(Video 11/29/10) If you like herbs, fall is a great time to get them planted. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill suggests some of the herbal plants best known for their zesty culinary contributions. (Runtime: 1:43)

(TV News 11/29/10) About a dozen high school students are spending a year immersed in agriculture. The students are participating in the Louisiana Young Ag Producers Program. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Audio 11/01/10) Found in the bayous and estuaries of coastal Louisiana, the cocahoe minnow is a prized marine bait fish used for fishing in coastal waters. These minnows usually are caught from the wild, but their population isn’t consistent. The LSU AgCenter's Aquaculture Research Station conducted a cocahoe minnow workshop to discuss the fish and the possibility of farm-raising them. (Runtime: 1:46)

(TV News 11/22/10) Ideal weather during the 2010 harvest season helped Louisiana sweet potato farmers get their crop in just in time for Thanksgiving. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that this year's crop may help some farmers to stay in business after devastating seasons the past two years. (Runtime: 1:33)

(Audio 11/01/10) The Louisiana Super Plant program promotes tough and beautiful plants proven to grow extremely well in all parts of the state. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to the beautiful shrub, ShiShi Gashira camellia. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Video 11/08/10) Louisiana Super Plants are beautiful plants chosen by the LSU AgCenter as superior ornamentals for Louisiana landscapes. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to one of the most recent fall Super Plants. It’s called Camelot foxglove. (Runtime: 1:43)

(Video 11/15/10) Black is not a color you typically think about for flowers. When you visit your nursery, however, you will find you do have various choices of beautiful flowers in that unique color. But as LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill warns, you want to make certain you use them correctly in your landscape. (Runtime: 1:52)

(Video 11/08/10) Pecans are a fall favorite, filling pies and topping sweet potato casseroles. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that this year’s crop is late, but with a little rain, can rebound. (Runtime: 1:43)

(Video 11/22/10) If you’re looking for a cool-season bedding plant that blooms nicely most of the year, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has a suggestion. The Snow Princess is a beautiful plant, but as you’ll learn on this edition of Get It Growing, you won’t need a magic wand to keep it alive. (Runtime: 1:39)

(Video 12/6/10) Even though it’s getting colder, fall is a great time to plant vegetables. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about growing, harvesting and caring for asparagus. (Runtime: 1:33)

(TV News 11/15/10) A set of poultry demonstration houses will help growers raise chickens more efficiently. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited the houses to learn more about the research taking place in them. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Distributed 11/24/10) A free Internet marketing tool offered by the LSU AgCenter for Louisiana agriculture-related businesses provides an avenue to increase opportunities to buy and sell locally produced food. John Westra, LSU AgCenter economist, said the MarketMaker website is like a sign that says, "We are open for business."

(Audio 11/15/10) November is a great time to plant flowering bedding plants into your landscape. An outstanding plant to choose is the Amazon dianthus. This Louisiana Super Plant comes in several colors and will bloom throughout the fall, winter and spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/22/10) Keep your landscape neat and clean during the fall and winter seasons. Start by cleaning out dead or dying material. Then make sure beds are mulched. You can even consider adding cool-season winter plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/01/10) Most of the shade trees we use in our landscapes are deciduous and will lose their leaves this month. Hear suggestions about what to do with falling leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/29/10) Louisiana has many Christmas tree farms across the state. A trip to one can be a fun family activity and a great way to get a fresh Christmas tree. Listen for tips on picking out and caring for Christmas trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 11/05/10) This fall the LSU AgCenter announced a new plant marketing and promotion program called Louisiana Super Plants. The purpose of the program is to identify superior plants for Louisiana landscapes, make sure wholesale growers are growing and retail nurseries are carrying the selections and get the word out to the gardening public about these outstanding plants.

(For Release On Or After 11/12/10) November is a great time to remove summer bedding plants and add cool-season bedding plants to your flowerbeds.

