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Plant petunias to transition into spring (Video 03/08/2010) Even though milder weather is approaching for Louisiana, occasional freezes still make it tricky to know what flowers to plant. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill offers a good, dependable option. (Runtime: 1:26) |
Wet weather hinders wheat growth and yields (TV News 03/22/10) Louisiana’s wheat crop, which was planted in the fall, is having a tough year. Wheat prefers dry weather, but fall and winter here have been anything but dry. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talked with a specialist about how the crop is fairing. (Runtime: 1:12) |
Rainy weather postpones spring field preparations (TV News 03/15/10) Cold, wet weather has kept farmers out of their fields. Fields that were rutted up during last year’s wet harvest still need to be repaired, but farmers can’t get enough dry days to get the work done. (Runtime: 1:26) |
Plant fragrant vine in your landscape (Video 03/29/10) Spring is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity to plant colorful flowers. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests planting an evergreen vine with beautiful yellow flowers and a fragrant scent. (Runtime: 1:21) |
Keep up with your topiary (Video 04/05/10) Sculpting plants to look a certain way is called topiary. These plants can serve well to accent formal gardens. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill provides some key tidbits on topiary and its special demands. (Runtime: 1:34) |
Consumers can expect to see more strawberries (TV News 03/29/10) Cold weather clung to Louisiana this winter which kept strawberries out of the markets. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that as the weather warms, the crop is picking up and consumers can get their fix of this springtime favorite. (Runtime: 1:08) |
Choose trees based on trunk structure (Video 03/15/10) October through March is the best time to plant hardy trees. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill helps you meet your deadline by providing tips for selecting the best trees. (Runtime: 1:37) |
Cold winter causes slow start to crawfish harvest (TV News 03/01/10) Crawfish farmers have been working their ponds but coming up with few crawfish. A colder-than-average winter is to blame, but LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard said warmer days could remedy this situation. (Runtime: 1:23) |
Use bromeliads to brighten homes (Video 03/22/10) At local nurseries now, you’ll find a family of beautiful tropical plants that grow well as houseplants. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill shows you different types of bromeliads and explains how to care for them. (Runtime: 1:52) |
Effectively control weeds and fertilize lawns (Video 03/01/10) Often there’s confusion about the best time to fertilize your lawn and the appropriate time to control weeds. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the differences between the two processes and the best way to accomplish those goals. (Runtime: 1:38) |
Sweet potato facility to open this fall (TV News 03/08/2010) More and more menus are advertising sweet potato French fries. This growing favorite will be the focus of a new facility in northeast Louisiana. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:48) |
LSU AgCenter sponsors Covington garden show March 20-21 (Distributed 03/04/10) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Master Gardeners of St. Tammany Parish are in final preparation mode for the two-day spring garden show that will be held March 20-21 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington. |
Encourage rose growth in March (Audio 03/01/10) Rose bushes were pruned back last month, and now it is time to get those roses blooming by using fertilizer. Another wise option would be to apply a special rose food containing an insecticide to decrease the number of pests on your bushes. Listen for more information on how to encourage growth on rose bushes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Louisiana gardeners should try mirliton (Audio 03/15/10) Mirliton is a popularly grown vegetable, especially in south Louisiana. This unusual vegetable requires a well-prepared climbing area, such as a trellis or fence, that will receive lots of sunlight. Learn more about planting and growing mirliton. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Deter weeds from growing in landscape (Audio 03/01/10) Weed control is an important aspect of gardening and lawn care this time of the year. Learn about some effective methods that reduce the appearance of weeds in your landscape and garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Inspect surrounding trees when buying home (Audio 03/22/10) Many people who are considering buying a home have the house properly inspected before putting an offer on it. This allows people to make sure they are buying a structurally sound house with no major problems. While going through that process, people should remember to have the trees surrounding the home inspected, as well. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Growing sweet corn requires space, planning (For Release On Or After 03/12/10) Perk up your ears… of sweet corn, that is. Corn harvested from the home garden and cooked within minutes is considered one of life’s great treats by those lucky enough to have enjoyed it – and now is the time to plant it. |
Prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooming season (Audio 03/29/10) The best time to prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs is when they just finish flowering. Be sure to prune only what is necessary. Find out some of the trees and shrubs that should be pruned this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Clean out your water garden (Audio 03/29/10) Now is a good time to clean out your water garden if it needs cleaning. Check for accumulated gunk at the bottom of your pond, and remove all plants and fish before cleaning. Learn more about the water garden cleaning process in this advice. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Careful choices matter when it comes to plants (For Release On Or After 03/05/10) I take great satisfaction in telling gardeners about all the many plants that will thrive in our state. These plants are excellent choices for your landscapes and gardens because they have proven records of thriving in our climate. But there are also many plants that will not do well here. |
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Control buck moth caterpillar infestation (Audio 03/01/10) Many areas of Louisiana have troubles related to the buck moth caterpillar. This insect lays its eggs primarily in oak trees, which stay there through the winter, and they begin to hatch in February. Be on the lookout for infestation in trees and learn how to control these pests. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Properly spray fruit trees to guarantee success (Audio 03/22/10) If you are growing fruit trees in your landscape, be sure you are spraying them properly. Some fruit trees need to be sprayed more frequently than others to be successful, such as peaches, apples, plums and pears. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Leaving mulch enriches soil (Audio 03/15/10) Many gardeners are wondering whether or not to remove old mulch prior to adding new mulch to their gardens this time of the year. Gardeners should leave the old mulch, which allows the organic matter in the mulch to enrich the soil while saving time and money for the gardener. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Resist temptation to plant pansies now (Audio 03/08/10) Right now there is a luscious display of flowers, including pansies, all around Louisiana. This wonderful exhibit may tempt gardeners to purchase and plant pansies in their own landscape now. Learn more about why that may not be the best option. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Look out for brown patch in spring lawn (Audio 03/22/10) Spring is here, and lawns are waking up. As your lawn begins to turn green again, watch out for brown patch infestation. Listen for what to look for and how to treat your lawn for brown patch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Vegetables require proper pollination (Audio 03/08/10) Regardless of whether they are grown for the roots, leaves, seeds, stem or fruit, all of these parts are consumed as vegetables. The vegetables discussed in this segment must be properly pollinated in order to produce well. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Plant tomatoes in your home garden (Audio 03/22/10) Tomatoes are one of the most popular and easily grown vegetables in the home garden. Now is a good time to get your tomato transplants planted so your crop will begin producing before the intense heat of summer. Learn more about which type of transplants produce the best tomatoes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Fertilize roses in spring (Audio 03/29/10) We expect our rose bushes to grow vigorously and produce many beautiful flowers. To allow this to happen, fertilizing your rose bushes this month is a great idea. Hear which types of fertilizers will work best for your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
March offers last opportunity to divide perennials (Audio 03/15/10) Perennials are great for adding bright, attractive colors in our landscapes. One of the greatest advantages of planting perennials is their ability to produce year after year. Gardeners should pay attention to overcrowding of perennials, however, and should transplant when necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Choose plants carefully for pet-friendly landscapes (For Release On Or After 03/19/10) Your landscape is there to be enjoyed by you and your family. It’s the setting for your home and provides a space for outdoor activities. Lawn areas offer a wonderful place for kids to play, barbeques, family get-togethers and parties on decks and patios. If your family includes pets, your landscape will likely be used by them as well. |
