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| Workshop To Focus On Forest Management, Wildlife (Distributed 07/02/04) The LSU AgCenter and others are sponsoring a workshop in Alexandria July 21-22 that is designed to help forest landowners get the most from managing their land while also keeping thriving wildlife populations. |
| Shift Up and Throttle Back to Save Fuel, LSU AgCenter Engineer Suggests (Distributed August 2004) As fuel prices rise, tractor owners are looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption. LSU AgCenter engineer Dr. Dick Parish says that when performing light-duty operations such as mowing grass or making hay, it’s sometimes possible to reduce fuel consumption by shifting to a higher gear and reducing engine rpm. |
| [Image: fertilizer]LSU AgCenter Engineer Discusses Advantages Of Hand-cranked Spreaders (Distributed August 2004) In some situations, a hand-cranked spreader is more practical than a wheeled model for spreading lawn and garden fertilizer or pesticide granules, according to LSU AgCenter engineer Dr. Dick Parish. |
| Cattle Farmers ‘Master’ Their Craft (Distributed 09/09/04) Cattle farmers are going back to school to learn how to improve their herds and possibly their income – with help from the LSU AgCenter and other groups. |
| Grain Harvest Season Progressing; Yields Down (Distributed 06/22/04) The grain harvest is progressing well, but yields are down because of too much rain at the wrong time in the growing season, experts say. "This year was, and still is, a challenging year for farmers," said LSU AgCenter Dr. David Lanclos. |
| Rains Batter Rice, Other Crops; But Cotton May Be Bright Spot (Distributed 05/21/04)Recent rains have drenched Louisiana, and LSU AgCenter experts and farmers say the outlook is not good for the state’s rice crop. |
| Difficult Year Showing In Soybean Yields (Distributed 09/07/04) Growing soybeans in Southwest Louisiana has been difficult this year, and the yields show it, but the bean crop north of Alexandria has fared well, according to Dr. David Lanclos, LSU AgCenter soybean specialist. |
| Rice Meetings Scheduled Across Southwestern Louisiana (Distributed 12/20/04) Farmers in the South Louisiana’s rice-growing parishes can start the year the first week of January with informational meetings presented by the LSU AgCenter to bring them up to date on the latest agricultural developments. |
| Cattle Producers Learn About National Animal Identification System (Distributed 05/13/04) Cattle producers and other industry leaders learned about the development of a new National Animal Identification System (NAIS) during the annual LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station Field Day May 6. |
| [Image: fire ants harveting]Parasite Offers Hope For Controlling Fire Ants (Distributed 08/11/04) It may be a while before their work bears fruit, but researchers at the LSU AgCenter and others across the South are investigating how to assist the spread of a microscopic parasite that could reduce the number of red imported fire ants. |
| [Image: Botanical Gardens]New Orleans Spring Garden Show Marks 25 Years (Distributed 03/12/04) The 25th Annual New Orleans Spring Garden Show is scheduled for May 8-9 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden on Victory Avenue in City Park. |
| [Image: Youth painting]Grant Helps 4-H’ers Serve Community (Distributed 02/06/04) A group of Jefferson Parish 4-H Club members are working to make their school a little brighter and their community a better place – thanks, in part, to a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart Corp. |
| LSU AgCenter, New Orleans Hornets Help Families Brighten Their Holidays (Distributed 12/17/04) Christmas will be brighter for some East Carroll Parish residents thanks to the LSU AgCenter and the New Orleans Hornets basketball team. |
| LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute Shares $500,000 Federal Grant (Distributed 07/12/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute and the Michigan Biotechnology Institute have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. |
| LSU AgCenter Unit Holds Open House, Touts Federal Research Funding (Distributed 09/01/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute celebrated new facilities and a federal grant at an open house Tuesday (Aug. 31) at its research and development laboratories in St. Gabriel. |
| Red River Research Station Oct. 15 Field Day To Focus On Water Quality (Distributed on 09/28/04) Water quality issues in agriculture will be highlighted during the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station Field Day slated for Oct. 15. |
| [Image: Get It Growing]Now Is Great Time To Prune, But Do It Properly (For Release On Or After 01/09/04) Pruning is a gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. There is a great deal of confusion about how to prune, when to do it and even why pruning is done. |
| [Image: Get It Growing]Try These Award-Winning Plants (For Release On Or After 01/02/04) Three flowers, two bedding plants and three vegetables earned the distinction of being named 2004 All-America Selection Awards. And one of them was an All-America Selection Gold Medal winner. |
| [Image: Get It Growing]Plant A Tree For Arbor Day; Here’s How! (For Release On Or After 01/16/04)Arbor Day, a day we set aside to appreciate trees and plant them, is celebrated on the third Friday in January in Louisiana. |
| [Image: Get It Growing]Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest (For Release On Or After 01/23/04)Invisible pests are living in the soil of our vegetable gardens, and these microscopic round worms known as nematodes are problems for home gardeners and commercial farmers. |
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| [Image: Get It Growing]Know What To Do When Freeze Damage Occurs (For Release On Or After 01/30/04)If we Louisiana gardeners used only plants that are hardy in our area, we would never have to cover them or be worried about them when it freezes. |
| Sugarcane Farmers Finish ‘Good’ Harvest Season (Distributed 01/06/04) Rains around the New Year’s holiday weekend didn’t dampen this season’s Louisiana sugarcane harvest – which experts say turned out to be "relatively good." |
| Louisiana Strawberries Off To Fast Start; Cold Weather Thus Far Not Major Factor (Distributed 01/08/04) The recent warm days and chilly nights have been near perfect for this year’s strawberry crop, according to the LSU AgCenter’s Dr. Regina Bracy, who says the 2004 crop is off to a good start but could be slowed a little by the recent cold snap. |
| Gulf States Horticultural Expo Set For Jan. 29-31 In Mobile (Distributed 01/09/04) The LSU AgCenter is among the sponsors for the 2004 Gulf States Horticultural Expo scheduled for Jan. 29-31 at the Arthur Outlaw Convention Center and Adams Mark Hotel in Mobile, Ala. |
| Cattle Market Future To Be Discussed (Distributed 01/09/04) The future of the Louisiana cattle market will be discussed during the AgOutlook Conference scheduled for Jan. 15 in Monroe. |
| LSU AgCenter Veterinarian Provides Answers On BSE (Distributed 01/09/04) Reports concerning Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy have raised a lot of questions. To clear up some of the misconceptions or questions, here are some of the questions being raised and the answers provided this week (Jan. 5-9) by LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson. |
| Beef In Louisiana Is Safe, LSU AgCenter Experts Say (Distributed 01/09/04) Consumers shouldn’t be afraid of eating beef in the wake of the report that a cow in Washington State was diagnosed with "mad cow disease," according to faculty members in the LSU AgCenter. |
| LSU AgCenter To Kick Off Master Cattle Producer Program (Distributed 01/13/04) The LSU AgCenter will formally kick off a new educational program for beef cattle producers later this month. A brief introduction and the first sessions of what is known as the Master Cattle Producer Program will be offered Jan. 23 during the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Lafayette. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces 2004 Louisiana Cotton Forum (Distributed 01/14/04) The LSU AgCenter will present information that can help farmers grow profitable crops during the 2004 Louisiana Cotton Forum slated for Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Monroe. |
| New Rice Variety Developed For Crawfish Farmers (Distributed 01/14/04) Crawfish farmers will have a way to improve the diets of their crustaceans, thanks to researchers at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station at Crowley. |
| LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Moves To Gonzales Feb. 7-14 (Distributed 01/14/04) The LSU AgCenter’s 69th annual Livestock Show will have a new home this year as the Feb. 7-14 events move to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. |
| LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist Receives National Honor (Distributed 01/15/04)Dr. Johnny Saichuk, rice specialist with the LSU AgCenter, received the prestigious 2003 Rice Industry Award recently. |
| Youth Groups Enhance Landscape At Museum As Arbor Day Project (Distributed 01/15/04) 4-H Club members, 4-H leaders and representatives of other organizations volunteered to jump start Arbor Day celebrations in Louisiana by planting trees, flowers and making improvements to the Native Grove Trail Jan. 10 at the historic Southern Forest Heritage Museum in this community near Alexandria. |
| Future Of Agriculture Discussed At AgOutlook Conference (Distributed 01/20/04) Agricultural experts say the future for the 2004 American food and fiber markets looks "good." That was the message given to about 130 people who attended the LSU AgCenter’s AgOutlook Conference Thursday (Jan. 15) in Monroe. |
| Louisiana Cotton Farmers Learn About Latest Research, Technology (Distributed 01/20/04) Louisiana cotton producers Tuesday (Jan. 20) heard a variety of experts tell them how research and technology can help them bring in a bumper crop this year just as they did in 2003. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar (Distributed 01/30/04) The LSU AgCenter’s 8th annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar and Field Day is scheduled for the afternoon of Feb. 27 at the Red River Research Station near Bossier City. |
| Workshop On Mosquito Control For Pesticide Applicators Set For March 15-17 (Distributed 01/30/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association are sponsoring a workshop for those interested in becoming certified as pesticide applicators in mosquito control. |
| Louisiana Youngsters Learn Where Food, Clothes Originate (Distributed 01/30/04) Louisiana youth are learning how agriculture affects their lives with the help of LSU AgCenter and its faculty members across the state. |
| Ag Alley Photos The thousands who attended this year's Ag Expo in Monroe Jan. 16-17 had a chance to see a new feature known as Ag Alley. See photos from that event. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Announces 2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners (Distributed January 2004) The New Year ushers in new rose varieties and winners of the All-America Rose Selection, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
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| New Year Kicks Off Vegetable Gardens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) With the beginning of the year comes a new start at vegetable gardening. In January, you may already have at least 20 crops growing in the garden from last fall, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advocates Aquatic Exercise with Proper Diet (Distributed January 2004) Aquatic exercise is one of the fastest growing segments of the fitness industry, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, who advocates exercise with a proper diet for a healthy lifestyle. |
| Diabetes Triggers Strokes, Heart Attacks, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Young and mature adults, ages 18-44, who get type 2 diabetes are 14 times more likely to have a heart attack and up to 30 times more likely to have a stroke than their peers without diabetes. "The heart-attack rate is especially alarming," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Don’t Risk Illness from Raw or Undercooked Eggs, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Eating raw or undercooked eggs is an invitation for foodborne illness. The same is true for lightly cooked eggs and egg dishes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Enjoy Mardi Gras Season Without Illness, Admonishes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) "You don’t want food poisoning as your memento of the Mardi Gras season," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames. By following some simple practices, you can enjoy the festivities without suffering from foodborne illnesses. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Explains Symptoms of Freeze- and Cold-damaged Vegetables (Distributed January 2004) With winter here, garden produce may not look so good. The cold may bring out off-colors because of a different concentration of pigments in the plants, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Green Industry Packs Economic Wallop, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) Louisiana's "green industry" continues to be one of the leading economic players among the state's agricultural commodities, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. It trails only forestry. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Tells How to Avoid Holiday Bill Blues (Distributed January 2004) During the past holiday season, many Americans went on a shopping spree. "Now they’re paying the piper," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Knowing Insurance Score Can Help Reduce Insurance Costs, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) What is an insurance score? How does it differ from a credit score? "Although very closely related, they are not the same," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Massive Study Examines Role of Genetics, Disease and Exercise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Scientists are learning about the role of genetic and non-genetic factors in cardiovascular, metabolic and hormonal responses to aerobic exercise through a three-part investigation begun 12 years ago, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Medicare Payment Help Available, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) "Sometimes Medicare isn’t enough," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. To help out is Louisiana Medicaid’s Medicare Savings Program. |
| Off-season Is Good Cleanup Time, Observes LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) In January and February, outdoor gardening is at a low to nonexistent rate in most homes. "Why not clean up the yard in preparation for spring gardening?" asks LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Resolve to Take Control of Finances, Advises LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) Many New Year’s Resolutions are long forgotten by the first of February. One to make and keep, however, is resolving to take control of your family finances, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others (Distributed January 2004) The cold and flu season is here, and that means young children are at risk of contracting contagious diseases such as influenza, diarrhea, strep throat and rashes – just to name a few. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Can You Recognize Appropriate Toys? (Distributed January 2004) Parents and grandparents often face the challenge of deciding what toys are appropriate for their children or grandchildren. The same thing is true of child-care providers seeking new toys for their child-care centers. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Cost, Quality Of Child Care Often Related (Distributed January 2004) Working families may pay anywhere from 10 percent to 15 percent of their total family income on child care, and experts say the cost frequently is related to the quality of services you and your children receive. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Know Your Child-care Options (Distributed January 2004) Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice. |
| Rice Acreage Expected To Bounce Back (Distributed 02/27/04) This year’s planting of rice in Louisiana could exceed 500,000 acres, according to an LSU AgCenter economist. |
