(Video News 04/20/12) Renting land is part of farmers’ expenses. But high land rents could affect crop production. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that higher commodity prices are influencing rent costs. (Runtime: 1:40)

(Video News 04/10/12) Rice farmers are planting their crop and will plant less of it this year. Poor prices have farmers shifting into other crops. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has this report. (Runtime: 1:37)

(Radio News 04/10/12) High commodity prices benefit farmers, but they could be driving up rents farmers pay for land. Farmers in some areas of Louisiana are seeing land rents increase dramatically, and LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says this could hurt their bottom line and affect production decisions. (Runtime: 1:35)

(Radio News 04/05/12) Eggs in pastel or neon shades grace many Easter baskets. Dyeing eggs is a fun tradition, but food safety guidelines should be followed. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames explains how to safely cook eggs for dyeing. (Runtime: 1:15)

(Radio News 04/03/12) Clearfield rice varieties have allowed farmers to use herbicides on their rice to kill the red rice weed. These varieties have been popular among farmers. But LSU AgCenter rice specialist Johnny Saichuk says this year more farmers are returning to conventional varieties. (Runtime: 1:25)

(Radio News 04/02/12) Louisiana rice acreage will be down this year. Farmers are cutting back on the amount of rice they are planting because of discouraging prices. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Johnny Saichuk says other commodities are more appealing. (Runtime: 1:20)