Start fertilizing shrubs in March (Audio 03/08/10) Many shrubs are beginning to wake up and grow, so March is a great month to fertilize shrubs in your landscape. Hear more about what type of products to use when choosing a fertilizer for your shrubs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Plant tomatoes in early spring (Audio 03/01/10) March is a wonderful month for planting in the vegetable garden. Tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables grown this time of the year in Louisiana. Gardeners have a better chance of avoiding potential problems with their tomato crop if they plant early. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Transitioning pampered greenhouse plants into landscape (Audio 03/08/10) Many of the transplants purchased from nurseries have been grown in greenhouses and are not prepared for life in a real garden. Gardeners should harden their plants before putting them into the landscape. Learn how to transition your plants into tolerating bed life. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Purchase perennials from local nursery (Audio 03/08/10) Perennials brighten our landscapes and live for many years. This lifespan provides an advantage over annuals which must be replaced each year. Check your local nursery for a variety of perennials in several different sizes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Document bulb performance to maximize success next season (Audio 03/01/10) Many spring-flowering bulbs begin to bloom in March. It is wise to take notes on successes and failures in your landscape to help you make decisions about what to plant next fall. Hear more about what to document, and learn which bulbs are annuals and which are perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Plant beautiful Easter lilies in landscape (Audio 03/22/10) Easter lilies are a beautiful plant popularly used in celebrating the Easter season. Don’t discard your Easter lilies. Find out how to plant them into your landscape, and they will keep producing for many years to come. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Control cool-season weeds (Audio 03/15/10) Most weeds growing in lawns this time of the year are cool-season weeds and will not survive much longer. If you would like to get rid of cool-season weeds and prevent them from popping up next year, you can apply a weed killer that is safe to use on your type of grass. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Preparing beds allows for best performance (Audio 03/15/10) The spring months allow for a lot of activity in the landscape. All new vegetables, bedding plants and shrubs need to be planted into well-prepared beds for maximum performance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Plant vegetables during beautiful spring weather (Audio 03/29/10) April has some of the finest weather Louisiana experiences all year. Now is a wonderful time to get in your vegetable garden and begin planting. Hear which vegetables are best to grow this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Get gladiolas corms planted now (Audio 03/29/10) March through early April is a good time to get gladiolas bulbs planted into gardens. Here are some tips on what to look for when choosing gladiolas corms and how to care for this tall, stately flower. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Azaleas are spring showoffs (For Release On Or After 03/26/10) With the introduction and more common use of alternate-season-blooming azaleas, such as the increasingly popular Encore azaleas, it’s not unusual to see azaleas blooming during late summer, fall and winter. Even so, March through April is still the time when azaleas really strut their stuff. |
School garden teaches the importance of healthy eating (Distributed 03/26/10) BELLE ROSE, La. – First-grade students at Belle Rose Primary School in Assumption Parish are learning why it’s important to eat more fruits and vegetables through a hands-on project at their school. |
Calves from decades-old frozen semen born at LSU AgCenter (Distributed 03/30/10) LSU AgCenter scientists have produced calves from Angus bull semen that has been frozen for more than 40 years. Some of the calves were sired by semen collected and frozen from bulls in the late 1960s, said Robert Godke, a professor of reproductive physiology at the LSU AgCenter. |
Agriculture contributes $8.3 billion to La. economy in 2009, down $1.2 billion from 2008 (Distributed 03/15/10) Louisiana agriculture contributed $8.3 billion to the state’s economy in 2009, which was the lowest contribution since 2002 and down from $9.5 billion in 2008, according to the latest figures compiled by the LSU AgCenter in its annual Ag Summary, which was released on March 15. |
Water weevil, stinkbug called major rice pests (Distributed 03/03/10) CROWLEY, La. – Controlling insects that prey on rice crops was the focus of an LSU AgCenter workshop Monday (March 1). |
Baton Rouge spring garden show set for March 27-28 (Distributed 03/05/10)The Eighth Annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will be March 27-28 at Parker Coliseum on Highland Road on the LSU campus from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. |
LSU AgCenter announces wood-based biofuels conference (Distributed 03/15/10) The LSU AgCenter has announced a conference on wood-based biofuels, biomass and bioenergy for utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, forest land managers and owners, pulp and paper industry professionals and policymakers April 22-23 in Baton Rouge. |