| Goat Helps Girl Become The Comeback Kid (Distributed 02/27/04) It's difficult now to picture 11-year-old Valerie Guidry as a withdrawn child too afraid to go outside. But there was a time two years ago when she was too fearful to walk alone to the barn. |
| Nursery Festival Slated For March 19-21 (Distributed 02/27/04) The 19th Annual Louisiana Nursery Festival is slated for March 19-21 in Forest Hill. |
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| LSU AgCenter Establishes Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy (Distributed 02/04/04) Louisiana lawmakers and others involved in public decision making will have another source of information to use in developing public policy as a result of a new research unit in the LSU AgCenter. |
| Rice Growers Lose Tool; Icon To Be Discontinued (Distribtuted 02/04/04) Rice growers soon will have one less weapon in their arsenal to fight the rice water weevil. After this year, the international company Bayer CropScience will no longer manufacture the seed treatment Icon for rice grown in the United States. |
| Scientists Studying Plant Resistance To Insects Will Gather In Baton Rouge (Distributed 02/04/04) Scientists studying plants’ resistance to insects will gather in Baton Rouge next month. |
| Forum Provides Help For Facing Challenges Of Forestry Business (Distributed 02/04/04) More than 125 private landowners, loggers and forest industry leaders attended the LSU AgCenter’s Central Louisiana Forestry Forum recently to learn about the challenges facing the industry. |
| Food Processors Conference Set For March 3-4 (Distributed 02/12/04) The second Louisiana Food Processors Conference is scheduled for March 3-4 at the Lod Cook Conference Center on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Competing And Having Fun At 2004 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Distributed February 2004) Although competition was part of the process of vying for top honors with beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep at the 2004 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show, the events were about much more. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Offers Six Steps to Six-figure Savings (Distributed February 2004)
Ever dream of winning the lottery? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people believe this is the only way they will ever achieve financial security, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Be Child Care Aware Appropriate Discipline Helps Children Develop Self-discipline (Distributed February 2004) One of the most frequently asked questions parents have when interviewing a child-care program operator is "What type of discipline do you use?" |
| Be Child Care Aware Expert Tells What It Takes To Be Child-Care Center Director (Distributed February 2004) Directing a child-care program is exhausting, not to mention complicated, so it is paramount that a dedicated, knowledgeable person oversees these operations, according to LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers (Distributed February 2004) Did you know your child-care provider must have a variety of written policies and that they must provide a copy to you?"The Louisiana Department of Social Services is responsible for publishing licensing standards for child-care programs," said LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe, explaining that the state department regulates and supervises any program providing care for young children. |
| Be Child Care Aware: What Do Child-Care Licensing, Accreditation Terms Mean? (Distributed February 2004)You may have encountered a variety of terms while looking for a child-care program. But just what do Class A, Class B or NAEYC-accredited mean? |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Says Youth Should Know 12 Principles (Distributed February 2004) Adults often bemoan their lack of financial training and all the money management skills they learned the hard way. To help future generations from repeating this mistake, LSU AgCenter family economics specialist Dr. Jeanette Tucker shares 12 principles every young person should know. |
| Debt Analysis Program Saves Time and Money, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed February 2004) Would you like to reduce the time and money required to repay your debts without increasing the total amount being paid monthly to creditors? LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there's a computerized debt reduction analysis program that will help you do just that. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Discusses Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement (Distributed February 2004) Financial security in retirement doesn’t just happen, according to LSU AgCenter family economics specialist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. It takes planning, commitment and, of course, money. |
| Effect of Exercise Debated, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) Both obesity and being overweight have increased significantly in the recent years with nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults being one or the other. Whether this weight gain has resulted more from an increasing sedentary lifestyle or from less exercise is under debate, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| February Warns About Women’s #1 Killer, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) February is American Heart Month. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says this year’s campaign is a call to action for women to take charge of their heart health. |
| Heart Problems Killing Women by the Minute, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more than 500,000 women. "That equates to about one death a minute," calculates LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month (Distributed February 2004) March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its Foundation. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the observance reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of health, along with physical activity. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Ways to Keep Off Pounds (Distributed February 2004) Want to lose weight and keep it off? LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says a combination of healthy eating and physical activity promotes successful long-term weight control. |
| Do Your Children Have A Healthy Smile? Asks LSU AgCenter Expert (Distributed February 2004) February is Children’s Dental Health Month. LSU AgCenter nutrition expert and dentist Catrinel Stanciu says now’s the time to ask yourself about your children’s oral hygiene. |
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| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Don’t Wait for Ephedra Ban (Distributed for February 2004) Following its recent consumer alert about ephedra, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a rule to ban the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says consumers should stop buying and using ephedra products now. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Expert Offers Mardi Gras Safety for Children (Distributed February 2004) Mardi Gras is a time with lots of colorful beads and other throws that children like. LSU AgCenter Family Development professor Dr. Diane Sasser offers some tips to help keep kids safe during Mardi Gras parades. |
| Understand Fertilizer Numbers, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio of fertilizer your yard and garden need, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. |
| 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar Scheduled at Red River Research Station (Distributed February 2004) The LSU AgCenter's 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar and Field Day will be held Feb. 27 at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City. Running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the free-of-charge Friday afternoon program will cover what is new in the industry, production problem solutions, pest control and a tour, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter Conducts Bedding Plant Trials and Evaluations (Distributed February 2004) The last five to 10 years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of annual bedding plant species and varieties available for residential and commercial landscape use. The LSU AgCenter has conducted landscape trials on annual bedding plants for a number of years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Sticker Grass Can Be Controlled, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Reassures (Distributed February 2004) Springtime often sees large outbreaks of a little lawn weed with stickers on it. And although some call it "sticker grass," it's not a grass, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske |
| February Ideal for Rose Preparation, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) February is the ideal month for Louisiana gardeners to plan, prepare and plant roses, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. At this time of year, new rose bushes can be planted, and established bushes can be given the maintenance they need to get off to a good start this spring. |
| Spring for Spinach, Declares LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) It’s time for early spring planting of spinach. "Spinach enthusiasts celebrate their love of the vegetable every spring and fall here in Louisiana," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske, himself a hopeless addict. |
| Louisiana Hosts Regional 4-H Leaders (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center recently teamed up to host the 2004 Southern Regional 4-H Biennial Conference in New Orleans. |
| LSU AgCenter Uses Gardening To Teach Math, Science (Distributed 03/31/04) Many students at Robinson Elementary School in Monroe are working in a garden for the first time. |
| LSU AgCenter Teaches Companies How To Retain Employees (Distributed 03/31/04) Richard Davis, human resource manager for the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry producing plant here, hopes an LSU AgCenter program will teach his staff skills that will cut down employee turnover at the plant. |
| Youth Learn Outdoor Skills Through LSU AgCenter 4-H Program (Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana is called the "Sportsman’s Paradise," and the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H program has found ways to teach the state’s youth valuable skills – particularly when hunting is in vogue and sleeping in a tent is hip. |
| Pecan Producers Invited To Regional Meeting (Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting scheduled for April 15 at the Red River Pecan Plantation in Fulton, Ark. |
| 4-H Helps Girl Overcome Obstacles (Distributed 03/26/04) Skills Jannah Loyd learns from the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program help her overcome some of the obstacles she faces with Down syndrome. |
| Cattle, Forage Field Day Set For May 6 (Distributed 03-26-04) The LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day May 6. |
| 4-H’er Hopes Family Recipe Is A Winner (Distributed 03/25/04) Thirteen-year-old Macie Pruitt hopes her rendition of an old family favorite recipe is a winner in this year’s 4-H Commodity Cookery Contests. |
| Planting Corn Can Help Manage Reniform Nematodes (Distributed 03/10/04) With planting season for corn approaching, LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Charles Overstreet says the crop may be an excellent option for those who need to manage reniform nematodes. |
| Rice Farmers Excited About 2004 Planting (Distributed 03/25/04) Louisiana rice farmers say they’re eager to plant their crops this year to take advantage of good weather and excellent prices. |
| Conference Takes Aim At Fire Ants (Distributed 03/25/04) "The red imported fire ant is an equal opportunity pest that bothers everybody," said Dr. Bart Dreese, an entomologist with Texas Cooperative Extension, during a conference here this week aimed at dealing with the pests. |
| Scientists Hold Workshop (Distributed 03/25/04) An international collection of entomologists, plant breeders, molecular biologists and plant pathologists met in Baton Rouge this week for a workshop on insect-resistant plants. |
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| LSU AgCenter Northwest Master Gardeners To Host Tour May 1-2 (Distributed 03/22/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will host their annual garden tour May 1-2 in Shreveport. |
| LSU AgCenter Hosts Marketing Agricultural Commodities Program (Distributed 03/22/04) The LSU AgCenter will host a meeting focused on marketing agricultural commodities April 1 at the Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro. |
| Formosan Termite Treatment In French Quarter Expanding (Distributed 03/22/04) LSU AgCenter scientists are gearing up to expand their battle with Formosan termites in the New Orleans French Quarter. |
| Ruston Peach Grower Named Farmer Of Year (Distributed 03/19/04) As a young man, Joe Mitcham Jr. considered a career in medicine. But being a Ruston native, he naturally had to try his patience with peaches. |
| LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center Plans Expansion (Distributed 03/19/04) A name change, expanded mission and more involvement of community leaders are transforming the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center into a place where people of all ages can come to have fun and learn life skills. |
| Foresters Learn About Industry During Ark-La-Tex Forum (Distributed 03/19/04) Having a plan in place is one of the most important steps forest landowners should take before they try to sell their timber. |
| Agriculture Picture Far Rosier in 2004, Say LSU AgCenter Experts (Distributed 03/18/04) The overall agriculture picture is far rosier than it was a year ago, according to the LSU AgCenter's 2004 Outlook. |
| Boethel Named New Research Director at LSU AgCenter (Distributed 03/16/04) Dr. David J. Boethel, associate vice chancellor at the LSU AgCenter, has been promoted to vice chancellor for research and director of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and will begin his new duties April 19. |
| Farmers Face Higher Costs, But Commodity Prices Up, Too (Distributed 03/12/04) Higher prices for fuels and fertilizers may increase production costs for Louisiana farmers this year, but an LSU AgCenter economist says higher prices for commodities mean growers still can farm at a profit. |
| Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show Blooms March 27-28 (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will bloom again March 27-28 on campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Series Of Workshops To Focus On Construction, Storm Water, Pollution (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program are teaming up to offer a series of workshops on federal regulations concerning the control of storm-water runoff and pollution from small construction sites. |
| Performance Tested Bull Sale Planned (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter will hold its annual Performance Tested Bull Sale March 20 at the Dean Lee Research Station south of Alexandria. |
| Vice Chancellor Receives Distinguished Service Award (Distributed 03/12/04) LSU AgCenter Vice Chancellor Paul Coreil was honored with a Distinguished Service Award during the annual Avoyelles Parish Sweet Potato Banquet, March 6. |
| Residents Better Prepared To Fight Mosquito-borne Diseases (Distributed 03/10/04) Winn Parish residents will be more informed about mosquitoes and transmission of the West Nile virus and other diseases when mosquito season hits this year – thanks to a collaborative effort among the LSU AgCenter and other agencies that is helping get important information out to them. |
| Southwest La. Garden Festival Set For March 27-28 (Distributed 03/10/04) The annual Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival is scheduled for March 27-28 in the outdoor covered arena at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. |
| State Food Processors Told To Expect Increased Regulations (Distributed 03/10/04) In this age of terrorism, food processors must be careful about preventing tampering with their products, a food safety expert told the audience at the Louisiana Food Processors Conference in Baton Rouge. |
