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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: dustin harrell]Modern research, historic perspectives featured at Rice Research Station field day (Distributed 06/02/09) CROWLEY, La. – Farmers and scientists celebrated 100 years of work Wednesday (July 1) at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station’s 2009 Field Day that marked the facility’s centennial. 2009 Master Farmer field days scheduled (Distributed 06/05/09) Agricultural producers aspiring to be Louisiana Master Farmers can choose among 11 events scheduled for 2009 to help them meet the requirements for the program, according to Donna Morgan, LSU AgCenter agent in Alexandria, La. Rice Research Station to celebrate 100 years at annual field day July 1 (Distributed 06/24/09) CROWLEY, La. – This year’s field day on July 1 at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station will cap the centennial celebration of the facility’s existence. “This is a celebration of the past 100 years, and we’re going to have more of a historical perspective,” said Dr. Steve Linscombe, the station’s director. “Farmers and the general public will get a glimpse of how far agriculture in southwest Louisiana has advanced since 1909.” New uses for proven plants highlighted at Hammond field day (Distributed 07/01/09) HAMMOND, La. – Ornamental plants like cannas can provide a simple, effective and aesthetic method of removing excess nutrients in storm water or nursery production runoff, according to research conducted at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. Rice Research Station starts second century (Distributed 06/30/09) CROWLEY, La. – The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station is celebrating a century of operation this year, making it the oldest facility of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. [Image: receivingaward]LSU AgCenter 4-H hunting skills team wins awards at national meet (Distributed 07/01/09) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thirty LSU AgCenter 4-H’ers gave it their best shot at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, placing in the top five in three competitions and having eight individuals in the top 10. [Image: LDWF biologists]LSU AgCenter helps attack giant salvina in north Louisiana lake (Distributed 06/30/09) DOYLINE, La. – Scientists with the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are combining their efforts in an attempt to control giant salvinia – a noxious aquatic weed that is spreading across Lake Bisteneau in northwest Louisiana. Louisiana to host national 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program July 19-23 (Distributed 06/25/09) Nearly 100 youth from across the country will converge at the Wildwood Resort on Toledo Bend in Zwolle July 19-23 for the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program. Sixteen teams of six are expected from as far as Maryland, Wisconsin and Utah, according to Paul Morris, LSU AgCenter county agent in Sabine Parish and co-chair of the event. Louisiana 4-H University winners named (Distributed 06/26/09) BATON ROUGE – Louisiana youth took home honors as state contest winners and alternates as the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University concluded Thursday night (June 25) on the LSU campus. It’s not too hot for color in the garden (For Release On Or After 07/25/09) If you want to boost the color in your landscape, nurseries still have a good selection of colorful bedding plants that will thrive in whatever heat the summer throws at them. You can create cool, elegant color schemes with pastels, or an explosion of bright, vibrant colors full of excitement. Here’s how you can deal with dry weather in your landscape (For Release On Or After 07/18/09) Although Louisiana receives on average about 50 to 60 inches of rain annually, it doesn’t occur evenly through the year. As a result, dry spells are not uncommon, particularly during the heat of mid- to late summer. At those times, we may need to provide supplemental irrigation to flowerbeds, shrubs, lawns and newly planted trees. Here are some tips for vacation plant care (For Release On Or After 07/11/09) Summer is the time when people commonly take their longest vacations. When planning a vacation, people make arrangements to have someone take care of everything from the cat to the newspaper. But many neglect to have someone look after their plants and home grounds during their absence. Think beyond crape myrtles in your landscape (For Release On Or After 07/04/09) For the summer season, no flowering tree or shrub outblooms the crape myrtle. This small tree packs a powerful punch of color over an amazingly long season. But other summer-blooming large shrubs and small trees can do a lot to contribute to the summer display. Here are a few – Consider treelike hollies for the landscape (Distributed 06/26/09) Hollies are right behind azaleas, gardenias, camellias, sasanquas and Indian hawthorns in popularity among evergreen shrubs, and they may even be more popular than some of those. [Image: scholarship winners]2009 scholarships presented to 4-H’ers from across Louisiana (Distributed 06/25/09) Winners of 2009 4-H scholarships were among those honored during ceremonies at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University June 23-25 in Baton Rouge. The young adults from across Louisiana were honored at an awards banquet June 23 and at an assembly June 24 on the LSU campus. [Image: Christine Navarre]STD causes problems for Louisiana cattle, but can be managed (Distributed 06/25/09) BOSSIER CITY, La. – Normally, people think of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) as a problem for humans, but there’s one that’s emerged in the past few years as a problem for cattle in Louisiana. It’s called trichomoniasis, or trich, for short. LSU AgCenter scientists offered ideas for managing this disease among cattle as well as more productive and efficient ways to raise forage for cattle at the Red River Research Station field day on June 18. [Image: Louisiana Home Vegetable Gardening cover shot]Variety of high-quality LSU AgCenter publications now available for sale (Distributed 06/25/09) The LSU AgCenter now is offering several of its highest-quality publications for sale through its online store. The move is part of an effort to be able to continue offering expanded publications to clientele who prefer a printed format while also balancing the limited funds available for printing. LSU AgCenter honors 12 adults for service to Louisiana 4-H (Distributed 06/24/09) The LSU AgCenter honored 12 adults Tuesday evening (June 24) for their service to the Louisiana 4-H youth development program. Among those honored were four 4-H alumni, two school system administrators, two LSU AgCenter faculty members, two secretaries from AgCenter offices and two volunteer leaders who were honored for their outstanding service to 4-H. [Image: Donnie Miller]Northeast Louisiana crops look good – if only it will rain (Distributed 06/23/09) ST. JOSEPH, La. – So far, the chief crops in northeast Louisiana – cotton, corn and soybeans – are looking good, but they need rain, said Don Boquet, an LSU AgCenter cotton specialist at the Northeast Research Station and one of the speakers at the station’s annual field day June 17. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 | Next -> 4-H, FFA state horse show set for July 6-11 in West Monroe (Distributed 06/24/09) Organizers expect 600 youth from across Louisiana to compete in the 40th annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horse Show July 6-11 in West Monroe. Statewide extension group presents awards, installs officers at annual meeting (Distributed 06/03/09) The Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences presented its highest award along with others at its annual conference in Lafayette May 6. New officers also were chosen. Louisiana ag leader class visits California (Distributed 06/22/09) Briefings on agricultural issues and farm visits highlighted a study tour to Santa Barbara County, Calif., June 8-12, for the current class in the LSU AgCenter’s Agricultural Leadership Development Program. Dry weather topic at LSU AgCenter rice field day (Distributed 06/19/09) CROWLEY, La. – The current hot, dry weather could reduce the amount of fungicides needed for this year’s rice crop, an LSU AgCenter plant pathologist said at the Acadia Parish rice field day Thursday (June 18). LSU AgCenter offers series on ‘agritourism’ starting July 21 (Distributed 06/22/09) The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, to help people get into the agritourism business. Agritourism is a business venture on a working farm, ranch or agricultural enterprise that offers educational and fun experiences for visitors while generating supplemental income for the owner, according to Dora Ann Hatch, LSU AgCenter community rural development agent. Lack of rain leaves Louisiana farmers hurting (Distributed 06/17/09) The current spate of dry weather approaching drought conditions has Louisiana farmers in a bind, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. Tall crape myrtles look good in right location (Distributed 06/19/09) Crape myrtles continue to be one of the most widely used landscape trees in the southeastern United States. 