(Radio News 09/27/10) Peter DeKeyzer has been growing cotton for 20 years, but the past five years have been some of the worst he has seen. This year, however, DeKeyzer’s outlook is better. He is halfway through his harvest, his yields are above average, and the quality of his cotton is high. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 09/27/10) Cotton prices have risen dramatically in recent months. Last fall cotton was in the 50 to 60 cents a pound range. This year prices have climbed above 90 cents. Peter DeKeyzer grows cotton near Alexandria and says farmers needed to see higher prices. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)

(Radio News 09/27/10) High temperatures throughout the summer helped the state’s cotton crop mature early, and these high temperatures are helping with defoliation, but LSU AgCenter cotton specialist John Kruse says the heat has been a problem for some plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/27/10) Not all gardeners have a green thumb, and some consumers may want beautiful landscaping but aren’t sure which plants will work well in their yards. That's where the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Super Plants program comes to the rescue. Super Plants are ornamental plants selected for superior performance under Louisiana growing conditions. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)

(Radio News 09/27/10) LSU AgCenter weed scientists recently confirmed glyphosate resistance in the pigweed, palmer amaranth. Weed scientists have long been concerned about weeds in Louisiana developing resistance to the herbicide. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Radio News 09/20/10) Guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy don't just focus on how much weight to gain during pregnancy, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. The guidelines also focus on the importance of being a healthy weight when you become pregnant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/20/10) Eating while watching television can become a habit and lead to unhealthful eating habits, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Lifelong eating habits often are learned early. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/20/10) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy are hosting the Louisiana Youth Financial Educators Summit Sept. 27-28 at the Baton Rouge Crown Plaza. LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker helped organize the event and says it is aimed at teachers and other professionals who work with youth. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 09/20/10) ConAgra Lamb Weston’s sweet potato processing facility in Delhi is gearing up for its opening, says Helene Clark, marketing director of the company’s health and wellness platforms. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/20/10) Beauregard is the predominant sweet potato variety grown in Louisiana and in some other parts of the country. But growers are trying the new variety Evangeline. LSU AgCenter sweet potato breeder Don LaBonte says this variety has some advantages over Beauregard. (Runtime: 60 seconds)