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| [Image: Farm Bill]Economist Offers Perspective On Farm Bill Draft (TV News 08/27/07) The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the new farm bill in late July. Farmers were hoping for an extension of the 2002 farm bill. That is not quite what they have so far in the 2007 bill, but an LSU AgCenter economist says Louisiana producers could find some satisfaction with the current draft. (Runtime: 1 minute, 46 seconds) |
| [Image: Poultry Production ]Poultry Demonstration Facility To Look At Heating Issues (TV News 10/01/07) Poultry production, which contributes more than one billion dollars to Louisiana's economy, is the state's largest animal industry. The LSU AgCenter's poultry demonstration facility, located at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, will help producers prosper. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds) |
| [Image: Gig Logo]Make Use Of Falling Leaves Rake fallen leaves and use for mulch or compost |
| New trends in landscaping (For Release On Or After 12/28/2007) The basic techniques of gardening today are not that much different than those our great grandparents used. Still, technology and the age of communication are definitely changing the way we live, work and garden. Gardeners will, with greater ease and frequency than ever before, exchange ideas and be exposed to new concepts about how and why we garden. How will the new trends affect the plants we use and how we design with them and care for them? |
| Get It Growing: Fall color in the landscape (For Release On Or After 11/23/07) Many plants seem to save up all summer for the spectacular display of flowers, fruit and foliage showing up in our gardens now. If you want to punch up the color level in your garden from October through December, here are some trees, shrubs and perennials you might consider including in your landscape. |
| Get It Growing: If You Grow Plants For Fruit, You Need To Know This (For Release On Or After 11/16/07) Botany lessons are often helpful for gardeners to understand some of the underlying reasons why plants behave the way they do and why we do things a certain way. When growing a plant that is expected to produce fruit, knowing something about the reproductive workings of the plant is in the gardener’s best interest to prevent disappointment. |
| Get It Growing: Plant Strawberries Now for Delicious Fruit Next Spring (For Release On Or After 11/09/07) Fresh, ripe strawberries are a favorite with just about everybody, and now is a great time to plant them into your garden. Strawberries are best planted from late October through November for production next spring. They are easy enough that growing a crop is a fun project for kids at home or in school. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Gardening (For Release On Or After 11/2/07) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. It contributes to a healthy lifestyle. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Plants Start With Bed Preparation (For Release On Or After 10/05/07) Fall is a prime planting season in Louisiana. Cool-season flowering bedding plants and cool-season vegetables are planted from now through February, and November through February is the best time to plant hardy shrubs, ground covers and perennials in the landscape. How well you prepare the soil before planting has an enormous effect on the health and growth of your plants. |
| Get It Growing: Using Color In The Landscape (For Release On Or After 10/26/07) 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. |
| Get It Growing: Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs In Fall (For Release On Or After 10/19/07) We’ve become accustomed to running out and buying flats or pots of blooming bedding plants to create “instant flower gardens.” This last-minute approach, however, will simply not work when using spring-flowering bulbs in the landscape. If you want beautiful beds of daffodils, tulips or Dutch irises next spring, you should think about planting them now. |
| Get It Growing: Growing Delicious Fall Vegetables (For Release On Or After 10/12/07) Cooler mornings in October make it a joy to get out and work in the home vegetable garden. A number of delicious and nutritious vegetables will thrive in the coming cool season. Indeed, some of our favorite vegetables can only be grown in Louisiana October through April. |
| More Corn May Mean Storage Problems For Louisiana (Distributed 08/01/07) It could be a “harvest and wait” situation if farmers growing corn don’t have enough storage capability. Those farmers will have to truck their harvest to local bins for storage or use temporary measures, said Dr. David Lanclos, a corn specialist for the LSU AgCenter. "There is going to be a bottleneck come harvest time because the infrastructure isn't there." |
| Louisiana Corn, Milo, Wheat Farmers Lucky; Crops Expected To Recover From Cool Weather (Distributed 04/12/07) The unusually cool weather this past Easter weekend slowed the growth of most of the corn and grain sorghum in Louisiana, but experts say farmers are lucky because the crops are expected to easily recover. |
| [Image: Soybean Board]Soybean Farmers Eager To Plant 2007 Crop (Distributed 01/25/07) With last year’s state yield record and good prices, Louisiana soybean farmers seem eager to get their 2007 crop planted. During a recent meeting of the Louisiana Soybean Association at the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research, Extension and Livestock Facility near Alexandria, AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos recalled that the approach to the 2006 crop was not as optimistic. |
| [Image: filling grain bag]Corn Harvest 65 Percent Done In Northeast Louisiana, Some In Temporary Storage (Distributed 08/22/07) The corn harvest in Northeast Louisiana is 65 percent complete, and lines are getting longer at the elevators with some producers using temporary storage facilities in Winnsboro, Crowville and Monticello. Combines are able to cut corn quicker than trucks can empty their loads at the elevators, said Myrl Sistrunk, West Carroll Parish county agent for the LSU AgCenter. |
| [Image: cornharvest]Bountiful La. Corn Harvest Could Set Yield Records (Distributed 08/24/07) Persistent rainfall during the growing season and dry weather at harvest time have been good for Louisiana corn farmers, according to the experts. That success comes with a downside, however, since farmers across the state are having trouble unloading their trucks at grain elevators because of backlogs that can’t be shipped out fast enough. |
| Crawfish Production Seminar Oct. 16 In Marco (Distributed 09/17/07) Dr. Greg Lutz, LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist, will present a seminar on crawfish production Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Northwestern State University’s Aquaculture Research Facility near Marco. The meeting is for current and potential producers. |
| New Orleans Fall Garden Show Provides Fun For The Entire Family (Distributed 10/11/07) The 2007 Fall Garden Show in New Orleans will be held at the City Park Botanical Garden Oct. 20-21 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. |
| St. Bernard has first home tour since hurricanes (Distributed 12/20/07) On Dec. 13, residents returning to St. Bernard Parish enjoyed the first Christmas Tour of Homes since hurricanes devastated the area in 2005. |
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| [Image: Outdoor Trailer]LSU AgCenter Outdoor Skills Program Gets Trailer Compliments Of 4 Sheriffs (Distributed 07/17/07) LSU AgCenter 4-H agents recently acquired funds to purchase a trailer that will support outdoor skills programs in the Florida Parishes of the state. |
| ‘Shoot, Don’t Shoot’ Added To Gun Safety Field Day (Distributed 10/31/07) The LSU AgCenter’s 4-H Outdoor Skills program featured a new exercise in gun safety for youth at the recent Outdoor Skills Field Day at the AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station. |
| Youth Participate In Livestock Show; Educational Programs (Distributed 02/09/07) More than 200 4-H and FFA members participated in the Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show held recently (Feb. 1-3) in Delhi. Those young people were similar to hundreds more across the state who participated in district livestock shows and a variety of educational activities as they prepared for the state championship competition beginning Saturday and running through the week (Feb. 10-17) at the 72nd annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show in Gonzales. |
| 4-H’er conducts cooking workshops for kids (Distributed 12/12/07) Although not yet graduated from high school, Lauren Ogles said she started her career in the eighth grade. How? “4-H helped me get ready,” she said. |
| 4-H Alumni, Supporters Honored For Service to La. Youth Program (Distributed 06/19/07) Ten adults were recognized for their contributions to the Louisiana 4-H program during an awards ceremony Tuesday (June 19) preceding the opening session of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University program on the LSU campus. |
| LSU AgCenter Scientist Honored For National Weather Service Contributions (Distributed 09/05/07) Recognizing 41 years of dedication, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s National Weather Service has named William David Caldwell, professor at the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier City, as a 2007 recipient of the agency’s John Campanius Holm Award. |
| LSU AgCenter Has Information On Energy-Efficient Construction (Distributed 02/07/07) Building energy efficiency into new or renovated homes can pay back the investment, according to Audrey Evans, an energy efficiency expert with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Tiny Rice Pest Found In South, Including Louisiana (Distributed 09/07/07) A tiny pest called the “panicle rice mite” has been found in the southern United States, including the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station at Crowley. The mite has recently been detected in rice plants this summer at research facilities in Texas and Puerto Rico. Before 2007, it was found in a greenhouse in Ohio and has been a major problem in rice fields in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Asia. |
| Get It Growing: All-America Selection Winners Good Choices For Gardeners (For Release On Or After 01/05/07) Gardeners are always looking for reliable new plants they can try. When it comes to bedding plants and vegetables, the All-America Selection Winners generally are considered good choices, and four of those have been named for 2007. |
| Get It Growing: Arbor Day Approaching; Good Time To Plant Spring-flowering Trees (For Release On Or After 01/12/07) The third Friday in January is Arbor Day in Louisiana, which this year falls on Jan. 19. It’s a day we set aside to celebrate and appreciate the role living trees play in improving our lives and our environment, and many people plant trees to celebrate the occasion. |
| Get It Growing: Camellias Brighten Winter Landscape In South (For Release On Or After 01/19/07) We are fortunate indeed to live in a state where the mild winter climate allows us to grow camellias in our landscapes. The dark-green, shiny, evergreen foliage alone is a beautiful addition to our landscapes. Then, during winter, we are rewarded with a fantastic floral display. |
| Get It Growing: Plant Roses During Winter For Beautiful Summer Blooms (For Release On Or After 01/26/07) Now is an excellent time to consider adding roses to your landscape, so you can enjoy the beautiful blooms this summer. Before you go to the nursery, however, it’s important to think about the type of roses you want to grow so that you make the proper selections. |
| Ground Covers Are Versatile In The Landscape (Audio 01/29/07) Ground covers are wonderful low-growing, spreading plants. They work well in areas where grass won't grow, like under trees. These plants are hardy in the winter, and this is a good time to plant ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Beds Now For Spring Planting (Audio 01/29/07) Even though Louisiana gardeners can plant year-round, most gardeners get the gardening bug in the spring. Now is a great time to get beds prepared for spring planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Indoor Plants Need Light To Live (Audio 01/29/07) Plants utilize light to create the food they need to live and grow. When we grow plants indoors, light is very limited. But you can improve the light an indoor plant gets by making a few adjustments. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Roses To Keep Them Vigorous (Audio 01/29/07) Most roses need to be pruned every year. Pruning is important on roses such as hybrid teas and grandifloras, and late January is the best time to prune your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Preserve Blooms By Pressing Them (Audio 01/29/07) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill frequently talks about how to grow flowers, but this time he's talking about how to preserve some of those wonderful flowers you grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Houseplants Bring Benefits To The Home (Video 01/29/07) Plants can add so much to our indoor environment. They create a wonderful atmosphere and even help freshen the air inside our homes. Since the weather is cold outside, you can get some gardening done by adding plants inside your house. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Now Is Time To Prune; But Don’t Abuse Crape Myrtles (For Release On Or After 02/16/07) Now is an appropriate time to prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs, but you should take care to make sure you do it right. Especially in the case of trees, pruning should generally be done to enhance their natural shape while correcting any problems. |
| Get It Growing: Please Don’t Eat The Daisies; Take Precautions With Poisonous Plants (For Release On Or After 02/23/07) Horticulturists don’t often discuss the fact that many of the plants we grow as ornamentals are considered poisonous. After all, cases of people eating poisonous plants are relatively rare, and there is no need to cause the public undue alarm. But there is a need for people – particularly those with children – to be aware that poisonous plants exist in our landscapes and inside our homes and to know how to deal with the situation. |
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| Get It Growing: Gardening With Perennials Can Be Challenging, Fun (For Release On Or After 02/09/07) When you finally reach the "been there, done that" stage with the cycle of planting annuals, you might consider that perennials offer exciting challenges and great fun. February is a good time to transplant or divide perennials already in your landscape, and now through April is an excellent time to plant new perennials. |
| Get It Growing: Prune Roses In Early February For Better Performance Later In Year (For Release On Or After 02/02/07) Most roses will benefit from some pruning now, and some types must be pruned to perform the way we want them to. Hybrid tea and grandiflora roses, in particular, should be pruned every year during the first or second week in February. |
| Freezes Will Damage Tropical Plants (Audio 01/22/07) Most of the plants we use in our landscapes are hardy, but tropical plants are popular in Louisiana. Many tropicals will survive freezes, although they will have some damage. When to prune the damage depends on what type of tropical you have. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pests Still A Problem In Winter Vegetable Gardens (Audio 01/22/07) Winter vegetable gardens have far fewer insects and disease problems than summer vegetable gardens, but there are still some pests out there. Caterpillars, scale insects and slugs can be common this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Camellias In Bloom And Ready For Planting (Audio 01/22/07) Now is a great time to purchase and plant camellias. There are not many plants that are in full bloom during their proper planting time, but camellias are one of those plants. You can choose the camellia variety that has the shape and color flowers that you like. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Proper Watering Keeps Indoor Plants Healthy (Audio 01/22/07) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says he often gets questions about watering indoor plants. Watering them too much or not enough both can be problematic for the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mealy Bugs Can Weaken Indoor Plants (Audio 01/22/07) Mealy bugs are small white insects that suck on the leaves of plants. If you notice small cottony spots on your indoor plants, you probably have an infestation of mealy bugs. A plant can tolerate a small population, but as the population grows, the plant will become sick and weakened. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hanging Baskets Are Great Way To Display Plants (Video 01/22/07) An attractive way to display plants is to grow them in hanging baskets. Hanging baskets are wonderful because they are positioned right at eye level where you really can appreciate the detail of the plant. (Runtime: 1 minute, 19 seconds) |
| Be Careful What You Prune This Time Of Year (Audio 01/15/07) Winter is a great time to prune a variety of plants in our landscapes. Do not, however, prune spring-flowering trees and shrubs. But you can prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs. Remember, pruning is optional. Only prune if a plant needs it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Irish Potatoes Now For Late-spring Harvest (Audio 01/15/07) This is a great time to plant Irish potatoes in our vegetable gardens. Buy whole potatoes from local nurseries to cut up and plant. If you plant them soon, they will be ready to harvest in late April or early May. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hardwood Cuttings Allow For Plant Propagation (Audio 01/15/07) There are a number of plants in our landscapes that we can propagate with hardwood cuttings. These cuttings are taken during mid-to-late winter. Some of the plants you can propagate using this technique are roses and figs. |
| Plant Beets While It Is Still Winter (Audio 01/15/07) Beets are a wonderful root crop that grow well in our vegetable gardens. Beets are grown from seed, and this is the time to plant them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Arbor Day Celebrates The Benefits Of Trees (Audio 01/15/07) Louisiana celebrates Arbor Day on the third Friday in January. This a great time to plant a tree in your landscape. Trees provide many benefits such as providing shade, serving as wildlife habitat and helping to clean the air. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Winter Temperatures Won't Bother Tropical-looking Plant (Video 01/15/07) Acuba japonica is a tropical-looking plant that thrives in Louisiana’s climate and is not bothered by winter temperatures. It is commonly called acuba or gold dust plant because of the wonderful gold speckling on it. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 seconds) |
| Plant Cool-season Annuals In Late Winter (Audio 01/08/07) In the North, plants such as foxgloves and holly hocks are perennials, but here in Louisiana, they are cool-season annuals. Find these plants at your local nursery as soon as you can, and buy them before they bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Repot Houseplants As They Grow (Audio 01/08/07) Houseplants add a lot to our indoor environment and decor, but the containers they are grown in can confine a plant's root system. As a plant grows larger, its root system will outgrow the container, and it will be time to repot the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ryegrass Requires Extra Mowing During Rainy Periods (Audio 01/08/07) Many Louisiana gardeners overseed their permanent lawn grasses with ryegrass. You can enjoy a beautiful green lawn all winter, but one of the drawbacks is you still have to care for it. With lots of rain, it will be necessary to mow more often. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Foliage Puts On Winter Display (Video 01/08/07) One of the most reliable fall-blooming azaleas is the Fashion azalea. It produces wonderful coral-colored flowers. During the winter it stops blooming, but it blooms heavily again in the spring. A benefit of this plant is that its foliage changes dramatically once the cold weather moves in. (Runtime: 1minute, 22 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Grow Transplants From Seeds For Popular Vegetables (Audio 01/08/07) Three of the most popular plants we grow in our vegetable gardens are tomatoes, eggplants and peppers. Many gardeners buy transplants of these plants in late March or early April. But you can grow them from seeds now. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pick Parsley Variety Based On Preference For Flavor Or Appearance (Audio 01/08/07) Parsley is an easy herb to grow. We can grow two different types: flat-leaf and curly-leaf parsley. Flat-leaf is more flavorful, but curly-leaf is more attractive in the home garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Wax Myrtles Provide Privacy Screening (Video 01/01/07) If you’re looking for a native Louisiana shrub that’s great for privacy screening, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends the wax myrtle. It's a large shrub that is very tolerant of poorly drained areas. (Runtime: 1 minute, 22 seconds) |