(Audio 11/15/10) Amaryllis flowers are hardy in the Deep South and will bloom each April. The bulbs you see in garden centers are not ready for the ground. They've been forced into dormancy and should be planted in a flowerpot first. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/01/2010) Louisiana gardeners can plant a variety of cool-season vegetables during November. Root crops and cole crops grow well during our winter. Hear more about what to plant this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/08/10) Spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in November -- with the exception of tulips and hyacinths. Put those bulbs in the vegetable bin of a refrigerator for about eight weeks, so they can "chill.". (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/01/10) The Camelot foxglove series is a Louisiana Super Plant for fall 2010. This series comes in white, cream, rose or lavender. Get them planted during the fall to have robust, beautiful plants this spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/08/10) November is a great month to plant cool-season bedding plants. When planted now, they will provide beautiful color and flowers in the fall, winter and spring. Have an idea of color scheme and plant spacing and height before you purchase plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/22/10) After raking up autumn leaves, don't bag them and put them at the curb. These leaves are valuable organic matter and can be used as mulch or compost. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/15/10) Now through February is the best time to plant hardy fruit trees and shrubs. Planted now, they have a chance to settle in and get established before their first summer in the ground. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/08/10) Camellias are popular in Louisiana landscapes. The insect known as tea scale can be a problem on these plants, however, and it is hard to diagnose because it doesn't look like insects. Hear more to learn about this pest. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/15/10) Many plants shouldn't be fertilized this time of the year. These are preparing to go dormant for the winter and do not need to be stimulated. Perennials in active growth and cool-season bedding plants can be fertilized this month. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/01/10) Many deciduous trees drop their leaves during November, and at this time of year, it's also not unusual to see some leaves on evergreen shrubs change colors and drop off. This is not a reason for concern. It's just part of the natural life cycle of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/29/10) Louisiana gardeners use cool-season bedding plants to add color to our flower gardens during winter. Plants such as dianthus, pansies and violas will bloom from fall into spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 11/27/10) November through early December is about the best time to plant trees in Louisiana. The soil is still warm, which encourages vigorous root growth, and trees will have several months to get established before next summer’s heat.

(Audio 11/08/10) Lettuce is one of the easier and more productive cool-season crops we can grow in our Louisiana gardens. Lettuce can be directed-seeded or grown from transplants, and now is a good time to plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/15/10) One of the most outstanding, evergreen fall and winter shrubs for Louisiana landscapes is the ShiShi Gashira camellia. This Louisiana Super Plant is low-growing and will work well in full sun or partial shade. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio11/29/10) Many gardeners may still have warm-season vegetables in their gardens. If a freeze does threaten, it's important to harvest these crops. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/22/10) Insect pests are not as common in winter as they are in summer, but some will still be around during the cool season. Keep an eye out for aphids, caterpillars, snails and slugs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 11/19/10) Insect outbreaks on indoor plants can be disastrous. Indoors, insect pests can reproduce rapidly and cause tremendous damage because of the environment.

(Audio 11/22/10) Many herbs do well in our gardens during the cool weather of fall and winter. Herbs like to have sunny and well-drained locations. You also can grow herbs in containers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/22/10) As the weather gets chilly, some container plants you've got outside may have to be moved indoors. It's best to move plants to a shady place first for a few days before bringing them into the house. This will help them adjust to the lower light conditions they'll have inside. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/29/10) Many people use plants to decorate their homes during the holidays. Choose good quality plants and be careful when transporting them. Take care of them, so they will stay beautiful throughout the season. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/01/10) Smart vegetable gardeners planted fall tomatoes back in August. Plants should have good fruit set now, but it can be a race between the weather cooling down and getting ripe tomatoes. You can ripen these indoors if outdoor temperatures aren't cooperating. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(11/08/10) Louisiana gardeners use many evergreen plants in the landscape. To keep your lawn green in the winter, try ryegrass. But remember that planting ryegrass in your lawn means you will need to mow during the winter months to keep your lawn neat and attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 11/29/10) Louisiana's mild winters allow us to grow vegetables year-round. Consider planting some cool-season vegetables such as leeks, shallots, spinach and turnips. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Distributed 11/30/10) Scott Angelle, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and former Louisiana lieutenant governor, has received the national Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Friend of Extension Award for his support and promotion of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth program.