| LSU AgCenter To Offer Lumber Workshops (Distributed 03/10/04) Three separate lumber-related workshops will be offered on May 6-8 at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock. |
| LSU AgCenter Project In Avoyelles Gets $50,000 (Distributed 03/10/04) An LSU AgCenter project to build new offices and educational facilities in Avoyelles Parish moved one step closer to reality late last month when Allen Canning Co. made a $50,000 donation. |
| International Rice Scientists, Industry Representatives Gather In New Orleans (Distributed 03/10/04) A four-day international gathering of more than 400 rice scientists and agricultural industry representatives came to a close Wednesday (March 3). |
| Food Processors Voice Concerns To Legislative Subcommittee (Distributed 03/04/04) "We need people on the local level to help us with technology," Darrell Rivere told a legislative subcommittee, adding, "We need the support of the university base." |
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| EFNEP Worker Wins National Award (Distributed 03/04/04) An Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program employee from the LSU AgCenter’s Orleans Parish office was recognized Tuesday (March 2) as one of 24 national winners of Excellence in EFNEP Awards. |
| Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Sees Success (Distributed 03/04/04) An effort to remove abandoned crab traps from the state’s waters already is seeing success – in its first outing. |
| LSU AgCenter Hosts Ukrainian Partners In USAID-Funded Agriculture Program (Distributed 03/04/04) Representatives of a U.S. Agency for International Development-funded project in Ukraine are meeting in Baton Rouge this week (March 2-4) for review and planning sessions. |
| New La. 4-H Foundation Director Named (Distributed 03/04/04) A former Louisiana 4-H’er with an extensive background in communications has been appointed executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. |
| Poinsettias Alternative Crops For Greenhouse Tomato Growers (Distributed 03/04/04) Greenhouse tomato growers looking for alternative crops to grow when they don’t have tomatoes in their greenhouses could consider poinsettias, according to LSU AgCenter experts and growers. |
| LSU AgCenter Entomologists Win Regional Awards (Distributed 03/04/04) Two faculty members LSU AgCenter’s Department of Entomology and three students from the LSU department were among the top winners at a recent southern regional conference of the Entomological Society of America held in Charleston, S.C. |
| LSU AgCenter Faculty Elected To Aquaculture Posts (Distributed 03/04/04) Two LSU AgCenter faculty members have been elected to key leadership positions in the World Aquaculture Society. |
| Rice Planting In Full Swing (Distributed 03/25/04) They're planting by land and by air. Rice planting in South Louisiana is in full swing, and farmers say they are excited about the better price prospects they're seeing this growing season. Experts say the number of acres planted to rice in the state could be up 10 percent to 15 percent from last year. |
| Be Child Care Aware Appropriate Environments Ensure Safe, Healthy Children (Distributed March 2004)
One of the most important roles parents and caregivers serve is to ensure that the children entrusted to them thrive in healthy and safe environments, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware Visiting Child-care Program Can Calm Concerns (Distribution March 2004)Choosing to place your child in the care of someone else while you work often is a decision that comes with a lot of emotion and concern – frequently brought on by unfamiliarity of what happens in the child-care setting. |
| 4-H’ers Learn about Food and Fitness at Weekend Camp (Distributed March 2004) 4-H’ers from 22 parishes attended the LSU AgCenter 4-H Food and Fitness Camp January 24-25 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock. This year’s theme was "The Wonderful World of 4-H," borrowing from Walt Disney movies and characters, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu, advisor to the 4-H State Food and Fitness Board. |
| Make Tax Refund Work for You, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed March 2004) For many families, the arrival of a sizable tax refund check is the financial event of the year. "By carefully planning ahead, you can make that refund check bring you closer to your important goals," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Transition Out of Winter Overseeded Turf, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) If you overseeded your lawn or athletic fields last fall, you should help your turf out of that "fix," says LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The warm-season grass will be trying to re-establish itself as the cool-season, overseeded grass grows strong. |
| Control Weeds in Early Spring, Urges LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) One of the most challenging problems in home landscapes is controlling weeds in ornamental beds, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Start controlling them in early spring. |
| Home Gardens Valuable, Affirms LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) A recent LSU AgCenter survey of Louisiana home vegetable garden shows a "diamond in the rough," claims LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The survey estimates that the state had 394,877 home gardens in 2003. |
| Don’t Rush Your Spring Lawn, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) Lawn grasses are now showing spring re-growth across much of the state, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske warns against rushing out and applying fertilizers that will cause too much very early growth. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Recommends Warm-season Bedding Plants (Distributed March 2004) With the arrival of March and April, we are squarely in the middle of the spring bedding plant season. Warm-season bedding plants make a great addition to Louisiana landscapes, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Lists Vegetables to Plant in March (Distributed March 2004) March is a critical month in our vegetable gardens - early for some things and late for others. Timely planting is one way of increasing potential yield and decreasing production problems, says LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Family Involvement Linked To Academic Success (Distributed March 2004) Studies show children are better adjusted, do better in school, learn more and show the most improvement when members of their families are involved in their children’s early education. |
| Be Child Care Aware! Training A Must For All Child-Care Providers (Distributed March 2004) Two of the most frequently asked questions by parents when visiting child-care programs are "What type of training does your staff participate in?" and "What educational backgrounds do your staff members have?" |
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| Diabetes Alert Day Set, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) March 23, the fourth Tuesday in March, is the American Diabetes Association "Alert" to locate the millions of Americans with undiagnosed diabetes. The Alert is an annual, one-day call-to-action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Hunger Always with Us, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Observes National High Blood Pressure Education Month (News You Can Use for May 2004)May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Nitrogen Not Imminent Threat To Groundwater, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed May 2004)We fertilize our lawns and landscapes to keep plants attractive and healthy. But does much of this nitrogen pollute our groundwater? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske relays some encouraging news. |
| Hunger Always With Us, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger. |
| LSU AgCenter Facility Hosts Inaugural Horticulture Field Day (Distributed 04/23/04) "The last time I was here two years ago, this was a hay field," said Larry Bourgeois. "It was fun to drive up and see what they’ve done." |
| Clearfield Variety Helps Farmers Intensify Battle With Red Rice (Distributed 04/30/05) The war on red rice intensified this year as more farmers nationwide added a double-barreled weapon to their arsenal. |
| Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria (Distribtued April 2004) Quiet neighborhoods, gentle sloping hills, large native trees and clean water make Pineville a great choice to build a home. Apparently destructive Formosan subterranean termites have done just that. |
| Mayhaw Growers Innovate; (Distributed 04/22/04) Mayhaw growers from the area met recently in Alexandria to learn about new developments and opportunities in the industry as it continues to expand. |
| Good Offense Is Good Defense Against Pests (Distributed 04/20/04) A good offense is a good defense in the game against pests, LSU AgCenter experts told rice farmers and agricultural company representatives last week. |
| Wheat Crop Looking Good, But ‘Rust’ Presenting Problems (Distributed 04/16/04) LSU AgCenter experts say the Louisiana wheat crop "looks good" but stripe rust is presenting new problems for some producers. |
| Community Economic Development Seminar Set For May 12-13 (Distributed 04/15/04) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 15th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 12-13 at Efferson Hall on the LSU AgCenter campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Rice Farmers Get Additional Weapons To Fight Pests (Distributed 04/08/04) Rice farmers soon will have two more weapons in their arsenals for fighting stink bugs and rice water weevils. |
| LSU AgCenter Experts Among Speakers For Regional Pecan Meeting (Distributed 04/08/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting slated for April 27 at the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, Miss. |
| LSU AgCenter Volunteers Teach Patriotism (Distributed 04/06/04) Volunteers associated with the LSU AgCenter are using the American flag to help fourth graders make studying for the LEAP test more fun. |
| LSU AgCenter Brings ‘Magic’ To Baton Rouge (Distributed 04/05/04) The LSU AgCenter will transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people can learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture April 20-29. |
| National Coastal Conference Set For Baton Rouge (Distributed 04/05/04) Economists, sociologists and government policymakers are invited to Baton Rouge for a national conference on the social and economic factors affecting coastal management. |
| 2004 AgMagic Photos (More) The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. |
| 2004 AgMagic Photos (Distributed April 2004) The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces 9th Annual Mayhaw Conference (Distributed 04/05/04) Mayhaw growers can learn the latest research about producing their crops at the 9th Annual Mayhaw Conference scheduled for April 17 in Alexandria. |
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| Young People ‘Challenged’ At LSU AgCenter Camps (Distributed 04/06/04) Young people from across Louisiana are being challenged to solve problems, work in teams and learn a variety of other skills during special camps offered by the LSU AgCenter. |
| Challenging (Challenge Camp Photos) (Distributed April 2004) Young people from across Louisiana participate in LSU AgCenter Challenge Camps and learn about teamwork, leadership and a variety of other valuable skills. |
| Youngsters Learn About Forestry, Wildlife (Distributed 04/27/04) Claiborne Parish 5th graders learned about forestry and wildlife during a series of Forestry and Wildlife field days April 22-23 at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station near Homer. The field days were designed to teach young people about the growth and importance of trees. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Takes Diabetes Month To Heart (News You Can Use For November 2004) Two of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Both women and men are at risk, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Athletes Should Eat Favorite Foods Only as Part of Healthy, Balanced Diet, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises (Distributed July 2004)
Some athletes have favorite foods they associate with being ready to compete, but LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says no pre-competition meal will provide any special powers. |
| Back-to-school: Athletes Should Eat Favorite Foods Only as Part of Healthy, Balanced Diet, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises (Distributed July 2004)
Some athletes have favorite foods they associate with being ready to compete, but LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says no pre-competition meal will provide any special powers. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Hot About Cool Gardens (Distributed November 2004) November in Louisiana means cooler weather, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says it doesn't mean you have to hang up your garden tools for the year. "Some garden plants withstand cold weather, so you can keep your garden filled and growing until spring," the horticulturist explains. |
| Back-to-school: Breakfast Eaters Have The Advantage, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed July 2004) The rush to school and work each day often means something is sacrificed. The frequent victim is breakfast, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Most Plants Hardy But Some Need Freeze Protection (For Release On Or After 12/10/04) Most plants in our landscapes are completely winter hardy, but some tender plants need to be protected from freezing temperatures. |
| Moth Orchids Popular Gift, Good Choice For Beginners (For Release On Or After 12/24/04) Orchids are tough, resilient plants that produce beautiful flowers and are not really challenging to grow – if you just learn what growing conditions they prefer. |
| Gardening In Shade Can Be Successful, Enjoyable (For Release On Or After 03/05/04) Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in shady areas of their landscapes – although trouble occurs mostly when sun-loving plants are planted in the shade. |
| Vines Produce Beautiful Flowers (For Release On Or After 06/04/04) Some of the most beautiful flowers of the summer garden are produced by vines. Better yet, since vines climb, the flowers often are produced at eye-level or overhead – allowing us the chance to easily smell the fragrance or closely examine the details of the blooms. |
| It’s Time To Fertilize Your Lawn (For Release On Or After 04/02/04) In mid-April it’s time to do two things – pay taxes and fertilize your lawn. If you’ve already taken care of the taxes, now you should decide whether or not to fertilize your lawn. |
| Goldsturm Rudbeckia – Best Black-eyed Susan (For Release On Or After 05/21/04) Perennials are an amazingly diverse group of plants. |
| Daylilies Add Color To Early Summer Garden (For Release On Or After 04/23/04) It’s hard to imagine a more delightful perennial than the daylily. Available in an amazing variety of colors, shapes and sizes, there are daylilies to fit virtually every taste and garden situation. |
| Don’t Forget Plants Need Water (For Release On Or After 06/25/04) During the summer, dry conditions and high temperatures may make it necessary to irrigate established trees, shrubs, lawns and flower and vegetable gardens. |
| Proper Watering Important When Summer Arrives (For Release On Or After 04/30/04) In our climate, with an average annual rainfall of around 60 inches, irrigating our gardens generally is an occasional rather than a constant need. |
| Ferns Ideal For Shady Gardens (For Release On Or After 04/16/04) Almost every landscape has shady areas, especially when shade trees have grown large. |
| Put In Warm-season Bedding Plants For Colorful Summer Flower Gardens (For Release On Or After 05/07/04) In May we move from the warm days and cool nights of spring and early summer to the hot days and warm nights that will be with us until September. |
| These Flowers Bring ‘Glad’ Tidings (For Release On Or After 02/20/04) The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden. Derived from species native to South Africa, the modern hybrid gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus) grows from a corm and has been a favorite of Southern gardeners for generations. |
