(TV News 01/31/11) Grocery bills could be higher in the coming months. Global stocks are tight for some commodities, and energy prices are rising. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports on what this could mean for the price of food items. (Runtime: 1:41)

(TV News 01/24/11) The fun of caring for a new pet can quickly turn into a dreaded chore. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with a veterinarian about helping pet owners get through the early days of a new pet and making the animal a cherished part of the family. (Runtime: 1:48)

(TV News 01/17/11) The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine of citrus material from Louisiana. A recently detected disease prompted the federal order. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:32)

(TV News 01/10/11) A damp and cold spring and hot and dry summer shaped agriculture in 2010. Despite the contrast in weather, Louisiana farmers had a fairly successful year overall. (Runtime: 1:52)

(TV News 01/03/11) Louisiana’s 2010 sugarcane harvest finished early, with some mills closing before Christmas. A hard freeze came early, as well, but farmers persevered, and LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that the crop was a good one. (Runtime: 1:32)

(Radio News 01/31/11) As we head into February, many people already have abandoned some or all of their New Year’s resolutions. But LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says it’s not too late to revisit your resolutions about health and finances by cooking at home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/31/11) First- and fourth-graders in northeast Louisiana learned about crops and livestock and health and nutrition at Ag Alley, which was held in conjunction with the 2011 Ag Expo. LSU AgCenter agent Cynthia Stephens explains. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 01/31/11) Consumers will likely see an increase in food prices this year, but LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says having a grocery store strategy can keep the increases from affecting your wallet. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 01/31/11) Nine Louisiana farmers achieved Master Farmer status and another was named outstanding Louisiana Master Farmer at the 65th annual meeting of the Louisiana Conservation Districts. (Runtime: 1:30)

(Radio News 01/31/11) Food prices are up in many countries. High commodity prices and low stocks of staples such as corn and soybeans could contribute to an increase in food prices. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry explains. (Runtime 1:20)

(Radio News 01/24/11) Scientists at the LSU AgCenter's Southeast Research Station work on issues such as dairy nutrition, fertility, reproduction and genetics. The station also is home to the AgCenter’s forage quality lab. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 01/24/11) Mardi Gras isn’t until March, so Louisiana is in for a long king cake season. You can have your king cake and eat it too as long as you do it moderation, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Heli Roy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/24/11) Plants and chemicals around the house can be harmful to pets. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Christine Navarre cautions pet owners should be particularly careful if changing antifreeze in a vehicle this winter. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 01/24/11) When temperatures dip, pets may need a little extra care. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre says make sure your pet can stay dry, has bedding and the right size house. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 01/24/11) The LSU AgCenter received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to participate in the National Citrus Clean Plant Network. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Don Ferrin explains. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Audio 01/12/11) The LSU AgCenter has launched an online rice pest identification guide. Rice growers can use it to help determine what insects might be causing damage to their crops. LSU AgCenter entomologist Natalie Hummel explains. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 01/17/11) When temperatures dip, pets may need a little extra care. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre says make sure your pet can stay dry and that it has bedding and the right size house or shelter. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 01/17/11) Strong prices for certain commodities will lead to a shift in crop acreage this year. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry predicts the biggest acreage increases will be in corn and soybeans. (Runtime 1:05)

(Radio News 01/17/11) Many children receive pets for Christmas and by mid-January the novelty of a new puppy or kitten can start to wear off. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre says to give the new pet a chance. With a little time, love and training, behavior problems puppies or kittens may have can be solved, and the pet can become a great addition to the family. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Radio News 01/17/11) A citrus disease, found in Louisiana this past summer, has led to a quarantine on citrus fruit and nursery material. Sweet orange scab is caused by a fungus and spread by rain and wind. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Don Ferrin explains. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 01/10/11) The LSU AgCenter's Burden Center will host a Trees and Trails Fun Hike from 9 a.m. until noon Jan. 22 -- the day after Louisiana’s Arbor Day. The 5K fun hike will start at the Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie in Burden Center, which is located off Essen Lane at I-10 in Baton Rouge. (Runtime 1:05)

(Radio News 01/03/10) Scientists with the LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute are working on ways to producing biofuels from sugarcane and other crops. Researcher Giovanna Aita says sugar mills currently operate only three months out of the year, but biofuel production could keep them open longer.

(Radio News 01/10/11) A damp and cold spring and hot and dry summer shaped agriculture in 2010. Despite the contrast in weather, Louisiana farmers had a fairly successful year overall. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 01/10/11) For more than 100 years, the LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute has helped Louisiana’s sugar industry remain profitable. The institute’s director, Ben Legendre, says it has always been responsive to the needs of the sugar mills. (Runtime 1:05)

(Radio News 01/03/11) What do you do after the holidays with that cluster of poinsettias, the decorated living Christmas tree or the holiday cactus you got as a gift? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill has the answers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/03/11) A hard freeze in mid-December killed most of what remained of Louisiana’s sugarcane crop. A significant portion had already been harvested by the time the freeze came, however, and farmers and mills were racing to the get the rest of the crop processed before the sugar in the cane plants began to break down. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 01/03/11) Louisiana farmers have wrapped up the state’s sugarcane harvest. The overall crop was good, according to LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois. Tonnage of cane to the acre was down this year, but sugarcane mills reported excellent yields of sugar per ton. (Runtime: 1:05)

(Radio News 01/03/11) When the holidays are over and the decorations have come down, LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Don Reed says your Christmas tree can still have value.

(Radio News 01/03/11) Take control of your finances in 2011. An LSU AgCenter family economist has some tips to help. Jeanette Tucker says a financial resolution should start with determining your net worth and developing a working budget. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 01/03/11) Each New Year, people resolve to live healthier. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames says start 2011 with a plan that will help you make healthful choices. (Runtime: 60 seconds)