(Radio News 7/26/10) Producers participating in the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program will be required to take part in technical assistance training and develop a business plan. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry says the first phase will consist of a two to three hour workshop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 7/26/10) Twenty-four 4-H’ers from across Louisiana participated in the Next 4-H Food Star program. The program will take them to the Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans. The youth took part in a two-day program on LSU’s campus that involved learning about seafood and cooking seafood dishes. LSU AgCenter family and consumer science coordinator Quincy Cheek helped organize the program. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Radio News 7/26/10) Many Louisiana shrimp and catfish producers will be eligible to participate in the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program. The program aims to help producers affected by increased imports of their commodities and offers technical and financial assistance to eligible producers, says LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry. (Runtime: 1:30 seconds)

(Radio News 7/26/10) 4-H’ers participating in the Next 4-H Food Star program learned about seafood issues and the importance of the seafood industry to Louisiana. Grant Parish 4-H’er Alex Talberg spoke about the Gulf oil spill in a presentation he did for the program. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 7/19/10) LSU AgCenter rice breeders released two new Clearfield rice lines this year. Dr. Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder and director of the Rice Research Station, explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 7/19/10) This year’s soybean crop could be a tale of two extremes – too much rain on some of the crop and not enough rain in other areas. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy says the overall crop is fair right now. A portion of the state's soybean acreage that received too much rain has been replanted, but some farmers are still waiting for good weather conditions. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 7/19/10) LSU AgCenter researchers are working on experimental rice lines that could become new varieties. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe is working on a conventional long-grain variety. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 7/19/10) The rice water weevil is the biggest pest of rice. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel conducted tests at 15 locations around the state looking at insect control from Dermacor seed treatment, Cruiser Max and pyrethroid combinations. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 7/19/10) Louisiana’s rice crop appears to be in good condition. But LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says the weather has him a little worried. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 07/12/10) Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse offers several advantages over traditionally-grown tomatoes. LSU AgCenter greenhouse tomato expert Dr. H.Y. Hanna says you get excellent tomatoes with little effect on the environment. (Runtime: 60 seconds)