| Resolution For Louisiana Rice Growers: Quash Weevil (Distributed 01/02/07) A variety of insecticides being tested by LSU AgCenter researchers show promise for helping Louisiana rice growers get rid of their No. 1 insect pest – the rice water weevil. |
| Master Cattle Producers To Be Recognized At Convention (Distributed 01/05/07) This year’s group of Louisiana Master Cattle Producers will be among those recognized next week when producers from across the state gather in Alexandria. |
| LSU AgCenter Set To Help People Navigate Road Home Program (Distributed 01/05/07) Louisiana residents have another source of information on the Louisiana Road Home program – their parish LSU AgCenter Extension offices. LSU AgCenter Extension agents around the state participated in an orientation meeting with representatives of the Road Home Thursday (Jan. 4). |
| Louisiana Sugarcane Harvest Suffers From Rain-soaked Finale (Distributed 01/05/07) Even with freezes and rain in early and mid-December, Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest was shaping up to be one of the best in years. Then more rain came, and what could have been an excellent year quickly turned into just an average one. |
| New, Improved Varieties Key To Rice Industry Survival (Distributed 01/04/07) A continuous supply of new rice varieties is crucial to the survival of the industry in Louisiana as old varieties become susceptible to disease or just plain lose their production spunk with age. To keep new varieties on the market is a major priority of the LSU AgCenter’s rice breeding program. |
| Research With Resistant Starch Has Widespread Health Implications (Distributed 01/11/07) Nutrition researchers in the LSU AgCenter believe a form of starch may have a greater effect on metabolism and fat deposition than other types of dietary fiber. The LSU AgCenter research team has shown that fermentation of natural resistant starch in the large intestine is an important and previously underestimated mechanism in weight management. |
| Will Southwest La. Rice Farmers Benefit From Crop Shifts In Other Regions? (Distributed 01/17/07) Will Southwest Louisiana farmers benefit from a shift of rice acreage in other farm regions to corn, sorghum, wheat and soybeans? The possibilities of such a scenario were detailed by LSU AgCenter experts in a series of meetings for rice farmers held in Southwest Louisiana during early January. |
| Expert Predicts Ample, Affordable Crawfish In 2007 (Distributed 01/22/07) Louisiana consumers begin looking forward to crawfish almost as soon as the holidays end. Some producers already are harvesting, and it looks like 2007 will be a good year for crawfish, according to an LSU AgCenter expert. |
| LSU AgCenter Offering 2007 Forestry Forums (Distributed 01/17/07) The LSU AgCenter will offer forestry forums in the coming weeks to help those in the industry keep up with the latest technological advances, forestry issues and other vital information. The forums will be held Jan. 30 at Woodworth, March 8 in Shreveport and March 23 in Hammond. |
| ‘Equine Expo’ Slated For March 9-11 (Distributed 01/23/07) The Louisiana Equine Council is planning its first Equine Expo for March 9-11 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The event will include lectures, riding and training demonstrations, several competitions, a trade show, a parade of breeds and many other activities, according to LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Clint Depew. |
| Farm Bill, Alternative Energy Topics At Ag Outlook Conference (Distributed 01/23/07) With the 2007 farm bill on the horizon, speakers at the 2007 AgOutlook conference in Baton Rouge talked about issues the new bill may involve as it makes its way through Congress this year. About 200 members of the Louisiana agricultural community met in the Lod Cook Conference Center on the LSU campus Tuesday (Jan. 23) to hear experts provide their views on what might happen. |
| New Rice Research Board Takes Office (Distributed 01/25/07) The new 13-member Louisiana Rice Research Board took the oath of office in mid-January. The board oversees the use of check-off funds from rice farmers, which are used for research and have funded approximately $1 million in work annually through the LSU AgCenter the past several years. |
| LSU AgCenter Names Assistants To Research, Extension Directors (Distributed 01/25/07) Two LSU AgCenter faculty members recently were named to short-term, part-time administrative positions in the AgCenter. Dr. Jim Griffin is assistant to the director for plant sciences in the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, and Dr. Bobby Fletcher is assistant to the director for special programs in the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. |
| Youngsters Across La. Heading For LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 10-17 (Distributed 01/26/07) Thousands of Louisiana youngsters will gather in South Louisiana Feb. 10-17 as they compete in the 72nd annual LSU AgCenter Spring Livestock. Approximately 1,500 4-H and FFA members are expected to bring about 4,500 animals to the state show, which will be held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. |
| Cattle Producers Nervous About Feed Prices (Distributed 01/26/07) Cattle producers are nervous about the upcoming year because the possibility of corn prices exceeding $5 a bushel could mean higher prices for livestock feed. An LSU AgCenter economist recently advised, however, that those fears could be based on some assumptions that may not develop into realities. |
| Spring Garden Day Set For March 10 At Hammond Research Station (Distributed 01/26/07) The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station will host the 2007 Spring Garden Day March 10. Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and its Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener Association, the event will feature a variety of gardening and educational exhibits, plant sales and seminars, as well as information on some of the research being conducted at the station. |
| LSU AgCenter Sponsors Camellia Garden Stroll Feb. 11 At Hammond Station (Distributed 01/31/07) The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station is inviting the public to stroll through its camellia gardens. The annual Camellia Garden Stroll at the Hammond Station is set for 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. Feb. 11. |
| Northshore Garden Show Set For March 17-18 (Distributed 01/31/07) The LSU AgCenter and its St. Tammany Master Gardener Association will present the Northshore Garden Show March 17-18 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington. |
| Expert Offers Advice For Choosing Compact Utility Tractor Tires (Distributed 01/08/07) Owners of compact utility tractors can choose among three types of rear tires and at least five types for the front. The different types of tires serve different purposes, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. |
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| Best Roses For 2007 Described (Distributed 01/10/07) With the start of the new year comes the announcement of the All-America Rose Selections. AARS winners for 2007 are Rainbow Knock Out, Moondance and Strike It Rich. |
| Expert Profiles Those Needing Life Insurance (Distributed 01/12/07) Holy premium Batman! Who has the greatest need for life insurance – Batman, Spiderman, Fred Flintstone, Harry Potter or Marge Simpson? "How would you respond?" asks LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Get Ready For Tax Season (Distributed 01/24/07) Brace yourself – tax season is upon us. When it comes to getting ready to file your income tax return, remember the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared. That's the advice of LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Taxpayers May Route Refunds To Separate Accounts (Distributed 01/24/07) New this year, U.S. citizens entitled to a tax refund can have their money direct-deposited in up to three different accounts. By using Form 8888, taxpayers can direct refunds to one, two or three accounts, such as checking, health savings and retirement, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| February Warns Of Women’s No. 1 Killer (Distributed 01/25/07) February is American Heart Month. Women throughout America are again asked to "Go Red for Women" by wearing red to raise awareness of heart disease, women’s No. 1 killer. The American Heart Association’s campaign is a call for women to take charge of their heart health. |
| Palms Teach Lesson On Proper Growing Conditions (Video 02/26/07) It may seem odd to talk about palms in late winter or early spring, but windmill palms can teach a lesson about growing conditions. Palms planted at the same time in the same general area may grow differently depending on how well the soil drains. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| For Long-lasting Fertilizer, Store It Properly (Audio 02/26/07) Fertilizer does not go bad if stored properly. Most of the fertilizers we use will absorb moisture out of the air, which makes them difficult to use. For best results, store fertilizer in a sealed plastic bag or sealed plastic container.(Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Organic Matter Valuable In Home Garden (Audio 02/26/07) Organic matter is very valuable in the home garden. When it comes to gardening, organic matter means plant parts such as leaves, sawdust or wood chips and animal manures. This can be made into compost and incorporated into garden beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plants Prefering 'Full Sun' Need Plenty Of Sunlight (Audio 02/26/07) One of the critical parts to successfully growing plants is providing them with the light they need. There are a variety of terms used to describe the type of light a plant prefers. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains what "full sun" means. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Protect Spring-flowering Plants If Late Freezes Occur (Audio 02/26/07) It's too late to plant spring-flowering bulbs, but you may have questions about what is happening to these plants this time of the year. One of those questions may be whether late freezes will damage these plants. Generally, the foliage of these plants is very hardy, so any freezes we may get will not damage it. But flower buds can be damaged by extreme cold. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Transplant And Divide Hardy Perennials Now (Audio 02/26/07) Most of the hardy perennials growing in landscapes can be cut back and divided this time of the year. Cutting back perennials removes dead growth. But this needs to be done before they put on spring growth. This also is a good time to transplant perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Gardeners Can Have It ‘Made In The Shade’ (For Release On Or After 03/30/07) I love to garden in shady areas, although I know gardeners who complain they have trouble gardening successfully in the shade. Trouble mostly occurs when sun-loving plants are planted in shady locations. But when the proper plants are selected for shady areas the results can be beautiful and enduring. And let’s face it. I’d much rather work in a shady garden during summer than a sunny one. |
| Get It Growing: Tips For Dealing With Scale Insects (For Release On Or After 03/23/07) Scale insects are one of the more common groups of insects that attack plants. You can find them feeding on trees, shrubs and even indoor plants. |
| Get It Growing: Watch For Buck Moth Caterpillars During Spring (For Release On Or After 03/16/07) The buck moth caterpillar can be found feeding on trees in spring – particularly oaks such as the live oak and water oak. Populations vary around the state from year to year, but this is an excellent time to start checking your oak trees for signs of infestation. |
| Get It Growing: Use Insecticides Only When Necessary (For Release On Or After 03/09/07) Pest problems will become more common as we move into the warmer summer moths. Although some gardeners still feel they should immediately get an insecticide and begin spraying when they see insects or apparent insect damage in their gardens, just seeing an insect or insect damage is not reason enough to spray. |
| Get It Growing: Ground Covers Offer Many Advantages (For Release On Or After 03/02/07) Lawns have their purpose in the landscape. They create a restful contrast to flower beds and other elements in the landscape. Lawns also are often needed for outdoor activities and are indispensable if you have kids. On the other hand, ground covers can add beauty and interest to the home landscape, as well as reduce maintenance, when used in some areas. |
| Insect Can Damage Sago Palm Fronds (Video 02/19/07) Sago palms are popular plants to use in landscapes around Louisiana. They are not true palms, but are cycads. They are closely related to pine trees and other conifers. One of the common problems with these sagos is a scale insect called the cycad scale. (Runtime: 1 minute, 26 seconds) |
| Clip Ground Covers Before New Growth Appears (Audio 02/19/07) Now is the time to clip back ground covers – before new growth appears. This helps remove old growth and rejuvenate the plants. It also controls their growth. Finish up this task by the end of February. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get Transplanting Done This Month (Audio 02/19/07) Sometimes it may be necessary to relocate a shrub or a tree. This is a great time of the year to transplant trees or shurbs. Just be sure to prepare the hole in the new location before you dig up the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prepare Beds For Spring Planting (Audio 02/19/07) Bed preparation is an important task before planting. It involves turning the soil, adding amendments and tilling the soil. You can do this in late winter to prepare for spring planting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Horticulturist Details Steps To Planting A Tree (Audio 02/19/07) Planting a tree is not a difficult task, but it should be done right to ensure a good start for the tree. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says to start by measuring the root ball of the tree. Then dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, but no deeper. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Clean Aquatic Garden While Inhabitants Are Inactive (Audio 02/19/07) Many landscapes include small decorative ponds or aquatic features. This is a great time to clean ponds, because the foliage and fish in them are not very active. Choose a mild day to get this done. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hydrangea Color Influenced By Soil Type (Audio 02/12/07) The typical garden hydrangea has a very unique aspect – the color of the flowers is influenced by the pH of the soil. Depending on the soil type, gardeners can manipulate the colors of their hydrangeas by adding aluminum sulfate or lime to their soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize Fruit Trees This Month (Audio 02/12/07) Hardy fruit trees should be fertilized during the month of February. This encourages good vigor and improves their production. If you are not sure how to fertilize your trees, you can get recommendations by having your soil tested through your LSU AgCenter extension office. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Bare-root Roses Require Early Planting (Audio 02/12/07) Not many plants are sold "bare root" any more, but roses still are commonly grown that way. It is critical to get bare-root roses planted early – by the end of February, at the latest. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Achieving Color In Shady Spots During The Cool Season (Audio 02/12/07) There is a nice selection of warm-season colorful plants for shady areas, but when it comes to color during the cool season, most of the bedding plants prefer sunnier areas. There are a few plants that might work in shady spots, however. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cascading Branches Are Focal Point Of Weeping Yaupon Holly (Video 02/12/07) The weeping yaupon holly is a form of the native yaupon holly. It has cascading branches that gracefully grow downward. It also produces wonderful bright red translucent berries in the winter that serve as good bird food. (Runtime: 1 minute, 24 seconds) |
| Fertilize Young Trees To Encourage Growth (Audio 02/12/07) February is the month to fertilize trees in your landscape. Young trees benefit the most from fertilization. This encourages them to grow faster in those first few years. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains different ways to fertilize trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawn Weeds Remain A Problem During Winter Months (Video 02/05/07) Despite our chilly Louisiana winters and even the hard freezes we could have this time of year, cool-season weeds continue to grow in our lawns. There are a variety of weeds that you may find in your lawns this time of year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) |
| Prune Roses In Late Winter (Audio 02/05/07) Rose bushes are popular in Louisiana landscapes, and now is the time to prune roses. This is particularly important for hybrid teas and grandiflora roses because of the way they grow. Other roses should be pruned to remove dead growth or to shape them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Explains When To Prune Freeze-damaged Tropicals (Audio 02/05/07) Louisiana gardeners use a variety of tropical plants in their landscapes. During the winter, these tropical plants are damaged by cold weather. Whether you should prune these damaged plants now or later depends on what type of tropical plants they are. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Control Spider Mite Infestations On Indoor Plants (Audio 02/05/07) Spider mites are tiny pests that can attack and damage plants. Infestations tend to be worse on houseplants, since there are no natural predators for the insects indoors. If you have a problem, you may notice pale foliage and tiny spider mites on the under side of the leaves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Enjoy Swiss Chard In Vegetable Garden (Audio 02/05/07) Swiss chard is an outstanding leafy vegetable that is easy to grow. It tastes a little like spinach when it is cooked, but it is related to beets. You can direct-seed it into your garden right now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Keep Your Vegeteable Garden Active In February (Audio 02/05/07) Louisiana gardeners can continue to plant vegetables in their vegetable gardens during February. You can direct-seed root crops in your garden this time of the year. Cole crops also can be planted now, as well as some leafy vegetables. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rice Farmers Approve 5-year Renewals Of Check-off Program To Fund Research, Promotion (Distributed 02/01/07) Louisiana rice producers have approved five-year renewals of check-off fees on their crops to fund research and promotion. |
| Livestock Projects Help Sisters Overcome Obstacles (Distributed 02/02/07) Sisters Michele and Jennifer Hullum spend their afternoons caring for their animals. Both girls are in 4-H and show livestock. And both girls have had to overcome physical challenges. Michele has cystic fibrosis, and Jennifer has Down syndrome. |
| Louisiana Landowners Facing Challenges In Growing Trees Following Hurricanes (Distributed 02/07/07) More than 135 private landowners, loggers and forest industry leaders recently attended the LSU AgCenter’s Central Louisiana Forestry Forum to learn about the challenges still facing the industry more than a year after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
| Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar Slated (Distributed 02/08/07) Greenhouse tomato growers can expect hands-on experience during the LSU AgCenter’s 11th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar slated for Feb. 23 at the AgCenter’s Red River Research Station near Bossier City. |
| Corn, Soybean, Cotton Forums Scheduled In North Louisiana (Distributed 02/08/07) Farmers who are considering crops of cotton, corn or soybeans this year will have the chance to get updated information at two LSU AgCenter forums in February. The first session, focused on corn and soybeans, will be held Feb. 13 in the Rayville Civic Center. It will kick off at 8:30 a.m. |
| 2007 Foundation Rice Seed From LSU AgCenter Free of Liberty Link (Distributed 02/08/07) An independent lab has determined that rice seed to be sold this year by the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station is free of Liberty Link, according to Dr. Steve Linscombe, the station director. |
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| Forum Indicates Sugarcane Farmers Wanted In Southwest Louisiana (Distributed 02/09/07) Southwest Louisiana farmers who are looking for an alternative crop should consider growing sugarcane to meet the increasing demand created by the syrup mill at Lacassine. That was the message Thursday (Feb. 8) at a sugarcane and ethanol forum held in Lake Charles by the LSU AgCenter. |
| Make Mardi Gras Season More Fun By Following Food Safety Practices (Distributed 02/12/07) LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says following food safety practices can help to ensure you don’t suffer the consequences of foodborne illnesses this Mardi Gras season. Reames says many people often think they have the flu or a 24-hour virus when they actually are suffering from food poisoning. |
| 4-H Program Meeting The Needs Of Special Students (Distributed 02/15/07) Students at Arlington Preparatory Academy in Baton Rouge are learning both responsibility and life skills through the school’s unique part of the Louisiana 4-H program. In the past two weeks, goats have been born, bulbs have been planted and livestock has been shown at livestock events on the parish and district levels. |
| Farmers Predict Planting ‘A Lot Of Corn’ (Distributed 02/15/07) Farmers Dan Bedgood and Erick Cherene of Madison Parish have a quick answer when asked to describe the upcoming growing season in North Louisiana. "A lot of corn," they said in unison. The farming partners were among more than 200 people who attended the LSU AgCenter Corn and Soybean Forum Tuesday (Feb. 13) at the Rayville Civic Center. |
| 2007 Awards Presented To Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteer For Work With Livestock Projects (Distributed 02/17/07) The LSU AgCenter honored an outstanding volunteer leader and six 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 17) for their work with youth livestock projects. |
| Officials Break Ground, Cut Ribbon For Ethanol Facilities (Distributed 02/23/07) Gov. Kathleen Blanco and several area officials joined a Massachusetts company in a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony recently (Feb. 16) for two facilities that will use agricultural wastes to make ethanol. |
| Farmers Air Concerns At Forum (Distributed 02/27/07) Farmers aired their concerns last week at a Farm Day Forum called by U.S. Reps. Charles Boustany of Lafayette and Charles Melancon of Napoleonville in preparation for the upcoming debate on the 2007 farm bill. |
| LSU AgCenter Announces Southwest La. Garden Festival March 24-25 (Distributed 02/27/07) Gardeners eager to get their hands in the soil should plan to attend the Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival March 24-25 in Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. |
| LSU AgCenter Begins Disaster Plan For Timber Industry (Distributed 02/28/07) Forestlands in Southeast and Southwest Louisiana were heavily damaged during hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and the industry wants to be better prepared in the event of another disaster. |
| Decision By Kellogg’s Could Increase Planting Of LSU AgCenter’s Jupiter Rice (Distributed 02/28/07) An acreage increase for the medium-grain rice variety Jupiter is likely this year now that it has obtained acceptance by the cereal company Kellogg’s. Those comments about the rice variety developed by the LSU AgCenter came during the North Louisiana Rice Forum Tuesday (Feb. 27) in Delhi. |
| LSU AgCenter ‘Get It Growing’ Photo Deadline Near (Distributed 02/09/07) Photographers still have a few more days to submit photos for possible use in the LSU AgCenter’s 2008 Get It Growing lawn and garden calendar. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 28. |
| 2007 Livestock Show Market Champions, Premier Exhibitors: Photos by Mark Claesgens Photos from 2007 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show, including grand champion winners in these categories: Steers, Lambs, Goats, Hogs and Broilers. |
| 2007 Livestock Show Photo Galleries Thousands of 4-H and FFA youth from across the state had participated in the 72nd Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. AgCenter photographers capture the excitement and activity at the show. |
| Make Your Diet '100% Fad Free' In March (Distributed 02/26/07) Consumers are encouraged to go "100% Fad Free" during March Nutrition Month, sponsored by the American Dietetic Association. This year’s theme reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of good health along with physical activity, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Diabetes Alert Day Is Call To Action (Distributed 02/26/07) March 27 is American Diabetes Alert Day, an annual, one-day call to action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes. The Risk Test is an easy way to find out if you are at risk for diabetes. The test is available from the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org or by calling 1 888 DIABETES. |
| Soy Valuable To Women (Radio News 02/26/07) Soy has many benefits for women. It is derived from soybeans and is found in a variety of different forms including soy milk, nuts, flour and tofu. Experts say it can alleviate symptoms of menopause and prevent bone breakdown. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tips To Avoid School Violence (Radio News 02/26/07) Incidences of school violence and violent behavior in youths have parents looking for ways to teach their children how to avoid this behavior and avoid becoming a victim. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| First 5 Years Form Basis For Child's Development (Radio News 02/26/07) The first five years of a child’s life are critical in developing basic skills. LSU AgCenter family specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says parents should take an active role in teaching their little ones before children start school. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter Working On Disaster Plan For Timber Industry (Radio News 02/26/07) A forest products expert wants Louisiana to become proactive in dealing with disasters that affect the state’s forests. Dr. Richard Vlosky says the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is funding the development of the plan, and the LSU AgCenter will take a lead in its implementation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| More Than A Year After The Hurricanes, Downed Timber Remains (Radio News 02/26/07) Louisiana's forests were heavily damaged by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Combined, the storms damaged 4.4 billion board feet of saw-timber in Louisiana, according to LSU AgCenter forest products expert Dr. Richard Vlosky. |
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| Freshwater Drum Fight Disease In Catfish Ponds (TV News 2/26/07) Could freshwater drum be the heroes of the catfish pond? Research results show freshwater drum, or goo, could control snail populations that inadvertently are causing disease among catfish fingerlings. (Runtime: 1 minute, 29 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Warm-season Bedding Plants Can Help You Have Colorful Summer Flower Garden (For Release On Or After 04/27/07) As May approaches, 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 sometime around September. With the increasing heat, you also will notice the inevitable decline of your cool-season bedding plants. |
| Get It Growing: Bromeliads Make Great Houseplants (For Release On Or After 04/20/07) Who knows what Spanish moss and pineapples have in common? Believe it or not, they actually are related and belong to the same family of plants – the Bromeliad family. |
| Get It Growing: Ferns Ideal For Shady Gardens (For Release On Or After 04/13/07) I don’t know about you, but as the hot weather of summer arrives I’d much rather work in shady gardens than sunny ones. I’ve heard gardening in the shade called challenging, but when the proper plants are selected for shady areas the results can be beautiful and durable. Lots of great plants for shady areas can be found among the ferns. |
| Get It Growing: Understanding Hardiness, Heat Zones Helps You Pick The Right Plants (For Release On Or After 04/06/07) Average minimum temperatures are an important issue when choosing plants that are well-adapted to our climate. But so are the summer temperatures, since our landscape plants must be able to survive both extremes. |
| Plant Tomatoes Early To Avoid Diseases And Insects (Video 03/26/07) Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops that home vegetable gardeners plant in Louisiana. Mid-March is a great time for South Louisiana gardeners to plant tomatoes. Gardeners in North Louisiana can start planting their tomatoes in early to mid-April. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| Remove Faded Flowers To Encourage Longer Blooming (Audio 03/26/07) In gardening the term deadheading refers to removing faded flowers from a plant. This practice has many benefits, including keeping plants looking attractive and encouraging some to bloom longer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tropical Plants Need Warm Soil For Planting (Audio 03/26/07) Although nurseries in the state generally begin carrying tropical plants in March, it is better to wait until April or May to incorporate these plants into your landscape. Late freezes can occur, and it takes a while for the soil to warm up to the temperatures these plants need to thrive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Inspect Trees Before Purchasing A Home (Audio 03/26/07) When you are getting ready to purchase a home, inspections can ensure costly repairs will not be required after you take ownership of the property. In many instances when you use a home inspector, the condition of the trees and the landscape is not given the same consideration. Hiring a licensed arborist to inspect trees can save money for you as the potential homeowner. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Mirliton Now For Fall Production (Audio 03/26/07) Mirliton is a vegetable that is popular in southern Louisiana, but it also can be grown in the northern part of the state. Look for the sprouted fruit at your local garden center and plant them into a well-prepared bed. It grows as a vine, so give it something to climb on. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cucumber Transplants Easy To Grow In Vegetable Garden (Video 03/19/07) As we move into mid-March, Louisiana vegetable gardeners can start working with the crops we grow in the spring and early summer like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. This is a great time to get them into the ground if you’re in South Louisiana. North Louisiana gardeners will want to wait until the early part of April. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Proper Bed Preparation Is Important Before Planting (Audio 03/19/07) In spring we do a lot of planting, and good bed preparation is an important part of the process. The basic steps include removing unwanted vegetation, tilling and adding soil amendments. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Several Options Available For Controlling Cool-season Lawn Weeds (Audio 03/19/07) Cool-season weeds may be prevalent in your lawn now. Fortunately, these weeds are not very destructive to the grass and many will die off when the weather warms. To control future generations of the weeds, it is best to mow them back to prevent them from flowering and setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Brown Patch Attacks Lawns As They Start To Grow (Audio 03/19/07) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawn grasses. Since it favors mild and wet weather, the growing conditions we have now are ideal for brown patch. It will show up as the grass starts to green up and grow, but you can control it with a lawn fungicide. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Transplant Perennials Now For Best Results (Audio 03/19/07) Finish transplanting and dividing perennials this month. If transplanted now most perennials will do well, but if you wait until the weather is warmer, your plants may suffer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Decaying Mulch Benefits Beds (Audio 03/19/07) Mulches decay and get thinner over the winter, which means weeds usually become a nuisance in your planting beds this time of year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill reminds us that mulch is our best defense against weeds. He also says there is no need to remove old mulch when putting in new mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Toughen Up Transplants For Life In The Garden (Audio 03/12/07) Vegetable transplants purchased in nurseries have been grown in greenhouses and have led a sheltered life. Planting them right into the garden can be traumatic for them, so you need to harden them off before they go into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Perennials Can Brighten Landscapes Year After Year (Audio 03/12/07) Herbaceous perennials live in our landscapes from year to year. These plants are nonwoody and can brighten our landscapes. Many nurseries carry perennials such as salvia and butterfly weed. |
| It's Too Late To Plant Cool-season Bedding Plants This Year (Audio 03/12/07) If you look around now you are likely to see beds of pansies, petunias and snapdragons. These bedding plants were planted last fall or early winter. If you want color, at this point, it is best to wait and plant warm-season bedding plants next month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Some 'Vegetables' Are Actually Fruit (Audio 03/12/07) A lot of the vegetables we eat actually are the fruit or the seeds of these particular plants. Examples include tomatoes, snap beans, corn and squash. In order for these to produce, they need proper pollination. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Control Weeds Before They Flower (Audio 03/12/07) Cool-season weeds likely are growing in your lawn and flower beds this time of year. As the weather gets warmer those weeds begin to flower and set seeds. The seeds will create more problems next year, so if you can control the weeds before they flower, you can decrease the problems you'll have with these same weeds next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Drummond Red Maple Is A Great Native Shade Tree (Video 03/12/07) The Drummond Red Maple, or swamp red maple, as it's also known, is a superb tree for Louisiana landscapes. It’s a variant from the normal red maple species and has some unique characteristics. You can find them readily available in nurseries right now, and March is a great month to get shade trees planted into the landscape. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| March Ushers In A Flurry Of Activity In Vegetable Garden (Audio 03/05/07) Warmer weather means spring will be settling in across Louisiana. March can be an active month in the vegetable garden, but watch for late-season freezes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Buck Moth Caterpillar Eggs Hatch This Month (Radio News 03/05/07) Buck moth caterpillars are black, spiny, stinging caterpillars that are found on oaks. The eggs were laid in December and generally hatch in March. If you think you may have serious problems, you can have your trees commercially sprayed this month to control the infestations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| There Is Still Time To Plant Cool-season Bedding Plants (Video 03/05/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of cool-season bedding plants to bring wonderful color to the landscapes during fall, winter and spring. It is better to plant these in the fall, but if you didn’t get yours in then, there’s still time to plant cool-season bedding plants. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Evaluate Spring-flowering Bulbs (03/05/07) Spring-flowering bulbs usually begin blooming in March. Take note of when the bulbs bloom and how the plants perform. This will help you make decisions for next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fertilize Shrubs If They Need It (Audio 03/05/07) March is an excellent time to fertilize shrubs in your landscape, but that doesn't mean you have to do it. If your shrubs are green and healthy, fertilizing isn't necessary. On the other hand, if you are trying to encourage growth, fertilizing now would be ideal. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take Care Of Roses In The Spring (Audio 03/05/07) By March most of our roses should be growing vigorously, and this is a great time to fertilize them. You can use an all-purpose or a slow-release fertilizer. Also, now is a good time to spray for black spot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Northeast Louisiana Man Named 2007 Farmer Of The Year (Distributed 03/02/07) For more than 33 years, Vendal Fairchild has worked the fields of Northeast Louisiana – growing corn, soybeans and rice on nearly 2,500 acres. His proficiency as an agricultural producer was rewarded Friday (March 2) when he was named the 2007 Louisiana Farmer of the Year |
| LSU AgCenter Employee Wins Civil Service League Honor (Distributed 03/06/07) The Louisiana Civil Service League recently honored an LSU AgCenter employee with its Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award. Mary Baronet, a 25-year employee of the LSU AgCenter, was the honoree. |
| LSU AgCenter Partners With Newspaper in ‘Kid Scoop’ Project (Distributed 03/07/07) The LSU AgCenter is partnering with an area newspaper in a project to help students, parents and teachers with the learning process. Teaming with the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, the LSU AgCenter is sponsoring Kid Scoop, which appears in the newspaper every Tuesday. |
| Renowned Expert To Address Childhood Obesity (Distributed 03/07/07) A renowned public health educator and researcher will address several facets of childhood obesity March 19 as part of an annual endowed lecture series on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Dr. Theresa Nicklas will deliver the 2007 Patrick Lecture on the topic of "Overweight, Undernourished and at Risk: Tackling Today’s Childhood Nutrition Problems." |
| Gardening Healthy Keeps Gardeners Happy (Distributed 03/08/07) You may know how and when to plant your pansies and petunias, but do you think about a little stretching exercise before heading out into the garden? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Bob Souvestre says that’s just one of the important "healthy gardening" tips you should consider before starting your spring chores. |
| LSU AgCenter Presenting AgMagic April 23-29 (Distributed 03/12/07) The LSU AgCenter will present the "magic" of agriculture and natural resources again this spring as its annual "AgMagic" events unfold April 23-29 in the Parker Coliseum on the university campus in Baton Rouge. |
| 10th Annual 4-H Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Set For April 5 (Distributed 03/13/07) The 10th Annual Louisiana 4-H Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be Thursday, April 5, at Carter Plantation in Springfield, La., according to Eric A. Eskew, executive director of the foundation. |
| Mosquito Control Workshop Set For March 20-22 (Distributed 03/15/07) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association are sponsoring a workshop March 20-22 in Alexandria for those interested in being certified as commercial pesticide applicators in mosquito control and public health. |
| Cattle, Forage Tour Slated For March 21 (Distributed 03/15/07) A March 21 tour for cattle and forage producers will include remarks from a variety of experts, as well as pasture and forage demonstrations. |
| Workshop For Deer Hunters Scheduled For Lafayette (Distributed 03/15/07) A deer management and food plot workshop for hunters will be held March 28 north of Lafayette. |
| Outdoor Skills Field Day Attracts Hundreds Of Youngsters; 4-H Sports Program Gaining Popularity (Distributed 03/16/07) The 4-H outdoor skills program is among the fastest growing programs in some areas of the state, and hundreds of youngsters from Southeast Louisiana recently gathered to take part. |
| Horse Expo Successful; Organizers Looking Forward To 2008 (Distributed 03/16/07) Organizers of the state's first Equine Expo last weekend (March 9-11) are calling the event a success and say plans are under way for next year. |
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| National Collegiate 4-H Members Volunteer In St. Bernard (Distributed 03/16/07) Collegiate 4-H members from 34 schools in 27 states converged on St. Bernard Parish last month to lend a helping hand in the recovery effort. |
| LSU AgCenter Inaugurates Youth Wetlands Week April 16-20 (Distributed 03/20/07) During the week of April 16-20, school children in every parish will learn lessons about Louisiana’s wetlands, and some will actually participate in wetland renewal projects at neighboring wetland sites. These lessons and activities are all part of "Youth Wetlands Week," which educators at the LSU AgCenter hope will become an annual event in the state. |
| Scholarship Established In Memory Of Former LSU AgCenter Director (Distributed 03/22/07) The LSU AgCenter has established an endowed scholarship to honor a longtime employee who completed her career as its director of corporate relations. The scholarship, which was set up in the LSU School of Human Ecology, is a memorial to Ganelle S. Bullock. |
| Hammond Research Station Breaks Ground For New Offices, Meeting Center (Distributed 03/21/07) Officials recently broke ground for a new office building and meeting center that will help the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station implement plans for increasing its focus on urban horticulture and landscape maintenance. At the March 16 ceremony, officials said the construction of the 3,700-square-foot facility is the first step toward what is expected to be an increasing volume of research and educational programs related to the state’s "green industry." |
| Leadership Class Visits LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station (Distributed 03/28/07) The 2007 USA Rice Leadership Development Class visited the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station last week (March 18-23) on its tour of the Louisiana and Texas rice industry. |
| Spring Brings Bees And Their Benefits (Distributed 03/28/07) Spring is here, the weather is warm and sunny, and the plants and trees have budded out and started to bloom. Among all that activity, you’re probably also seeing more bees and other insects, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet said. |
| Forage Field Day Participants Learn Clover Can Improve Cattle Profits (Distributed 03/28/07) Cattle producers who don’t grow clover are passing up a good chance to improve their profits, a retired Texas A&M forage specialist said recently (March 21) at a field day at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette research farm. The field day was a cooperative effort between ULL, the LSU AgCenter and the Pennington Seed Co. |
| Biofuels, Management Techniques Highlight Forestry Field Day (Distributed 03/30/07) Louisiana and its neighboring states have the potential to raise nonfood crops for biofuels because they have suitable available land and a long growing season, according to Dr. Michael Blazier, assistant professor of forestry at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station near Homer. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Programs Across Louisiana Help Families Make Best Decisions About Child Care (Distributed 03/27/'07) Many families face tough decisions when shopping for child care, but LSU AgCenter child-care expert Cheri Gioe says there are resources to help them make the best decisions. Agencies known as Child Care Resource and Referral Programs are located in various areas across Louisiana. |
| Make Easter Eggs Safe As Well As Colorful (Distributed 03/28/07) Dyeing and decorating eggs is enjoyed by many families at Easter. Because eggs are perishable, it is necessary to follow food safety precautions when using them as part of the holiday festivities, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Louisiana Strawberries Ooze Nutrition (Distributed 03/30/07) Choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious and delicious treat, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Strawberries contain several nutrients, minerals and non-nutritive chemicals that are important for human health. |
| Research Station Helps Growing 'Green Industry' (Radio News 03/05/07) The "green industry" is growing as homeowners and business people become more interested in beautifying the outdoors. To help the growing green industry, researchers at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station are conducting landscaping studies. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Garden Healthy This Spring (Radio News 03/05/07) You may know how and when to plant your pansies and petunias, but do you stretch before heading out into the garden? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Bob Souvestre says while experienced gardeners know what to do in their landscapes, they may not take care of themselves as well as they take care of their flower beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Prepare For Spring Activities (Radio News 03/05/07) After a wet and cold winter, gardeners are anxious to get back into their yards. With warmer temperatures, many may have started spring gardening activities already. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Bob Souvestre says gardeners can busy themselves with several tasks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Expecting A Satisfying Strawberry Crop (Radio News 03/05/07) On a mild morning workers near Hammond were busy gathering beautiful red-jeweled strawberries. Louisiana strawberries weren’t hindered by freezes and rain, says Dr. Regina Bracy, coordinator of the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Row Covers Get Strawberries To Market Early (Radio News 03/05/07) Row covers have played an important role in getting Louisiana strawberries on the market early. Farmers use these cover to keep their berry plants warm during their winter growing period. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researchers Looking At Ways To Improve Strawberry Production (Radio News 03/12/07) It's strawberry season, and the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station is conducting research on these berries. Most of the state’s strawberries are grown in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. The soil in those areas is conducive to growing strawberries. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Change In Direct Deposits Could Encourage Savings (Radio News 03/12/07) Using direct deposit allows taxpayers to get their refunds quicker. This year individuals expecting a tax refund can direct their deposits into more than one bank account. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Free Tax Assistance Available For Qualified Filers (Radio News 03/12/07) Preparing a tax return is not an easy task, but it is important to do it right. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says you don’t necessarily have to do it alone. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites and AARP offer free tax preparation for those who qualify and have their material together. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Avoid Mistakes On Tax Returns (Radio News 03/12/07) In the last minute rush to get tax returns completed, taxpayers often make mistakes. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker talks about common mistakes you should be sure to avoid. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Family Economist Explains Changes For 2006 Income Tax Returns (Radio News 03/12/07) Taxpayers should be aware of a few changes this year when filing their tax returns. For example, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says some of the rules have changed regarding charitable contributions. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Resources Available For Child-care Centers Affected By Storms (Radio News 03/19/07) The number of child-care centers in the areas affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita still is low. The LSU AgCenter is working to train potential new child-care operators, but its experts say they also want to help those who returned to the business regain some of what they lost to the storms. For centers that lost resources such as educational toys, there is grant money available for new items. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter Offering Training To Potential Child-care Business Owners (Radio News 03/19/07) Louisiana lost numerous child-care centers to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Orleans Parish alone lost an estimated 400 child-care centers. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Becky White is among those working on projects to help re-establish child-care centers in devastated areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Soybean Acreage To Remain Steady This Year (Radio News 03/19/07) Louisiana farmers generally plant more acres of soybeans than any other crop. LSU AgCenter feed grain specialist Dr. David Lanclos says he thinks this year will be about the same – even with the increased interest in corn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Growers Expected To Plant Corn Crop Quickly (Radio News 03/19/07) Corn planting in Louisiana probably won’t last long, according to LSU AgCenter feed grain specialist Dr. David Lanclos, who says even though growers this year are likely to plant nearly double the acres of corn from last year, corn planting for 2007 could be wrapped up pretty quickly. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Corn Acreage To Nearly Double This Year (Radio News 03/19/07) Louisiana farmers planted around 340,000 acres of corn last year. Now they're back in the fields planting this year’s crop, and LSU AgCenter feed grain specialist Dr. David Lanclos says he expects the 2007 corn acreage to nearly double. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Consumers Can Expect Satisfying Strawberry Season (TV News 03/05/07) On a recent mild morning, workers were busy gathering beautiful red-jeweled Louisiana strawberries. The berries, located on a plot at the LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station, weren't hindered by freezes and heavy rains this winter. Cold weather slowed berry production in Louisiana somewhat, but the plants are poised to increase production. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| Healthy Gardeners Are Happy Gardeners (TV News 03/11/07) After a wet and cold winter, Gardeners are anxious to get back into their yards. While experienced gardeners know what to do in their landscapes when spring rolls around, they may not take care of themselves as well as they take care of their flower beds. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Be '100% Fad Free' During Nutrition Month (Radio News 03/26/07) Keep your health "100% fad free" during National Nutrition Month. That is the theme of this year’s nutrition awareness campaign, which is being conducted in March. Health and diet fads can have harmful effects on your health and your wallet, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Caterpillars Arriving Again This Spring (Radio News 03/26/07) LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says he expects heavy populations of the eastern tent caterpillars and forest tent caterpillars this year. You often can find these caterpillars huddled together on the bark of tree trunks or branches. They won’t harm people, but they can harm trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Buck Moth Caterpillars Deliver Painful Stings (Radio News 03/26/07) Spring brings with it plenty of caterpillars. Many are just nuisances, but buck moth caterpillars can deliver painful stings. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says the larvae of these moths are hatching now. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Honeybees Are Not Experiencing 'Colony Collapse' (Radio News 03/26/07) Bee colonies in more than 20 states are collapsing, and honeybees are disappearing because of a mysterious ailment. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says so far Louisiana colonies seem to be unaffected by what is being called "colony collapse." (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| High Prices Are Behind Increase In Corn Acreage (Radio News 03/19/07) Corn acreage has been on the decline over the past few years in Louisiana, but this year the state will see a spike in corn acreage. Louisiana farmers planted around 340,000 acres of corn last year. Now they're back in the fields planting this year’s crop, and corn acreage is expected to nearly double. (Runtime: 1 minute, 19 seconds) |
| Beekeepers Are In It For The Sweet Reward (Radio News 03/26/07) As the weather warms and trees and flowers bloom, honeybees become active. Louisiana has around 200 commercial and hobby beekeepers in the state, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Family Economist Encourages Using Tax Refund Wisely (Radio News 04/02/07) Many taxpayers have received or are expecting a tax refund this year. A refund could be enough to affect your future financial security, so LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker encourages you to make wise use of your refund. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Youth Wetlands Week To Reach Students Across The State (Radio News 04/02/07) The week of April 16-20 is Youth Wetlands Week in Louisiana. Nearly 20,000 students across the state will take part in lessons and activities, says Dr. Carrie Mendoza, coordinator of environmental education for the LSU AgCenter. |
| Entomologist Farms Vetiver Grass For Research (Radio News 04/02/07) A natural termite repellent that also could help stop erosion is turning an LSU AgCenter entomologist into somewhat of a farmer. Dr. Gregg Henderson is growing vetiver grass on a plot of land at the AgCenter's Coastal Area Research Station. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Honeybees Surviving Despite Colony Collapes In Other States (TV News 03/26/07) Bee colonies in more than 20 states are collapsing, and honeybees are disappearing, because of a mysterious ailment. So far Louisiana colonies don't seem to be affected by what is being called "colony collapse." Louisiana has about 200 commercial and hobby beekeepers, and none have reported anything unusual. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| A 'Bolting' Plant Is At The End Of Its Productive Life (Video 04/30/07) The word bolting is a horticulture term used to describe when a plant we don’t intend to grow for its blooms goes into flower. This oftentimes occurs in leafy vegetables like turnip greens and radishes that we grow for their roots. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Houseplants Can Thrive Outdoors During The Summer (Audio 04/30/07) Houseplants brighten our decor and help to freshen the air, but they prefer to be outdoors. If you plan to move houseplants outdoors for the summer, make the transition to higher light conditions gradual. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Harvest Herbs While They Are Still Productive (Audio 04/30/07) Freshly grown herbs are perfect for seasoning home-cooked meals. Herbs are not difficult to grow either. Many of the herbs we love to grow are more productive in the spring and early summer, so harvest your herbs generously this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetable Planting Choices Plentiful In May (Audio 04/30/07) Gardeners can plant many vegetables into their gardens this time of the year. But they need to start focusing on heat-tolerant vegetables such as eggplant, peppers and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Let Caladiums Brighten Shady Areas In Landscape (Audio 04/30/07) Caladiums are great plants that provide summer color in shady areas, and you can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. An added bonus to these plants is that they are very heat-tolerant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Red Peppers Require Patience (Audio 04/30/07) The color of the pepper depends on the stage at which it is harvested. Some traditionally are harvested green, like green bell peppers and jalapeno peppers. But we generally wait to harvest cayenne peppers and red bell peppers when they turn red. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Japanese Maple Is Suited For Small Areas (Video 04/23/07) The Japanese maple is an outstanding small-growing tree for Louisiana landscapes. We grow them for their brilliantly colored foliage. They peak at about 15 feet and work well in a small area such as around a patio or close to your home. (Runtime: 1 minute, 28 seconds) |
| Gradual Introduction To Sunlight Will Help Container Plants Thrive (Audio 04/23/07) It's time to move container plants that were inside during the winter back outside. But you need to make the move to higher light conditions gradual. Move these plants to a shady location outside first before introducing them to more sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| How To Care For Spring-flowering Bulbs After They Bloom (Audio 04/23/07) Spring-flowering bulbs beautify Louisiana landscapes, but you need to take care of these plants after they finish blooming. It is important not to remove the foliage until it begins turning yellow. This will help to ensure your bulbs will bloom again next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Cool-season Bedding Plants Will Not Last Into Summer (Audio 04/23/07) Cool-season bedding plants are in full bloom this time of the year. Keep a close eye on these plants because they will start to languish as the weather warms. When they began fading, pull them out and replace them with warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Container Plants Need More Nutrients (Audio 04/23/07) The warmer weather is encouraging container plants to grow vigorously. These plants need more fertilization than plants grown in the ground, because the frequent watering they need leeches nutrients out of their soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Powdery Mildew Thrives In Humid But Dry Conditions (Audio 04/23/07) Most of the fungus diseases that attack plants in our landscapes like rainy weather. One common disease that actually prefers drier conditions is powdery mildew. Symptoms appear like a fine white powder over the foliage of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Have Many Choices For Warm-season Bedding Plants (Audio 04/16/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of summer bedding plants that tolerate the heat and provide lots of color for us during the warm season. This is a great time to start planting them if you want to add something new to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Warm-season Plants Are Ready For The Garden (Video 04/16/07) April is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. Many of the cool-season bedding plants we planted last fall are blooming beautifully right now, but it's too late to plant those flowers. If you want some color in your landscape that will last through the summer, consider putting in warm-season plants now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds) |
| Shady Areas Shine With Caladiums (Audio 04/16/07) Caladiums are easy to grow and reliable in shady areas. There are some varieties that can tolerate sun, but most caladiums prefer shady locations. You can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lawns Require More Care In Spring and Summer (Audio 04/16/07) Warmer weather means it's time for lawn chores. We have to mow more often, spend more time watching for weeds and just generally put more work into our yards. This is a good time to make sure your mower is in good condition and the blades are sharp. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod Provides An Instant Lawn (Audio 04/16/07) Permanent lawn grasses grow best during the warm season. This is the prime planting time for warm-season grasses. With the exception of common Bermuda, solid sodding is the best way to plant a lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pest Problems Worsen As Weather Warms (Audio 04/16/07) Louisiana has its share of pest problems as the weather warms up. If you notice you are having a weed, insect or disease problem in your lawn or garden, it is important to correctly identify the culprit and to get the right recommendation to try to eliminate it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Harvest Herbs Before Heat Gets To Them (Audio 04/09/07) A variety of the herbs we grow in our herb gardens grow better during the cool season. It is best to harvest herbs generously in April, May and early June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Early April Is A Good Time To Fertilize Lawns (Audio 04/09/07) In Louisiana we generally apply the first fertilizer to our lawns in early April. It is important to allow the lawn to green up and establish a good root system before applying fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Stake Tomato Plants To Keep Fruit Fresh (Audio 04/09/07) Tomato plants tend to sprawl on the ground when they are not supported. If the fruit is left touching the ground, it can rot. Stake your tomato plants to keep them growing tall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Tomatoes Are Tops In The Home Garden (Audio 04/09/07) Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden. When you go to the nursery to buy tomato transplants, choose those that are dark green and stocky. The better quality transplants you start with the better the plants are going to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Native Cross Vine Produces Long-lasting Blooms (Video 04/09/07) The Louisiana cross vine is an outstanding native vine that blooms in the spring. It provides wonderful flowers to our landscapes this time of the year. The cross vine is native to many wooded areas of the state. (Runtime: 1 minute, 15 seconds) |
| Perennials Offer Years Of Color In Landscapes (Audio 04/09/07) Perennials are wonderful herbaceous plants that are grown for their beautiful flowers or attractive foliage. These plants brighten the landscape and live for many years, giving them an advantage over annuals that have to be replaced every year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| April Signals A Time Of Transition In The Flower Garden (Audio 04/02/07) April is a transitional time in the flower garden. Cool-season bedding plants are at their peak right now, but it really is too late to plant them. Instead, it's better to start planting warm-season bedding plants that will bloom for you throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Says Prune With A Purpose (Audio 04/02/07) Now is a good time to evaluate spring-flowering shrubs and decide if they need to be pruned. It is best to prune them soon after they flower, and always prune with a specific purpose in mind, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetable Gardeners Are Active in April (Audio 04/02/07) April is a busy month for the home vegetable gardeners. Some of the most popular vegetables we grow can be planted at this time. Remember, earlier planted vegetables escape problems with insects and diseases (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spider Mites Can Damage Ornamentals (Audio 04/02/07) Dry, warm weather in the spring encourages the development of spider mites. They can damage a variety of vegetables and ornamentals in our landscapes. If you see damage, you can inspect under the leaves of the plants for signs of infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spirea Brightens Spring Landscapes (Video 04/02/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bring lots of color to our landscapes this time of the year. Azaleas are blooming all over the state right now in lots of wonderful colors. A shrub that’s commonly planted along azaleas is this bridal wreath spirea. (Runtime: 1 minute, 21 seconds) |
| Potted Easter Lilies Make Great Additions To Landscapes (Audio 04/02/07) Leading up to the Easter holidays there are plenty of Easter lilies for sale, but after Easter many people dispose of them. Easter lilies actually can be planted into the landscape and will bloom for you in the spring year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hunters Hear How Food Plots Can Benefit Them, Deer Herds (Distributed 04/02/07) Hunting season is more than seven months away, but deer hunters can improve their chances of success now by starting work on food plots, according to the experts. |
| Forest Landowners Get Latest Information At Forum (Distributed 04/05/07) Landowners, government officials and the forest industry members attended the LSU AgCenter’s Florida Parishes Forestry Forum late last month in Hammond and heard about some of the latest developments in the industry. |
| Experts, Farmers On Lookout For Asian Soybean Rust Again This Year (Distributed 04/05/07) Test plots at Baton Rouge last year showed that Asian soybean rust can defoliate plants within seven to 10 days after the disease is detected. But all is not lost once it is found, according to an LSU AgCenter expert. |
| Child Care Business Training Available Through LSU AgCenter (Distributed 04/09/07) Educational materials and training are available for current and potential child care operators in eight of the parishes most severely affected by the 2005 hurricanes. |
| 2007 Cattle, Forage Field Day Set For May 3 At Rosepine Station (Distributed 04/13/07) The LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day May 3. The event will feature tours of research plots at the station and will include the 20th annual Beauregard Cattlemen’s Trade Show. |
| LSU AgCenter Wheat, Oat Field Day Set For April 20 (Distributed 04/13/07) The LSU AgCenter’s annual Wheat and Oat Field Day will be April 20 at the Macon Ridge Research Station in Winnsboro. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. |
| 4-H’ers Spend Part Of Spring Break Fighting Coastal Erosion (Distributed 04/13/07) More than 85 4-H Club members spent a day of their spring break at the beach – but, unlike the usual day in the sun, they were busy planting marsh grass to help fight coastal erosion. The students from Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis and Vermilion parishes planted the grass along a two-mile stretch between Holly Beach and Constance Beach. |
| LSU AgCenter Celebrates Renaming Of Idlewild Research Station (Distributed 04/18/07) Family and friends of the late Bob R. Jones recently celebrated the renaming of the LSU AgCenter’s Idlewild Research Station to honor his legacy. |
| 4-H Energy Day At Claiborne Electric Set For May 12 (Distributed 04/18/07) More than 200 4-H members, junior leaders and adult leaders from Bienville, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union and Webster parishes will learn about electric energy, safety and conservation at the annual 4-H Energy Day on Saturday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Claiborne Electric. |
| Students Pitch In For Coastal Restoration (Distributed 04/19/07) What once were pastures now are wetlands – with water where cattle used to graze. "I’ve seen this change in my lifetime," said Herdis Neil as he served as a chaperone for a group of seventh-graders planting smooth cordgrass near Point Aux Chenes as part of a project intended to reduce losses of coastal lands to the waters of the Gulf. |
| LSU AgCenter To Set SAIL On Statewide Cruise (Distributed 04/20/07) The LSU AgCenter will launch a financial education program for K-12 school system employees as part of Jump$tart Your Money Week April 23-27. |
| Outstanding Yields Predicted For Wheat (Distributed 04/23/07) LSU AgCenter wheat experts predicted outstanding yields across the state this year during the Wheat and Oat Field Day held at the Macon Ridge Research Station here on April 20. |
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| Louisiana Master Farmer Field Days Scheduled For Spring, Summer (Distributed 04/23/07) Because of the success of the Louisiana Master Farmer Program, the LSU AgCenter has scheduled a variety of model farm field tours this spring and summer for producers needing to complete the second phase of the program. |
| Application Process Begins For LSU AgCenter Leadership Program’s Next Class (Distributed 04/24/07) What does it take to become a more effective leader for agriculture? Many of the answers to that question are part of the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program, and applications are now available for its 11th class, which will begin in January 2008. |
| Youth Learn Roles Of Wetlands Through Variety of Activities (Distributed 04/24/07) 4-H leader Sharon Nabours took her wetlands program on the road recently – teaching students at several schools in Southwest Louisiana the valuable role marshes and swamplands play in protecting the fragile coast. |
| Children, Youth, Adults Seeing ‘Magic’ At LSU AgCenter Event (Distributed 04/25/07) Young people and adults are seeing the "magic" of agriculture this week at the LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic events in Baton Rouge. |
| Louisiana Turtle Farmers In Shell Game With FDA (Distributed 04/25/07) In the 70-something years since a Louisiana man first gathered turtle eggs along the railroad track and sold the hatchlings as pets, the turtle industry in Louisiana has experienced a roller coaster ride that may be at its lowest point. |
| Record Low Cotton Crop Expected This Year (Distributed 04/27/07) As corn acres rise, cotton acres are plummeting. Many farmers who typically plant cotton are planting corn this year because of high prices for corn. Last year, Louisiana farmers planted 620,000 acres of cotton. This year, they may plant only half that amount, said LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart. |
| Springtime Brings Common Problems In Louisiana Fish Ponds (Distributed 04/12/07) Springtime losses in fish ponds are common throughout the Southeast – especially in Louisiana, according to LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Greg Lutz, who says these losses can be the result of oxygen problems, common diseases or a combination of causes. |
| Vetiver Grass Repels Termites, Fights Erosion (Radio News 04/01/07) A natural termite repellent could have several benefits for southern Louisiana. Vetiver grass also could be used in erosion control, and it is salt tolerant, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Gregg Henderson. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researcher Testing Termite Treatments On 'Mini Houses' (Radio News 04/02/07) Little wooden structures are part of a new termite study at the LSU AgCenter's Coastal Area Research Station in Plaquemines Parish. The structures house crates of termites, and LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Gregg Henderson is using this system to evaluate different wood treatments. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Treatment Not Necessary For Crane Flies (Radio News 04/09/07) A large number of crane flies are active this time of the year. These giant flies and their larva can be a nuisance, explains LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wide-scale Treatment Effective In Controlling Fire Ants (Radio News 04/09/07) Wide-scale treatment of fire ants is a proven way to keep yards fire-ant free longer. April is a good month treat your yard with a growth hormone regulator, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Veterinarian Offers Tips To Keep Horses Healthy During Summer (Radio News 04/09/07) With summer approaching there are few things horse owners can do to ensure their horses stay healthy during the summer. Heat stress usually isn’t a problem for most horses in Louisiana except for those that don’t sweat. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Dennis French explains. |
| Vaccinate Horses Now For Encephalitic Diseases (Radio News 04/09/07) Horses contract diseases such as eastern and western equine encephalitis and West Nile virus from mosquitoes. But horse owners shouldn’t wait until mosquitoes become active to vaccinate. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Dennis French says by then it could be too late. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horse Owners Should Consider Several Vaccinations (Radio News 04/09/07) This time of the year horse owners are probably vaccinating their horses for encephalitic diseases. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Dennis French says owners also should make sure their horses are vaccinated once a year for tetanus. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| AgMagic Grows But Favorite Exhibits Still Around (Radio News 04/16/07) AgMagic, an interactive exhibit that takes youngsters through Louisiana agriculture, is growing. The LSU AgCenter will present AgMagic for the fourth year the week of April 23-29. LSU AgCenter poultry specialist and AgMagic exhibitor Dr. Theresia Lavergne talks about some old favorites that return to the expanding educational event. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 'JumpStart' Your Money With Financial Education (Radio News 04/16/07) The Louisiana JumpStart Coalition wants citizens to jump start their money the last week in April. The coalition is sponsoring "Jump Start Your Money" week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy and education in Louisiana. |
| Workplace Finacial Education Benefits Employees And Employers (Radio News 04/16/07) Around 60 percent of American workers are suffering from financial distress. The LSU AgCenter and partners in the Louisiana Jumpstart Coalition are offering employers an opportunity to help their employees become more financially savvy. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| AgMagic Set For April 23-29 (Radio News 04/16/07) Youngsters can get a hands-on lesson about where their food and clothing originates at this year’s AgMagic. Exhibits include a butterfly garden, a bug display and a simulated forest. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Eliminate Standing Water To Avoid Breeding Mosquitoes (Radio 04/16/07) There is no way to predict what the mosquito population will be like this year, so LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Wayne Kramer won’t even try. But the fact that mosquitoes will be present is a given. Eliminating standing water, however, is one way to cut down on mosquito breeding. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rising Corn Prices Hurt Cattle Producers (TV News 04/16/07) Farmers across the country are jumping at the opportunity to grow corn, since prices are high. The amount of corn grown in Louisiana is expected to double this year compared to the 2006 level. While the situation is good news for corn producers it's bad news for cattle producers, because corn prices are driving up feed prices.(Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) |
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| Vaccinate Horses Before Mosquitoes Become Active (TV News 04/09/07) Large-animal veterinarians are stressing the importance of vaccinating horses against encephalitic diseases now. These diseases can cause neurological problems and death in horses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 33 seconds) |
| Bird Population Helps Researchers Understand Mosquitoes (TV News 04/23/07) Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. They also are a health threat, because mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus. By studying the bird population in different habitats, LSU AgCenter researchers are learning more about mosquito-borne diseases. (Runtime: 1 minute, 43 seconds) |
| Researchers Working To Understand Mosquito-borne Diseases (Radio 04/23/07) Jessica Brauch’s Friday mornings often are spent capturing birds. The LSU entomology graduate student is studying mosquito-borne viruses in the bird population. After she captures them using mist nets, she collects blood samples. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| West Nile Virus Remains Active Throughout The Year (Radio News 04/23/07) Even though West Nile virus peaks during the summer it is active throughout the year. The virus shows up in mosquitoes in the spring, and LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Wayne Kramer is trying to understand how the virus amplifies into the summer. |
| Louisiana Cattle Numbers Have Rebounded (Radio News 04/23/07) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hurt the Louisiana cattle industry. Many cattle were lost in southern Louisiana, and the storms damaged fences that contained cattle and forage that fed them. But LSU AgCenter beef cattle specialist Dr. Jason Rowntree says cattle herds in the state have rebounded to about 500,000 head. |
| Production Costs Rise For Cattle Producers (Radio News 04/23/07) Rising production costs can cut into farmers’ profits. Like many farmers, cattle producers are facing several issues this year that will make raising cattle a little more difficult. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ag Leadership Program Is Accepting Applications (Radio News 04/30/07) The LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development program is helping individuals in all aspects of agriculture become effective advocates for the industry. Applications for the next class are being accepted. Participants in the program will take part in 10 seminars that deal with different themes such as environmental and economic issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spring Insects Could Damage Plants (Radio News 04/30/07) Several plant feeder insects are making their spring appearances. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says to watch for lace bugs on azaleas with the onset of warmer weather. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Coastal Roots Program Gets Students Involved In Wetland Planting (Radio News 04/30/07) Through the Coastal Roots program, students get hands-on experience in saving Louisiana’s coastline. The program is a combined effort of the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Youngsters Revitalize Coast During Youth Wetlands Week (Radio News 04/30/07) Youngsters across the state participated in Youth Wetlands Week activities during April. LSU AgCenter fisheries agent David Bourgeois said a group of students planting marsh grass in Terrebonne Parish learned a valuable lesson about the wetlands in their area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Students Pitch In To Protect Their Community From Hurricanes (Radio News 04/30/07) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated Louisiana’s coastline. Healthy wetlands can serve to protect coastal communities from a hurricane. Montegut Middle School teacher Cally Chauvin is working with her class to revitalize areas that could protect their homes. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Youngsters Learn That Revitalizing Wetlands Could Protect Their Community (TV News 04/30/07) A group of South Louisiana youngsters spent some time out of the classroom to help revitalize an ailing wetland that is practically in their backyard. Just because the youngsters weren’t in the classroom didn’t mean they weren’t learning. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| Termites Research Resumes In Plaquemines Parish (TV News 04/02/07) Hurricane Katrina wiped out Gregg Henderson’s termite research projects in Plaquemines Parish, but today the LSU AgCenter entomologist has new projects up and running and is continuing the battle against these destructive pests. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Composting Recycles Yard Waste, Makes It Beneficial (For Release On Or After 05/25/07) You can recycle yard waste back into the landscape through the process of composting, which benefits your gardens, your budget and the environment. Returning these organic materials to the garden maintains natural biological cycles and is an ecologically sensible means of recycling organic waste. |
| Get It Growing: Proper Watering Means Difference Between Life, Death For New Plants During Summer (For Release On Or After 05/11/07) Proper watering can make the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, vegetable transplants and ground covers during the summer. With their root systems still limited to a relatively small area of soil, they are especially vulnerable to drought stress. |
| Get It Growing: Ornamental Sweet Potatoes Make Delightful Addition To Summer Flower Garden (For Release On Or After 05/18/07) We generally are interested in something to eat when we grow vegetables. In some cases, however, certain vegetable cultivars have been bred and selected for their ornamental characteristics rather than food quality. |
| Get It Growing: Variety Of Bedding Plants Available To Provide Color During Summer (For Release On Or After 05/04/07) Successfully creating colorful flower beds and container plantings for summer depends a lot on which plants you choose. Fortunately, we have many attractive and colorful heat-tolerant plants to do the job. |
| Take Measures To Control Suckers (Audio 05/28/07) A number of trees and shrubs we use in Louisiana landscapes tend to develop suckers at the base. Suckers are sprouts that come up on trees such as wax myrtles, crape myrtles and river birches. Pruning and treatment is important in controlling these suckers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Work To Preserve Trees During Construction (Audio 05/27/08) If you will be building or doing any sort of construction on land with existing trees, plan carefully to preserve the trees, if possible. Consulting with an arborist can determine which trees are healthy and how they can be protected. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Harvest Irish Potatoes This Time Of The Year (Audio 05/28/07) Irish potatoes are planted into the home garden around February in Louisiana. By the time we reach late May or early June, the potatoes usually are ready for harvest. And blooms may show up around harvest time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Palms Should Be Planted During Summer Months (Audio 05/28/07) Most trees and shrubs in Louisiana should be planted during our cooler season, but palms should be planted during the heat of summer. The roots of palms only grow in warm soil. Just make sure the palms you plant are hardy for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Native Wisteria Has Long Blooming Season (Video 05/28/07) It is not as well known as its Chinese and Japanese counterparts, but there is a native wisteria vine found in Louisiana. It's called Wisteria frutescens, and it blooms about now (in late May). While the Chinese wisteria’s blooming is over in about two weeks – one big flash – the native wisteria has been in bloom at least a week or two and is going to continue to bloom for more than a month. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds) |
| Annual Vines Keep Growth In Check (Audio 05/28/07) Vines are wonderful additions to our landscapes. They are beautiful climbing on a trellis or over an arbor. Annual vines are the ones that die at the end of their season, so if you are hesitant to use vines because you think they might get too wild, an annual vine will solve that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Shade Trees Reduce Energy Use (For Release On Or After 06/29/07) The heat is on, and we can expect daytime highs around 90 or above and nighttime lows in the 70s from now until September.Trees that shade the house during the summer can lower air-conditioning bills by blocking the sun from the windows, exterior walls and roof. |
| Get It Growing: These Colorful Plants Can Take The Heat (For Release On Or After 06/22/07) There is still time to add colorful bedding plants to your landscape, but it’s important for you to choose plants that are able to thrive in the intense heat of a Louisiana summer. |
| Get It Growing: Soggy Soil Can Make Plants Sick (For Release On Or After 06/15/07) Adequate moisture is critically important to landscape plants during hot weather, but too much rain or excessive watering also can bring problems. Wet soil combined with high temperatures can create stressful conditions for bedding plants, vegetables, shrubs and even trees – especially those just planted this year. |
| Get It Growing: You Can Have Success With Periwinkles (For Release On Or After 06/08/07) One of the most popular summer bedding plants is the periwinkle or vinca. Known for its prolific and long blooming season, it is heat- and drought-tolerant and thrives in our climate. |
| Get It Growing: Prepare Landscape For Storms, Hurricanes (For Release On Or After 06/01/07) June marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it’s important to understand powerful hurricanes can affect the entire state – not just the southern portions. As you make your plans, remember there are things that need to be done to prepare a landscape for the possibility of storm and things to do when a storm threatens. |
| Crape Myrtles Prepare For Summer Blooming (Audio 05/21/07) The most popular small flowering tree in Louisiana landscapes is the crape myrtle. Its long blooming season and its ability to grow under most Louisiana soil conditions make it a prized tree. Crape myrtles come in a variety of colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Submerged Plants Help Keep Ponds Clear (Audio 05/21/07) Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are popular in many home and commercial landscapes. One of the more common problems for these ponds is green water. Algae blooms can cause green water this time of the year. But submerged plants can help clear this up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Try Something Different For Summer Greens (Audio 05/21/07) Cooked greens are a traditional part of Louisiana's cuisine, but it is difficult to get these vegetables to grow during the summer. There are some nontraditional greens cooks and gardeners can try this time of year, however. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer-flowering Bulbs Can Fit Many Landscapes (Audio 05/21/07) Summer-flowering bulbs grow and bloom between April and September. Many are native to tropical and subtropical areas, and they thrive in Louisiana's climate. These summer-flowering bulbs can vary in size, height and color – and in the amount of shade and moisture they can tolerate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Landscape Roses Are Gaining Popularity In Louisiana (Video 05/21/07) Shrub roses are a category of roses that are really great for use in the landscape. What revolutionized this category was a cultivar called Knock Out. In this Get It Growing segment, LSU AgCenter hoticulturist Dan Gill also shows us other shrub roses that work well in Louisiana landscapes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 37 seconds) |
| Black Spot Control Necessary On Roses In Louisiana (Audio 05/14/07) Black spot is the most destructive disease on roses in Louisiana. Cultivars of roses that are highly susceptible to black spot are difficult to grow here. You can control black spot by spraying your roses regularly – even before you see signs of the disease occurring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Spanish Moss Is Not A Parasite (Audio 05/14/07) Spanish moss does not hurt a tree it is growing in. You can see the moss turn green when it rains, because the rain is what provides nutrients for the moss. Since Spanish moss isn't drawing anything from the tree, if you like the way it looks in a tree, let it grow. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Can't Find Wild Blackberries? Grow Them In Your Yard (Audio 05/14/07) Many of us have childhood memories of harvesting blackberries on roadsides. You also can grow blackberries in your home garden. Prune them after harvest, which comes this month, but prune only the canes that bore fruit this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Replace Fading Flowers With Warm-season Plants (Audio 05/14/07) Now is a great time to evaluate flower beds. If you planted cool-season bedding plants, you probably are noticing those are starting to fade. Replace them with warm-season bedding plants to have color this summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturists Offers Tips For Watering Trees (Audio 05/14/07) Many gardeners do a lot of planting in late winter and early spring. As we move into the heat of summer, it is important to water these new plants, because they do not have well-established root systems yet. In this segment, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill focuses on watering newly planted trees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Replace Fading Cool-season Flowers With Warm-season Plants (Video 05/14/07) May is a transitional month in Louisiana flower gardens. The wonderful cool-season bedding plants that provided so much color and beauty during the milder months of spring really begin to show the heat stress as the weather becomes warmer. (Runtime: 1 minute, 23 seconds) |
| Clematis Vines Produce Stunning Spring Flowers (Video 05/07/07) Clematis vines produce huge beautiful flowers that could make any gardener want a vine in the yard. The vine can thrive during the spring in Louisiana, but once the intense heat of summer moves in, it will start to wilt and die. (Runtime: 1 minute, 25 seconds) |
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| Control Weeds Before Temperatures Rise (Audio 05/07/07) Early May is a good time to do your final assessment for weed control in your lawn. The reason for doing it now is that the herbicides we use to control weeds in our lawns cannot be used once the daytime highs stay above 85 degrees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Frequent Watering Is Important For A New Lawn (Audio 05/07/07) Properly caring for a new lawn will give it a good start. New sod will need to be watered frequently since it has not established a good root system yet. Mow the lawn when needed. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Hydrangeas And Gardenias After They Bloom (Audio 05/07/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in May and are great shrubs for Louisiana. A unique aspect of both plants is that they set their flower buds in late summer. If you need to prune the shrubs, do so right after they finish flowering. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mulch Can Keep Buckeye Rot Off Tomatoes (Audio 05/07/07) Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the home vegetable garden, but they do have their share of disease problems. This time of the year buckeye rot could attack the lower cluster of fruit on a tomato plant. Mulch can help prevent that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Sod Creates An Instant Lawn (Audio 05/07/07) Sod is turf grass that is grown in a field and then harvested by cutting thin strips. Using sod is the best way to establish a new lawn. It creates an instant lawn without the worry of birds eating the seeds or rain washing the seeds away. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter To SAIL Statewide For Adult Financial Literacy (Distributed 05/01/07) The LSU AgCenter introduced a financial education program for K-12 school system employees at a financial educators’ summit April 27. The program called SAIL, Saving and Investing for Life, will be offered across the state to educators and support staff. |
| National Coastal Conference Set For New Orleans (Distributed 05/01/07) Economists, sociologists and policymakers from federal, state and local governments will be attending the second national forum on socioeconomic research in coastal systems this month in New Orleans. Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter’s Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy, the conference will be held May 20-23. |
| 2007 Community Economic Development Seminar Scheduled May 8-9 (Distributed 05/03/07) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 18th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 8-9 at the Louisiana Emerging Technology Center on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. |
| Katrina, Rita Upset Louisiana Food, Fiber Value-Added Sectors (Distributed 05/03/07) A great deal of attention has been focused on the immediate and lingering effects of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on agricultural commodities, but the hurricanes also affected processors and marketers of those products. According to Dr. Matthew Fannin, agricultural economist with the LSU AgCenter, the total value-added created by the overall food and fiber system in Louisiana declined just over 3.5 percent during the time frame of the storms |
| LSU AgCenter Instrumental In Hurricane Compensation To Sugarcane Growers (Distributed 05/09/07) Work by the LSU AgCenter was instrumental in a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that has compensated sugarcane producers with $40 million for losses caused by hurricanes Rita and Katrina. LSU AgCenter sugarcane expert Dr. Ben Legendre said payments were recently distributed, and he said several individuals in the AgCenter and other agencies worked to provide information that helped farmers. |
| Value-Added Forest Product Sectors Minimally Affected by Katrina, Rita; Wood, Paper Diverge In Economic Importance (Distributed 05/10/07) Louisiana’s forest product sectors have remained vigorous despite the lingering effects of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to Dr. Matthew Fannin, an agricultural economist with the LSU AgCenter. "While value-added food and fiber sectors, such as the food product manufacturing sector, were adversely affected by the hurricanes, forest product sectors were only minimally affected" Fannin said. |
| Expert Says Louisianans Should Watch Out For Brown Widow Spiders (Distributed 05/09/07) A new foreign insect is making itself known to Louisiana residents. The brown widow spider, which experts believe has migrated from Florida to Louisiana in the past couple of years, is becoming more common, according to entomologists with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Producers Given Tips On Controlling Weeds In Pastures During Model Farm Field Day (Distributed 05/14/07) Late spring through early summer is the best time to attack several weed species that infest pastures, according to Dr. Ron Strahan of the LSU AgCenter. An LSU AgCenter weed scientist, Strahan gave an overview of weed control at an LSU AgCenter Model Farm field day May 4. |
| Demonstration Poultry Facility Moving Forward (Distributed 05/17/07) A poultry demonstration facility at the LSU AgCenter’s Hill Farm Research Station at Homer is moving closer to completion as equipment is arriving and being installed in two new commercial-sized broiler houses. The houses, which are being built and equipped with funds from the LSU AgCenter, poultry companies and other donors, will be used to test and demonstrate different types of equipment. |
| May 16, 18 Deadlines For USDA Rural Funding Grants (Distributed 05/08/07) Farmers, ranchers and rural businesses are being encouraged to apply for grant and loan funding through two of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development programs – the Value-Added Producer Grant Program and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program, according to Kay Lynn Tettleton, LSU AgCenter community development agent. The deadlines are May 16 and May 18. |
| 1,000 4-H Students, Volunteers To Converge On Capitol June 5 (Distributed 05/17/07) Nearly 1,000 4-H members and volunteer leaders will convene in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 5, at 10 a.m. as part of the sixth annual 4-H Day at the Capitol. The event will give 4-H’ers an opportunity to visit with their legislators and see how state government conducts its business while the legislature is in session. |
| Coastal Engineer Joins LSU AgCenter Faculty (Distributed 05/16/07) Dr. Hassan Mashriqui has joined the LSU AgCenter as an assistant professor with primary responsibilities in coastal engineering. His appointment is jointly funded with the Louisiana Sea Grant Program. He will develop a comprehensive extension program to support community needs related to hurricanes, storm surge and floods, and building or rebuilding levees. |
| LSU AgCenter Hosts Corn Drying, Storage Workshop June 12 (Distributed 05/15/07) The LSU AgCenter will host a free workshop on corn drying and storage at the West Carroll Parish Extension Office located at the Thomas Jason Lingo Community Center in Oak Grove from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12. |
| LSU AgCenter Master Gardener Group Shows Off New Garden In Shreveport (Distributed 05/10/07) The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Association has completed the first phase of a project to enhance the gardens at the Randle T. Moore Center, a majestic home built in the 1920s that now is a senior citizens center. They showed off their work at an open house May 9. |
| LSU AgCenter Names Northeast Region Nutrition Agent (Distributed 05/15/07) Terri Crawford, a 21-year veteran of the LSU AgCenter, has been named the new regional nutrition agent for the nine-parish Northeast Region. Her office is at the Scott Research and Extension Education Center in Winnsboro. |
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| Marthaville Farm ‘Model’ Of Best Management Practices (Distributed 05/21/07) Having his farm chosen as one of the 13 model farms across the state in the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer program helps Gary Lirette of Marthaville “do the right things.” |
| LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station Field Day Set For June 13 (Distributed 05/22/07) The LSU AgCenter’s annual field day at the Northeast Research Station in St. Joseph will be Wednesday, June 13. |
| SWEPCO Creates Endowment For 4-H Foundation (Distributed 05/23/07) Southwestern Electric Power Co. of Shreveport has pledged a $10,000 endowment with the Louisiana 4-H Foundation that will positively impact 4-H’ers in six parishes. SWEPCO 4-H Leadership Scholarships will be given annually to select 4-H members to attend 4-H Camp at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock, said Eric Eskew, executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. |
| Water Associations Encouraging Utilities To Prepare For Potential Disasters (Distributed 05/24/07) As hurricane season begins, the leaders in the Louisiana Water/Waste Water Response Network are traveling the state urging utilities to form partnerships that could help avert service outages. |
| Organizations Kick Off America’s Wetland Conservation Corps (Distributed 05/24/07) Organizations collaborating in the America’s Wetland Conservation Corps celebrated the kickoff of the effort recently (May 18) with a coastal restoration planting project. |
| Daylily Festival To Feature Author And Columnist Ann Justice (Distributed 05/24/07) The LSU AgCenter will again sponsor free educational seminars on gardening during the Sixth Annual Daylily Festival and Garden Show on Saturday, June 2. |
| Field Day Participants Told Pine Straw Is Often Overlooked Profit-Maker (Distributed 05/24/07) For many years pine needles have been the fuel for getting rid of underbrush in pine stands or the potential fuel for wildfires. But now the pine straw, which once was regarded only as waste, is proving to be a product with money-making potential. |
| Coastal Conference Brings Experts Together (Distributed 05/25/07) Restoring the Gulf Coast comes down to questions involving finances, political will and social sciences, John M. Barry told a conference on natural resources economics and policy Monday (May 21). |
| Officials Say Still Many Unknowns About Crawfish White Spot Disease (Distributed 05/25/07) Crawfish producers learned at a meeting on May 23 that investigators have few answers to questions about how the White Spot Syndrome Virus infected four crawfish ponds in South Louisiana. Officials from several agencies said they have yet to come up with a key factor. |
| Asian Soybean Rust Disease Found In Kudzu Earlier This Year Than In 2006 (Distributed 05/16/07) Farmers growing soybeans this year should be on alert, but not panicked, after last week’s discovery of Asian soybean rust in a kudzu patch in Iberia Parish. “Right now, it’s just sit and watch and wait,” said Dr. Clayton Hollier, LSU AgCenter plant pathologist. |
| Cattle, Forage Producers Cautioned To Manage Reproductive Problems; Field Day Attracts 130 Producers (Distributed 05/09/07) Professionals told cattle producers attending the recent LSU AgCenter Rosepine Research Station field day that they should keep animals healthy and check them frequently during the year to avoid reproductive problems. |
| Americans Urged To 'Get Off Their Chairs’ (Distributed 05/01/07) Seven in 10 Americans are not regularly active, even during their leisure time. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says that most people can enjoy greater health benefits with longer and more vigorous physical activity than they typically do. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Sounds High Blood Pressure Alert (Distributed 05/01/07) Nearly one in three American adults has high blood pressure. During May, National High Blood Pressure Education Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames urges people to learn more about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. |
| Mother’s Day Ushers In Women’s Health Week (Distributed 05/01/07) The 8th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 13, and continues with National Women's Checkup Day on the 14th. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Assistance With Child Care Costs Available To Some La. Families (Distributed 05/04/07) Some Louisiana families can get assistance with the cost of child care through programs administered by the state, according to LSU AgCenter child care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Top Performing Petunias, Violas, Pansies Named In Cool-Season Trials (Distributed 05/08/07) The LSU AgCenter has named the top performing petunias, violas and pansies in its evaluation of 200 cool-season cultivars tested between September, 2006 and May, 2007 at the Burden Center in Baton Rouge. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Evaluation Of Child Care Environment Important Component Of Louisiana’s New Quality Rating System (Distributed 05/09/07) The creators of Louisiana’s Quality Rating System chose four criteria on which to evaluate the state’s child care centers – administration practices, family and community involvement, staff qualifications and programs. The article focuses on program evaluation. |
| LSU AgCenter Part of National Earth Kind Roses Project (Distributed 05/24/07) A major rose project at the LSU AgCenter is a cooperative effort with Texas A&M University and Texas nurseries to study Earth Kind roses. |
| June Offers Vegetable Garden Opportunities (Distributed 05/24/07) By June, many of the final harvests of spring vegetables are under way, and some spring rows are bare from earlier picking. This month, however, still offers opportunities before summer gets so hot you have second thoughts about yard work, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Busy Gardeners Can Grow Low-maintenance Roses (TV News 05/14/07) Growing roses doesn’t have to be hard work, and busy gardeners are getting the message. Knock Out is a low-maintenance landscape shrub rose. It is a release of the Earth Kind rose program, which focuses on testing and recommending roses that require little attention. These varieties are perfect for gardeners who want to plant roses but don’t have the time to tend to hybrid teas or grandifloras. (Runtime: 1 minute, 38 seconds) |
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| Lower Cotton Acreage Expected In Louisiana (Radio News 05/07/07) As corn acres rise, cotton acres are plummeting. Many farmers who typically plant cotton are planting corn this year because of the high corn prices. Louisiana farmers planted 620,000 acres of cotton last year, but experts say they may only plant half that much this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Homeowners Encouraged To Treat For Fire Ants (Radio News 05/14/07) LSU AgCenter entomologists are encouraging people to treat for fire ants this month if they haven’t already. Dr. Linda Hooper-Bui says the population of these pests grows this time of year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| June Bugs Showing Up Before June (Radio News 05/07/07) It is not June yet, but June bugs are showing up early this year. The first signs of these insects are the immature white grubs that feed on the roots of several lawn grasses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researcher Testing Wheat-Cotton 'Double Crop' Scenario (Radio News 05/07/07) Louisiana cotton farmers don’t typically "double crop" with wheat. Wheat generally is harvested in mid-May, and Louisiana cotton farmers like to finish planting before that time because of potential late-season insects. New technologies, however, could make a wheat crop followed by cotton possible. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| New Cotton Variety Offers Growers Flexibility (Radio 05/07/07) Last year Roundup Ready Flex technology was introduced in cotton, and a small number of Louisiana cotton farmers used the variety. But LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart believes more growers will plant Roundup Ready Flex cotton this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Armyworm Population Is Heavy This Spring (Radio News 05/07/07) Outbreaks of armyworms are occurring around the state, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. Many Louisiana sugarcane farmers have reported seeing armyworms in their fields. Pollet says the worms won’t cause serious damage to sugarcane and that growers shouldn’t spray their fields for these pests. But armyworms can cause problems in other areas. |
| Nutritionist Calls Attention To 'Silent Killer' (Radio News 05/14/07) High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually doesn't have immediately noticeable symptoms. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says some people may not know they have high blood pressure until they experience problems with their heart, brain or kidneys. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Women's Health Is The Focus May 14-18 (Radio News 05/14/07) Mother’s Day ushers in women’s health week. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the week encourages women to take steps toward longer, healthier and happier lives. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get Active During Physical Fitness And Sports Month (Radio News 05/14/07) Seven out of 10 Americans don't regularly participate in enough physical activities. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames urges people to get out of their chairs and get moving. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Program Keeps Fire Ants Population Down In New Orleans (Radio News 05/14/07) There was one set of residents New Orleans didn’t want back after the hurricanes – red imported fire ants. Last year, LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Linda Hooper-Bui and the city’s mosquito and termite control board made a push to get the city fire ant free. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rose Garden Is A Treasure Of Burden Center (Radio News 05/21/07) The LSU AgCenter's Burden Research Center in Baton Rouge is home to horticultural and agronomic research, but one of its treasures is its rose garden. Steele Burden, whose family donated the land for the center, was a rose enthusiast. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Parents Have Options When Choosing Summer Child Care (Radio News 05/21/07) This time of the year parents are making decisions about what to do with their youngsters during the summer months. Park and recreation departments in towns and cities often offer summer camp options. LSU AgCenter child care associate Cheri Gioe talks about other options. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Safety Issues To Consider Before Summer Camp Sign-up (Radio News 05/21/07) Parents should consider several issues before signing their children up for a summer camp program. Among those, LSU AgCenter child care associate Cheri Gioe recommends parents find out how many adults will be supervising. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Earth Kind Roses Are Perfect For Busy Gardeners (Radio News 05/21/07) The Earth Kind rose program focuses on testing and recommending roses that require little attention. The LSU AgCenter tests Earth Kind varieties at its Burden Center in Baton Rouge. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Landscape Varieties Boosting Popularity Of Roses (Radio News 05/21/07) Growing roses doesn’t have to be hard work, and busy gardeners are getting the message. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings explains how varieties such as Knock Out – a low-maintenance landscape shrub rose – are capturing a portion of the modern rose market. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Drop In Cotton Acres Expected This Year (TV News 05/07/07) There will be a significant drop in cotton acres this year. In recent years growers have planted more than half a million acres. But several factors are discouraging farmers from planting cotton this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 27 seconds) |
| Seed Stocks Could Be Tight For Next Season's Wheat Crop (Radio News 05/28/07) Unseasonably cold weather in April did not affect Louisiana’s large wheat crop. But other wheat-producing states did not fare as well. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says that gives Louisiana growers an advantage. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wheat Growers Encouraged To Plant Several Varieties (Radio News 05/28/07) Wheat producers have several varieties to choose from when planting wheat. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says there are 10 recommended varieties and that planting several is preferred. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| America's Wetland Conservation Corps Begins Work (Radio News 05/28/07) A group of volunteers from across the state has committed to a combined total of nearly 26,000 hours of service to Louisiana’s wetlands. The group is part of America’s Wetland Conservation Corps, a joint effort of AmeriCorps, America’s Wetland Foundation and the LSU AgCenter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Volunteers Promoting Wetland Conservation, Restoration (Radio News 05/28/07) Much of the wetland conservation and restoration is centered on the coast. But wetlands are scattered across the state. Melissa Hylan is an America’s Wetland Conservation Corps member working out of Caddo Parish. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Growers Harvesting Large Wheat Crop (Radio News 05/28/07) The wheat harvest has started across Louisiana, and this year the state's growers have a large crop on their hands. Growers planted more than 220,000 acres of wheat – twice as much as last year. High prices encouraged farmers to plant, and the weather worked in their favor. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mowing Often Keeps Lawn Healthy (Audio 06/04/07) Mowing is the main lawn chore during the summer months. You need to mow often enough so that when you do mow you are not cutting off more than a third of the leaf blade. Of course, this will mean mowing at least once a week. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Get It Growing: Sunflowers Are Easy To Grow, Offer Variety And Thrive In Heat Of Summer (For Release On Or After 07/27/07) If you haven’t paid a lot of attention to sunflowers for your garden lately, you may think only of the gigantic sunflowers that reach for their namesake in the sky – towering to heights of 8 feet or more. You also may think they only come in yellow. But the truth is that today’s gardeners have a lot of choices when selecting sunflowers. |
| Get It Growing: Some Vegetables Can’t Take The Heat But Others Thrive During ‘Hot Times’ (For Release On Or After 07/20/07) When it comes to vegetable gardening in Louisiana, gardeners should take advantage of our year-round growing season. Yes, even in the torrid depths of summer there are delicious, heat-tolerant vegetables you can plant now to keep your garden productive. |
| Get It Growing: Don’t Let Poison Ivy Get You (For Release On Or After 07/13/07) I recently came across some poison ivy as I was working in an out-of-the-way area of my landscape. I keep a sharp eye out for this plant, since I’m quite allergic, and I promptly and ruthlessly deal with any as soon as I see it. |
| Get It Growing: Angelonias Are As Pretty As Their Name (For Release On Or After 07/06/07) One of the great joys of gardening is discovering new and attractive plants that thrive in our climate. An outstanding summer bedding plant called angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia) falls precisely into this category. |
| Leave Gladiolas Foliage Intact Afer Blooming (Audio 06/25/07) Gladiolas bulbs are planted in Louisiana landscapes to provide beautiful spikes of flowers in many colors. Once a gladiola finishes blooming, you should cut off the faded flower but leave all the foliage intact so it can provide food for the bulb. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer Bedding Plants Brighten Louisiana Landscapes (Audio 06/25/07) Despite the intense heat of summer, you can continue to plant colorful bedding plants to brighten your summer beds. Be sure to keep them well watered when they are newly planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Soluble Fertilizers Can Add A Boost Of Nutrients For Plants (Audio 06/25/07) Fertilizers are products that add essential minerals and nutrients to the soil. Soluble fertilizers are dissolved in water and applied as a liquid to plants. They provide immediate nutrients to plants, but they do have drawbacks. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Mexican Tarragon Can Replace French Variety During Summer (Audio 06/25/07) Tarragon is an herb that is popular in poultry dishes. French tarragon is the classic variety, but it won't grow in Louisiana during the summer. Cooks and gardeners can substitute Mexican tarragon to overcome that obstacle. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pre-emergence Herbicides Can Stop Weeds From Occurring (Audio 06/25/07) Weeding work is never done, but there are ways to suppress weeds. Mulch is one way to keep weeds down. A pre-emergence herbicide also can prevent weeds from taking over beds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Profusion Zinnias Stand Up To Louisiana's Summers (Audio 06/18/07) Zinnias provide bright colors in the garden and make great cut flowers. Although many zinnias perform poorly during the summer months, Profusion zinnias can stand up to Louisiana's heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer Is Good Time To Add Plants To Your Aquatic Garden (Audio 06/18/07) Summer is an excellent time to add plants to an aquatic garden. Plants in good-sized pots can simply be placed into the pond. There are no holes to dig or beds to prepare. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Take Precautions When Gardening In The Heat (Audio 06/18/07) High temperatures and high humidity can create a dangerous heat index. It's important to take care of yourself when you garden this time of the year. Garden early in the morning or late in the evening and follow the shade around. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Drop In Rose Production Stems From Heat Stress (Audio 06/18/07) During the intense heat of summer rose blooms are fewer, smaller and poorer in quality. Heat stress causes the drop in production. Even though it may seem like roses could use fertilizer, now is not the time to apply fertilizer to your roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Pull Up Petunias When They Start To Languish (Audio 06/18/07) Petunias are a popular summer bedding plant up north, but these plants generally tend to fade in Louisiana's summer heat. Wave petunias, however, will tolerate more heat than most varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Don't Worry About Webbing From Bark Lice (Audio 06/11/07) You may notice fine silvery webbing appearing on the bark of trees during the summer. These webs are made by tiny insects called bark lice or psocids. While it looks alarming, these insects won't harm the tree. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Roses When They Finish Blooming (Audio 06/11/07) Most of the roses in our gardens today are everblooming roses. But some gardeners still grow once-blooming roses. When these roses finish flowering, it is time to prune them. Just study each plant carefully to decide how to prune it. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Check Trees Before A Storm Approaches (Audio 06/11/07) June ushers in hurricane season in Louisiana, and strong thunderstorms also are common during the summer months. To prepare your yard for potential storms, check for weaknesses or dead branches in trees. Also, plan what objects need to be picked up in your yard if you know a storm is approaching. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Gardeners Can Stop Suckers On Crape Myrtles (Audio 06/11/07) In horticulture the term sucker is used to describe a strong sprout growing from the base of a tree or the tree's root system. Crape myrtles commonly produce suckers. But there is a way to get rid of these growths. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Gardeners Can Harvest Onion Crops In June (Audio 06/11/07) Home gardeners can grow a number of vegetables from the onion family. These crops are planted in fall and harvested this time of the year. Pull the onion, shallot or garlic bulb out of the ground and let it dry in the sun a few days. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Composted Yard Waste Can Be Reused In Gardens (Audio 06/04/07) Creating a compost pile is a great way to recycle yard waste. Fallen leaves and grass clippings can be turned into valuable material that can be used in garden bed preparation or as top dressing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lichens Are Not Harmful To Trees (Audio 06/04/07) Gardeners may notice poorly-performing plants with grayish-green growths on them. These growths, called lichens, often are blamed for harming trees or shrubs. Lichens are not parasites, but they often live on trees that are already unhealthy. |
| Gardeners Can Ripen Homegrown Tomatoes Indoors (Audio 06/04/07) A vine-ripened tomato freshly picked from the garden can be a real treat. But harvesting tomatoes at the perfect time is not always possible. If they still need it when you pick them, you can ripen tomatoes indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Vegetables Planted In June Must Be Able To Tolerate The Heat (Audio 06/04/07) The vegetables we plant in Louisiana this time of the year have to be able to take the intense heat throughout the summer. We can plant a variety of vegetables such as canteloupe, eggplant and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Miss-Lou Regional Tourism Summit Set for Aug. 7-9 In Vidalia (Distributed 06/01/07) The second annual 2007 Miss-Lou Regional Tourism Summit will be Aug. 7-9 at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center, according to Dr. Cynthia Pilcher, LSU AgCenter community economic development agent. The summit will focus on ways to enhance tourism in rural areas in the region, which consists of 16 parishes in Louisiana and 17 counties in Mississippi located along the Mississippi River or near the state borders |
| LSU AgCenter Launches Rice ‘Blog’ (Distributed 06/01/07) A web log, better known as a "blog," to monitor progression of a 10-acre field of rice at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station is online for farmers, teachers and anyone curious about the particulars of growing a rice crop. |
| LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station Field Day Set For June 28 (Distributed 06/05/07) The June 28 field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station will offer updates from the field, Capitol Hill and the marketplace. |
| LSU AgCenter Master Farmer Field Day Shows ‘Balance’ Of Crawfish, Rice (Distributed 06/05/07) Crawfish and rice might seem like a natural fit, but the two agricultural endeavors sometimes conflict, farmers learned at an LSU AgCenter Master Farmer Field Day held here recently (May 25). |
| LSU AgCenter’s LaHouse Holding ‘Hurricane Resistance Days’ (Distributed 06/01/07) The LSU AgCenter will hold Hurricane Resistance Days at its LaHouse model home site June 14-17. |
| Youth Gather For 2007 4-H Day At The Capitol The LSU AgCenter held its sixth annual 4-H Day at the Capitol June 5, and officials said it continues to be a popular event with young people and legislators from across the state. |
| LSU AgCenter Forestry Agent Wins Project Learning Tree National Award (Distributed 06/06/07) Ricky Kilpatrick, LSU AgCenter forestry agent in the Northwest Region, has won a Gold Star Award from Project Learning Tree in recognition of his involvement and support of this national organization. |
| LSU AgCenter Agents, Specialists Honored By Professional Association (Distributed 06/12/07) The Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association honored several LSU AgCenter agents and specialists for their service to Louisiana agriculture during its annual conference earlier this month in Oak Grove. |
| Pasture Condition Scoring Helps In Hay Production (Distributed 06/11/07) A guide to pasture condition scoring was among the topics at the Quality Hay Management Alternatives Field Tour held June 9 at the Gordon Raley in Franklin Parish. The tour was sponsored by the LSU AgCenter’s Macon Ridge Research Station in Winnsboro. |
| LSU AgCenter Offers Asian Soybean Rust Hot Line (Distributed 06/14/07) The LSU AgCenter has reactivated for the second year an Asian soybean rust hot line so people can find out the status of this disease in Louisiana. The toll-free number is 1-866-641-1847. Asian soybean rust is a disease that, if not caught early and treated, can spread rapidly and destroy entire soybean fields. |
| Finance Classes For Teachers Being Offered Statewide (Distributed 06/14/07)High school teachers across the state who want to learn how to teach their students about money management will have opportunities between June 26 and July 24 from the LSU AgCenter. |
| Research at LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station Highlights Field Day (Distributed 06/15/07) Progress is being made in evaluating and incorporating new technologies to reduce aflatoxin contamination in Louisiana corn fields, and research is being conducted on nematodes and corn hybrid testing, participants learned at the LSU AgCenter’s annual field day at the Northeast Research Station here Wednesday (June 13). |
| 4-H, FFA State Horse Show Set For July 9-14 In West Monroe (Distributed 06/26/07) More than 600 young people across Louisiana will compete in the 38th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 9-14 in West Monroe. Coordinated by the LSU AgCenter, the event will be held for the third year in a row at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. |
| Youth From Across Louisiana Win At 2007 4-H University (Distributed 06/21/07) oung people from across Louisiana were announced as state winners and alternates in various contests Thursday night (June 21) at the final session of the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University in Baton Rouge. In addition, hundreds more were selected as blue-ribbon winners, and more than 1,500 youngsters participated in the three-day series of activities that are part of the annual 4-H event. |
| LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center To Show Off Fig, Tomato Research (Distributed 06/27/07) Home gardeners are invited to a field tour focused on newly named LSU fig varieties and growing tomatoes July 11 at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge. |
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| Asian Soybean Rust Found In Central Louisiana (Distributed 06/22/07) Asian soybean rust was observed in both Avoyelles and Rapides parishes on Wednesday (June 20) and confirmed by LSU AgCenter scientists on Thursday (June 21). |
| 52 More Farmers Achieve ‘Master Farmer’ Status (Distributed 06/22/07) Fifty-two more Louisiana farmers, including nine women, have achieved the status of Master Farmer – a title that means they have not only learned the latest in conservation techniques, but they are implementing them on their farms. |
| Food Service Sector Hard Hit by Hurricanes; Long-term Growth Opportunities Still Exist (Distributed 06/28/07) Louisiana’s food and fiber service industries were heavily affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Consisting primarily of full-service and fast-food restaurants, the service industries lost 4.2 percent in value-added. |
| LSU AgCenter Researchers Report On High-Protein Rice, Other Projects During Field Day (Distributed 06/29/07) An LSU AgCenter researcher gave a progress report on her project to develop rice with increased protein levels during the Rice Research Station field day Thursday (June 28) here. |
| Angelonias Offer Color Through Summer (Distributed 06/12/07) Angelonias have been one of the top herbaceous ornamental plants for the past 10 years. Yet, many gardeners may not be familiar with these colorful plants, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Look For License When Choosing Child Care (Distributed 06/12/07) An LSU AgCenter child care expert says looking for the facility’s license is one of the quickest and easiest methods for gauging quality when you are shopping for child care. |
| Increased Milk Prices Won't Increase La. Milk Production (TV News 07/02/07) Louisiana dairy farmers aren't producing as much milk as they were in the early 1980s, but an increase in milk prices isn’t likely to lead to an increase in production. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) |
| Make Plans And Preparations Before A Storm Approaches (Radio News 07/02/07) Hurricane season is under way, and this year there was even a pre-season tropical storm. LSU AgCenter disaster preparedness specialist Pat Skinner says it is never too early to start preparing for a potential storm. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researchers Test Co-application Of Roundup And Insecticides (Radio News 07/02/07) LSU AgCenter researcher Dr. Donnie Miller studied co-application of the herbicide Roundup with common cotton insecticides, plant growth regulators and micro-nutrients. Co-application can save farmers multiple trips through their fields, ultimately saving them money and wear and tear on their equipment. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Wheat Growers Are Busy Harvesting Large Crop (TV News 06/04/07) The wheat harvest has started across the state, and growers have a large crop on their hands this year. Louisiana farmers planted more than 220,000 acres of wheat this year – twice as much as last year. High wheat prices encouraged farmers to plant, and their investment is paying off. The fairly mild and dry spring has led to excellent yields in some areas. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| Children Can Experience Homesickness At Summer Camp (Radio News 06/04/07) Some children experience homesickness when they are away for summer camps or other activities. LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says parents must be careful when dealing with such issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Farmers Generate Value-added To Economy (Radio News 06/04/07) Louisiana farmers generate a significant amount of "value-added" to Louisiana’s economy. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Matthew Fannin says in 2005 farmers contributed $855 million of this value. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana's Food Service Industry Still Struggling After Storms (Radio News 06/04/07) Louisiana’s food service industry did not fare well following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Matthew Fannin says Louisiana’s food service industry, which consists of full-service and fast-food restaurants, lost 4.2 percent in value-added in 2005. The biggest short-term challenge for this sector is population. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Forest Product Sectors Saw Little Impact From 2005 Hurricanes (Radio News 06/04/07) Hurricanes Katrina and Rita minimally affected the value-added forest product sectors in Louisiana. The biggest effect was on forest stocks, according to LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Matthew Fannin. Other sectors saw small loses, he said. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| 2005 Hurricanes Disrupted Louisiana's Food And Fiber Sectors (Radio News 06/04/07) The hurricanes in 2005 disrupted Louisiana’s food and fiber sectors. Those sectors lost $300 million in value-added between 2004 and 2005, according to LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Matthew Fannin. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Summer Physical Activity Is Essential For Youngsters (Radio News 06/11/07) Youngsters can fall into a sedentary routine that involves little more than watching television and snacking over the summer . LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says weight gain is sure to follow such a routine. To keep childhood obesity at bay, children should get 60 minutes of moderate exercise everyday. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Specialist Offers Tips For Traveling With Children (Radio News 06/11/07) Family vacations can be fun or frantic, but LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says proper planning is essential for keeping it on the fun side. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Learning Does Not Have To End When School Year Ends (Radio News 06/11/07) Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends. Parents need to find productive and fun ways for youngsters to spend their days. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says there are plenty of free activities that can work a child’s mind. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Soybean Acreage Is Down This Year (Radio News 06/11/07) High corn acreage is negatively affecting Louisiana soybean acreage. According to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos, the state's farmers will plant about 10 percent fewer soybean acres than last year -- putting acreage around 700,000. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Hurricane Resistance On Display At LaHouse (Radio News 06/11/07) The public can view safer, stronger and smarter building techniques during the LSU AgCenter’s Hurricane Resistance Days at LaHouse – its model home on the LSU campus. The events occur June 14-17. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Specialist Says Corn Crop Looks Exceptional (Radio News 06/18/07) Louisiana has not seen this much corn acreage in nearly 10 years. With the outlook of high prices, the state;s growers planted a large crop for this year's harvest. LSU AgCenter corn specialist Dr. David Lanclos says the 2007 Louisiana corn crop looks exceptional, but the unusually cold spring has affected early-planted corn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Growing Conditions Are Varied For Rice Crop (Radio News 06/18/07) Louisiana’s 2007 rice crop is in the field. Growers have planted a range of varieties. Growing conditions were unusual in early spring, giving some rice a difficult start, but conditions in May have been ideal for rice. Growers have been pumping more water for irrigation, but that usually increases yields. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lack Of Export Activity Is Affecting Rice Prices (Radio News 06/18/07) Lack of export activity in the world rice market is keeping prices from rising too high, says LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk. Prices have been up, and Saichuk says in the long term growers could see some relief from dismal prices in past years. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rice Acreage Is Lower Than Expected (Radio News 06/18/07) Louisiana's 2007 rice acreage remains low for the second year in a row. Acreage typically is around 500,000, but this year the state's rice growers planted around 370,000. Rice experts expected acreage to be higher, but factors such as a seed shortage hindered the expansion. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rice Acreage Remains Low This Year (TV News 06/11/07) Louisiana rice acreage remains low for the second year in a row. The state's planted acreage typically is around 500,000. This year rice growers planted around 370,000 acres. Rice experts expected acreage to be higher, but factors such as a seed shortage hindered the expansion. (Runtime: 1 minute, 22 seconds) |
| Researchers Work To Reduce Risk Of Aflatoxin (Radio News 06/25/07) LSU AgCenter researchers are working to reduce aflatoxin in corn. Aflatoxin is a byproduct of the naturally-occurring fungus Aspergillus flavus. Researchers are looking at chemical and biological controls. They also are looking at atoxigenic strains of the fungus. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Corn Is Drying Out In Northeast Louisiana (Radio News 06/25/07) It’s midway through the growing season, and most of the state’s corn is in excellent shape. But a pocket of corn in northeastern Louisiana is drying out, because that portion of the state has received very little rain over the past month and half. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Financial Education Workshops Have Proven Successful (Radio News 06/25/07) The LSU AgCenter has been holding financial education training for teachers for five years now. Follow-up research shows that students whose teachers participated in the training posted knowledge gains in personal finance categories. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter Offers Financial Education Workshops (Radio News 06/25/07) The LSU AgCenter is offering 10 workshops for high school teachers this summer in an effort to help them help their students become more financially literate. The workshops are aimed at free enterprise teachers, because they are required to teach personal finance lessons, but other educators could benefit from the training, as well. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Corn Hybrid Tests Reveal Performance Differs According To Soil Type (Radio News 06/25/07) The LSU AgCenter tested 77 corn hybrids in 2006. The data generated in these trials is used for recommending hybrids for Louisiana growers. The tests look at factors such as yield, moisture and plant and ear height. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Dry Corn Could Develop Problems With Aflatoxin (TV News 06/25/07) Most Louisiana corn growers are pleased with the condition of this year's crop. Weather conditions have been favorable in most areas of the state, but there is one dry spot. (Runtime: 1 minute, 24 seconds) |
| Corn Farmers Could Expect Lines At Grain Elevators (Radio News 06/18/07) With such a large corn crop on their hands, growers and grain elevator operators could have a difficult time handling the 2007 Louisiana corn crop. LSU AgCenter corn specialist Dr. David Lanclos also says spring conditions that affected planting may help the harvest. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| La. Growers Are On Alert For Asian Soybean Rust (Radio News 06/11/07) Asian soybean rust has made an early appearance in Louisiana this year. It was found in early May on kudzu in Iberia Parish. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos says environmental conditions have been right for the development of the disease. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lack Of Fluids Reduces Athletic Performance (Distributed 07/12/07) Athletes need adequate fluids for optimal physical performance. Dehydration impairs performance by causing cramps, weakness and headache. Dehydration can lead to higher core body temperature, which increases strain on the cardiovascular system. Untreated, dehydration can cause heat stroke. |
| Kindergarten Is Milestone To Prepare For (Distributed 07/12/07) A milestone for many families is the day their child begins kindergarten. Typically, in Louisiana, children must be age 5 prior to September 30 to enter kindergarten. |
| Many School Options Available to Louisianans (Distributed 07/13/07) As a parent or guardian, no one knows your child as you do. You know your child’s personality, strengths, weaknesses and interests. The school you choose should reflect your family’s values and meet your child’s needs. |
| Mixed Emotions Mark Back to School (Distributed 07/13/07)Back-to-school time always brings out mixed emotions. Students are excited to see their friends and get back into a comfortable routine but not looking forward to studying and the confines of a school day. |
| Avoid Back-To-School Panic (Distributed 07/13/07) Where does the time go? With mixed emotions, you and your child will be preparing for the start of the next school year. But you don’t want one of those emotions to be one of panic. |
| How To Handle Disappointing Grades (Distributed 07/13/07) It happens to almost every parent – your child brings home a report card that is less than satisfactory in your eyes. How do you handle it? Do you blow a gasket? Or ignore it, hoping it will go away? |
| Help Your Preteen Succeed In School (Distributed 07/13/07) Before your preteen goes back to school this year, remember that many changes take place during the preteen and teen years. It will be important that you be particularly perceptive at this time even though this is the time your child wants to be more independent, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development expert Dr. Diane Sasser. |
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| All Adults Have Back-To-School Duties (Distributed 07/12/07) Back-to-school time isn’t just for kids. Adults have responsibilities, too, according to LSU AgCenter family resource management specialist Dr. Karen Overstreet. |
| College Perils: Sex, Drugs And . . . Credit Cards? (Distributed 07/13/07)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. |
| Don’t Injure Back With Backpacks (Distributed 07/12/07) Students of all ages use backpacks to make their lives easier by organizing and carrying books and school supplies. Colors, styles and fabric selections are among the many difficult decisions to make when purchasing a backpack. |
| Food Pyramid Offers Numerous Snack Ideas (Distributed 07/13/07) Don't let your child's after-school snack attack catch you off guard. Keep plenty of healthy food choices from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid on hand to satisfy ravenous appetites. |
| Grade Transition Can Cause Stress (Distributed 07/13/07) Whether your child is starting kindergarten, first grade, middle school or high school, the transition to a new setting can be stressful. To make a smooth transition, it’s important to take a few steps to making the transition a positive one, according to 4-H youth development expert Dr. Janet Fox. |
| Individuality, Style Important In Choosing College Clothing, 4-H’ers Learn (Distributed 07/13/07) Expressing your individuality and exercising comfort are the most important considerations for deciding what to wear as a college student. |
| It’s Like Being Paid To Go To School (Distributed 07/12/07) Education is valuable throughout your life, and the achievements you make today can determine the salaries you earn over a lifetime. |
| Job And College Often OK (Distributed 07/12/07) Employment is more than a way for students to make money, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. It also can foster a sense of self-worth, develop a sense of responsibility and accomplishment, enable a contribution to society and cultivate a sense of professional identity. |
| New Dwelling Marks Rite Of Passage (Distributed 07/13/07) Moving away from home for the first time is a pivotal moment. It is one of the rites of passage from youth to adulthood. |
| Nutritionist Cautions Skipping Breakfast Impairs Learning (Distributed 07/13/07) The rush to school and work each day means some things have to be sacrificed – and often that includes breakfast. Surveys show that as many as 48 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys do not eat breakfast every day. |
| Plan College Financing Strategy (Distributed 07/13/07)Sometimes financing a college education is often a partnership involving the student, family, school and a lending agency. LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker encourages college students to find out each partner’s responsibilities. |
| School Pride Gives Sense Of Belonging (Distributed 07/12/07) School pride is often equated with athletics and team support, but it means much more to a youth. School pride involves a sense of belonging, of being part of something that is bigger than the individual and through which one finds value and identity. |
| School Volunteers: More Than Holding Bake Sales (Distributed 07/12/07) With the start of school, many parents’ thoughts go to preparing their child for a positive start. Little to no thought, however, is spent figuring out how parents can get involved in supporting their child during the school year, according to 4-H youth development professor Dr. Janet Fox. |
| Schools Rediscovering Value Of Gardening (Distributed 07/12/07) A garden provides a site for hands-on lessons about fruits and vegetables, important components of our diet. |
| State 4-H Leader Invites Youth To Find A Home In 4-H (Distributed 07/12/07) More than 179,000 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 director of the 4-H Youth Program Dr. Mark Tassin. |
| Success In School Depends On Life Outside School (Distributed 07/13/07) Parents want to see their children succeed in school. Believe it or not, school success often depends on what happens outside of school, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development professor Dr. Diane Sasser. |
| Teach Budgeting When Making School Shopping List (Distributed 07/13/07) Start the school year off right by sending your kids to school using a budget and the money-management skills you will teach them. Back-to-school planning offers many opportunities to demonstrate budgeting techniques and to set positive examples, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
| Build A Positive Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher (Distributed 07/13/07) With the start of the school year, parents often have high expectations and positive thoughts for the coming school year. Getting off to a great start requires three simple, but important, ingredients, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth development professor Dr. Janet Fox. |
| Get It Growing: You Can Freshen Up Tired Flower Beds (For Release On Or After 08/17/07) Flower beds that are past their prime and overrun with weeds can be a common sight in our late-summer landscape. But you don’t have to just give up and accept such sad-looking elements in your landscape, since there are ways you can freshen up these tired beds. |
| Get It Growing: Sharing Plants One Joy Of Gardening; Rooting Cuttings Is One Way (For Release On Or After 08/24/07) Sharing plants is one of the pleasures of gardening. 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. |
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| Get It Growing: Prune Roses In Late August, Early September For Beautiful Fall Blooms (For Release On Or After 08/31/07) In Louisiana our ever-blooming roses fortunately provide us with two really great seasons of bloom, and now is the time to prune in preparation for one of those seasons. |
| Get It Growing: Container Plants Enhance Outdoor Landscape (For Release On Or After 08/10/07) Growing plants in containers outdoors is popular for a variety of reasons, and such plants can be used to enhance your outdoor landscape. |
| Get It Growing: Heat Takes Its Toll On Plants; Watch For Late-Summer Pests (For Release On Or After 08/03/07) Our yards and gardens generally look a little frayed around the edges by this time of the year. On top of heat stress, plants also are more vulnerable to insect and disease problems now. |
| Container Plants Need Frequent Watering During Summer (Audio 07/02/07) Louisiana gardeners grow many plants in containers. This time of the year these plants need plenty of watering, especially if they are in a sunny location. Repotting plants into larger containers can help you cut down on the amount of watering you need to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Ornamental Grasses Have Many Positive Traits (Audio 07/02/07) There are many beautiful ornamental grasses that can be used as decorative borders. They are drought tolerant and have good insect and disease resistance. Gardeners can find a wide variety of ornamental grasses at gardening centers -- with at least one that will fill their needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Horticulturist Explains A Method To Remove Cypress Knees (Audio 07/02/07) The bald cypress is Louisiana's state tree. It makes a great addition to the landscape, but gardeners can have a problem with cypress knees. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how to remove knees that might pop up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Plant Palms During Summer Months (Audio 07/02/07) Palm trees can be grown all over Louisiana. If you want to add a palm to your landscape, now is the time to plant them. Homeowners in North Louisiana should choose hardy palms for their climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Prune Hydrangeas and Gardenias Immediately After Blooming (Audio 07/02/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in the early summer. Although most of the summer-flowering shrubs we grow in our landscapes bloom on new growth, hydrangeas and gardenias set their flower buds in late summer. When the plants finish flowering, prune them quickly so as not to cut off next year's flower buds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Louisiana Farmers Generate Value-Added For State's Economy (Distribued 07/03/07) Louisiana’s farmers generated more than $855 million in value-added through various crop and animal production activities in 2005, according to a recent report by LSU AgCenter agricultural economist Dr. Matthew Fannin. |
| LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Field Day Set For July 18 (Distributed 07/05/07) One new sugarcane variety released earlier this year and two sugarcane varieties released last year will be featured at the LSU AgCenter’s annual sugarcane field day on July 18 at the Sugar Research Station on Louisiana Highway 30, 11 miles south of Tiger Stadium or 9 miles north of Gonzales in St. Gabriel. |
| Proposed I-69 Route Threatens Pecan Research (Distributed 07/10/07) The proposed route of Interstate 69, a new highway that will eventually connect Mexico and Canada, could have a devastating effect on Louisiana’s pecan industry. That is because the proposed route goes right through the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research and Extension Station near Shreveport. |
| First Day Results Of 4-H, FFA State Horse Show Released (Distributed 07/11/07) Results from the first day of competition at the 38th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show on July 10 have been released. Competition continues through July 12. Coordinated by the LSU AgCenter, the event is at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe. |
| Red River Station To Set Record For Spring Greenhouse Tomatoes Sold (Distributed 07/11/07) Sales of greenhouse tomatoes from the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station’s spring crop are expected to top 65,000 pounds by the end of July – making this the best year ever. |
| LSU AgCenter County Agent Receives National Award (Distributed 07/12/07) An LSU AgCenter agent recently received the Merit Award from the American Forage and Grassland Council. Allen Hogan, LSU AgCenter county agent in Jefferson Davis Parish, received the award June 26 at the council’s annual meeting at Penn State University. |
| Crawfish Virus Widespread But So Far No Threat To Industry (Distributed 07/12/07) More than half of 135 Louisiana crawfish ponds tested for White Spot Syndrome Virus so far have shown up positive, according to an LSU AgCenter aquaculture expert. “This means it’s much more widespread than anyone thought,” said Dr. Ray McClain, crawfish researcher at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station. |
| La. Fruit Co. Helps With Rebuilding Plaquemines Parish 4-H Programs (Distributed 07/13/07) Plaquemines Parish 4-H’ers went to camp and attended 4-H University this summer thanks to a donation from a local company designed to help the youth development program rebuild in the area. |
| Second and Third Day Results of 4-H and FFA State Horse Show Released (Distributed 07/13/07) Results from the second and third days of competition at the 38th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show on July 11-12 have been released. |
| LSU AgCenter Sets Beef Cattle Nutrition Short Course (Distributed 07/13/07) A beef cattle nutrition short course presented by the Gulf Coast Beef Education Alliance will be held at the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier City on the last Tuesday of the month in July, August, September, October and November. |
| Children Learn Conservation at LSU AgCenter, Bass Pro Event (Distributed 07/17/07) David Wilson, a North Louisiana alligator hunter, brought a 2-year-old wild Louisiana gator to a Nature Rangers workshop in Bossier City July 14. The workshop, a cooperative venture between the LSU AgCenter and Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City, was one of several planned for 2007. |
| Several Field Days Held In Rice-Producing Areas (Distributed 07/18/07) LSU AgCenter scientists who work with rice went on the road in July – meeting with farmers at field days in five parishes. The experts gave reviews of their programs to develop new rice varieties, fight insects, control diseases and improve yields. |
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