(Distributed 11/12/10) POLLOCK, La. -- The closing on 10.77 acres of land donated to the LSU AgCenter Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center by RoyOMartin is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m.

(Distributed 11/22/10) The LSU AgCenter is seeking photos for its 2012 Get It Growing Calendar and has issued the call for entries in the contest that selects photos for the annual calendar. Both garden lovers and photography enthusiasts have the opportunity for their work to be chosen for the Get It Growing Calendar by submitting entries in the contest, which closes Jan. 31.

(Distributed 11/12/10) If your home was built before 1978, it could have lead-based paint. Any renovation, repair or painting project that disturbs lead paint could result in a health hazard if lead-safe work practices are not used before, during and after the project, according to Claudette Reichel, LSU AgCenter housing specialist.

(Distributed 11/30/10) MANSURA, La. – The LSU AgCenter 4-H program helped students participate in a statewide robotics competition in New Orleans, and one of the teams received an award for its rookie performance.

(Distributed 11/23/10) Six 4-H’ers represented Louisiana at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 17-18, 2010, according to Theresia Lavergne, LSU AgCenter poultry specialist and leader of the 4-H poultry project.

(Distributed 11/16/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – Caddo Parish Public Schools, winner of the Louisiana Promising Practices award, went on to win a national Promising Practices Award for recognition in social-emotional and character development.

(Distributed 11/2/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – The first bale of cotton ginned this year in Caddo Parish was sold to a group of bidders for $4,100 on Oct. 28 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum during a producers luncheon at the State Fair of Louisiana.

(Distributed 11/11/10) Louisiana cooks shopping for Thanksgiving will find the costs of basic dinner items up this year. The 2010 Thanksgiving market basket will average $40.64 for 10 people, according to an LSU AgCenter survey.

(Distributed 11/24/10) The National Science Foundation has awarded the LSU AgCenter a $600,000 grant to make upgrades in the biotechnology laboratories in Harry D. Wilson Laboratory building on the LSU campus.

(Distributed 11/05/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – AgMagic at the State Fair answered a question that has been bugging one Bossier City student for years. “What happens if a bug gets into cotton?” asked Dallas Kaiser, 10, a student at Meadowview Elementary School in Bossier City.

(Distributed 11/29/10) The LSU AgCenter recently received a grant of $21,350 to support a one-day conference for farmers markets in Louisiana.

(Distributed 11/17/10) Clusters of pecans stayed in trees longer than usual this year in Louisiana. Dry weather throughout summer and into fall kept them in place, according to Randy Sanderlin, coordinator of the LSU AgCenter Pecan Research and Extension Station at Shreveport.

(Distributed 11/12/10) CADE, La. – Karen Ainsworth of Houma was letting her horse munch on grass as a well-deserved reward for a satisfying day with the first LSU AgCenter Master Horseman trail ride.

(Distributed 11/04/10) TransGenRx, a Baton Rouge biopharmaceutical manufacturing company started through licensing agreements with the LSU AgCenter, has been awarded a $244,479 grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) for its project “Engineered Gylcosylated Interferons for the Treatment of Viral Disease, Melanoma and MS.”

(Distributed 11/17/10) CROWLEY, La. – The Louisiana Rice Research Board learned Tuesday (Nov. 16) that farmers will have three new varieties of rice, developed by the LSU AgCenter, to consider for planting.

(Distributed 11/02/10) The LSU AgCenter has received a major award from the National Science Foundation to support developing a database and image library at the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum and consolidating data from five additional arthropod collections.

(Distributed 11/11/10) START, La. – A panel of farmers practicing agritourism shared their successes at a natural resource enterprises workshop sponsored by the LSU AgCenter on Nov. 9 at Curry Farms near Rayville.

(Distributed 11/03/10) The LSU AgCenter has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study weed management options in commercial sweet potato production.

(Distributed 11/16/10) SHREVEPORT, La. – As 2,000 students toured the LSU AgCenter AgMagic exhibit at the State Fair of Louisiana, another 1,190 from Head Start and elementary schools saw an educational nutrition show.