2009 St. Helena/Tangipahoa Dairy Day slated for June 11 (Distributed 06/10/09) Finding solutions to the low prices producers receive for their milk will a topic of discussion at this year’s St. Helena/Tangipahoa Dairy Day June 11 at Henry Capdeboscq Jr.’s dairy farm near Husser. LSU AgCenter staff win top international communication awards (Distributed 06/17/09) Twenty members of the LSU AgCenter Communications and Information Technology staffs were honored at the annual conference of the Association for Communication Excellence, an international professional organization, which was held June 6-10 in Des Moines, Iowa. 200 attend LaHouse hurricane housing event June 13 BATON ROUGE, La. – More than 200 people learned how to update their homes and make them safer during hurricane season at the Hurricanes, Homes and Yards event at the LSU AgCenter’s LaHouse on June 13. LaHouse is an educational and demonstration center built as a residential home near the Alex Box Baseball Stadium on the LSU campus. Offer a healthful gift for Father’s Day (Distributed 06/12/09) This Father's Day, let your father know how much you care by helping him choose and eat a healthy diet. Butterfly gardening peaks during summer (Distributed 06/12/09) Summer is here, and that means butterfly gardening season is upon us. Bedding plants and herbaceous perennials are in full bloom attracting butterflies to our home landscapes. Free workshops for money management teachers start across state in July (Distributed 06/12/09) Educators who want to learn how to teach high school students about money management may take free workshops from the LSU AgCenter during July. Don’t forget to include animals in your storm plans (Distributed 06/08/09) Your plans for a storm or other disaster need to include what you’ll do about any pets and livestock you own, as well as all the other measures to protect your family and property. LSU AgCenter experts say to make your plans early, so you can put them into play the minute a potential disaster threatens. Asian soybean rust found in south Louisiana soybean field (Distributed 06/05/09) Asian soybean rust has been found in a soybean sentinel plot maintained by agricultural consultant Blaine Viator in St. Martin Parish near Coteau, according to LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Dr. Clayton Hollier. ‘Sun’ coleus shine in the landscape (Distributed 06/05/09) Coleus have long been a summer favorite for Louisiana landscapes. Many old varieties are still with us, but many new ones have sparked renewed interest in this old southern favorite. Don’t find yourself saying ‘I wish I had…’ if storm strikes (Distributed 05/19/08) Neglecting to make basic preparations could be a decision you heartily regret if a major storm or hurricane comes your way. That’s a message LSU AgCenter experts are stressing as this year’s hurricane season approaches. LSU AgCenter vice chancellor heads national group (Distributed 06/04/09) LSU AgCenter Vice Chancellor Paul Coreil recently took over as the leader of a national policy group for the nation’s land-grant universities. Coreil was appointed chair of the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy for 2008-09. Ask yourself these questions to see if you’re prepared for a storm (Distributed 05/09/08) With hurricane season approaching, it’s a good time to ask yourself a few questions to determine if you’re appropriately prepared. Even if you’ve been through a hurricane before, it’s easy to forget some of the preparations that can protect your property and family, experts with the LSU AgCenter stress. LSU AgCenter employees receive awards (Distributed 06/04/09) SCOTT, La. – The Louisiana County Agents Association honored five LSU AgCenter extension employees with awards at the organization’s annual convention Tuesday (June 2). <- Prev |  2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 | Next -> 4-H helps girl learn life skills (Distributed 06/04/09) HAYNESVILLE, La. – Jannah Loyd has found that things she learned in 4-H have helped her with the life skills she needs to face Down syndrome. Experts offer suggestions for times when ‘there’s a hurricane forming’ (Distributed 06/03/09) If a hurricane is forming or looks as though it may be headed our way, experts say there are a variety of actions you can take to help protect your family and property. “If you’ve got a family disaster plan, that’s the time to pull it out and start following it,” says Pat Skinner of the LSU AgCenter. “And, even if you don’t have a family disaster plan, there are still plenty of things you can do!” Rural tourism summit set for Aug. 11-15 in Marksville (Distributed 06/03/09) A regional conference focusing on enhancing current tourism resources and creating new ones in rural areas will be held Aug. 11-13 at the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, La. Play it safe with food; take steps to protect what’s in your refrigerator/freezer before a storm (Distributed 06/02/09) Power outages often accompany summer storms, but there are steps you can take before a storm to give the food in your refrigerator or freezer a little more time. “After a disaster, electrical power may be disrupted for hours, sometimes days,” says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames. “There are things you can do to prepare for an outage which may extend the life of foods in your refrigerator or freezer.” 12 to be inducted into Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame July 18 (Distributed 06/02/09) Twelve new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame will be inducted at the grand opening of the Louisiana 4-H Museum in Mansura from 2-4 p.m. on July 18. LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day set for July 15 (Distributed 06/02/09) A review of new sugarcane varieties and field tours on weed control, insect management and disease management will be featured at the annual sugarcane field day July 15 at the LSU AgCenter’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Family emergency plan critical in preparing for hurricane season (Distributed 05/26/08) If your family has a plan for what you’d do in case of a hurricane or other disaster, now is the time to pull it out and review it. If you don’t, there’s still time to write your plan, LSU AgCenter disaster preparedness specialist Pat Skinner says. Prepare landscape for summer storms (Distributed 05/27/08) LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says your lawn and landscape should be one area you pay close attention to while deciding whether you’re prepared if a storm comes your way this summer. “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,” Gill says. LSU AgCenter housing expert says don’t forget a few easier steps to protect your home (Distributed 05/22/08) LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says not to forget the relatively easy steps you can take to protect your home from hurricane damage. “Although changes like structural reinforcements, installing hurricane shutters or replacing windows with impact-resistant glass require more time, money and planning, there are some things you can do at a lower cost and with less effort,” Reichel advises. How can I strengthen my home against wind? (Distributed 05/22/08) Wind is the most common and most costly cause of damage to homes and other “light frame structures” in the United States. The 75-mile-per-hour-plus winds experienced in hurricanes put tremendous pressure on the roof, walls and foundation, and windblown debris can significantly increase the damage. But LSU AgCenter disaster recovery and mitigation specialist Pat Skinner says there are steps you can take to protect your home in the long run. Beat the rush; stock up on hurricane supplies now (Distributed 05/16/08) The start of this year’s hurricane season is rapidly approaching, and LSU AgCenter experts say stocking up on supplies now makes sense – whether you think a storm may come your way or not. Hurricane season is a time for planning (Distributed 06/01/08) It’s no surprise that experts say hurricane season is a time for planning. Making the appropriate arrangements and having good emergency plans can reduce damage to your home, help you cope during the storm and help you recover more easily after the storm, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. Louisiana 4-H’ers are ready to compete June 23-25 (Distributed 06/01/09) BATON ROUGE – Participants in 4-H are known for their prize-winning animals and giving back to their communities through ambitious service projects. But at 4-H University, these students will compete in contests ranging from computer simulation to sports broadcasting. Here are some secrets to successful summer gardening (For Release On Or After 06/26/09) When I’m asked about what should be done in the garden this time of year, I generally reply, “As little as possible.” The period from late June to mid-September is the most stressful time of the year for gardeners and their plants. Harvest home-grown vegetables properly (For Release On Or After 06/05/09) June is the peak month for harvesting early summer vegetables. One reason people grow their own vegetables is the outstanding quality of freshly harvested produce. Harvesting at the right stage, however, is essential to getting the best quality vegetables from your garden. Consider summer-flowering vines for your landscape (For Release On Or After 06/12/09) Summer-flowering vines can be used to provide color, fragrance and interest to Louisiana landscapes. They also can provide screening and even shade if they are allowed to cover an overhead structure. Indeed, no other group of plants can provide the same effects as vines. You can grow sweet, juicy blackberries in Louisiana (For Release On Or After 06/19/09) If you picked dewberries or blackberries from the wild as a child (or adult) and miss those wonderful shiny, black fruit bursting with sweet juice, you’ll be glad to know blackberries are easy-to-grow and productive in the home garden. LSU AgCenter 4-H seeks schools with outstanding character education practices (Distributed 05/30/09) LSU AgCenter 4-H will seek for the first time this year a school in Louisiana with outstanding character education practices to submit for national recognition through the Character Education Partnership, a youth advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. Did a tree just fly by? Check yours long before storms come (Distributed 05/29/09) Regularly checking the trees in your yard for damage, disease and other indications of danger is important, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. They say the beginning of hurricane season can serve as a good reminder to do it now. Disaster preparedness specialist lists ‘simple steps’ (Distributed 05/15/08) As hurricane season approaches, it’s a good time to take a few simple steps to protect your home and family in case a storm strikes, according to LSU AgCenter disaster preparedness specialist Pat Skinner. <- Prev |  3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 | Next -> Home-buyer educators win top award (Distributed 05/29/09) A team of nine LSU AgCenter educators recently won top honors for their home-buyer education program at the Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting. Crape myrtles may have blooming problems (Distributed 05/29/09) The most popular summer-blooming tree in Louisiana is the crape myrtle with its lovely, long-lasting flowers. Crape myrtles start blooming between mid-May and early June and continue flowering for 80 to100 days depending on the variety. Even less salt recommended (Distributed 05/29/09) Eating only 1 teaspoon of salt a day is a challenge for many Americans. This is the amount recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Everyone recommends it, but just what is a 3-day emergency food supply? (Distributed 05/28/08) Anyone who has heard disaster preparedness recommendations probably knows a three-day emergency food supply is on the list. But just what does that mean? LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames has the answers. Talk to children early to help them prepare for storms (Distributed 05/29/08) Everyone will be able to cope better if you talk to your children early about hurricanes and get them involved in your plans and preparations, says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. Discussing what hurricanes are, the dangers they pose and the safety measures to take against them can help to alleviate some of the fear and anxiety children and adults feel when a storm is approaching. Pack evacuation box now in case you need to ‘grab and go’ (Distributed 05/30/08) Packing a box you can “grab and go” in case you need to evacuate could save you from financial disasters and hardships, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. “You may not be able to prevent hurricanes and storms that interrupt your routine or destroy your home, but you can make plans to keep them from disrupting everything,” Tucker says. Rice growers hear from LSU AgCenter experts at field day (Distributed 05/28/09) FENTON, La. – Rice growers heard advice from a range of LSU AgCenter experts Tuesday (May 26) during the southwest rice field day. Being prepared to ‘grab and go’ can protect you from financial disaster (Distributed 05/27/09) Having an “evacuation box” packed and ready to go with important papers and other items can prevent financial disasters and hardships if a serious storm comes your way, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there often isn’t time to gather up such items when you’re rushing to evacuate, so she recommends packing them up now and refreshing them as needed. What’s a 3-day emergency food supply? (Distributed 05/28/09) Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when hurricane season approaches. But just what is a three-day emergency food supply? LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety specialist Dr. Beth Reames says it involves more than just the food. ‘Healthy Homes’ course offered at LSU AgCenter’s LaHouse June 2-3 (Distributed 05/27/09) The LSU AgCenter will offer a course on “Essentials for Healthy Homes Practitioners” June 2-3 at its Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center. Get ready before a hurricane is coming! (Distributed 05/26/09) During a hurricane, you need some supplies just to survive. But many of those supplies are hard to find if you wait until a storm is approaching. So it’s better to make sure you’ve got some of the essentials now, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station field day set for June 18 (Distributed 05/26/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station will hold a field day June 18 at the station in Bossier City. Landscape field day slated for June 25 at LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station (Distributed 05/26/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station will hold its annual landscape horticulture field day for industry professionals on June 25. LSU AgCenter seeks to finalize Lamar Dixon Expo Center location for 2010 Livestock Show (Distributed 05/26/09) For the past five years, the LSU AgCenter has hosted the annual statewide Livestock Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. But because the status of this facility has been unknown, the location for 2010 show, to which nearly 3,000 4-H and FFA members bring their award-winning animals to compete for the best-of-the-best, has been up in the air. Louisiana Master Gardeners meet, learn at annual conference (Distributed 05/25/09) KENNER, La. – Although he may be known to the culinary world as a leading New Orleans chef, John Besh also is a leading proponent of serving locally grown foods in his four restaurants. “Our restaurants spend $8 million to $9 million a year on groceries,” Besh told participants at the Louisiana Master Gardeners’ state conference here May 21. Are you ready for a hurricane? Ask these 20 questions to find out (Distributed 05/25/09) Are you ready for a hurricane? LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel offers a 20-question quiz to help you determine just how prepared you are. Interstate 69 realigned to avoid LSU AgCenter Pecan Station (Distributed 05/25/09) The LSU AgCenter Pecan Research-Extension Station in Shreveport will not be affected by the alignment of Interstate 69 in southern Caddo Parish after all, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Daylilies brighten up late spring and early summer (Distributed 05/21/09) Daylilies are one of the most popular flowering plants for late spring and early summer in Louisiana. Gardening shoppers always want daylily information. Consider new shrub varieties for home landscapes (Distributed 05/21/09) Every year, new shrub varieties are introduced for landscape use. At the same time, some varieties debuted in prior years are new in that they’re just catching on. Graded lumber required for residential homes in Louisiana (Distributed 05/21/09) Do-it-yourself homebuilders in Louisiana have recently encountered problems with local parish building inspectors when attempting to get their structures approved if the house was built with lumber missing a grade stamp. <- Prev |  4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 | Next -> ‘Scavenger hunt’ pays off for La. 4-H Museum (Distributed 05/20/09) A Louisiana 4-H Centennial scavenger hunt has been a success at finding memorabilia and artifacts to be used in the new Louisiana 4-H Museum, according to museum officials. New LSU AgCenter rice varieties may be on tap this year (Distributed 05/20/09) MAMOU, La. – Two new long-grain rice varieties could be released by the LSU AgCenter this year if they continue to show solid results, according to Dr. Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder. LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station field day set for June 17 (Distributed 05/19/09) The LSU AgCenter’s annual Northeast Research Station field day will be held June 17 at the station in St. Joseph. LSU AgCenter scientist says stormwater pollution can be controlled (Distributed 05/19/09) BOSSIER CITY, La. – The stormwater that runs off lawns, streets and driveways contains dirt, motor oil, fertilizers and pesticides that will eventually end up in the nation’s waterways, an LSU AgCenter environmental scientist said at the Lunch and Ag Discovery program May 14 at the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station. LSU AgCenter offering educational program to help you prepare for hurricane season (Distributed 05/18/09) The LSU AgCenter will open its Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center June 13 for a daylong series of educational programs designed to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Dubbed “Hurricanes, Homes and Yards,” the program will be conducted from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Louisiana House on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Know Your Region workshop set for June 10 in Winnsboro (Distributed 05/18/09) A workshop for economic development professionals, elected officials and community leaders will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10 at the LSU AgCenter’s Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro. Specialists offer advice on talking to your children about flu (Distributed 05/18/09) With what some are calling “swine flu” being a major topic of conversation in many circles and in the news, it’s a good idea to reassure your children you’re going to keep them as safe as possible. Officially known as H1N1, this flu outbreak has captured attention across the country and could result in children being fearful about it, LSU AgCenter family life and child development specialists say. LSU AgCenter rice field tour set for May 26 (Distributed 05/18/09) FENTON, La. – The LSU AgCenter announced its 2009 Southwest Rice Tour will be held May 26. Management Intensive Grazing Workshop May 27 at Southern Ag Center (Distributed 05/15/09) A Management Intensive Grazing Workshop will be held at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center on May 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The workshop will include visits to two farms where management intensive grazing is practiced, according to Emily Neustrom, assistant with Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) at the LSU AgCenter. Heflin couple creates scholarship for 4-H’ers (Distributed 05/15/09) Joe and Diane Beatty of Heflin, La., recently donated $25,000 to the Louisiana 4-H Foundation to create an endowed scholarship for 4-H’ers from Webster and Bienville parishes. Proper landscape irrigation is critical in summer (Distributed 05/15/09) As we approach the hot summer months, proper irrigation becomes especially important in landscapes. Irrigate when necessary and do so efficiently. Surprisingly, many plants are over-watered rather than under-watered. Coreil, Lima win top 2009 awards from LSU Kiwanis Club (Distributed 05/14/09) Paul Coreil, vice chancellor of the LSU AgCenter, and Marybeth Lima, professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, received the 2009 top awards from the LSU Kiwanis Club. Cameron Parish home tour to feature Hurricane Ike ‘survivors’ May 17 (Distributed 05/11/09) CAMERON, La. – Newly built-to-code houses that have already survived one hurricane will be featured in this year’s Cameron Parish Tour of Hurricane-resistant Homes. Take precautions to protect older adults from flu (Distributed 05/14/09) Older adults and those who care for them should take precautions to guard against the flu, says LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. Reasonable precautions will not only help to prevent the spread of the flu but may also save lives in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, she stresses. LSU AgCenter administrator honored (Distributed 05/13/09) LSU AgCenter Assistant Vice Chancellor David Morrison recently received the Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors Excellence in Leadership Award. Kids can learn and have fun at AgMagic April 20-26 (Distributed 04/09/09) Want to know why bugs rule or help kids learn where their food actually comes from? Or how about exploring the inside of the brain? All that and more are possible during AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter’s fun, interactive and educational journey through Louisiana agriculture and much more April 20-26 at Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Evangeline Parish Field Day set for May 19 (Distributed 05/12/09) MAMOU, La. – Rice farmers can get the latest information on new varieties and agronomic practices at the Evangeline Parish Rice Field Day being held May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The LSU AgCenter-sponsored event will be held at the farm of Kody and Larry Bieber, one mile west of La. Highway 13 on Bieber Road. Operation Military Kids holds overnight camp (Distributed 05/11/09) POLLOCK, La. – Twenty children and their military families participated in an overnight camp at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center April 25-26 as part of an Operation: Military Kids program. Students learn about aquifer at Water Fest (Distributed 05/11/09) HOMER, La. – About 200 fifth- and sixth-graders from six Claiborne Parish schools learned about water conservation and water quality at Lake Claiborne State Park east of Homer May 7-8. Landscape management short course set for June 16-17 (Distributed 05/11/09) BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter will conduct a short course for landscape management professionals June 16-17 in Baton Rouge. <- Prev |  5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 | Next -> Experts supply keys to success for azaleas (Distributed 05/08/09) Summer is rapidly approaching, the time when our evergreen azaleas often have difficulty dealing with our heat and humidity. Hunting white-tailed deer focus of field day (Distributed 05/07/09) CLINTON, La. – White-tailed deer were the focus of a wildlife field day May 2 at the LSU AgCenter’s Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station. LSU AgCenter sponsors 2nd biodiesel workshop June 2-3 in Baton Rouge (Distributed 05/07/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – Due to demand, the LSU AgCenter is hosting a second two-day advanced workshop on how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used vegetable oil on June 2-3 at the Callegari Environmental Center. “Like the one in April, this is an advanced workshop and different from the workshops we offered in 2008,” said Bill Carney, LSU AgCenter environmental educator. Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium scheduled July 16-17 in Baton Rouge (Distributed 05/05/09) The LSU AgCenter will host the third Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium July 16-17, 2009, at the Lod Cook Conference Center and Hotel on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. LSU AgCenter can help with pond management (Distributed 05/05/09) SHREVEPORT, La. – The LSU AgCenter can help people with managing their ponds, Dr. Greg Lutz, an AgCenter aquaculture specialists, said April 27 at the AgCenter’s Red River Research Station. Louisiana rice planting nearing completion (Distributed 05/01/09) Rice farmers are welcoming warmer, drier weather to help their young crop, but they would like to see relief from the wind, too. LSU AgCenter announces Calcasieu-Cameron parish Rebuilding, Flood Protection Expo The LSU AgCenter’s Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Unit, together with Calcasieu and Cameron parish officials, will present a free Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 at Grand Lake School. Silent killer awareness month under way (Distributed 05/01/09) May is high blood pressure awareness month. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says high blood pressure or hypertension is called the silent killer because it usually has no symptoms. Rose garden earns honors at LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center (Distributed 05/01/09) The All-America Rose Selections garden at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge recently was recognized with an "Outstanding Rose Garden Maintenance Award" for 2009, according to AgCenter officials. Rain gardens offer eye appeal and less pollution (Distributed 05/01/09) A rain garden is a depression in the landscape that catches runoff from rain and contains water-tolerant plants. National Women's Health Week begins on Mother’s Day (Distributed 05/01/09) Mother’s Day launches the 10th annual National Women's Health Week to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases. Ag Awareness program set for May 6-7 in New Iberia (Distributed 04/30/09) NEW IBERIA, La. – Ag Awareness in Iberia Parish will give third-graders the chance to learn about farming and the source of their food May 6-7 at the SugArena. Celebrate your child care provider May 8 (Distributed 04/28/09) The Friday before Mother's Day each year honors child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children. Oil City students participate in Youth Wetlands Week (Distributed 04/29/09) OIL CITY, La. – Wearing nametags featuring their “personalitree,” 135 Oil City Elementary Magnet School fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders learned about forestry at Jeems Bayou Hunting and Fishing Club on Caddo Lake on Earth Day, April 22. 600 4-H’ers learn safety lessons (Distributed 04/29/09) SHREVEPORT, La. – About 600 4-H’ers from 18 elementary schools learned how to stay safe at the 2009 Caddo 4-H Extravaganza April 24 at the Bill Cockrell Community Center. Louisiana agriculture means billions to state’s economy (Distributed 04/27/09) Unfavorable weather and increased costs didn’t stop Louisiana agriculture from contributing billions to the state’s economy in 2008. Commodities in the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife industries racked up more than $5.3 billion at the farm gate and “value added” in excess of $4.1 billion – for a total economic contribution of nearly $9.5 billion in 2008. You can’t get swine flu eating pork (Distributed 04/27/09) You can’t get swine flu from eating pork or pork products, says an LSU AgCenter extension nutritionist. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that a person can get swine flu from touching raw pork or from eating pork that has been properly prepared, says Beth Reames. Vinca, periwinkle has roller-coaster history (Distributed 04/27/09) One of the most popular warm-season annual bedding plants is vinca or periwinkle. It is well-known for its prolific and long blooming season. You can grow palms in Louisiana landscapes (For Release On Or After 05/29/09) Winters have been relatively mild in Louisiana over the past few years, and I see lots of palms being planted around the state. They add a wonderful tropical look to the landscape. Basil is great for summer gardens (For Release On Or After 05/22/09) Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil also is indispensable to Louisiana cooks. Besides having extraordinary taste, basil is really attractive and easy to grow. <- Prev |  6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 | Next -> Marigolds may help control some nematodes (For Release On Or After 05/15/09) You may sometimes read or hear information about planting certain plants around other types of plants to prevent insect problems. This is commonly called companion planting. Generally, research does not substantiate the claims of companion planting. You can manage your garden for purple martins and tomato diseases (For Release On Or After 05/08/09) Most years I get a few questions asking why purple martins failed to take up residence in a birdhouse provided for them. Plan gardens to lower allergies (For Release On Or After 05/01/09) Many gardeners suffer from pollen allergies and are prone to sneezing, runny noses, watering eyes and sinus pressure headaches while working outside when pollen counts are high. Military kids have fun down on the farm (Distributed 04/24/09) BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter’s dairy farm was the site of a special day camp for military kids and their families on April 17. LSU AgCenter names new head for Agricultural Chemistry (Distributed 04/24/09) The LSU AgCenter announced the appointment of Dr. Mark LeBlanc as head of the Department of Agricultural Chemistry effective April 1, 2009. Louisiana soybean acres expected to increase (Distributed 04/22/09) Louisiana will likely have a large soybean crop this year, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. 4-H’ers learn budget, care are important in choosing clothing (Distributed 04/22/09) MONROE, La. – 4-H’ers learned that staying within a budget, reading the label and comfort are the most important considerations of deciding what clothes to purchase. Court decision could affect pesticide application rules (Distributed 04/21/09) Agricultural organizations across the United States are intently watching developments in a federal court case that could add more regulation to pesticide applications. LSU AgCenter leadership program starting application process for 2010 (Distributed 04/21/09) 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. Applications for potential participants in the program are available for its 12th class, which will begin the two-year program of study in January 2010. La. wheat acreage down, but weed control, disease management can help producers (Distributed 04/21/09) WINNSBORO, La. – Louisiana farmers planted less wheat than last year, but early herbicide applications and disease control can aid producers, LSU AgCenter experts said at the annual wheat and oat field day at the Macon Ridge Research Station April 15. Choose crape myrtles that ‘fit’ home landscape (Distributed 04/20/09) Crape myrtles are one of the most widely used summer-flowering trees in Louisiana landscapes. Many of us are not familiar with the tremendous array of varieties and sizes available. One group of crape myrtles being used more because of its smaller size and excellent flowering performance is the semi-dwarf. Crawfishing clinic teaches value of wetlands (Distributed 04/17/09) NEW ORLEANS – Area youth learned the importance of Louisiana’s wetlands at a crawfishing clinic recently held at the Bonné Carre Spillway. Entomologists help schools find cost-saving measures to get rid of insect pests (Distributed 04/14/09) Schools can be a haven for mice, roaches and a host of other creepy-crawlers. They can take refuge in nooks and crannies behind cubby holes and desks while subsisting on the crumbs kids leave behind. Three schools in Ascension Parish are taking a new approach to pest management with the help of LSU AgCenter entomologist Dale Pollet. Advocate for children through political process (Distributed 04/14/09) This is one of a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. Outdoor summer play important for children (Distributed 04/14/09) This is one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. Start reading habit during Week of the Young Child (Distributed 04/14/09) This one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. Week of the Young Child observed April 19-25 (Distributed 04/14/09) This is one in a series of four articles in observance of the national 38th annual Week of the Young Child, April 19-25. Orleans Parish joins rest of state in supporting LSU AgCenter (Distributed 04/13/09) NEW ORLEANS – For the first time in more than 20 years, every parish in the state is helping support LSU AgCenter programs. Community Economic Development Seminar set for May 13-14 in Baton Rouge (Distributed 04/09/09) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 20th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 13-14 at the Louisiana Emerging Technology Center on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Select landscape plants to fit environmental conditions (Distributed 04/13/09) Environmental conditions matter when you select plants for your home landscape. Available space, sun or shade exposure, wet or dry locations and exposure to windy conditions are all important considerations. Choosing plants adaptable to the environment is a sustainable landscape practice. <- Prev |  7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 | Next -> Natchitoches tax assessor proposes millage to support LSU AgCenter (Distributed 04/08/09) NATCHITOCHES, La. – Natchitoches Parish Tax Assessor Rick Hargis proposed a three-quarter mill property tax to support the LSU AgCenter at a meeting here on April 7. About 55 people attended, including school board members, police jurors and 4-H volunteers. Dr. Paul Coreil, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor for extension, explained the dire consequences on educational services if the proposed budget cuts to the AgCenter are implemented Sugarcane farmers weigh wheat as rotation crop to control weeds, slow erosion (Distributed 04/07/09) JEANERETTE, La. – Sugarcane farmers got a look at LSU AgCenter statewide wheat variety trials and nearby demonstration strips on April 6 to see what varieties are best suited as a rotational crop in the south Louisiana soils. Dairy farmers meet to discuss strategy (Distributed 04/07/09) Dairy producers from Mississippi joined Louisiana producers at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station in Franklinton March 31 to discuss strategies for surviving the current economic situation. ‘Eat right’ theme for March nutrition month (Distributed 03/06/09) Even though most people agree that healthy eating is important, doing so may seem almost impossible when money is tight and time is short, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Ground covers serve many purposes (Distributed 03/02/09) Ground covers are low-growing plants other than turfgrasses. Typically, they are perennial, evergreen plants with sprawling or spreading habits. They generally are 1 foot or shorter, but taller plants are used occasionally. Ground covers are considered attractive, low-maintenance landscape options. LSU AgCenter station hosts USA Rice Leadership class (Distributed 04/06/09) CROWLEY, La. – The 2009 USA Rice Leadership class toured the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station on April 2 during a two-day swing through Louisiana. Group plans to move Louisiana Delta to prosperity (Distributed 04/03/09) RAYVILLE, La. – Organizing symposiums and identifying best practices in four areas that affect poverty are part of an action plan the Louisiana Delta Initiative presented to community and governmental leaders here April 2. Louisiana corn acres drop again in 2009 (Distributed 04/03/09) Corn acreage reached record levels in Louisiana several years ago, but the acres dedicated to this feed grain will drop again this year, an LSU AgCenter specialist predicts. Salt means some La. rice acres won’t be planted (Distributed 04/03/09) Saltwater effects on rice-growing fields may keep farmers from planting as much as 14 percent of the acres they normally devote to rice production in southwest Louisiana, according to an LSU AgCenter report. Tips offered for best bedding-plant performance (Distributed 04/03/09) Late March through early May is the prime time for planting our spring annuals in Louisiana. Warm-season bedding plants make a great addition to our home and commercial landscapes. State’s best nutrition paraprofessionals named (Distributed 04/02/09) Two LSU AgCenter nutrition educators have been named the state’s outstanding paraprofessionals in their respective nutrition programs. Easter eggs not to ‘dye’ for (Distributed 04/02/09) Although dyed Easter eggs may look like decorations, they are a food, and they are perishable. In fact, hard-cooked eggs spoil faster than fresh eggs because their protective coating is washed away in the cooking process, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. LSU AgCenter program helps prisoners return to society (Distributed 04/02/09) Helping inmates make the smooth transition back into society is the goal of a partnership involving the LSU AgCenter, the Louisiana Department of Corrections and nonprofit organizations in Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes. La. strawberry crop hurt, but growers are optimistic (Distributed 04/01/09) Recent wet weather has caused fairly heavy losses for strawberry growers in south Louisiana. LSU AgCenter agent addresses safe shopping online (Distributed 04/01/09) When you go on a Web site, you need to be a detective and do a background check before shopping. Louisiana Agribusiness Summit Forum hears industry outlook (Distributed 04/01/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – The lingering effects of years of hurricane damage and the current economic downturn are dampening Louisiana agriculture, a group of industry observers told an Agribusiness Leadership Summit Forum recently. Pine straw makes excellent mulch (Distributed 03/30/09) Mulching should be part of garden maintenance at least twice a year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Pine straw is an excellent choice among mulch products currently available on the market, the horticulturist says. New vegetable varieties are as plentiful as pop hits (Distributed 03/30/09) Keeping up with the latest vegetable varieties is about like keeping up with the latest pop hit, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. University research takes time and money, so variety testing is not always on top of the products that the seed companies are promoting. New cannas varieties renew plant’s popularity (Distributed 3/30/09) Cannas have enjoyed a rebirth of popularity because of the introduction of new varieties, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Fertilizing lawn can wait a while (Distributed 03/30/09) As lawns begin turning green in spring, the temptation is to add fertilizer to enhance the re-growth. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske warns against giving in to this temptation. <- Prev |  8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 | Next -> Dot-sized insects spell big-size trouble for pecans (Distributed 03/30/09) A dot-sized insect called the pecan phylloxera may infest pecan trees beginning in mid-March. Severe infestations of phylloxeras can cause loss of the pecan crop for the current year and also for the following year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner. Don’t plant lawn too early (Distributed 03/30/09) Planting a spring lawn should start no sooner than it would be safe to set out your tomato transplants, that is, when soil temperatures reach the mid-60s and higher. Athens Select plants thrive in heat, humidity (Distributed 03/30/09) Athens Select is a plant evaluation program that measures a variety’s heat and humidity tolerance. Founded in 1999 at the University of Georgia, the program includes trials at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge and the Hammond Research Station in Hammond. Proper soil sampling important for useful test results (Distributed 03/30/09) Many home gardeners are aware that a soil test is a good practice to determine the soil’s nutrient status, pH and other characteristics. Most of us, however, do not know the proper procedures for taking soil samples, which can make the test results inconclusive. Train the well-behaved vine (For Release On Or After 04/24/09) Vines are an amazing group of plants with enough diversity to boggle the mind of any gardener. What binds these wonderful plants together is their universal lack of strong stems. Make gardening easier with mulches (For Release On Or After 04/17/09) Mulching is an easy-to-do, labor-saving gardening technique that all gardeners should take advantage of. A mulch is a material, usually organic but sometimes inorganic, that we use to cover the soil surface around plants. Mulching beds is an important part of sustainable landscaping. There’s more to the cucumber family than cucumbers (For Release On Or After 04/10/09) Some the most popular vegetables planted in Louisiana home vegetable gardens belong to the cucumber family, or Cucurbitaceae. Add beautiful Louisiana irises to your garden (For Release On Or After 04/03/09) Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana irises. In gardens and landscapes, hybrids of our native species bloom in a rainbow of colors with large, showy flowers on tall stems. Louisiana Delta Initiative sets public presentation for April 2 in Rayville (Distributed 03/27/09) The Louisiana Delta Initiative is inviting community and governmental leaders to “One Voice: Communities Moving from Poverty to Prosperity” from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 2 at the Rayville Civic Center in Rayville. Learn to make biodiesel at April 28-29 workshop in Baton Rouge (Distributed 03/27/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU AgCenter is hosting a two-day comprehensive workshop on how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used vegetable oil on April 28-29 at the Callegari Environmental Center. “This is an advanced workshop and different from the workshops we offered last summer,” said Dr. Bill Carney, LSU AgCenter environmental educator and director of the Callegari Center. The AgCenter offered several workshops in 2008 on how to make biodiesel. Wheat field day set for April 6 at LSU AgCenter’s Iberia Research Station (Distributed 03/27/09) NEW IBERIA, La. – Farmers will get the chance to see an LSU AgCenter demonstration plot of wheat varieties at an April 6 field day. 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. LSU AgCenter offers ‘Afternoon of Roses’ April 19 at Burden Center (Distributed 03/26/09) The LSU AgCenter invites you to learn more about roses, and it’s offering an event in April that’s designed to help. "An Afternoon of Roses" will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. April 19 at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center in Baton Rouge. Acadiana group passes resolution for restoring funds to LSU AgCenter, LDAF (Distributed 03/26/09) JEANERETTE, La. – The Acadiana Legislative Delegation, concerned about the effects of potential state budget cuts, unanimously passed a resolution supporting the restoration of sufficient funds to the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry at a meeting with farmers here March 25. Researchers evaluate new cattle breeds for Louisiana climate (Distributed 03/25/09) JEANERETTE, La. – A crowd of approximately 100 beef and forage producers turned out for the March 21 Acadiana Cattle Producers 2009 Spring Field Day held at the LSU AgCenter’s Iberia Research Station here. LSU AgCenter nutrition educator receives national USDA award (Distributed 03/24/09) JoAnn Smith, an LSU AgCenter nutrition educator in Richland Parish, has been awarded a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service for her contributions to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). LSU AgCenter family economist offers job-hunting tips (Distributed 03/24/09) People facing unemployment should not relax because finding a job can often take a lot of work. Chesapeake Energy sponsors scholarships for 4-H summer camp (Distributed 03/23/09) Chesapeake Energy is sponsoring 60 4-H camp scholarships in six northwest Louisiana parishes. Legislators oppose budget cuts to LSU AgCenter at Farm Bureau meeting (Distributed 03/20/09) LAFAYETTE, La. – State Rep. Jack Montoucet of Duson, speaking at a Louisiana Farm Bureau dinner March 18, defended the LSU AgCenter as it faces a possible $13.3 million budget cut for the upcoming fiscal year. “They provide such an important service to the farming community. It scares me to hear the cuts,” Montoucet said. Centipede grass ideal for sustainable landscapes (Distributed 03/20/09) The major grass produced on Louisiana sod farms and most widely planted in residential lawns is centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides). It thrives with less care and usually requires less mowing than many other grasses. <- Prev |  9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 | Next -> Preventing obesity requires coordinated efforts; LSU AgCenter hosts nutrition summit (Distributed 03/19/09) Obesity is a growing problem for the state of Louisiana, and coordinated efforts in the fight against it are important to potential success in stemming the obesity epidemic. That was the message echoed by experts at a gathering this week hosted by the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter wheat and oat field day scheduled April 15 at Winnsboro (Distributed 03/19/09) WINNSBORO, La. – The LSU AgCenter’s wheat and oat field day will be held at the Macon Ridge Research Station April 15. Forestry forum provides landowners suggestions, safety lessons (Distributed 03/18/09) SHREVEPORT, La. – The 25th annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum held here March 12 offered suggestions for forest owners to make progress in hard economic times and included a safety lesson for when they are in the woods. Dairy producers meeting set for March 31 in Franklinton (Distributed 03/19/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station in Franklinton will host a meeting for Louisiana and Mississippi dairy producers March 31. Minority farmers, small-farm operators hear about financial issues (Distributed 03/19/09) ALEXANDRIA, La. – About 100 minority farmers and other small-farm operators heard about marketing, estate planning, financial planning and other legal issues at an informational meeting on March 12 at the LSU AgCenter’s Charles Dewitt Center here. Food trends, food safety mark Food Processors Conference (Distributed 03/19/09) BATON ROUGE – Changing demographics and the economic recession are changing the ways Americans buy and prepare foods, a food industry consultant told the Louisiana Food Processors Conference here Wednesday (March 18). Iberia Research Station field day set for March 21 in Jeanerette (Distributed 02/27/09) JEANERETTE, La. – Hay production and beef cattle management will be topics covered in a field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Iberia Research Station March 21. LSU AgCenter presenting AgMagic April 20-26 (Distributed 03/03/09) The LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic, an event focused on helping young people have fun while also learning about the role of agriculture in their daily lives, will be presented April 20-26 at Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge. Fire ants can be costly on farms (Distributed 03/18/09) Fire ants can be an aggravation around the house, but they can be a costly pest on the farm, too. Dale Pollet, LSU AgCenter entomologist, met with homeowners and farmers in Evangeline Parish March 17 to tell them how to control fire ants. He said the best months to start a control program are April and October. LSU AgCenter 4-H leaders address school superintendents (Distributed 03/18/09) LAKE CHARLES, La. – LSU AgCenter 4-H leaders thanked state school superintendents for supporting 4-H Clubs. The appreciation breakfast was part of the recent Louisiana School Board Association convention here. The get-together was organized and sponsored by the Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents. “We are trying to develop the total child,” said Mark Tassin, 4-H director. “You can do that within the school system, but I bet you need our help.” Master Gardeners move to create more sustainable gardens in Louisiana (Distributed 03/18/09) Creating sustainable gardens and more community and school gardens are some of the trends in the LSU AgCenter’s 15-year-old Master Gardener program, but educational activities and volunteer service still serve as the group’s focus. La. dairy farmers face falling on-farm milk prices (Distributed 03/16/09) Rising costs to retailers and heavy worldwide demand pushed up the cost of milk for U.S. consumers, but recent events have put dairy farmers in a bind, according to an agricultural economist with the LSU AgCenter. 4-H program focuses on proper nutrition (Distributed 03/17/09) March is National Nutrition Month, and childhood obesity is a statewide problem in Louisiana. To address this problem, 4-H Club members, volunteers and LSU AgCenter 4-H agents throughout the state are using a variety of programs to get children to think about making healthy food choices. La. farmers welcome weekend rains (Distributed 03/16/09) After relatively low rainfall amounts in recent weeks, Louisiana farmers are benefitting from the results of the past weekend rains, according to LSU AgCenter experts. Volunteer orientation at Burden Center set for March 28 (Distributed 03/16/09) An orientation program for volunteers at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center will be offered on Sat., March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Burden Center is located off of Essen Lane near the intersection of Interstate 10. Spring is favorite but not best azalea-planting time (Distributed 03/16/09) Azaleas are Louisiana’s most popular shrub. Fall is the best time to plant the flowering shrub, followed by winter, spring and summer. The vast majority of azaleas, however, are planted in spring. 27 agricultural producers earn ‘Master Farmer’ status (Distributed 01/09/09) LAFAYETTE – Twenty-seven farmers, including three couples, have achieved the status of Master Farmer – a title that means they have not only learned the latest in conservation practices, but they are implementing them on their farms. New Orleans Spring Garden Show set for April 4-5 in City Park Botanical Garden (Distributed 03/13/09) The 2009 New Orleans Spring Garden Show and an accompanying Green Fair will be held at the City Park Botanical Garden on April 4-5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Youth across Louisiana will learn about wetlands April 20-24 (Distributed 03/12/09) Louisiana’s wetlands face a crisis, and the youth of the state need to understand this so they can do something about it. That’s the philosophy behind the third annual Youth Wetlands Week, April 20-24, sponsored by the LSU AgCenter, with funding help from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. Southwest Garden Festival in Lake Charles will be March 28-29 (Distributed 03/11/09) LAKE CHARLES, La. – The 10th Annual Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival will be held in Lake Charles March 28-29 at Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Highway. The event will include guest speakers on a variety of garden topics and a plant health clinic where LSU AgCenter experts and Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions. <- Prev |  10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 | Next -> LSU AgCenter Recognizes Faculty For Contributions to Diversity (Distributed 02/01/01) The LSU AgCenter last week recognized four members of its statewide faculty for outstanding contributions to its diversity initiative. LSU AgCenter Rewards Faculty For Contributions to Diversity (Distributed 01/25/02) The LSU AgCenter recognized eight members of its statewide faculty Friday (Jan. 25) for outstanding contributions to its diversity initiative. LSU AgCenter Recognizes 2003 Diversity Award Winners (Distributed 01/17/03) The LSU AgCenter recognized three individuals and one team for outstanding contributions to its diversity initiatives during a reception Friday afternoon (Jan. 17). Fall Fungus Making Spring Debut, Observes Horticulturist [Distributed 03/24/03] Brown patch is showing up in some spring lawns. Although more common in fall, the disease is emerging from a combination of rain, humidity and higher temperatures, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Lawmakers Approve Master Farmer Legislation (Distributed 05/22/03) Louisiana farmers moved one step closer to having a chance at official certification as Master Farmers this week.Louisiana Senate passed HB 1827 Monday (May 19) provides for official state certification of those who complete the LSU AgCenter’s Master Farmer educational program. Get It Growing: Tropical Plants In Containers Need Protection From Winter Weather (For Release On Or After 11/07/03) Container-grown tender tropical plants commonly are placed outside for the summer – where they provide a beautiful addition to decks, patios and porches. But these plants will not withstand freezing temperatures and must be brought back inside the house for the winter. Like children going back to school, they generally are not too happy about it either. Get It Growing: Gardeners Sometimes Need To Know About Plants’ Sex Lives (For Release On Or After 11/21/03) Botany lessons often help gardeners understand some of the underlying reasons why plants behave the way they do. 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. Otherwise, you could be in for disappointment. Get It Growing: Make Gardening A Healthy Activity (For Release On Or After 11/28/2003) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. But the strenuous activities also can cause problems. Sore muscles, aching backs, blisters and even sprains are common complaints of the weekend gardener. Get It Growing: Plant Strawberries Now For Delicious Fruit Next Spring (For Release On Or After 11/14/2003) Fresh, ripe strawberries are a favorite with just about everybody, and now is a great time to plant them into your garden so they’ll be ready next spring. 4-H Enrichment Program Helps Students LEAP Ahead (Distributed 11/19/2003) Fourth graders in the East Feliciana Parish schools are getting some hands-on experience to help them to pass the science section of the mandatory LEAP test. But they aren't alone. What one LSU AgCenter agent began as a local program five years ago now is available statewide. Research May Reduce Cost Of Growing Tomatoes In Greenhouses (Distributed 11/06/03) Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse may be less costly in the future. Dr. H.Y. Hanna, an LSU AgCenter scientist, is studying how spacing between bags that hold the plants affects the amount of heat required to produce tomatoes in greenhouses. Youngsters Learning More Than Fishing In 4-H Aquatic Education Program (Distributed 11/07/03) "Let’s go fishing" are the buzz words around the elementary and junior high schools in Plaquemines Parish – thanks to LSU AgCenter 4-H agent Wayne Burgess and some outstanding volunteers who conduct an aquatic education program. But the youngsters learn a lot more than how to fish. Study Shows ‘Green Industry’ Major Economic Contributor (Distributed 11/06/03) Louisiana’s "green industry" continues to be one of the leading economic contributors among the state’s agricultural commodities, according to a study completed recently by the LSU AgCenter. The study shows a direct economic contribution of $2.2 billion annually in Louisiana from the industry that includes wholesale production and retail distribution of commercial nursery products, landscape and horticultural services, golf course maintenance and related expenditures ‘Serving Food Safely’ Workshops Launched In Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi (Distributed 11/25/2003) A series of workshops on "Serving Food Safely" recently were launched as a collaborative effort of the land-grant universities in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. The workshops are targeted at staff members and volunteers at food banks and similar "food recovery" agencies and are designed to ensure the meals supplied to those who might otherwise go hungry are handled appropriately. 