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| Some Golden Plants Have ‘Midas Touch’ (For Release On Or After 05/14/04) One of my favorite poems by Robert Frost is "Nothing Gold Can Stay."Nature's first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leafs a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf.So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay. |
| Trees Benefit From Fertilizer (For Release On Or After 02/13/04) February is an excellent time to fertilize trees. |
| Butterflies Bring Color, Motion To Garden (For Release On Or After 03/26/04) Not satisfied with the occasional, chance appearance of butterflies, many gardeners are creating butterfly gardens – with plants specially chosen to invite them into the landscape. |
| Get Handle On Landscape Maintenance (For Release On Or After 03/12/04) Gardening is the most popular hobby or leisure activity in America, but many people still don’t want to spend all their energy on it. For those, there are lots of ways to reduce the time and effort required for landscape maintenance. |
| Removing Faded Flowers Has Real Benefits (For Release On Or After 07/23/04) Deadheading – the practice of pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms – is an important but often neglected gardening technique. |
| Try Yardlong Beans (For Release On Or After 05/28/04) One of my favorite summer vegetables is the yardlong bean. |
| Ornamental Grasses Ideal For Low-Maintenance Landscapes (For Release On Or After 07/30/04) We are all familiar with low-growing, running grasses like the St. Augustine and centipede used to cover lawn areas, and, in most gardeners’ minds, all other grasses are simply weeds. |
| Put Sun’s Heat To Good Use (For Release On Or After 06/11/04) The extraordinary heat we experience in summer can be put to good use in the vegetable garden. Through solarization – a process of using sunlight and a clear plastic covering to heat soil – summer heat can be used to reduce the harmful effects of pathogenic fungi and nematodes and to kill weed seeds in the soil without the use of toxic chemicals. |
| Use Plants To Invite Butterflies Into Landscape (For Release On Or After 07/16/04) You can invite butterflies into your landscape if you provide the right conditions and the right plants. Go ahead – imagine a garden full of beautiful flowers. Now, add the fluttering movement and brilliant color of butterflies and you have one of nature’s most enchanting combinations. |
| Get Spectacular Flowers With Tropical Hibiscus (For Release On Or After 06/18/04) No other summer-flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) for glossy, dark-green foliage and nonstop flowers in shades and blends of pink, yellow, orange, white, lavender or scarlet. And their exceptionally long blooming season runs from late spring through late fall. |
| Watch For Buck Moth Caterpillars Now (For Release On Or After 03/19/04) The buck moth caterpillar can be found feeding on trees in spring, particularly oaks such as live oak and water oak. Populations vary around the state from year to year, and this is an excellent time to start watching your oak trees for signs of infestation – particularly if you had a problem with these pests last year. |
| Kids Can Enjoy Garden, But Make Sure It's Childproof (For Release On Or After 04/09/04) As the weather warms up, kids and adults alike begin to spend more time outside. |
| Beautiful Summer Roses Start With Pruning Now (For Release On Or After 02/06/04) Having shapely rose bushes covered with lots of flowers in April and May starts with pruning done now. |
| Practice Helps When It Comes To Pruning (For Release On Or After 02/27/04) Now is an excellent time to evaluate your landscape for pruning that needs to be done, since many plants can be pruned in February. |
| Multiple Ways Available To Reduce Garden Pest Problems (For Release On Or After 07/09/04) Wherever you go in America, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with. Still, it seems as though we have more than our share of insects, diseases and weeds in Louisiana. |
| Shade Trees Help You Beat Heat (For Release On Or After 07/02/04) At this intensely hot time of year, I like to remind people how important shade trees are in our landscapes. |
| Warm-, Cool-season Vegetables Rubbing Elbows In Garden (Distributed 09/03/04) During this transition period, warm-season and cool-season vegetables rub elbows in the garden. The warm-season vegetables, such as snap beans, okra, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, will mostly finish up in November or early December as weather becomes colder. And cool-season vegetables and herbs are planted into the garden starting this month. |
| It’s Time To Think About Landscaping (Distributed 09/10/04) Landscaping is a great way to give your home a beautiful appearance as well as make outdoor spaces function usefully for the family. |
| Divide Louisiana Irises Now (Distributed 09/17/04) Some of the most beautiful irises we can grow in our gardens are the hybrids of several species that grow right here in Louisiana. |
| What Should You Do With Caladiums? (Distributed 09/24/04) Plantings of caladiums are getting past their prime now, and it’s time to decide what you want to do with them. |
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| Plan Color Scheme For Your Garden (Distributed 10/29/04) October is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many warm-season annuals have finished or are finishing, and gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to cool-season bedding plants for fall, winter and spring color. |
| Greens Are Southern Favorite; Now Is Time They Flourish In Garden (Distributed 10/08/04) Cool fall weather makes me hanker for a big mess of greens cooked with smoked meat and a piece of cornbread on the side to sop up the "pot likker." Eating doesn’t get much more Southern than that. |
| Healthy Plants Start With Good Bed Preparation (Distributed 10/22/04) Fall is a prime planting season in Louisiana. How well you prepare the soil prior to planting has an enormous effect on the health and growth of your plants. |
| Welcome Fall With Chrysanthemums (Distributed 10/15/04) The chrysanthemum, more than any other flower, seems to represent the fall season in the garden. These plants, which also are commonly called "mums," have been cultivated for centuries and are popular with gardeners around the world. |
| Many Plants Provide Late-season Color (Distributed on 10/01/04) Some plants seem to save up all summer for the spectacular display of flowers, fruit and foliage showing up in our gardens now through November. |
| 'Golden Rice' Could Help Malnutrition (Distributed 10/13/04) The LSU AgCenter is working with a humanitarian organization on a genetically engineered product known as Golden Rice that could help reduce malnutrition in developing countries. |
| Fire Ant Control Important To Poultry Growers; LSU AgCenter Slates Meeting (Distributed 10/13/04) Fire ants are more than a nuisance to poultry growers. They can bring serious economic consequences to those operations, according to LSU AgCenter experts. |
| Mushrooms, Moldy Foods Dangerous For Dogs (Distributed 05/20/04) Mushrooms in lawns and moldy foods can be health hazards for your dogs, according to LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson. |
| Mystery Disease Striking Rice (Distributed 06/04/04) LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk is on the trail of a mystery, and he’s asking farmers for clues. "Nobody seems to be able to get a good hold on it," Saichuk said. "In fields afflicted with the `mystery disease,’ areas of the field usually are completely killed – or at least thinned out severely. Plants also are shorter, less healthy and have bronzed or rust colored lower leaves." |
| Be Cautious About Mosquito-borne Diseases (Distributed 05/05/04) May generally brings higher temperatures, more mosquitoes and more chances to contract West Nile virus, as well as other mosquito-borne diseases, caution experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Special Federal Grants Help Fund Aquaculture Research (Distributed 05/12/04) Nine LSU AgCenter aquaculture research projects recently received additional funding with the distribution of nearly $293,000 in earmarked funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
| Nearby Avian Flu Outbreak Means La. Producers Should Be Cautious (Distributed 06/01/04) LSU AgCenter poultry specialists say Louisiana poultry producers need to use extra caution now that Avian Influenza has been found in a Northeast Texas flock. |
| Aflatoxin Among Topics For June 10 Field Day At Northeast Research Station (Distributed 05/24/04) Biological control of aflatoxin contamination in corn is one of the topics that will be discussed during the LSU AgCenter’s Northeast Research Station Field Day June 10 in St. Joseph. |
| LSU AgCenter Providing Financial Training For Teachers (Distributed 06/16/04) Louisiana teachers have the chance to learn more about financial management again this summer, thanks to the LSU AgCenter. Their education is part of an ongoing effort intended to help Louisiana high school students become more financially literate. |
| Diseases Cause Millions In Crop Damage; Scientist Looking For New Ways To Fight Them (Distributed 06/11/04) Dr. Don Groth held up a Petri dish containing a few spots of a dark mold, and then posed a question. "You wouldn’t think that would cause $10 million to $20 million worth of damage a year, would you?" asked Groth, a plant pathologist at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station near Crowley. |
| LSU AgCenter Sets Food Science Summit (Distributed 05/05/04) The LSU AgCenter has announced a food science summit to be held May 19-20 in Baton Rouge. |
| LSU AgCenter Faculty Meet In ‘Food Summit’ (Distributed 05/20/04) Stressing that production agriculture alone is not enough to sustain rural economies, a leading food science expert this week said farm productivity needs to be converted to consumer-ready products. |
| La. Poultry Producers Have Reason To ‘Cluck’; Industry Major Economic Factor (Distributed 05/13/04) Poultry production is Louisiana’s largest animal industry – a spot it’s held for the past five years – and its $1.24 billion contribution to the state’s economy makes it the second-largest segment of Louisiana’s agricultural industries. |
| Researcher Looking For Genes To Make Corn Immune To Aflatoxin (Distributed 06/09/04) "It’s the No. 1 corn production problem in the South," Dr. Steve Moore says of aflatoxin. A product of hot, dry field conditions, aflatoxin is a byproduct of a fungal infection that generally occurs in drought-stressed corn. And Moore, a researcher at the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research Station near Alexandria, is trying to find a remedy. |
| Louisiana Represented In Rice Group’s Goodwill Trip To Cuba (Distributed 05/05/04) Linda Zaunbrecher of Gueydan is ready to go back to Cuba, but she said she hopes next time she goes as a tourist. |
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| Louisiana Hosts National 4-H Trust Committee (Distributed 05/05/04) The LSU AgCenter recently hosted a delegation of National 4-H Leadership Trust Committee members, who held their quarterly meeting in New Orleans and learned more about Louisiana’s youth development programs during the visit. |
| Symposium To Explore Possibilities Of Cheese-making (Distributed 05/20/04)The LSU AgCenter is one of the sponsors of a Specialty Cheese Symposium to be held June 1 at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Business Center in Hammond. |
| Mid-South Greenhouse Growers' Conference June 8-10 (Distributed 05/19/04) The annual Mid-South Greenhouse Growers' Conference is scheduled for June 8-10 at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. |
| LSU AgCenter Holds Educational Meeting On Herbicide Drift (Distributed 06/04/04) More than three dozen agricultural company representatives and county agents attended an LSU AgCenter clinic Friday (June 4) to learn more about how herbicides can drift from a field and affect other crops. |
| Timing Important With ‘Beyond’ (Distributed 05/06/04) Rice farmers who want to use a recently approved herbicide are advised to follow a recommended timing for its application to fight red rice. |
| Farm Family Adds Candle-Making Business To Chores (Distributed 06/01/04) One Southeast Louisiana farm family has added candle making to it’s list of chores – as a means of increasing production income. But the candles they’re making aren’t run of the mill. These candles are made from soybeans. |
| LSU AgCenter Agents Battling Childhood Obesity (Distributed 06/09/04) LSU AgCenter agents are focusing on educating young people about food and exercise to decrease obesity in Louisiana’s children.For example, in Jefferson Parish, students and parents from one school are being taught about healthy nutrition and exercise. |
| Wet Conditions Cause Various Problems For Livestock, Horses (Distributed 05/19/04) The recent prolonged period of excessive rainfall across much of the state could lead to health problems for livestock and horses, according to Dr. Steven S. Nicholson, veterinarian with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Dairy Farmers Receive Short-Term Relief (Distributed 06/01/04) Louisiana dairy farmers have received historically low prices for the past two years, but good times appear to be on the horizon – at least for the next few months, according to LSU AgCenter specialists. |
| Efficient Irrigation Important To Farmers (Distributed 06/02/04) Louisiana is blessed with abundant rainfall and large supplies of surface water, but the groundwater supplies have been declining in three major aquifers. Now, farmers are looking for more efficient ways irrigate their crops. |
| Cheese-making Could Complement State’s Dairy Industry (Distributed 06/11/04) Filling the market for specialty cheeses could be one way to add value to the state’s dairy industry, according to experts. The LSU AgCenter and others recently brought together dairy farmers, retailers and wine and cheese makers for a symposium to explore those possibilities. |
| Forage Tour Provides Glimpse At Production Techniques (Distributed 05/27/04) Forage producers toured three different operations this week to learn the latest techniques in the production and use of high-quality grass to support the livestock operations in central and northwestern Louisiana |
| Groups Complete Community Leadership Program (Distributed 05/05/04) Groups in two more areas of the state completed the 10-week Community Leadership and Economic Development program this spring. |
| LSU AgCenter Faculty Member Receives Fulbright Scholar Award (Distributed 05/11/04) An LSU AgCenter faculty member will conduct research and lecture overseas this summer as a result of a Fulbright Scholar award. |
| Two New Sugarcane Varieties Released (Distributed 05/07/04) Louisiana sugarcane farmers have a chance to diversify their sugarcane crops with the release of two new sugarcane varieties. |
| Experts Say Stage Set For Rice Diseases, More Problems For Crop (Distributed 05/26/04) Excessive moisture from heavy rainfall has set the stage for disease problems in rice fields, LSU AgCenter experts told farmers Tuesday. |
| Seminar Participants Told Lumber Drying Adds Value To Products (Distributed 05/19/04) Participants in an LSU AgCenter workshop earlier this month were told that lumber drying is one way to add even more value to the state’s forest production. |
| Cattle Producers Learn About Marketing (Distributed 06/09/04) Farmers, agribusiness people and government leaders attended a two-day LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Short Course in Alexandria late last month. |
| Rice Producers To Learn About Water Conservation (Distributed 05/12/04) Louisiana rice producers will learn about water conservation methods during an LSU AgCenter workshop May 26 in Vidalia. |
| Conference Explores Social, Economic Aspects Of Coastal Restoration (Distributed 06/01/04) "On one layer you have the bio-physical sciences, and on the other layer you have the social and economic sciences," Dr. David K. Loomis told a national conference on the social and economic factors affecting coastal management. |
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| Daylily Festival Set For June 5; LeBlanc To Be Honored (Distributed 05/20/04) The festival, in its third year, is being held from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 5 in the shade of the oak trees that cover Magdalen Square in downtown Abbeville. If the weather is bad, it will be held in the Cecil J. McCrory Exhibit Hall at 1105 West Port St. behind the LSU AgCenter Extension office. |