(Distributed 11/18/10) The LSU AgCenter’s 2010 poinsettia open house is set for Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burden Center located at 4560 Essen Lane near the junction of I-10 in Baton Rouge.

(Distributed 11/17/10) Four of 16 students who received Discovering Tomorrow’s Leaders awards in Caddo and Bossier parishes were 4-H members.

(Distributed 11/15/10) The LSU AgCenter has received a grant from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to fund public awareness programs on specialty crops directed at Louisiana residents, particularly children and youth.

(Released 11/15/10) Two international forest products marketing groups recently launched a collaborative, global forest products marketing “current issues” website, according to officials with the two organizations.

(Distributed 11/16/10) FRANKLINTON, La -- Improved forages, improved prices and improved management practices were three of the highlights at the LSU AgCenter diary field day on Nov. 11.

(Distributed 11/15/10) With harvest 90 percent complete, quality is good and plenty of cured Louisiana sweet potatoes will be available for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and beyond, according to LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Tara Smith.

(Distributed 11/30/10) Following several years of hurricanes and freeze damage, the number of citrus growers in Louisiana has continued to decline, but citrus remains a valuable commodity, according to Alan Vaughn, LSU AgCenter agent in Plaquemines Parish.

(Distributed 11/17/10) NEW ORLEANS – LSU AgCenter scientists have discovered fusarium wilt of Canary Island date palm trees in the city for the first time. The disease is previously known to occur in Florida, California and Nevada.

(Distributed 11/04/10) A work of love to honor a Jackson Parish 4-H’er killed in an automobile accident was auctioned at the State Fair of Louisiana Junior Livestock Sale in Shreveport on Oct. 27. 4-H’er Tyler Wayne Ledford, 17, of Eros, was killed on July 31 in Marion. He was a senior at Quitman High School.

(Distributed 11/04/10) Fish and other seafood are rich sources of the omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA, which have been found to provide protection from chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, said LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.

(Distributed 11/15/10) For most Americans, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without turkey. But cooking a big bird requires care, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames.

(Distributed 11/19/10) Whether renovating an existing landscape or working on a new landscape, we need to remember that soil pH and proper preparation of landscape beds will be essential in determining the performance of your ornamental plants. A Louisiana landscape planned for long-term success includes these important considerations.

(Distributed 11/1/10) Many gardeners get caught up in using the same bedding plants year after year. Pansies are very popular for the cool season, but the LSU AgCenter also recommends other cool-season bedding plants for home landscape use.

(Distributed 11/05/10) Some of the most popular plants being sold in Louisiana these days are Encore azaleas. These multiseasonal blooming azaleas debuted in the late 1990s and have tendencies to bloom during spring, summer and fall.

(Distributed 11/19/10) When it comes to preparing a holiday turkey, cooks can choose from a variety of methods, including brining, marinating and basting.

(Distributed 11/17/10) Pies are traditionally served at holiday feasts, but some need to be treated carefully, according to Beth Reames, a nutritionist with the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 11/29/10) Many consumers are experiencing an off-year due to a “bah humbug” economy, but LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says holiday spending is expected to be up this year.

(Distributed 11/12/10) November and early December are excellent times for planting trees in Louisiana. We have many excellent species of trees recommended for the state, including our native trees, such as the Louisiana state tree – the baldcypress – and the Louisiana state flower – the Southern magnolia.

