(Radio News 12/27/11) At the start of a new year, people make resolutions to live healthier. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames has advice to help you make healthful choices in 2012. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 12/26/11) Hard freezes that can occur in Louisiana in January and February can damage citrus trees. LSU AgCenter county agent Alan Vaughn says protecting a tree from a freeze starts before winter. (Runtime:1:05)

(Video News 12/21/11) Changing the way farmers feed their dairy cows can lower their costs without reducing milk production. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says researchers with the LSU AgCenter are working on methods to help farmers produce milk more efficiently. (Runtime: 1:22)

(Video 12/26/11) Potted plants need the right kind of soil to help them grow to their full potential. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to choose the right potting soil for your needs. (Runtime: 1:52)

(Radio News 12/22/11) 2012 crop outlook is similar to 2011. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says commodity prices will drive where acres go next year, and these prices have come down. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Distributed 12/21/11) In a year marked by drought and floods, Louisiana farmers still managed to have a good year in 2011. Dry weather allowed for easy and efficient harvests of most crops, and overall yields were respectable despite challenges.

(Radio News 12/21/11) In a year marked by drought and floods, farmers in Louisiana still managed to have a good year in 2011. Dry weather allowed for easy and efficient harvests of most crops, and overall yields were respectable despite challenges. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry said one downside was some flooded or drought-damaged crops never did get harvested. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Video 12/19/11) What do you need to be doing for roses during the winter? On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what to do and what not to do when caring for your roses. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Distributed 12/20/11) A series of clinics in January sponsored by the LSU AgCenter for rice farmers will provide information on disease, weed and insect control, fertilization, a rice market outlook and new varieties.

(Distributed 12/20/11) RAYVILLE, La. – A forum to discuss issues facing farmers will be held Jan. 24 at the Rayville Civic Center.