(Radio News 06/27/11) Rows and rows of cabinets containing beetles, weevils, ants, grasshoppers and many other species make up the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum. As director of the museum, Christopher Carlton of the LSU AgCenter is responsible for maintaining the collection that serves as the research and diagnostic repository of insects for Louisiana. (Runtime: 2:00)

(Radio 06/20/11) The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the "MyPlate" icon earlier this month as a way to revamp and reinforce dietary guidelines. The simple image, which replaces the food pyramid, shows a plate that has been segmented into fruit, vegetables, grains and protein. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Heli Roy explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/17/11) Anyone looking to eat more healthfully should incorporate blueberries into his or her diet. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Heli Roy says foods with a lot of color also have high levels of anthocyanins and phytochemicals -- antioxidants that help keep us healthy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/15/11) Drought stress is evident on soybean plants across Louisiana. Plants are shorter, leaves are curled and some are starting to turn yellow. Smaller plants can cause a host of problems, including more weed issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/14/11) Flats of strawberries were stacked high, sweet corn spilled across a table and crates of bright fresh produce created a feast for the eyes. This is a typical scene this time of the year at farmers markets across Louisiana. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kiki Fontenot says a sight like this can entice even the pickiest eaters to eat their vegetables. (Runtime: 1:25)

(Radio News 06/14/11) Fresh food is the big draw at farmers markets, but customers who shop at these markets also are helping support local economies and farmers. These markets allow regular visitors an opportunity to get to know the people producing their food. (Runtime: 1:20)

(Radio News 06/09/11) Stories of floods, tornadoes and predictions for this year’s hurricane season have been in the news lately. Seeing and hearing about these events can create anxiety and fear in children. LSU AgCenter child development expert Diane Sasser suggests parents talk to their youngsters about their concerns. (Runtime: 1:10)

(Video News 06/08/11) Disease, insects and weeds can plague plants, making them unhealthy. But it can be difficult for gardeners to determine what is ailing a plant. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited the AgCenter's Plant Diagnostic Center -- where the “plant doctor” is in. (Runtime: 1:48)

(Radio News 06/03/11) Researchers at the LSU AgCenter’s Aquaculture Research Station spent a morning corralling, catching, weighing and injecting alligator gar with a hormone in hopes of getting them to spawn in captivity. (Runtime: 2:00)

(Video News 06/01/11) Captive reproduction can be a tricky business for some species of fish. Aquaculture researchers are studying alligator gar in hopes of maintaining its population and freshwater drum, which could help the catfish industry. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:55)