Home > News Archive > 2006 > December > LSU AgCenter Agents Restock Damaged Ponds With Fish (Radio News 12/25/06) The lakes at New Orleans City Park were well stocked with fish before Hurricane Katrina, but the storm wiped out the park’s fish population. LSU AgCenter fisheries agents and others are working to restock the lakes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Volunteers Rebuild New Orleans City Park Greenhouse (Radio News 12/25/06) Volunteers are working to repair the damaged Pelican Greenhouse in New Orleans City Park. Earlier this year groups of volunteers helped clean out the greenhouse and started repairs on the building. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Volunteers Refurbish Park's Lagoon System (Radio News 12/25/06) The lagoon system in New Orleans City Park is getting a facelift. LSU AgCenter volunteers are working with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana to plant wetland grasses and plants along the lake's banks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Duck Habitat Revived In Southwest But Remains Damaged In Southeast (Radio News 12/25/06) The number of ducks in the state varies by region. Some areas are reporting a high number of ducks this year. LSU AgCenter waterfowl specialist Dr. Frank Rohwer says the northeastern part of the state is seeing far more ducks this year than last year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)  more articles... Louisiana Duck Numbers Are Up After Several Low Years (Radio News 12/25/06) Ducks in the state are rebounding after several years of low numbers, says LSU AgCenter waterfowl specialist Dr. Frank Rohwer. Two factors influence the amount of ducks that make it to Louisiana – the size of the overall continental population and cold weather. (Runtime: 60 seconds) 2006 Better Year For Agriculture In Louisiana [Image: Sugarcane harvesting] (Distributed 12/22/06) In Louisiana, 2006 likely will be remembered as the year after the hurricanes. But a relatively ordinary year was a welcome relief to many, including farmers. While the hurricanes in 2005 took a toll on many agricultural producers, production this year was good for most commodities, according to LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry. Volunteering With Your Family Can Be Year-round Activity (Distributed 12/22/06) If you are looking for ways to spend quality time with your family during the holiday season, volunteering together can be beneficial to your family as well as someone in need, says LSU AgCenter family resource management expert Dr. Karen Overstreet. But the holidays aren’t the only time you can take part in such activities, Overstreet points out, saying community groups also need volunteers and donations all year long to perform worthwhile services in your area. Eat Healthfully To Feel Your Best All Year Long (Distributed 12/21/06) Healthful eating is key to looking good, feeling great and being your best all year long, stresses LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Reames points out that millions of Americans turn to the latest fad diets to lose weight every year, but she stresses living a healthy lifestyle is about much more than dieting – and that food is essential to life. 2007 AgOutlook Conference Set For Jan. 22-23 In Baton Rouge (Distributed 12/20/06) The LSU AgCenter will host the 2007 Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 22-23 in Baton Rouge. Designed to continue addressing the current issues facing the state’s farmers, agribusinesses and others, the theme of the conference is "Keeping Louisiana’s Agriculture Competitive." Sign-up Begins For Additional Hurricane Disaster Programs For Agriculture (Distributed 12/20/06) The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the opening of the sign-up period for disaster assistance programs made available through the Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006, according to LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry. Photos Sought For 2008 Get It Growing Calendar [Image: 2007 Calendar cover] (Distributed 12/20/06) The LSU AgCenter is once again offering photographers an opportunity to contribute to its popular Get It Growing calendar. Professional or amateur nature photographers from Louisiana or the surrounding areas are invited to submit photos to be considered for publication in the 2008 Get It Growing gardening calendar. LSU AgCenter Coordinates City Park’s Restoration [Image: Schexnayder with fish] (Distributed 12/20/06) Working with volunteers to restore New Orleans’ City Park has become an ongoing labor of love for two LSU AgCenter employees. LSU AgCenter Offering Rice Clinics Across Southwest Louisiana (Distributed 12/20/06) Rice farmers in Southwest Louisiana will have a chance to catch up on the latest techniques and recommendations for the upcoming growing season in a series of four clinics being held by the LSU AgCenter in early January. LSU AgCenter Presents Awards To Outstanding Faculty, Staff (Distributed 12/19/06) The LSU AgCenter honored four individuals and three teams with its top awards for faculty members, as well as two staff members for their outstanding service, Monday (Dec. 18) during its Annual Conference in Baton Rouge. More...