(Radio News 11/08/10) Demonstration houses at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station at Homer will be used to test equipment and techniques for raising chickens. LSU AgCenter Hill Farm Resident Coordinator Bill Owens explains. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 11/22/10) After two dismal years where Louisiana sweet potato farmers watched their crops rot in the field from too much rain, they finally got the harvest they’ve been hoping for this year. The dry fall allowed for a smooth harvest and a good crop, says LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Tara Smith. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Radio News 11/29/10) An Environmental Protection Agency environmental education grant has helped establish 11 school gardens across Louisiana. Kathryn Fontenot, LSU AgCenter gardening specialist, is administering the grant and recently held a workshop for teachers participating in the program. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 11/15/10) The nation’s recession has hurt the forestry industry, but LSU AgCenter researchers are looking for ways to help forestry remain profitable. Forestry researcher Michael Blazier has several studies that are aimed at helping forest landowners grow trees faster and better. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Radio News 11/01/10) Found in the bayous and estuaries of coastal Louisiana, the cocahoe minnow is a prized marine bait fish used for fishing in coastal waters. LSU AgCenter aquaculture researcher Christopher Green conducted a cocahoe minnow workshop. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 11/01/10) Students at Fannie C. Williams School in New Orleans recently learned what bullying is and what makes a bully, and during the process many students recognized they may be bullies. The students were participating in an anti-bullying program presented by the LSU AgCenter. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 11/15/10) Researchers with the LSU AgCenter Pecan Research Station are working on new ways to combat pecan scab disease. Randy Sanderlin, the resident coordinator at the station, says pecan scab disease is a fungus that can attack any growing part of the tree, and has the potential to completely destroy the crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/08/10) This fall’s drought has been good for harvesting some crops but has taken a toll on young pine trees. This makes two bad seasons for establishing forest plantations, says LSU AgCenter forestry researcher Michael Blazier. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 11/08/10) Much of the expenses for poultry producers come from heating the houses, which is critical for young chicks. Researchers at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station will be testing two different types of heating systems in poultry demonstration houses – brood and tube heating. Hill Farm Research Coordinator Bill Owens explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/01/10) Bullying is a prevalent problem in many schools, and recent teen suicides resulting from bullying have shown how dangerous it can be. LSU AgCenter agents in Orleans Parish are trying to do something to curtail it. 4-H agent Traig Varnado hosted a weeklong anti-bullying program at the Fannie C. Williams School. (Runtime: 1:30)

(Radio News 11/01/10) Fall is a great time to enjoy Louisiana sweet potatoes, and LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames says they are loaded with nutrients. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 11/15/10) The turkey is the star on Thanksgiving tables. Most people buy their birds frozen, so to get it ready for the big day, it must be thawed properly, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/22/10) The cost of the typical Thanksgiving meal is up by 9 percent this year. An LSU AgCenter survey shows it will cost about $40.64 to feed 10 people turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and other traditional parts of this holiday dinner. LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/01/10) Cocahoe minnows are a favorite live bait for anglers fishing in or along the Louisiana coast. The one drawback to the minnows, however, is that their population is seasonal, says LSU AgCenter aquaculture researcher Christopher Green. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 11/29/10) More schools are planting gardens and incorporating them into the curriculum. LSU AgCenter gardening specialist Kathryn Fontenot says gardens offer many benefits, including nutrition, to school children. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 11/15/10) Whether you brine or baste, roast or fry, an LSU AgCenter nutritionist says the one important point when cooking a turkey is to use a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked thoroughly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/08/10) Pecan exports have increased dramatically in the past year. LSU AgCenter pecan expert Charles Graham says the pecans grown in the United States generally stayed close to home. But good news for growers is the increase in exports to Asian countries, particularly China. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/22/10) Fourteen high school juniors and seniors from across the state are participating in the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Young Ag Producer Program. Bradley Leger, who coordinates the program, says participants started with an institute aimed at giving them a broad view of Louisiana’s agricultural industry. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 11/08/10) Clusters of pecans stayed in trees longer than usual this year. Dry weather throughout summer and into fall kept them in place, causing several problems for pecan producers. Randy Sanderlin, research coordinator of the LSU AgCenter's Pecan Research Station, explains. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 11/22/10) A sweet potato processing facility opened recently in north Louisiana. The ConAgra Lamb Weston facility in Delhi will make frozen sweet potato French fries. LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Tara Smith says this is good news for growers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/22/10) Cade Heinen is hoping for a future that includes big farm equipment and lots or rice acres. But before this high school student embarks on a career in agriculture, he wants to learn more, so he is participating in the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Young Ag Producer Program. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 11/08/10) Outbreaks of salmonella in nut crops have raised concerns about food safety. LSU AgCenter pecan expert Charles Graham says the LSU AgCenter is working with growers to keep their crop from becoming contaminated. (Runtime: 60 seconds)