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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: Fire Ants]Individuals can still treat yards for fire ants (TV News 06/15/09) If you haven’t treated your yard for fire ants, it’s not too late. April and October are the ideal times to treat with growth regulators, but LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says you can still get good results in June. (Runtime: 1 minute, 22 seconds) |
| [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) |
| [Image: Sugarcane]Problems emerging in sugarcane fields (TV News 06/01/09) Late-planted sugarcane, a return of rust and sugar imports are causing concern for many Louisiana sugarcane farmers. As the cane grows taller across south Louisiana, farmers are seeing some problems, according to LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre. (Runtime: 1 minute, 55 seconds) |
| [Image: Wheat Harvest]Wheat harvest revealing mixed crop (TV News 05/25/09) Farmers are harvesting their wheat crops, and the condition of what they're harvesting in Louisiana is mixed. A wet March and April affected it. Before that, conditions were dry and that also hindered growth of the wheat, according to LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell. (Runtime: 1 minute, 15 seconds) |
| [Image: Hand washing]Avoid potential illness with proper hand washing (TV News 05/22/09) One of the easiest ways to avoid a potential illness is quite simple – wash your hands appropriately. Hands are the most common way to spread germs because they can be warm and moist and come in contact with many surfaces. To get the best benefit from a trip to the sink, you have to wash your hands correctly. (Runtime: 40 seconds) |
| [Image: Rose Research]Landscape roses offer low-maintenance flowers (TV News 05/18/09) Roses shine in the home landscape, and busy gardeners have more choices when planting roses – from high-maintenance traditional roses to easy-care shrub roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| [Image: Cotton Crop]Cotton acres decline in 2009 (TV News 05/11/09) Many farmers are wrapping up planting of their cotton crops. Cotton acreage in Louisiana has dwindled over the past few years, and acreage will drop again this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| [Image: Soybean Crop]La. soybean crop looks to be larger and profitable this year (TV News 05/04/09) Weather wasn’t cooperating as Louisiana farmers tried to plant soybeans in mid-April. But the state still is likely to have a large soybean crop this year. The LSU AgCenter's soybean specialist says he is expecting as much as 1.2 million acres. Mid- to late April is the optimum time to plant soybeans, but weather delayed some farmers this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| [Image: Youth Wetlands Week]Trash bash is one highlight of Youth Wetlands Week (TV News 04/27/09) More than 50,000 youngsters across Louisiana participated in Youth Wetlands Week. The LSU AgCenter sponsors the week using lessons and activities to highlight the importance of the state’s wetlands. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard attended one of these activities. (Runtime: 1 minute, 23 seconds) |
| [Image: Corn Crop]Corn acreage declines in Louisiana (TV News 04/20/09) Most of Louisiana’s corn crop is in the ground. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports many acres that saw corn a couple of years ago will likely be planted with a different crop this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 24 seconds) |
| [Image: Mexican Rice Borer 2]Mexican rice borer threatens Louisiana sugarcane and rice crops (TV News 04/13/09) LSU AgCenter researchers have crossed state lines to monitor a pest that threatens Louisiana’s rice and sugarcane. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard traveled to Beaumont, Texas, where entomologists are studying the Mexican rice borer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 51 seconds) |
| [Image: Rice Salinity]Farmers watching salinity levels in rice fields (TV News 04/06/09) The rice industry in southwestern Louisiana was struggling to recover from Hurricane Rita when Hurricane Ike hit last year. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says salt levels could mean some of the region's rice fields are left bare this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 52 seconds) |
| [Image: Poultry Production]Louisiana poultry industry has setback (TV News 03/30/09) Louisiana’s poultry industry suffered a blow when Pilgrim’s Pride announced plans to close it’s northeast Louisiana processing facility. The state is working on a deal to ensure the facility continues operating. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talked with a grower who is raising his last flock of birds for Pilgrim’s Pride. (Runtime: 1 minute, 16 seconds) |
| [Image: Ag Outlook]ACRE offers alternative to traditional farm subsidy programs (TV News 03/23/09) Farm policy could shape farmers' decisions about their 2009 crops. The LSU AgCenter's AgOutlook conference featured updates on new legislation affecting agriculture. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was there and provides information, including details on a new program known as ACRE. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| [Image: Carbon Footprint]LSU AgCenter works to conserve natural resources (TV News 03/16/09) Our society is always plugged in, and a price for being plugged in is wasted energy. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard looks at some ways we can cut energy consumption and reduce the size of our carbon footprints. (Runtime: 1 minute, 48 seconds) |
| [Image: Delta Development]Northeast farms show potential as tourist attraction (TV News 03/09/09) Poverty is prevalent in Northeast Louisiana, but an LSU AgCenter entity is committed to helping people in rural areas overcome poverty and other barriers to economic prosperity. (Runtime: 1 minute, 34 seconds) |