Hammond Spring Garden Day kicks off garden show season in south Louisiana (News Release Distributed 03/01/10) With the grip of winter temperatures beginning to moderate, this year’s Hammond Spring Garden Day event on March 13 will give gardeners a chance to get out and enjoy a day in the garden. |
West Carroll Parish farmer named Louisiana’s best (Distributed 03/01/10) William Stutts put his first crop in the ground when he was a junior in high school. The year was 1977, and that crop comprised some 100 acres. Now, 33 years later, Stutts farms more than 1,300 acres in West Carroll Parish, and he does it exceptionally well. So well, he was named the 2010 Louisiana Farmer of the Year. |
Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival set for March 27-28 in Lake Charles (Distributed 03/08/10)This year’s Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival will be March 27-28 in the Burton Coliseum on the corner of Gauthier Road and Gulf Hwy. in Lake Charles. |
Louisiana Master Gardener Conference set for April 29-May 1 in West Monroe (Distributed 03/30/10) The annual state conference for the Louisiana Master Gardeners will be held in West Monroe from April 29 to May 1 at the West Monroe Convention Center. |
Forest landowners told to keep steady, stay ready (Distributed 03/12/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – Persist for the long run and remain aware of what is happening in the short run to be productive in the end LSU AgCenter forester Ricky Kilpatrick told forest landowners at the 26th annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum here March 11. |
Beef, forage field day set for May 6 in Rosepine (Distributed 03/23/10) ROSEPINE, La. – Cattle producers will be able to pick up new ideas on feeding their herds at the LSU AgCenter beef and forage field day May 6 at the Rosepine Research Station. |
University Lab School, LSU AgCenter establish model school garden (Distributed 03/23/10) BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU University Laboratory School and the LSU AgCenter have formed a partnership to establish a model school garden to promote the educational, social and health benefits of gardening. |
LSU AgCenter presenting 2010 AgMagic April 19-25 (Distributed 03/23/10) The LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic, an event focused on teaching young people about the role of agriculture in their daily lives, will be presented April 19-25 at Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge. AgMagic provides an opportunity for children and adults to understand that food, clothing, lumber and other products all are part of the complex agricultural system. It also shows them the important connections among agriculture, the environment and their lives. |
LSU AgCenter agent starts crawfish blog (Distributed 03/01/10) CROWLEY, La. – Crawfish farmers and consumers can get a weekly snapshot of what is happening in the crawfish market with a Web log produced by the LSU AgCenter. |
LSU AgCenter program helps prepare next generation of ag producers (Distributed 03/22/10) With the median age of the nation’s farmers becoming older each year, the LSU AgCenter has implemented a program to get younger people involved in the agricultural industry. |
More north La. farmers switch to rice (Distributed 03/10/10) TALLULAH, La. – More north Louisiana farmers are switching to rice instead of corn, soybeans and cotton. Garrett Marsh of Tallulah grew his first rice crop last year. “I was here to get a refresher,” he said of a rice growing clinic here on March 4 sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. |
Greenhouse tomato production requires attention to detail (Distributed 03/03/10) BOSSIER CITY, La. – Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse requires attention to detail, said Dr. H.Y. Hanna, a researcher in charge of the greenhouse tomato project at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station. A record crowd of 94 attended Hanna’s 14th annual four-hour Greenhouse Tomato Seminar on Feb. 26. |
LSU AgCenter researcher tackles food safety in produce (Distributed 03/03/10) A quick way to test for salmonella in vegetable fields may be in the offing if research by an LSU AgCenter scientist proves its worth. |
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Planning avoids conflict over who gets grandma’s pie plate (Distributed 03/01/10) BOSSIER CITY, La. – Making decisions and managing conflict before your death is the best gift you can give to your family – and it makes sure your wishes are carried out, said LSU AgCenter agent Terry Foster. |
Financial assistance available to Master Farmer participants (Distributed 03/22/10) Participants in Louisiana Master Farmer Program may have financial assistance available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement conservation practices on their land. |
Biodiesel workshop set for April 28 in Baton Rouge (Distributed 03/23/10) BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU AgCenter’s W. A. Callegari Environmental Center will host a one-day comprehensive workshop on how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used vegetable oil April 28. |
