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Wheat crop in good condition
(Radio News 04/20/12) Wheat producers have had some anxious moments this season. A warm and wet winter is ideal for diseases that target wheat. And the warm and drier weather over the past several weeks has caused the wheat to mature early according to LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Ed Twidwell. (Runtime 1:04)

How Many Blueberry Plants Are Needed?
(Video, 0:55) Now that you've decided which blueberry varieties you want to plant, how many blueberry bushes should you order? David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter says it's a question of how much you like blueberries. Watch this video and find out how to determine how many blueberry bushes you should order.

About the Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology Department
(Video, 2:15) The LSU AgCenter’s Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology faculty work to combat diseases and environmental stresses that affect crops and ornamental plants grown in Louisiana.

Soil Issues related to corn production
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(Distributed 02/07/11) John Kruse discusses some soil issues related to corn production.

Selecting a corn vareity [Image: Corn variety]
(Distributed 02/07/11) John Kruse explains some important issues to consider when selecting a corn variety. (Runtime: 4:03)
Cercospora Scouting Video [Image: Diseased Leaves]
Dr. Boyd Padgett demonstrates how to scout soybean fields for diseases such as cercospora. (Runtime: 4:32)
How to scout for colaspis in rice - video [Image: colaspis larva]
For several years Arkansas rice farmers have had to deal with grape colaspis, a small beetle, whose larvae feed on the roots of rice. Rice drilled into soybean stubble is particularly susceptible to damage from this insect. Larval feeding can cause more than 50 percent reduction in stand. This season colaspis has caused stand reductions in a few rice fields in Acadia, Evangeline and St. Landry parishes. This short video will train you to scout for colaspis in rice. (Runtime: 3:58)
How to scout for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease [Image: Asian citrus psyllid on leaf]
This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease.