Home > News Archive > 2006 > March > Financial Adviser Speaks About Storm Recovery [Image: Ric Edelman speaking] (Photos Posted 03/31/06) Nationally acclaimed financial adviser Ric Edelman spoke about hurricane recovery March 29 at an LSU AgCenter meeting focused on rebuilding communities and families. LSU AgCenter Scientists Testing Weed Control For Louisiana Iris Growers [Image: Louisiana Iris] (Distributed 03/30/06) LSU AgCenter scientists are nearing the end of a two-year weed control study designed to help Louisiana iris growers save money. It is the only weed control study in the state concentrating on field production of Louisiana iris, and its purpose is to increase yields and reduce weed competition. Salt In Soil, Water Quality Both Concerns For Rice Farmers (Distributed 03/29/06) Farmers with rice fields in southern Vermilion Parish should make sure salinity levels in their irrigation water is safe, even if their soil shows a low salt level, LSU AgCenter scientists advised at a meeting here Wednesday (March 29). Think About Childrens' Safety As Weather Warms (Radio News 04/03/06) With warmer weather many children are heading outdoors, but LSU AgCenter family life expect Dr. Diane Sasser says summer also is a time when parents need to be more aware of their children’s safety. (Runtime: 60 seconds)  more articles... Researchers Watching Ant Movement In New Orleans (Radio News 04/03/06) The red imported fire ant has been a serious problem in many areas of New Orleans, but post-Katrina New Orleans offers a unique situation. It will allow researchers a good opportunity to study ant invasion biology in an urban setting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Researchers Re-sampling Post-Katrina Ant Species (Radio News 04/03/06) Several years ago, LSU AgCenter researcher Dr. Beverly Wiltz sampled ant populations in areas of New Orleans. She is re-visiting those areas for post-Katrina re-sampling. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Fire Ants Are Where People Are (Radio News 04/03/06) In a city where so many residents are gone, it may seem fire ant populations could go unchecked in New Orleans. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Linda Bui says ants share something in common with people. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Left Untreated Fire Ant Populations Could Explode In New Orleans (Radio News 04/03/06) The flood waters from Hurricane Katrina altered fire ant populations in New Orleans. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Linda Bui says many areas are fire-ant free, but populations exist in areas that received little or no water. (Runtime: 60 seconds) Drip Irrigation Best For Gardens And Beds (Distributed April 2006) Louisiana gets a lot of rain, but it isn’t spaced out uniformly. Sometimes there’s too much rain, and other times there are periods of drought. Plants do better, however, with a more uniform water supply. Front-Wheel-Assist Pricey But Worth It (Distributed April 2006) Front-wheel-assist (FWA) is a popular option on many compact utility tractors, and it’s standard equipment on several models. It’s also available on some lawn and garden tractors. Youth Help Communities On National/Global Youth Service Day (Distributed April 2006) Youth across the nation will observe National & Global Youth Service Day April 21-23 with service and civic activities. Manual Cultivators Do Some Jobs Well (Distributed April 2006) If you have a small garden, or if you have a larger garden and are energetic, a powered rotary tiller is not always necessary, according to an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. Weight Loss Wrong Focus In Diet Plan (Distributed April 2006) Focusing on health and on changing behavior, instead of on weight loss, is the apparent key to better health, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Spring Critical In Establishing Lawn Care Routine (Distributed April 2006) Spring has sprung, and the grass is now growing. But, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske, there is usually no good reason to push early growth with lots of fertilizer. Click for more information...