Study circle addresses poverty in Tensas Parish (Distributed 03/25/10) ST. JOSEPH, La. – Tensas Parish study circles will be turning talk into action following the results of a project focused on turning the tide on poverty, which was presented to the Tensas Revitalization Alliance March 23. |
Louisiana gardeners can grow their own cut flowers (Distributed 03/24/10) BOSSIER CITY, La. – If you can grow vegetables, you can grow cut flowers, an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent said at the monthly Lunch and Ag Discovery program at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station March 23. |
Functional foods get top billing at food processors meeting (Distributed 03/23/10) BATON ROUGE, La. – Foods that are marketed with claims of health benefits in addition to nutritional value need proof of efficacy, a human nutrition expert told the Louisiana Food Processors Conference March 18. |
LSU AgCenter sponsors Covington garden show March 20-21 (Distributed 03/04/10) The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Master Gardeners of St. Tammany Parish are in final preparation mode for the two-day spring garden show that will be held March 20-21 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington. |
New Orleans spring garden show set for April 10-11 (Distributed 03/15/10) The New Orleans 2010 Spring Garden Show will be at the City Park Botanical Garden April 10-11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. |
Eucalyptus tree offers money-making opportunity for La. landowners (Distributed 03/31/10) MERRYVILLE, La. – A tree from Down Under could help provide rural Louisiana landowners with additional cash by putting idle property to work. LSU AgCenter scientists are involved in a joint research project with Texas A&M University to find the best growing methods for eucalyptus on land normally used for cutover pine forests and on idle pasture and farmland. |
Many palm trees may have survived freezing weather (Distributed 03/03/10) After extended periods of low temperatures this year, many Louisianians are concerned freezes may have killed the palm trees in their landscapes. But they’ll have to wait a while to know for sure, according to an LSU AgCenter horticulturist. |
Livestock harvesting and marketing workshops set for April (Distributed 03/19/10) The LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center will present two workshops to help livestock producers harvest and market their meat in April. |
Small businesses want more local produce, flower suppliers (Distributed 03/08/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – A panel of small business managers at the LSU AgCenter’s Market Gardening Seminar on March 6 said their customers like to buy locally grown produce and flowers and would welcome more local suppliers. |
Support La. 4-H with mobile phone texts (Distributed 03/30/10) On April 1, the National 4-H Council will kick off the 4-H Give2Vote Challenge, a fundraising campaign that will involve texting on mobile phones as a way to contribute to state 4-H programs, including Louisiana’s, according to Eric Eskew, executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. |
Williams family establishes 4-H scholarship (Distributed 03/12/10) A new college scholarship is available for north and central Louisiana 4-H’ers through a $20,000 donation from Hilda D. Williams and her children, Rosy Williams Bromell, Vickie Williams Phelps and Donald Vardaman Williams. |
Tractor Supply program to support local 4-H (Distributed 3/11/10) Tractor Supply stores in Louisiana have joined with the LSU AgCenter as part of a national fundraising campaign to support local 4-H programs. |
Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome (Distributed 03/08/10) A goal of sustainable landscaping is to reduce the amount of maintenance our landscapes require. But reduce does not mean eliminate. You can make choices, however, that will reduce the amount of work it takes to maintain your landscape. |
Nutritionist suggests alternatives to Easter candy (Distributed 03/25/10) Easter is second to Halloween as the most important candy-eating occasion of the year. A 2009 Nielsen survey reported that consumers were expected to buy more than 120 million pounds of candy in the week leading up to Easter. |
Use insecticides only when needed (Distributed 03/12/10) Pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer months. Some gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects or some apparent insect damage in their gardens. |
Be safe with hard-cooked Easter eggs (Distributed 03/22/10) Americans dye about 180 million eggs every Easter season. The eggs may look like decorations, but they are a perishable food and must be treated that way, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. |
Assess your risk for diabetes on March 23 (Distributed 03/09/10) Tuesday, March 23, is American Diabetes Alert Day, an annual event sponsored by the American Diabetes Association to call attention to the risk of developing this disease. Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter extension nutritionist, wants to call people’s attention to their eating habits and how they can affect the chance for developing diabetes. |