| [Image: Livestock Show]Students participate in LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (TV News 03/02/09) Youngsters who show livestock prepare for the show every day. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited with several students participating in the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show presented by Price LeBlanc. (Runtime: 1 minute, 18 seconds) |
| [Image: AgAdventures]Students take ag adventure (TV News 02/23/09) Many youngsters are far removed from farms and have little knowledge about crops and livestock. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports about a program that fostered agricultural awareness in a fun and interactive way. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| [Image: Food Safety]Food safety concerns on the rise (TV News 02/16/09) The recent outbreak of salmonella linked to peanut products is a national tragedy. People have died from the illness, and hundreds have been sickened. While the contamination has been linked to one facility, an LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert warns that consumers could breed illness-causing bacteria in their own homes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
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| [Image: Crawfish]Smaller crawfish harvest expected this year (TV News 02/09/09) When temperatures reach the 70s, some Louisianians start craving crawfish. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports crawfish are available, but, unfortunately, in smaller numbers. (Runtime: 1 minute, 17 seconds) |
| Master Farmer program teaches conservation practices (TV News 02/02/09) Becoming a certified Louisiana Master Farmer is quite an accomplishment for a Louisiana producer. Farmers in the program become environmental stewards while improving their farming operations. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports on new members. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Garden provides opportunities for lessons (TV News 01/26/09) A vegetable garden has become a teaching tool at a Pointe Coupee Parish elementary school. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard was there for the harvest. (Runtime: 1 minute, 35 seconds) |
| Strawberry season arrives early for Louisiana (TV News 01/19/08) Louisiana strawberries are a springtime favorite, but consumers don’t have to wait this year to enjoy them. Some farmers started harvesting their crops back in November, and they are picking sweet, high-quality berries. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Ag economist recaps 2008 in agriculture (TV News 01/12/09) 2008 had many ups and downs for Louisiana farmers. The outlook was good as the New Year started, but economic and weather conditions didn’t remain favorable. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry looks back on 2008 in agriculture and ahead to 2009. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Community gardens help neighborhoods flourish (TV News 01/05/09) Community gardens are thriving around Shreveport, and these gardens are helping neighborhoods flourish, too. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports on an effort to give communities fresh food and so much more. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| Resolve to be healthier in 2009 (TV News 12/29/08) A new year is upon us and that means resolution time. Every year a popular resolution is to lose weight and be healthier. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talked with several people about to participate in a 5K race about their resolutions. She also talked with a nutritionist to get tips for achieving such goals. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Researchers study sugarcane varieties as ethanol sources (TV News 12/22/08) Sugar gives people energy, but sugarcane also could be a source of energy for our vehicles. LSU AgCenter researchers are studying varieties of sugarcane called "energy cane" that can be grown to produce ethanol. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Louisiana producing high quality citrus (TV News 12/15/08) Sweet satsumas and juicy navel oranges are a winter staple in Louisiana. Consumers can find Louisiana citrus fruit this month. Quantities may be lower than producers expected, but quality is just right. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Louisiana dairy production on decline (TV News 12/08/08) Louisiana has fewer dairy cows than it did 10 years ago. LSU AgCenter researchers are working with dairy producers to help these fewer cows make more milk. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Hurricanes damage Christmas tree farms (TV News 12/01/08) Among the many trees that blew over in this year’s hurricanes were many on Louisiana Christmas tree farms. In this segment, LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with an AgCenter wildlife and forestry specialist who also owns a small Christmas tree farm. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Farmers harvesting 2008 sugarcane crop (TV News 11/24/08) Louisiana sugarcane mills are up and running, and harvesters are making their way through sugarcane fields. Planting for next year’s crop was slow, and the harvest started late. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| State fair celebrates 100 years of 4-H (TV News 11/17/08) Most of today’s 4-H’ers were born in the 1990s, and may know very little about the 4-H’ers who preceded them. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited the 4-H Express, an interactive exhibit designed to educate youngsters about 4-H’s past, present and future. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Smart Bodies program promotes good health habits (TV News 11/10/08) The number of obese children age six to 11 has tripled over the past decade. An LSU AgCenter program is using a fun and interactive program to keep those numbers down. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Weed causes problems for La. waterways; weevil may offer solution (TV News 10/27/08) A little weevil may help keep a prolific water weed in check. Giant salvinia is clogging rivers, lakes and streams around the state. The LSU AgCenter is working with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to control this invasive weed. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Storms cause significant soybean losses (TV News 10/20/08) Soybeans weren’t the hardest hit crop by hurricanes Gustav and Ike, but some farmers lost significant portions of their crops. Louisiana soybean farmers are harvesting now and that's yielding a clearer picture of the damage around the state. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Cotton industry takes hit from hurricanes (TV News 10/13/08) Hurricanes Gustav and Ike could not have hit Louisiana at a worse time for the state’s cotton industry. The two storms badly damaged cotton across the state. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Hurricanes devastate sweet potato crop (TV News 10/06/08) There was no shortage of rain across Louisiana’s sweet potato-growing regions before the hurricanes hit in September. Then, as LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports, Gustav and Ike soaked the already saturated fields and devastated the state's sweet potato industry. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Researchers study sorghum as a potential biofuel (TV News 10/03/08) LSU AgCenter researchers are looking for alternative sources of energy. High diesel prices are hurting farmers, but new sources of energy may be in the farmer’s field. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Ike's effects apparent on southwestern parish (TV News 09/29/08) Three years later, the scars of Hurricane Rita are still evident in lower Vermilion Parish. Hurricane Ike opened up fresh wounds, and the area’s agricultural industry is starting to assess the damage. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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| Louisiana agriculture suffers losses from Hurricane Gustav (TV News 09/15/08) Hurricane Gustav tore through Louisiana -- uprooting trees, pulling down power lines and damaging homes and structures. Louisiana's agricultural industries did not escape the storm’s wrath. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has early estimates of destruction to the state’s commodities. (Runtime: 2 minutes) |
| Heavy rain threatens soybean harvest (TV News 09/08/08) Many soybean growers are trying to get into their fields to harvest their crops, but rain is slowing them down. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard spoke with the AgCenter’s newly-appointed soybean specialist about the 2008 crop. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Rice growers find good news in the fields (TV News 09/01/08) After years of low prices, the situation for rice farmers is looking up this year. Growers across the state are harvesting their crops and finding good news in the fields. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Native ants destroy land in western Louisiana (TV News 08/25/08) Kandi Wilson’s wooded property near Anacoco in Vernon Parish appears quiet and serene, but just below the surface is a flurry of activity. Not long after moving in, Wilson and her husband began noticing large ant mounds on their property, occupied by unusual ants. And worse, sink holes began appearing on the land. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| LaHouse exhibits energy-saving techniques (TV News 08/18/08) If you are looking for ways to save money on your home energy bill, a visit to a demonstration home on LSU’s campus may help you cut costs. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports the energy-efficient and hurricane-resistant LaHouse is open to the public. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Federal dollars help fund agricultural research in Louisiana (TV News 08/11/08) Louisiana farmers and livestock producers and the state’s fishing industry all benefit from LSU AgCenter research. LSU AgCenter officials met with a U.S. Representative to show how federal funding helps the AgCenter provide research-based information to the people of Louisiana. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| New sugarcane varieties unveiled at sugarcane field day (TV News 08/04/08) Sugarcane breeders are giving growers more options when it comes time to plant this fall. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| New pest is threatening Louisiana's citrus crop (TV News 07/28/08) Commercial and backyard citrus growers should be on the lookout for a small mottled brown insect that could harm their citrus trees. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that the Asian citrus psyllid can transmit a disease deadly to citrus plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Rice breeders highlight new varieties at rice field day (TV News 07/21/08) LSU AgCenter rice breeders recently highlighted new varieties that will add to the mix available to growers. Farmers heard about these varieties at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station field day. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Watermelons available despite uncooperative weather (TV News 07/14/08) Watermelons are a sweet summer treat. The Louisiana crop has had some problems this year, but you can still find locally grown watermelons at roadside stands, farmers markets and grocery stores. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter researchers in Northeast La. working to help farmers (TV News 07/07/08) Flooding in the Midwest has destroyed a significant portion of the nation’s corn and soybean crops. Commodity markets are reacting to the losses, but with high production costs and speculation in world markets, Louisiana farmers may not see much of a benefit from the price increases. LSU AgCenter researchers in the Northeast region of Louisiana are working to help farmers see more profits. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Biodiesel provides an alternative to high fuel prices (TV News 06/30/08) With diesel well over $4 a gallon, filling up a diesel tank can drain your wallet. The high prices have many looking for alternatives such as biodiesel. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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