http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/money_business/multimedia/index.htm multimedia LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/money_business/multimedia/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Workers+should+have+emergency+fund.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:13:36 GMT (Radio News 02/16/09) The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has reached a record high, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. If you haven’t lost your job yet, but are suspecting a layoff could be possible, don’t wait for it to happen before acting. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tuckers says to start putting money into an emergency fund if you haven't done so already. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Workers+should+have+emergency+fund.htm JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Grieving+process+occurs+after+job+loss.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:04:26 GMT (Radio News 02/16/09) Dozens of big businesses recently announced massive layoffs, and jobs are being cut at an alarming rate. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says surviving a layoff is tough and that most people will go through a grieving process. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Grieving+process+occurs+after+job+loss.htm JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Economist+offers+advice+during+financial+crisis.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:29:17 GMT (Radio News 10/13/08) The economic crisis has left many Americans uncertain and worried about their financial futures. Looking at the crisis from an historical perspective, an LSU AgCenter family economist says individuals shouldn’t panic. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Economist+offers+advice+during+financial+crisis.htm JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Rising+food+prices+squeeze+budgets.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 21:17:36 GMT (Radio News 06/02/08) Food prices are rising and squeezing family budgets. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy has tips to help keep costs down. She says fresh produce is more nutritious but usually is more expensive than frozen. That means if your food budget is tight, look for deals in the frozen food section. Also, she says to "comparison shop" before you leave your house. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Rising+food+prices+squeeze+budgets.htm HRoy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Heli J. Roy) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Biodiesel+offers+alternative+to+high+diesel+prices.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:22:19 GMT (Radio News 06/23/08) 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: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Biodiesel+offers+alternative+to+high+diesel+prices.htm Bcarney@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., William A. Carney) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Research+focuses+on+saving+farmers+money.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:49:26 GMT (Radio News 07/14/08) Work at the LSU AgCenter’s Northeast Research Station in Tensas Parish focuses on ways farmers can use less fertilizer and make fewer trips through the field, according to LSU AgCenter regional director Dr. Bob Hutchinson. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Research+focuses+on+saving+farmers+money.htm RHutchinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert L. Hutchinson) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/US+Representative+visits+LSU+AgCenter+research+station.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:41:33 GMT (Radio News 08/11/08) Federal dollars help fund agricultural research in Louisiana, and a Louisiana Congressman saw first-hand how those dollars are working. U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander sits on the House Agriculture Subcommittee and the Appropriations Committee. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/US+Representative+visits+LSU+AgCenter+research+station.htm DBoethel@agcenter.lsu.edu (David J. Boethel) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Federal+funding+provides+continuity+in+agricultural+research.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:06:57 GMT (Radio News 08/11/08) Louisiana farmers, livestock producers and the state’s fishing industry all benefit from LSU AgCenter research. Federal research allocations help the LSU AgCenter bring research-based information to the people of Louisiana. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Federal+funding+provides+continuity+in+agricultural+research.htm DBoethel@agcenter.lsu.edu (David J. Boethel) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Plan+a+college+financing+strategy.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:28:52 GMT (Audio 08/25/08) Often many parties are involved in financing a college education from the students and their families to lending agencies and scholarship providers. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker encourages students to make a college financing strategy. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Plan+a+college+financing+strategy.htm JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Credit+cards+could+be+dangerous+for+college+students.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:33:52 GMT (Radio News 08/25/08) Many young adults are preparing to leave home for college. Parents need to be sure their children don’t fall prey to credit card debt says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. (Runtime: 60 seconds) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/radio_tv/radio/Credit+cards+could+be+dangerous+for+college+students.htm JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)