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It’s time to clean out aquatic gardens (Distributed 03/19/10) Aquatic gardens and water features are important parts of sustainable landscapes. Water provides for the needs of birds and other wildlife that live in our yards. The sight and sound of water also add to the overall beauty and enjoyment of our yards and gardens. |
Cucumber family provides many favorite vegetables (Distributed 03/25/10) The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae (cu-cur-bit-A-cee-ee), provides a wide variety of vegetables popular for the spring, summer and fall home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family (often called “cucurbits”) that can be planted now and into April include summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, mirliton (in south Louisiana), pumpkin, gourd, cucuzzi, watermelon, cantaloupe, cushaw, luffa and, of course, cucumber. |
New Credit CARD Act adds consumer protections (Distributed 03/16/10) People are still trying to figure out what the new Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act of 2009, which went into effect in February, means to their pocketbooks. LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says the act should help with financial management because consumers should have a clearer picture of their credit. |
Public invited to make memories at 4-H museum (Radio News 03/01/10) The Louisiana 4-H Museum is open on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to museum coordinator Rose Anne St. Romain. St. Romain will present a program on making memories from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. each of those days that's designed to get adults and children sharing stories. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
La. has hosts of garden shows (Radio News 03/15/10) Gardeners can find inspiration, garden supplies and educational presentations at a host of spring garden shows happening around Louisiana. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Sweet potato facility set to open this fall (Radio News 03/08/10) Once a facility under construction near Delhi is completed later this year, thousands of tons of sweet potatoes will enter it and be processed into sweet potato French fries. Doug Beyer, manager for the ConAgra’s Lamb Weston plant, says the facility will open in the fall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Researchers working on cold-water crawfish baits (Radio News 03/08/10) Water temperatures dictate what type of bait crawfish producers use for their traps. Cold water temperatures generally mean more expensive baits, says LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Robert Romaire. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Farmers eyeing cotton as option (Radio News 03/22/10) Farmers who may not be able to get their corn planted in time because of wet, cold weather are looking at other options. LSU AgCenter County Agent Rob Ferguson says Louisiana could see an increase in cotton acres. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Build nutrition from ground up (Radio News 03/15/10) LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames encourages you to build your nutritional health from the ground up during National Nutrition Month. Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, the month raises awareness of nutrition issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Credit card statements will offer new information (Radio News 03/22/10) The Credit CARD Act of 2009 has a provision that could encourage consumers to pay off their credit card debt sooner. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says each statement will have a box showing you important information about paying off your balance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Strawberry harvest picks up (Radio News 03/29/10) Cold, wet weather temporarily stunted the state’s strawberry plants in January and February, causing a delay in this year's harvest. Warmer, drier conditions are starting to move into Louisiana, which means consumers should see more freshly grown strawberries. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Museum tells of rich 4-H history (Radio News 03/08/10) Every inch of the Louisiana 4-H Museum has a story. 4-H has been helping Louisiana young people develop their full potential for more than 100 years, and the museum tells of that proud history. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Win or lose, youth learn lessons at livestock show (Radio News 03/01/10) Thousands of youngsters gathered during February at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales for the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Many come to the annual show with the chance of taking home a state championship or other honor; others come just for the fun of it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Crane flies are nuisance (Radio News 03/22/10) A large number of crane flies are active this time of the year. These giant flies and their larva can be a nuisance explains LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Stripe rust disease showing up in some wheat fields (Radio News 03/22/10) LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell is concerned about the disease stripe rust. Conditions have been ideal for the development of the disease on Louisiana’s wheat crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Day brings attention to diabetes (Radio News 03/15/10) The American Diabetes Association sponsors Diabetes Alert Day on March 23. While that brings attention to the topic, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says people should be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and watch for them all year long. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Too much rain affects wheat crop (Radio News 03/15/10) Farmers have a saying that wheat doesn’t like wet feet, but the plant has stayed damp for most of its growing season in Louisiana this year. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says that is causing problems for the wheat crop in some areas of the state. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Crawfish catch should pick up when weather warms (Radio News 03/01/10) The slow start to the crawfish harvest could pick up when the weather warms. The cold winter has kept the catch down but it hasn’t hurt of killed the crawfish in ponds, according to LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Robert Romaire. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Youngsters prepare for spring testing (Radio News 03/29/10) Schools and students across Louisiana are preparing for another round of spring testing. This can cause anxiety in children. LSU AgCenter family development expert Dr. Diane Sasser says parents can help calm their children’s nerves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Credit Card Act designed to help consumers (Radio News 03/22/10) The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure or CARD Act of 2009 is intended to protect consumers from abusive fees, penalties and interest rate increases. Most provisions of the act went into effect in February. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says it will make credit card companies communicate better with consumers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Crawfish research focusing on harvest efficiency (Radio News 03/01/10) LSU AgCenter researchers are working on ways to make harvesting crawfish easier and less expensive. LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Robert Romaire is experimenting with different harvesting schedules and baits. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Wet weather delays planting preparations (Radio News 03/15/10) Mild, sunny days were in short supply this winter. Temperatures rarely made it above the 50s, and rain has been frequent. The situation has made it difficult for farmers, like J.K. Bordelon, who are trying to prepare their fields for spring planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Facility to benefit northeast La. community (Radio News 03/08/10) A new sweet potato processing facility that Lamb Weston is building in northeast Louisiana will benefit the surrounding communities and Louisiana’s sweet potato industry. Doug Beyer is the plant's manager. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Cold weather slows crawfish growth (Radio News 03/08/10) During crawfish season, consumers always have an eye out for big crawfish filled with succulent meat. LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Dr. Robert Romaire says big ones may be hard to find right now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
LSU AgCenter brings AgMagic back on campus in Baton Rouge (Radio News 03/29/10) The LSU AgCenter’s interactive, educational journey through Louisiana agriculture returns to Parker Coliseum on LSU’s campus April 19-25. LSU AgCenter marketing director Elma Sue McCallum says families visiting AgMagic can learn about the many facets of Louisiana agriculture and how it affects their everyday lives. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Nutritionist offers tips for dying Easter eggs (Radio News 03/29/10) Dying and decorating Easter eggs is a tradition in many homes. But since eggs are perishable, follow food safety precautions when using them. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames explains how to cook eggs for dying. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Keep kids safe when outdoors (Radio News 03/29/10) As the weather gets warmer, more and more children head outdoors. LSU AgCenter family development expect, Dr. Diane Sasser cautions this is a time parents need to be more aware of their children’s safety. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Livestock show goals the same even as youth change (Radio News 03/01/10) A quick glance around the show barn and you realize this isn’t your great-grandfather’s livestock show. Sure, the sounds are the same, and so are the smells, but when the participants aren’t showing, many are playing games on their smart phones or listening to their music players. A lot has changed since the LSU AgCenter livestock show started in 1936, but youngsters still learn important traits like responsibility, sportsmanship and even patience. (Runtime: 1:25) |
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