| Scientist More Interested In Research (Distributed 05/06/04) Aquaculture professor Dr. Ray McClain studies crawfish at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station near Crowley, but he rarely makes a meal out of his subjects. |
| Louisiana Wheat Harvest Golden (Distributed 05/13/04) Wheat in Louisiana has turned a golden hue, and early to mid-May signals the start of the harvest. The crop, consisting of 150,000 acres, looks good, experts say. |
| LSU AgCenter Web Site Contains Tips For Before, After Flood (Distributed 05/19/04) The LSU AgCenter has a variety of information available to help you both before and after flooding. |
| Eight Adults Honored For Service To Louisiana 4-H (Distributed 06/22/04) Eight adults were honored for their contributions to the Louisiana 4-H program Tuesday (June 22) during ceremonies in Baton Rouge. |
| Beef-Forage Short Course Set For May 27-28 At Alexandria (Distributed 05/05/04) The fourth Louisiana Beef-Forage Short Course will be held May 27-28 at Alexandria. |
| LSU AgCenter Weather Stations Provide Wealth Of Information (Distributed 05/21/04) Dr. Jerry Ward’s research on heat stress in dairy cattle wouldn’t be as effective if he didn’t have the resources of the LSU AgCenter’s weather station at the Southeast Research Station in Franklinton where he works. |
| Celebration Marks Completion Of New Rice Station Facilities (Distributed 05/07/04) New LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station facilities are symbolic of the top-notch effort under way to help the state’s rice farmers, the chairman of the Louisiana Rice Research Board said Thursday (May 6). |
| Formosan Termites Swarming; Don’t Help Them Spread (Distributed 05/06/04) It’s the time of the year when Formosan subterranean termites swarm and spread their colonies. It’s also a good time to make sure you don’t give them any help in spreading now or any time of the year, caution experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Research Could Help Rice Farmers Flood Fields Earlier (Distributed 06/11/04) Farmers who drill-seed rice and want to decrease the time needed to establish a permanent flood may want to consider gibberellic acid to make young rice plants get tall enough, an LSU AgCenter scientist has determined. |
| DNA Important With Rice Crops (Distributed 05/25/04) Lab work with DNA is doing more than helping to solve crimes. It also is being used to determine if new experimental rice varieties being developed by LSU AgCenter researchers will meet farmers’ needs. |
| Matthew Puts Damper On Sugarcane Harvest (Distributed 10/13/04) Heavy weekend rains from Tropical Storm Matthew have been responsible for losses to sugarcane farmers and mills in Louisiana, according to a sugarcane specialist with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Argentine Ants Small But Invasive (Distributed 10/14/04) They look like little tiny nomads, constantly on the move. They are hunters in search of water and something sweet, and, once an Argentine ant finds a food source, you can bet she will let her colony know about it. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces ‘World Of Gardening’ (Distributed 09/22/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener’s organization is holding its 4th annual World of Gardening Regional Conference Oct. 15-17 at the Highland Center here. |
| LSU AgCenter Working To Help Hunters (Distributed 09/22/04) The LSU AgCenter is working to help Louisiana hunters understand the rules, enjoy the outdoors and provide habitats for wildlife. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Says Beware Of Wrong Lawn Winterizers (Distributed 09/21/04) Louisianians, especially in the northern part of the state, are beginning to "winterize" their lawns. Before they do so, however, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says it’s important to make sure you’re using the right product. |
| Louisiana Cotton Crop In Danger If Ivan Hits (Distributed 09/14/04) The 2004 Louisiana cotton crop could be in jeopardy if Hurricane Ivan or any of the rain it spins off hits the state this week. |
| Vaccinate Horses To Prevent Mosquito-borne Diseases (Distributed 09/14/04) Horse owners who have not had their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalitis are encouraged to do so to prevent the disease, according to LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson. |
| Researchers Studying Economics Of Establishing Pecan Orchards (Distributed 09/09/04) Scientists at the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research Station near here are evaluating the economics involved in establishing and maintaining a new orchard. |
| New Pest Threatens Soybean Producers (Distributed 09/09/04) Louisiana soybean producers are facing a new type of stink bug that is equally damaging but more difficult to control than the green and brown stink bugs they are accustomed to fighting, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Jack Baldwin. |
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| Calhoun Field Day Highlights Forestry, Turfgrass Research (Distributed 10/27/04) Soil is an important factor in the forest ecosystem, and participants in a field day held recently at the LSU AgCenter’s Calhoun Research Station learned how to use good forest management practices to maintain the soil on their property. |
| Back-to-school: Volunteer Hobbies, Skills to Help School, Says LSU AgCenter Family Expert (Distributed July 2004) As you prepare your children for going back to school, take a closer look at the physical facilities they will be using. Many schools find themselves short on funds for improvements, but many of these needs can be met with a coordinated effort by the parents and community, according to LSU AgCenter family resource management specialist Dr. Karen Overstreet. |
| Foresight, Not Hindsight Recommended By LSU AgCenter Disaster Coordinator (Distributed June 2004) After a disaster strikes, you don't want to be caught saying, "I wish I had..." |
| State’s Top Sugarcane Growers Recognized The state’s top sugarcane growers were recognized at the 50th Annual High Yield Awards Program for the 2004 crop year on February 22, 2006, held in Thibodaux at the meeting rooms of the Envie Resturant (Howard Johnson Hotel), 203 E. Bayou Road, on Wednesday, February 22, beginning at 10:00 AM. |
| Lazy Man’s Grass Has Problems, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed April 2004) Centipede lawns are very popular in Louisiana. It is called the "lazy man’s grass," and for good reason, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Proper Mowing, Sharp Blade Needed For Lawns, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed June 2004) For a healthy, good-looking turf, you must mow properly. That’s the advice of LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Statewide Program Assists Low-income Families With Child-care Costs (Distributed April 2004) The Louisiana Department of Social Services’ Office of Family Support is the lead state agency for the administration of the Child Care and Development Fund, which offers services to families and child-care providers in Louisiana. |
| Federal Nutrition Programs Remain Critical, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) Federal nutrition programs – food stamps, WIC and child nutrition programs like school lunch and breakfast – historically have protected the nation’s most vulnerable people from severe hunger and malnutrition. "Today, federal nutrition programs continue to be critical," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. |
| Ag Leadership Class 8 Graduates (Distributed April 2004) Class 8 of the LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development program completed its two-year course of study with graduation February 13. Thirty leaders in agriculture and ag-related fields from around the state were awarded diplomas and leadership pins by top AgCenter administrators. |
| Encourage Pre-schoolers To Explore, Learn (News You Can Use for May 2004) A supportive, nurturing, inviting environment for preschool age children is extremely important in encouraging them to explore and learn, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Daily Routines Offer Children Security (Distributed June 2004) Predictable environments offer children a sense of security and responsibility, and that certainly is true of the child-care setting, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Shape Up Athletic Fields Now, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed June 2004) Late spring is the latest you can start to have a good Bermuda grass athletic turf. Don’t expect to work on it a month before season play or practice and get much of a result, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Explains Proper Lawn Fertilization (Distributed June 2004) A lawn needs proper feeding to keep it healthy and resistant to weeds and other pests. Just like us, if overfed, a lawn becomes soft, spongy and weaker; if underfed, it becomes thin, weaker and less attractive, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Advice for Cancer Control Month (Distributed April 2004) "It’s never too late to begin healthy eating and exercise habits," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. The nutritionist reflects on National Cancer Control Month observed during April. |
| High Schoolers Flunking Financial Literacy, Reports LSU AgCenter Family Economist (News You Can Use for May 2004) A nationwide survey reveals that Louisiana high schoolers continue to decline in their aptitude and ability to manage credit cards, insurance, retirement funds and savings accounts. LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker reports on the results. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Character Educator Says Schools Build Tomorrow Today (Distributed July 2004) Schools are in the construction business. "No, you won’t find them in the construction section of the classified ads, but you will find them constructing tomorrow through the students of today," says LSU AgCenter state 4-H Character Education coordinator Johnny Arceneaux. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Observes April Youth Financial Literacy Month (Distributed April 2004) Today’s teens work 15 hours per week at $5.70 per hour for a weekly paycheck of more than $80, yet they spend $104 each week, laments LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Louisiana teens scored only 47.3 percent on a nationwide test of financial literacy. |
| Some Credit Counseling Agencies Not Reputable, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed June 2004) Making ends meet can be difficult even in the best of times, but the added impact of job loss, medical bills or divorce can be devastating. At these times consumers often seek help from credit counseling agencies (CCAs) in managing debt. "But be cautious," advises LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Rose Research Expanding At The LSU AgCenter, Notes Horticulturist (Distributed June 2004) The LSU AgCenter has recently initiated rose studies that may be of interest to green industry professionals, home gardeners and rose enthusiasts, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Think Portions, Not Helpings, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) Eating only 100 additional calories daily beyond your needs can lead to a weight gain of 10 pounds a year. With today’s larger serving sizes, it’s easy to consume 100 extra calories, and even more, warns LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
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| Think Twice About Hot Summer Garden, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (News You Can Use for May 2004) There are not a whole lot of heat-loving vegetable crops, laments LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The horticulturist lists the meager choices. |
| Poor Credit Means Higher Interest Rates, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed June 2004) Borrowers with poor credit histories once were routinely denied credit. Now, people with damaged credit may be able to obtain mortgages, car loans and credit cards. But there is a catch, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Recommends Small Steps for Healthier Lifestyle (Distributed April 2004) Poor diet and physical inactivity may soon become the leading preventable cause of death. An estimated 129.6 million Americans, or 64 percent, are overweight or obese according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Back-to-school: Healthy Drinks Help Combat Youth Obesity, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed July 2004) It is important to reduce the intake of soft drinks and sweetened beverages in school-age children to help them maintain normal weight. Some of the best drinks for children are milk, water and fruit juices, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Lists June Garden Options (Distributed June 2004) June is either the end of spring or the beginning of summer in Louisiana, "depending on where you live in relation to the I-10 or I-20 Interstates," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Outdoor Play Provides Rich Environment For Learning (News You Can Use for May 2004) When choosing a child-care facility it is just as important to visit the outside spaces as it is to tour the classrooms, an LSU AgCenter expert advises. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Discusses Differences In Abdominal Fat Between Races, Sexes (Distributed October 2004) Obesity has increased tremendously in the last few years in both children and adults. The surge has raised the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Looks at Faces of Poverty in Louisiana (Distributed March 2004) Three-year Census data ending in 2000 reveal that 19.6 percent of Louisianians live in poverty. "That compares to 12.4 percent for the rest of the country," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Discusses Top Crape Myrtles For Louisiana (Distributed June 2004) Crape myrtles continue to be one of the most widely used landscape trees in the southeastern United States. Many home gardeners and nursery growers are aware of the great advances in crape myrtle cultivar availability over the last 20 years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Caregivers Should Be Concerned About Playground Safety (News You Can Use for May 2004) Outdoor injuries are the leading cause of injuries to young children in school or child-care environments, so playground safety definitely should be a concern in a child-care setting, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Clothing Expert Says to Check School’s Dress Code (Distributed July 2004) Buying new clothes for school is expensive enough without purchasing outfits that can’t be worn. LSU AgCenter apparel and textiles expert Dr. Yvonne Marquette says to read the school’s dress code carefully before shopping. |
| $33 Million in Unclaimed Refunds Available, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed April 2004) Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $33 million are awaiting 30,500 Louisiana families who failed to file a 2000 income tax return. The average unclaimed refund totals $507, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Back-to-school: Find Your Home In 4-H, Says State’s Top 4-H Leader (Distributed July 2004) Nearly 82,000 youth in Louisiana have found a home in 4-H. The new school year offers the opportunity for students to join 4-H clubs where they can interact with others who have common interests, according to LSU AgCenter educator Terril Faul, 4-H state leader. |
