Radio

'Grab and go' box keeps important items together (Radio News 06/22/09) Gathering important supplies before a disaster occurs is important. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker recommends putting together a "grab and go" box. She says this box should include items such as backup copies of important computer files, negatives of treasured photographs and keys to the safe deposit box. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Hurricane season requires preparation (Radio News 06/22/09) Hurricanes generally are less frequent during the early part of the summer storm season, but now still is a good time to prepare for potential storms, says LSU AgCenter disaster programs coordinator Pat Skinner. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Fathers are central part of babies' lives (Radio News 06/15/09) Each June Father’s Day highlights the important roles dads play in children's lives. LSU AgCenter family and child development associate Courtney Pitts says fathers need to be involved throughout their children's lives. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Parents can provide motivation for learning (Radio News 06/15/09) Babies are like sponges, soaking in new things every day. Parents can provide babies and young children with the motivation to learn. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Becky White explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Let children help with storm preparation (Radio News 06/15/09) Most children are naturally inquisitive and when a storm is approaching your child may have many questions. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says you should be prepared to answer these questions before they are asked. (Runtime: 60 seconds) more...

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[Image: Hurricane Prep]Early preparation eases stress of storm season (TV News 06/22/09) Louisiana residents have lived through several major hurricanes in the past few years but some still neglect making adequate preparations for storm season. LSU AgCenter experts explain what you should be doing now to ensure you are ready if a storm heads your way. (Runtime: 1:37) [Image: Water Weevil]Rice water weevil infesting rice fields (TV News 06/08/09) Two insects have rice growers scouting their fields. An LSU AgCenter rice entomologist reports that a common insect in rice has a large population this year and an uncommon rice insect has damaged two fields. (Runtime: 1 minute, 36 seconds) more...