LSU AgCenter distributing cattle feed to affected herds
(Radio News 09/30/08) Many cattle in coastal areas were left stranded by flood waters from Hurricane Ike. LSU AgCenter agents are organizing a feed distribution effort for producers that have no feed for their cattle, LSU AgCenter Vermilion Parish agent Andrew Granger said. |
Damage from Ike similar to Rita in Vermilion Parish
(Radio News 9/30/08) Hurricane Ike’s slow-moving storm surge crept into areas of Vermilion Parish that had already seen devastating floods three years earlier from Hurricane Rita. Crop land damaged by salt water in 2005 was just returning to normal production. LSU AgCenter county agent Stuart Gauthier says many sugarcane fields that went under water could feel the effects for several years. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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Make hurricane preparations now
(Radio News 8/27/08) The remains of Tropical Storm Fay dumped a lot of rain in Louisiana, but the state escaped the worst of Fay. Hurricane Gustav could finds its way here, however, and could be worse. If you haven’t prepared your yard, don’t delay. LSU AgCenter disaster programs coordinator Pat Skinner suggests taking a good look at your trees -- among other things. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
Workshop participants get biodiesel experience
(Radio News 06/23/08) Individuals and small business owners crowded a meeting room at the LSU AgCenter’s Callegari Environmental Center to learn how to make their own biodiesel. Ronnie Surmik boards horses and became interested in the process while looking for fuel to return home to St. Charles Parish after Hurricane Katrina. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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