| Parents Can Help Children Respect Money, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed June 2004) Summer breaks from school often expose children to more television and advertising, to more siblings and friends and to more temptations to spend money. Parents may be at their wit’s end, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Canna Adds Tropical Look, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed June 2004) One of the old garden plants undergoing a new wave of popularity is canna. This hardy plant is a perennial all across Louisiana and provides great foliage interest and vertical appeal in the landscape, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Recommends Blueberries For Flavor, Nutrition (Distributed June 2004) Enjoy Louisiana blueberries, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Blueberries are nature's number one source of antioxidants among fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| Congress Adds Benefits to Military Personnel, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed April 2004) What happens when a military service member leases a new vehicle, then receives a deployment order outside the United States? Until recently, the service member would be stuck, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| LSU AgCenter Money Expert Advises Having a Tax Refund Spending Plan (Distributed April 2004) Will you get the biggest bang for your tax refund buck? The taxpayer who gets the most or the biggest bang for his or her refund buck is the one with a tax-refund spending plan, according to LSU AgCenter family resource management professor Dr. Ann Berry. |
| Back-to-School: Dehydration Not Just Athletes’ Concern, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed July 2004) High temperatures in the early school year can be a great threat, not only to athletes, but to all active kids. Many children require medical attention because of dehydration and heat illnesses, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Silent Killer Making Noise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use for May 2004) Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer, because it may cause no symptoms. "The condition may not be so silent after all," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, citing new research. |
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| Be Child Care Aware: Immunizations Required By Law, Wise Choice (Distributed April 2004) The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health oversees a statewide immunization program, that requires children attending child-care programs to be immunized. |
| Back-to-school: Leaving the Nest Should Include Financial Strategy, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed July 2004) Moving away from home for the first time is a pivotal moment in life. It is one of the rights of passage from youth to adulthood, say LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeannette Tucker. |
| EIC Worth Thousands to Low-income Households, Says LSU AgCenter Family Resource Management Expert (Distributed April 2004) If you worked last year, even part time, and earned a low income, the Internal Revenue Service could owe you money, according to LSU AgCenter family resource management professor Dr. Ann Berry. For the 2002 tax year, 516,541 Louisiana families received more than $1 billion dollars. |
| Yet Another Study Points to Obesity, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004)A new study shows that Americans consumed more calories over the past 30 years. This points to the increase in overweight and obesity in the United States, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Infants, Toddlers Need Environment That’s Welcoming, Responsive (News You Can Use for May 2004) Child-care environments play an important role in the healthy growth and development of infant and toddlers, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Says Caladiums Perfect For Shady Areas (News You Can Use for May 2004)Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape with caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Future Cinnamon Products To Help Fight Type 2 Diabetes, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed June 2004) Products containing compounds extracted from cinnamon bark may someday be used to help lower blood sugar levels, according to a recent study. These products can increase the body’s insulin sensitivity to help control type 2 diabetes, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Men Not Immune To Osteoporosis, Cautions LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed June 2004) "This Father’s Day, give your dad a health tip about preventing osteoporosis," suggests LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Although most people think of osteoporosis as a woman’s disease, more than 2 million American men have osteoporosis, and 12 million more are at high risk for the disease. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Family Life Professor Tells What To Do About Bullying (Distributed July 2004) Bullying is a big problem that affects lots of children. Being bullied can make children feel scared, sad, worried or embarrassed, according to LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser. |
| Back-to-school: You Can Learn Leadership, Says Louisiana’s 4-H Leader (Distributed July 2004) Do you want to become more involved in community service projects, learn about working in groups and develop some leadership skills? "The 4-H Junior Leader Club program or Teen Leader Club may be the club for you," says LSU AgCenter 4-H state leader Terril Faul. |
| Back-to-School: Athletes Need Adequate Fluids, Cautions LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed July 2004) Every competitive and recreational athlete needs adequate fuel, fluids and nutrients to perform his or her best. Dehydration impairs performance by causing cramps, weakness and headache according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked To Obesity, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed June 2004) Obesity is increasing worldwide, but in particular it is increasing rapidly in the United States in epidemic proportions. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says several environmental factors are to blame, including reduced level of physical activity, decreased smoking, increased portion sizes, eating outside the home and lack of physical activity in schools. |
| Back-to-school: Sex, Drugs and . . . Credit Cards? LSU AgCenter Family Economist Offers Money Primer (Distributed July 2004) As you prep your college-bound kids for all the perils in life, don’t forget money management, advises LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. As your young adults pack for college, the last thing you, as a parent, may be worrying about is whether they can balance a checkbook. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Insists Adequate Balance Essential for Plant Nutrition (Distributed April 2004) Many people confuse plant nutrition with plant fertilization, but they are not the same, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Local Agencies Help Families Make Informed Decisions About Child Care (Distributed April 2004) Child Care Resource and Referral Programs provide free assistance to families who are actively searching for care and need help with making informed decisions about the best care for their children, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Daylilies Good for Late Spring and Early Summer Color, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed April 2004) Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering plants for late spring and early summer landscapes in Louisiana. Gardeners always want daylily information, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Iron Out Money Issues Before Marriage, Cautions LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed June 2004) It’s the wedding season! Vast numbers of newlyweds are now facing incredible changes that come with a new life together, including those over money, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Eggs Healthy In Moderation, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use for May 2004) Eggs have plenty to offer despite their cholesterol content, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu. Eggs are an inexpensive source of high-quality protein and a good source of vitamins B12, E, riboflavin, niacin, iron and phosphorus. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Discusses Checking Account Problems (Distributed April 2004) Have you ever been denied a bank account when you tried to open one? How do banks find out about your past account history? What can you do if you are denied a bank account because of incorrect information? LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker takes a look at these serious questions. |
| Back-to-School: Athletes Should Eat Favorite Foods Only as Part of Healthy, Balanced Diet, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises (Distributed July 2004) Some athletes have favorite foods they associate with being ready to compete, but LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says no pre-competition meal will provide any special powers. |
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| Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Outdoor Meal, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed June 2004) Picnics and eating outdoors pose special problems for keeping food safe to eat. The challenge of keeping hands and utensils clean is greater when preparing and eating food outdoors away from the kitchen, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Back-to-school: Learn Money Management While Preparing For New School Year, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed July 2004) Start the school year off right by sending the kids back to school on a budget while teaching them money management skills in the process, suggests LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Become Your Verb, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) To help tweens be healthy and active, get them involved in a national program called "VERB: It's What You Do," recommends LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Examines Summer Weed Control In Bermudagrass (Distributed May 2004) Maintaining good Bermudagrass turf primarily includes adequate fertility, mowing and weed control, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Raw Oysters Can Be Fatal for Some This Time of Year, Warns LSU AgCenter Expert (Distributed July 2004) Raw oysters on the half shell are a favorite choice of many who enjoy this Louisiana delicacy with no ill effects. People with liver disease, diabetes or a weak immune system, however, can become severely ill or even die, warns LSU AgCenter oyster safety expert Dr. Sally Soileau. |
| LSU AgCenter Family Economist Explains Importance of Emergency Fund (Distributed April 2004) Having an emergency fund may be the most important difference between individuals and families who stay afloat and those who are sinking financially, notes LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Coleus Brighten Summer Landscapes, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed May 2004)Coleus have long been one of our summer favorites for Louisiana landscapes. Many old coleus varieties are still with us, and many new coleus varieties have totally renewed interest in this old Southern favorite, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Halloween Treats Don’t Have to Be Sweets, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) For Halloween this year, think beyond the usual sweet treats. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames suggests handing out miniature toys, stickers and non-food favors available in the Halloween section at local stores. |
| Food Labels To Include Risky Trans Fat, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use For August 2004) Food manufacturers have until January 1, 2006, to list trans fat on their nutrition labels, but some manufacturers have already started the practice, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Strawberries Nutritious and Healthy, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed April 2004) With strawberry season in full swing, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. |
| Exercise Rates Doubled, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use for May 2004)"Americans need to be more active. There’s just no getting around it," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Expert Details Tree Care Before, After a Hurricane (News You Can Use for May 2004) With hurricane season around the corner, it’s a good time to begin preparing the landscape for storms, according to LSU AgCenter agriculture and natural resources expert Barton Joffrion. |
| Planning Healthy Menus Helps Ensure Healthy Children (Distributed June 2004) The licensing requirements for child-care facilities are based on the idea that good nutrition leads to healthy children, so they naturally require facilities to provide healthful meals and snacks, says LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Family Life Expert Helps Ease Family’s Back-to-School Anxiety (Distributed July 2004) As summer wanes and trips to school take the place of trips to the water park, here comes back-to-school anxiety. This stress can affect the entire family, according to LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Gives Recipe For Soil Fertility (Distributed June 2004) Plants produce best in a location with the proper fertility. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says some plants are heavy feeders, some light feeders and some are in between. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Lists Easter Egg Safety (Distributed April 2004) Dyeing and decorating eggs is a popular Easter tradition for many families. Because eggs are perishable, though, it is necessary to follow food safety precautions, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Weight Attitudes Different as Black and White, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) White adolescents are more occupied with thinness than black adolescents. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy examines this phenomenon found in a Pennington Biomedical Research Center study. |
| Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Afflicts Commercial Growers, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed June 2004) Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is causing losses to many tomato growers. "It appears that we will have a lot of problems if this continues," says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Gardening Teaches Life Skills, Says LSU AgCenter Child-Care Trainer (Distributed April 2004) You may want to try a new twist on Louisiana gardens this spring. "Have you considered using the garden as a tool to teach children life skills?" asks LSU AgCenter child-care trainer Esther Coco Vanderlick, a Rapides Parish associate agent. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Family Economist Describes College Spending Plan Strategies (Distributed July 2004) Financing a college education is often a partnership among the student, family, school and lending agency. To succeed financially, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker encourages college students to discuss the costs with their families to clarify the extent to which each segment will be financially responsible. |
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| Volunteer With Your 'Tween This Summer, Advises LSU AgCenter Family Expert (News You Can Use for May 2004) Is your child or grandchild about 13 or 14? Does he think he’s too old to hang out at Grandma’s house, or does she think she’s too young for a summer job? Try volunteering together, recommends LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Federal Programs Help Make Child Care Affordable (Distributed April 2004) Many families are paying anywhere from 10 percent to 15 percent of their total family income on child-care costs, but, believe it or not, federal programs help to cut some of the costs of child-care facilities. |
