camellias at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research station located on Old Covington Road in Hammond. The Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners are sponsoring annual camellia stroll on February 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/04/10) 2009 was another challenging year for Louisiana farmers. The persistence of rain during fall harvest season caused significant damage to several crops. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry says fields of sweet potatoes, cotton and soybeans did not get harvested because of poor quality. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/11/10) With the recent talk of banning the sale of untreated oysters during the summer months, an LSU AgCenter food scientist says irradiating oysters could kill the potentially harmful pathogens. Dr. Lucina Lampila says irradiated food is nothing to fear. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)

(Radio News 01/11/10) Five years ago, LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Ray Schneider discovered Asian soybean rust on a research soybean plot in Baton Rouge. This discovery, the first of the disease in the United States, set off an alert across the country. Experts were assembled, and a plan of action to manage the disease was put into place. (Runtime: 1:30 seconds)