| More Blacks Needed In Health Studies, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use for May 2004)Recruiting volunteers for clinical trials is an on-going challenge. Until recently, women and racial and ethnic minorities were under-represented in clinical research, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Back-to-school: To Work Or Not To Work Is Student Question, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed July 2004) Employment can be more than financial gain for college students. Through it, students can foster a sense of self-worth, develop a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, make a contribution to society and cultivate a sense of professional identity, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Back-to-school: LSU AgCenter Family Economist Views Cash Value Of Education (Distributed July 2004) Education is valuable throughout your life, and the achievements you make today can determine the salaries you earn over a lifetime, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| April Pivotal for Vegetable Gardens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed April 2004) April begins a pivotal time in home gardens around the state. There’s lots of activity in both south and north Louisiana, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter Family And Consumer Science Faculty Honored (News You Can Use for May 2004) The Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences honored outstanding LSU AgCenter faculty at a ceremony March 11 during the LEAFCS annual conference in Baton Rouge. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Advice For National Women’s Health Week (News You Can Use for May 2004) "Eating healthfully is one of the most important things women can do to achieve and maintain good health," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, as she reflects on National Women’s Health Week, May 9-15. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Announces April Is Turf Time All Over Louisiana (Distributed April 2004) All turf grasses and lawn should be "brought back" in April, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. A good strong start and spring thickening are the best ways to protect against weed establishment. |
| Eat Fatty Fish In October, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) For October National Seafood Month LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames recommends eating fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna or salmon at least two times a week. |
| Evidence Mounting For Value Of Nuts, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) Nuts are gaining recognition for their beneficial health effects, including their potential to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Trans Fat No Longer Can Be Ignored, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) The health risks of consuming trans fat are so evident that by January 2006 the fat will have to be listed on food labels, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutrition Expert Endorses Popcorn (Distributed October 2004) Did you know that popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks, as long as it is not drenched in oil, butter or salt? asks LSU AgCenter food and nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu. She offers some facts about popcorn in observance of October as National Popcorn Month. |
| Food/Fitness Board Coordinators and Others Honored at State LAE4-HA Conference (Distributed October 2004) 4-H State Food & Fitness Board coordinators earned this year’s Excellence in Teamwork award at the LAE4-HA state conference August 19. The winners were board chair and Rapides Parish associate 4-H agent Lois E. Brister, co-chair and DeSoto Parish assistant 4-H agent Lorna Atwell and adviser Catrinel Stanciu, nutrition extension associate in the state office. |
| Banana Fantasy Ripe This Season, According To LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed September 2004) Bananas are grown throughout Louisiana as an ornamental to give a tropical affect to the landscape, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Art Is Vehicle for Creativity (Distributed September 2004) Children are natural artists, and creativity in young children develops through a process of discovering and experiencing, says LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Efforts Under Way To Curb Student Dishonesty, Says LSU AgCenter Character Educator (Distributed September 2004) Would you like to cut cheating at your school? Your school, community and, ultimately, society could benefit from a systematic and sustained effort to instill honesty and integrity, says LSU AgCenter state 4-H Character Education coordinator Johnny Arceneaux. |
| Serve Safe Food At Labor Day Outing, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) Many people celebrate Labor Day with a cookout or picnic. Certain groups are at higher risk for foodborne illnesses if food is not handled properly, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Jet Stream To Blame For Flip-flop Weather, Says LSU AgCenter Climatologist (Distributed September 2004) Thus far, 2004 has been anything but "normal" for most of the Bayou State, regarding climate. The mid-year months proved to be no exception, according to LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Field Trips Help Children Learn Through Experiences (Distributed September 2004) Young children learn from their experiences. They use their senses to gather information about the world around them. |
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| Take Precautions When Planning Tailgate Party, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) Make sure you plan a good defense for keeping food safe at tailgate parties, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Keeping food safe from home to stadium helps prevent foodborne illness. |
| Begin Planting Onions In Late September, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed September 2004) Bulbing onions and other such allium crops, like the bulbing shallot, are good long-season occupants of Louisiana winter gardens. "Get a timely start and plant seed late September to early October," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Bountiful New Orleans Fall Garden Show Planned, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed September 2004) The 2004 New Orleans Fall Garden Show will be held October 16-17 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m at the New Orleans Botanical Garden on Victory Avenue in City Park. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Early Childhood Curriculum Can Involve Activities, Specific Teaching (Distributed September 2004) Curriculum includes the environments, themes, projects and activities that direct a child’s learning, and the early childhood curriculum constantly changes because children are constantly changing. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutrition Expert Points The Way To Healthy Aging (Distributed September 2004) We rarely think about how our health will be in later years. A healthy lifestyle, along with regular physical activity, can prevent some of the problems associated with the aging process, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu. |
| Rice – A Staple Food For Athletes, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) September is National Rice Month. Rice was the all-star of grains in the recently held XXVIII Summer Olympic games, points out LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Children Succeed When Parents Become Involved In Education, Development (Distributed September 2004) How can parents help their children succeed? The answer is to be involved, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Cholesterol Treatment Likely To Intensify (Distributed September 2004) Half the male and one-third of the female populations will develop heart disease sometime in their lives, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Dry Spot Is Serious Lawn Problem, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed September 2004) Localized dry spot is one of the most serious summer problems during dry periods, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Dry spot first appears as small patches of dead or dying turfgrass. |
| September Is Key Gardening Month, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed September 2004) September is a key month for Louisiana vegetable gardens. This is the time that we put in most of our fall crops, with just a few held over until October, notes LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Obesity Expedites Dangerous Metabolic Syndrome, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) In the late 1980s, researchers realized that a group of symptoms tended to occur together in obese individuals. The scientists named it Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Higher-fiber Foods Help Prevent Weight Gain, According To LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, reduced-fat dairy products and whole grains may help control weight, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Character Education Reaches All Parishes, Reports LSU AgCenter Character Expert (Distributed August 2004) Having completed its seventh year, Character Counts! is now established in all 64 parishes, reaching more than 350,000 people statewide, according to LSU AgCenter character education leader Sarah Williams. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Think About Children’s Safety (Distributed August 2004) It’s important to think about preventing accidents and to be prepared if children are involved in them, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| LSU AgCenter Housing Expert Tells Best Ways to Cut the Cost of Keeping Cool (Distributed August 2004) You probably think of an air conditioner as something that puts cool air in your homes, but what it really does is remove heat from your home and put it outside, says LSU AgCenter housing professor Dr. Claudette Reichel. |
| You're Never Too Old To Exercise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) Few factors contribute so much to successful aging as regular physical activity, and it's never too late to start, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Resolve Conflicts Over Child Care In Healthy Manner (Distributed August 2004) Conflict is going to occur in any relationship – particularly those involving the care of children. The important thing is resolving conflicts in a healthy manner, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Tells When To Harvest, How To Cure Bottle Gourds (Distributed August 2004) The hardshell bottle gourd, also known as the birdhouse gourd, is one of the few plant species from which useful and lasting containers can be made. Two dominant species are Cucurbita and Lagenaria, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Late Summer Important to Gardeners, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed August 2004) August to early September is an important time for Louisiana gardeners. Our late-summer-to-fall season can be a short stretch from too hot to too cold. Many short-season spring vegetable crops can be replanted now, but choose crops that will be harvested in 90 days or fewer. |
| Delta Dietary Studies Suggest Intervention, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) Although studies like the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) collect data on the general U.S. population, few surveys investigate dietary intake at regional, state or in rural areas, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
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| Be Child Care Aware: Know How To Care For Children With Special Needs (Distributed August 2004) Most child-care providers are likely to care for a child with special needs at some point, so it’s important to know how to recognize and meet those needs, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Brown Patch Not Only Fall Lawn Problem, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed October 2004) Anyone who has a lawn has probably seen areas of Brown Patch disease browning out small to large areas in mid to late fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says Brown Patch is a common disease caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. |
| Eight Greens To Choose From For Fall Gardens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed October 2004) "Fall is a good time to plant greens in your home garden," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| LSU AgCenter 4-H Observes Character Counts! Week (Distributed October 2004) LSU AgCenter 4-H character education expert Sarah Williams acknowledges that voicing support for character education is one thing, but building character is quite another. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Expert Offers Advice On Fostering Creativity In Young Children (Distributed October 2004) In today’s world, only finishing in first place is considered to be successful, so children often equate success with being able to finish a project quickly and well. |
| Lawn Still Needs Attention in Fall, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed October 2004) People look forward to the fall for a variety of reasons. "And one of those is the idea that the lawn stops growing," quips LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Rest Is Best For Young Children, But Sleep Issues Can Be Problems (Distributed October 2004) Sleep issues are common among young children, especially during the first five years of life. Such issues range from a reluctance to rest to nightmares and toileting accidents during rest periods, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| LSU AgCenter 4-H’ers Tour Fashion Capital (Distributed October 2004) LSU AgCenter 4-H Fashion Board members and the winners of this year’s state 4-H U Fashion Revue enjoyed an educational trip unlike any their predecessors had. They traveled to the birthplace of the American fashion industry, New York, led by Yvonne Marquette, LSU AgCenter state coordinator of the 4-H Textile and Apparel program. |
| Visionary House And Landscape Now Under Construction, Announces LSU AgCenter Housing Professor (Distributed October 2004) After four years of preparation, Louisiana House – the Home and Landscape Resource Center – is now under construction, boasts LSU AgCenter housing professor Dr. Claudette Reichel, coordinator of the extensive project. |
| Follow These Tips On Harvesting Winter Vegetables (For Release On Or After 11/26/04) The vegetables we grow here during the cool season are some of the most delicious and nutritious that our home gardens can produce. Better yet, many of the vegetables we planted in late summer and early fall are ready to harvest – or they will be soon. |
| Freshen ‘Tired’ Flower Beds (Distributed 08/06/04) Forlorn flower beds past their prime and overrun with weeds are an all too familiar sight in late-summer landscapes. But there are ways you can freshen up those "tired" beds. |
| Don’t Be Your Plants’ Worst Enemy (Distributed 08/13/04) You can be one of your plants’ worst enemies – unless you’re cautious with mowers and string trimmers, avoid damaging roots and exercise care when using pesticides and fertilizers. |
| Rooting Cuttings One Way To Share Plants (Distributed 08/20/04) When gardeners get together, and a plant is complimented, it is not unusual for the admirer to be offered a "piece" to take home and root. |
| Prune Roses Now For Beautiful Fall Flowers (Distributed 08/27/04) We are so fortunate that our everblooming roses produce two really great seasons of bloom. |
| It’s Best Time For Planting Trees, Shrubs (For Release On Or After 11/12/04) I wish more gardeners understood that fall is a primary planting season in Louisiana. For years horticulturists have tried to get the word out that November through February is the ideal time to plant hardy trees and shrubs in the landscape. |
| Fall Great Time To Plant Parsley, Other Herbs (For Release On Or After 11/05/04) Fall is an outstanding time to plant many of the hardy culinary herbs, and one of the most popular is parsley. |
| Add Fragrance To Cool-Season Flower Beds (For Release On Or After 11/19/04) Now is the perfect time to plant cool-season bedding plants that will brighten our landscapes over the next five or six months. Of course, while you’re at it, don’t make the mistake of many gardeners and forget that some cool-season bedding plants are wonderfully fragrant. |
| Rice Harvest Disappointing For Many Farmers (Distributed 08/26/04) LACASSINE – Farmer Donald Berken of Lacassine had anticipated that his rice crop would bring a handsome yield this year. But the harvest for Berken and many others has been anything but a bumper crop. Average yields from last year appear to be down, while production costs were up, according to LSU AgCenter experts. |
| Cicada Killers Appear Threatening, But They’re Not (Distributed 08/26/04) Summer afternoons often are filled with sounds of cicadas singing. This song is music to the cicada killers’ ears. |
| Officials ‘Break Ground’ For New Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center (Distributed 08/25/04) Calling it a "significant event in our evolution and development," William Jenkins, president of the LSU System, and several other dignitaries officially "broke ground" today for the new Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center already under construction on the LSU AgCenter’s campus. |
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| Pathologist Stalks Plant Disease Known As Sudden Oak Death (Distributed 08/23/04) A relatively new disease of trees and ornamental plants has found its way into Louisiana, and officials are keeping watch to make sure it doesn’t spread. |
| Audubon Sugar Open House Set For Aug. 31 (Distributed 08/23/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute will hold an open house at its new facility in St. Gabriel from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 31. |
| Water Use Policies Important To Economic Development (Distributed 08/20/04) More than 60 people gathered here this week to discuss water issues facing citizens of the area, and one of the key messages was that policies on water use are important to economic development. |
| Efforts Offering HOPE To Delta Region (Distributed 10/27/04) Childhood obesity is one of the most critical health issues today, and the LSU AgCenter is working with universities in two other states to combat that problem across the Mississippi Delta Region. |
| New Form Of Mastitis Found In State; Experts Testing Herds (Distributed 08/20/04) A form of mastitis previously unreported in the state has been detected in Louisiana dairy cows and could prove costly to the state’s $72 million dairy industry if it’s not contained. |
| LSU AgCenter Hosts Small Forest Landowner Workshop (Distributed 08/20/04) "Money Does Grow On Trees!" At least that’s the basic message to be presented at an LSU AgCenter workshop designed to help forest landowners determine if they are missing out on great opportunities. |
| Researchers Investigating Ways To Manage Dairy Wastewater (Distributed 08/20/04) Scientists at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station in Franklinton are beginning a research project designed to help dairy farmers with wastewater management. |
| Scientists Battling Mites Devastating Honey Bees (Distributed 08/16/04)A tiny pest brought the U.S. honey bee industry to its knees, but a Louisiana scientist found a remedy in remote Russia. |
| LSU AgCenter Unveils New Facility At Clinton (Distributed 10/27/04) Programs to support Louisiana wildlife and forestry got a boost Wednesday (Oct. 20) when the LSU AgCenter officially dedicated its new research and extension center at the Idlewild Research Station at Clinton. |
| Field Day Covers Forages, Forestry, Dairy, Beef (Distributed 10/22/04) Participants in the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station field day learned how to increase the value of their timber stands, how to reduce soil acidity and how to use improved sires without creating calving problems during the event held here last week. |
| Recent Storms Had Little Effect On State’s Citrus Crop (Distributed 10/22/04) The violent storms of the past two months devastated Florida’s citrus crop, but Louisiana hasn’t seen that sort of damage so far this year, according to Dr. Wayne Bourgeois, resident coordinator for the LSU AgCenter’s Citrus Research Station near Port Sulphur. |
| LSU AgCenter Researcher Searching For ‘Killer’ Gene To Control Formosan Termites (Distributed 08/16/04) Although termites feed on wood and other cellulose products, they depend on bacteria in their digestive tracts, or gut, to actually digest the wood fibers and get the nutrients they need. |
| Fall Armyworms Invading, Causing Problems (Distributed 08/16/04) Fall armyworms are invading the state, and LSU AgCenter specialists say they expect the worms to hang around until cool weather comes in. |
| Louisiana Hosts Regional 4-H Horse Show; State Youth Fare Well (Distributed 08/12/04) About 500 4-H’ers from across the South rode into the Ike Hamilton Expo Center here recently for the 2004 4-H Southern Regional Horse Show. |
| Doves To Be Topic Of Aug. 28 Field Day (Distributed 08/12/04) The LSU AgCenter will host a workshop on managing of mourning doves in Louisiana Aug. 28. Sponsored in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the field day/workshop will be held at the LSU AgCenter’s Idlewild Research Station located just south of Clinton on Highway 67. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces Annual Pecan Station Field Day (Distributed 08/11/04) An update on using "trap crops" to keep stinkbugs out of pecan orchards is among the topics to be discussed at the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research and Extension Station Annual Field Day Aug. 27. |
| LSU AgCenter Crop Field Day Set For Aug. 26 (Distributed 08/11/04) The LSU AgCenter will host a field day at its Dean Lee Research Station Aug. 26. Known as the Rapides Parish/Dean Lee Crop Field Day, this third annual event is slated to start at 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at the research station south of Alexandria. |
| Arkansas Students Take Lead In Weeds At LSU AgCenter Contest (Distributed 08/10/04) Weed science graduate students from across the southern United States competed in a series of challenges recently at the LSU AgCenter. The top three teams were the University of Arkansas, Mississippi State University and Clemson University, in that order. |
| LSU AgCenter Helping Poultry Producers Fight Fire Ants (Distributed 11/03/04) The LSU AgCenter is working with Louisiana poultry producers to help them reduce the economic damage caused by fire ants. |
| LSU AgCenter Providing Compost Training To Parishes, Towns (Distributed 07/20/04) The LSU AgCenter recently held the first-of-its-kind, two-day, large-scale composting workshop in Metairie for parishes and municipalities in the New Orleans area. |
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| Low Rice Yields Resulting From Unusual Weather This Year (Distributed 07/29/04) Too much rain and not enough sunshine – both at the worst times – are being blamed as the culprits that stole a bountiful rice harvest."The rain was in the right place at the wrong time," said LSU AgCenter plant physiologist Dr. Richard Dunand. |
| LSU AgCenter Working To Make Healthy Lifestyles Fun For Youth (Distributed 07/29/04) LSU AgCenter agents across the state are teaching children the importance of eating healthfully and exercising, and characters known as the OrganWise Guys are helping with those efforts. |
| Louisiana Farms Serve As ‘Models’ For Others (Distributed 07/28/04) Louisiana farmers are entering the second phase of the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer program and are creating environmentally friendly farms that will be models for others around the world to follow. |
| Experts Say Forestry Is Good Investment (Distributed 11/03/04) Central Louisiana landowners heard that managing forest resources is a good investment during a gathering here late last month. |
| LSU AgCenter Agent Works To Stop Water Pollution With Litterbags (Distributed 07/28/04) Putting litterbags on boats to stop pollution is one of the best ideas to come along in years, according to officials with the LSU AgCenter, who say such measures also give every boater a chance to pitch in to help clean up our waters. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces Sweet Potato Research Station Field Day (Distributed 07/28/04) Two herbicides that received crisis registration this year for use in sweet potato fields will be among the topics covered during an Aug. 12 field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Sweet Potato Research Station. |
| Marsh Maneuvers Provides Adventures, Education For Young People (Distributed 07/23/04) Young people from various areas of Louisiana are venturing to coastal Louisiana again this summer for the adventures and education provided by the LSU AgCenter’s Marsh Maneuvers program. |
| Educators Getting Ready To Teach About Finances (Distributed 07/22/04) Elmer Hunley says he is ready to start teaching his students about personal finance – thanks to the LSU AgCenter. |
| ‘BEST’ Students, Teachers Trade Summer Fun For Biotech Skills (Distributed 07/22/04) Forget hanging out at the mall or lounging by the pool. Six Louisiana high school student-teacher pairs spent six weeks of their summer in biotechnology labs, doing such things as extracting termite guts and taking skin biopsies from goats. |
| Rice Farmers Told To Be On Guard For Pests (Distributed 07/21/04) Rice farmers are being advised not to let their guard down as pests continue to threaten their maturing crops. |
| Regional Pecan Meeting Set For July 27 (Distributed 07/16/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan meeting slated for July 27 at the Bogard Pecan Orchard near Foreman, Ark. |
| Master Cattle Producer Program Set For Lafayette (Distributed 07/14/04) The LSU AgCenter has announced the first in a series of educational programs for beef cattle producers in Louisiana. The first 10-week session in the Master Cattle Producer Program will begin on July 26 in Lafayette, according to Dr. Jason Rowntree, the LSU AgCenter state specialist responsible for the program. |
| LSU AgCenter Gets Research Grants From Board Of Regents (Distributed 07/12/04) The LSU AgCenter recently received research grants totaling nearly $1.4 million from the Louisiana Board of Regents. Awards for 2004 included $440,000 in the Regents’ Industrial Ties Program, $549,000 in the Enhancement Program and $392,000 in the Research Competitiveness Program. |
| Crop Damage From Rains Could Total $207 Million (Distributed 07/09/04) Louisiana agricultural producers could see as much as $207 million in economic damages from rains that pelted the state in May and June. |
| Parts Of State Suffer Wettest Months In 75 Years; Rain Taking Toll On Crops, Livestock (Distributed 07/02/04) May and June were the wettest months in 75 years in some parts of Louisiana and LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes said it’s hard to tell if the "unusual" weather patterns will continue. |
| Patriotic Crawfish Found? Red, White, Blue Varieties Seen (Distributed 07/02/04) Few people know crawfish come in several colors besides the traditional red or brown. Dr. Ray McClain, a crawfish researcher at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station in Crowley, said he had heard of pure white and has seen a few sky-blue crawfish over the years. |
| LSU AgCenter Rice Field Day Shows Off Latest Projects To Help Farmers (Distributed 07/02/04) Approximately 500 people attended the annual field day Thursday (July 1) at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station to learn about new projects to help farmers. |
| Watermelons Add Sweetness To Summer (Distributed 07/02/04) Some people say summer is sweet – or at least that’s the opinion when it comes to watermelons. And those tasty melons that make the summer heat and humidity in Louisiana a little more tolerable also contribute to the state’s economy. |
| Rapides-Dean Lee Field Day Set Aug. 26 (Distributed 07/02/04) The third annual LSU AgCenter Rapides Parish/Dean Lee Research Station Field Day is set for Aug. 26 at the Dean Lee Research Station south of Alexandria. |
| LSU AgCenter Professor Heading International Council (Distributed 07/02/04) An LSU AgCenter professor recently began serving as the president of the American Forage and Grassland Council. Dr. Ed Twidwell, a professor in the Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management, moved into that role during the council’s annual meeting in mid-June. |
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| LSU AgCenter Researching ‘Functional Foods’; Natural Compounds Could Reduce Disease Risks (Distributed 07/01/04) Scientists are uncovering evidence that components in our everyday foods can reduce risks of chronic diseases and promote improved health, according to Dr. Sam Godber, a researcher in the LSU AgCenter’s Food Science Department. |
| Scientists Verify More Soybean Disease In Louisiana (Distributed 11/16/04) Three of four samples tested from an inspection tour in Louisiana Thursday (Nov. 11) were confirmed as Asian soybean rust, a potentially devastating plant disease, today (Nov. 16) by officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
| Horse Industry Representatives Meet, Look For Unity (Distributed 11/15/04) "We have to become a business," Diana Boudreaux of Abbeville said of the Louisiana horse industry, stressing, "We have to come together." |
| LSU AgCenter Expert Says Hunting Safely Is Top Priority (Distributed 11/12/04) With hunting season in full swing, an LSU AgCenter expert says it’s a good time to remember that safety should be everyone’s top priority. |
| Forage, Grassland Council Schedules Annual Meeting Dec. 10 In Alexandria Distributed 11/12/04 The Louisiana Forage and Grassland Council will address several different aspects of forage production at its 2004 annual conference Dec. 10 in Alexandria. |
| Dangerous Soybean Rust Found In Louisiana (Distributed 11/10/04) A costly and potentially devastating plant disease has been discovered in Louisiana – its first occurrence in the United States, officials confirmed Tuesday. |
| Plant Materials Conference Set For Dec. 2 In Baton Rouge (Distributed 11/10/04) "Green industry" professionals will have a chance to learn the latest about plants available for use in the state at the 10th annual Louisiana Plant Materials Conference Dec. 2. |
| Experts Say Water Quality Big Challenge For Nursery Businesses (Distributed 11/05/04) The quality of water, not the quantity, is a problem for anyone who considers venturing into the nursery business in Louisiana. |
| Tomato Shortage Means Higher Prices For Producers (Distributed 11/05/04) "Lucky is the tomato grower who has tomatoes for sale now," said Dr. H.Y. Hanna of the LSU AgCenter. |
| LSU AgCenter On-Farm Demonstration Programs Enhanced (Distributed 11/05/04) Thanks to LSU AgCenter faculty, farmers this year can use data collected from the largest on-farm demonstration trials ever conducted in Louisiana to select what they plant next year. |
| Experts Predict Lower Pecan Crop, Higher Prices (Distributed 11/03/04) Rains in May and June seem to have hampered Louisiana’s 2004 pecan crop, and September hurricanes on the Gulf Coast greatly reduced the crop in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. |
| Northeast La. Rice, Soybean Field Day Set For July 22 (Distributed 07/01/04) RAYVILLE – The LSU AgCenter’s annual Northeast Louisiana Rice and Soybean Field Day is set for July 22 at Woodsland Plantation in Richland Parish. |
| La. Dairy Farmers Taking Proactive Stance (Distributed 07/01/04) Dairy farmers across the state of Louisiana are going back to class to ensure that their industry weathers the latest storms. |
| LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Field Day Set (Distributed 07/01/04) Two new sugarcane varieties will highlight the LSU AgCenter’s annual sugarcane field day July 21 at its Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. |
| Artificial Breeding On Horizon For Aquaculture Industries (Distributed 11/24/04) A half-century-old practice used to produce superior cattle is on the threshold of contributing to improved production in aquaculture thanks to research at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Louisiana 4-H’ers Named National Champions At Poultry, Egg Conference (Distributed 11/23/04) Five Louisiana 4-H’ers were among those winning national championship honors last week in Louisville, Ky. |
| LSU AgCenter’s Poinsettia Open House Set For Dec. 9-10 (Distributed 11/19/04) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled its 2004 Poinsettia Open House for Dec. 9-10 on the campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Rains, Drought Put Damper On Sweet Potato Crop (Distributed 11/19/04) As farmers work to complete harvesting this year’s sweet potato crop in Louisiana, an LSU AgCenter expert predicts overall production for 2004 will be down significantly because of a mixture of excessive rains and drought conditions. |
| Deep South Fruit, Vegetable Growers Conference Set For Dec. 8-10 (Distributed 11/17/04) LSU AgCenter experts will be among those sharing their expertise at a meeting of vegetable growers from across the South next month in Mobile, Ala. |
| LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Recommends Fall Soil Test (Distributed November 2004) Knowing what is in your soil and what nutrients it needs are basic first steps for healthy plants and a good crop, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Plants depend on soil for their food. |
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