2004 AgOutlook Conference Set For Jan. 15 In Monroe (Distributed 11/10/03) Louisiana farmers and agribusiness leaders will have the opportunity to continue discussing issues facing agriculture and working toward solutions at the 2004 AgOutlook Conference in Monroe. Operating under the theme of "Agriculture for the Future," the conference is set for Jan. 15, 2004. Good Providers, Other 4-H Winners Receive Awards (Distributed 11/26/2003) Louisiana 4-H "Good Providers," state contest winners and adult leaders received awards at an annual recognition luncheon in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Tuesday (Nov. 25). Louisiana 4-H’ers Learn Value Of Community Service (Distributed 11/20/2003) Members of 4-H Clubs across Louisiana are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects. Pecan Growers Optimistic About Crop (Distributed 11/06/03) Louisiana pecan producers like Ben Littlepage are optimistic about this year’s crop after suffering the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Isidore and Hurricane Lili last year. This year’s pecan harvest in Louisiana is estimated to be nearly 17 million pounds – more than double the 6.9 million pounds of pecans harvested last year. Holiday Foods Mean More Than Good Eating; State’s Economy Benefits (Distributed 11/26/2003) You may just think of them as delicious treats, but some of Louisiana’s traditional favorites for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners also contribute handily to the state’s economy. Agricultural products and natural resources contribute billions of dollars to Louisiana's economy all year round, according to figures from the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter To Construct Research, Extension Center Building At Idlewild Station (Distributed 11/26/2003) The LSU AgCenter held a groundbreaking ceremony this week (Nov. 24) for a new research and extension center building near Clinton. <- Prev |  11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 | Next -> LSU AgCenter Schedules Poinsettia Open House Dec. 9-10 (Distributed 11/25/2003) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled its 2003 Poinsettia Open House for Dec. 9-10 on the campus in Baton Rouge. The annual event provides poinsettia growers and the public with an opportunity to view some of the latest poinsettia varieties and to see the results of LSU AgCenter research with the plants. Technical Assistance Available Soon For Catfish Farmers (Distributed 11/25/2003) Louisiana catfish producers who lost money on their commodity in 2002 may get some of it back. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has certified a petition for catfish producers in 18 states who filed for financial aid under the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers program. Deep South Fruit, Vegetable Growers Conference Set For Dec. 3-5 In Mobile (Distributed 11/25/2003) The LSU AgCenter is among the sponsors for the 2003 Deep South Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Trade Show Dec. 3-5 in Mobile, Ala. First Freeze Reminder: Plants, Pets, Pipes Need Protection (Distributed 11/24/2003) The state’s first freezing temperatures of the year are a reminder that plants, pets and pipes must be protected from the harsh conditions of winter, according to experts in the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Says New Phone Regs Mostly Good For Consumers (Distributed 11/19/2003) New federal regulations are about to make it possible for most Americans to switch wireless and wired phone carriers without losing the phone numbers their friends and relatives know by heart. That’s predicted to be a good thing for consumers, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Louisiana, Neighboring States Move Ahead With Joint Educational Programming (Distributed 11/19/2003) Representatives from the Cooperative Extension Services in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi met last week (Nov. 13) in Oak Grove to discuss how and when they will bring educational and outreach programs to the economically depressed Mississippi Delta region. The meeting came about as the result of an agreement signed this spring in which universities in the three states agreed to share knowledge and expertise to bring such programs to the region. Tree Farming A Good Alternative; Knowledge Required To Compete (Distributed 11/19/2003) Tree farming is a good alternative for landowners to consider in making long-term investments in their land resources, but some knowledge is required to protect that investment. Providing such knowledge was the purpose of a recent meeting in Marksville coordinated by the LSU AgCenter. Veterinarian Cautions Don’t Let Horses Starve This Winter (Distributed 11/14/2003) Horses have to rely on their owners for food, water and shelter, so it’s important to see that those needs are met – particularly at times like this when dry weather leads to a shortage of pasture grass, says LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steven S. Nicholson. Dry Weather Helping Most, But Not All, Farmers (Distributed 11/14/03) A drier-than-normal fall has been a boon to most Louisiana farmers, allowing easy harvest of cotton and sugarcane. Dairy farmers, on the other hand, would like to see rain. Sugarcane Farmers Doing Well At Midpoint Of Harvest Season (Distributed 11/12/03) Despite a 10 percent reduction in the amount of sugarcane coming off Louisiana’s fields this harvest season, the state’s growers are running ahead of schedule and enjoying improved sugar yields per ton of cane. Louisiana Citrus Harvest Accelerating Toward Holidays (Distributed 11/06/03) Three new, early-ripening varieties of satsuma mandarins have given Louisiana producers a head start on the state’s annual citrus harvest. Louisiana Early, Early St. Ann and Brown Select – all developed by the LSU AgCenter – are being accepted enthusiastically by both growers and the buying public, according to Dr. Wayne Bourgeois, resident coordinator of the LSU AgCenter’s Citrus Research Station at Port Sulphur. Animal Genetics Collected, Stored To Preserve Long-term Diversity (Distributed 11/06/03) Although there’s not an imminent danger, some scientists say a widespread disease or bioterrorism attack could wipe out significant portions of the U.S. farm animal population. That's where the National Animal Germplasm Program comes in. Cattle Producers Enjoying Record Beef Prices (Distributed 11/06/03) Louisiana cattle producers are excited about the market news that beef cattle prices recently hit record high prices for fat cattle, feeder cattle and calves. Participants Hear Variety of Research Reports At Dairy Field Day (Distributed 11/06/03) Participants heard reports on a variety of research during a field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station last week. Topics covered during the Oct. 30 event ranged from the importance of conducting research in cooperation with other universities to the need for farmers to be concerned about biosecurity in their operations Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers, Urges LSU AgCenter Housing Expert (Distributed 10/24/2003) Every year some 500 Americans die suddenly in their homes from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. A little knowledge about the gas and taking some simple precautions can help reduce the chances of a dangerous situation happening in your home, says LSU AgCenter housing professor Dr. Claudette Reichel. LSU AgCenter Nutrition Expert Tells What Makes Figs So Special (Distributed 10/24/2003) Figs are one of the earliest fruits cultivated in the United States. They are nutrient-dense, versatile and very easy to pack and transport, says LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu. Choose Leaf Blowers Carefully, Use Them Safely, Says LSU AgCenter Engineer (Distributed 10/24/2003) With fall comes yard and garden cleanup – especially leaves. For many homeowners, a leaf blower can be an efficient and effective grounds maintenance tool, according to Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. Diabetes Month Offers Helpful Guidelines, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 10/24/2003) Diabetes is a serious, chronic – lifelong – and incurable disease. Because there is no cure, people with diabetes must learn to manage the disease and take care of themselves properly, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Fast Food Dulls Appetite for Vitamins, Observes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 10/24/2003) A recent study revealed that fat, energy, sodium and saturated fat intake were higher, and vitamin A and C intakes were lower, on days when diners ate fast foods. "The increased consumption of fast food and the increased energy and fat intakes may be related to increasing problems with overweight and obesity seen today," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. Ignoring Hunter Safety Rules Causes Accidents, Says LSU AgCenter Hunter Safety Expert (Distributed 10/24/2003) Thousands of Louisianians enjoy hunting this time of year. Most hunt safely, but chances are that if an accident happens, it’s because someone ignored safety rules, says LSU AgCenter hunter safety expert Dr. Don Reed. <- Prev |  12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 | Next -> Leaf Blowers – Good or Bad? Reflects LSU AgCenter Engineer (Distributed 10/24/2003) In many neighborhoods, the roar of lawnmowers has been joined by the howl of leaf blowers. "The primary complaint with leaf blowers is noise," says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. LSU AgCenter 4-H Foundation Director Announces New Trustees (Distributed 10/24/2003) LSU AgCenter 4-H Foundation Executive Director Johnny Arceneaux announces the installation of eight new foundation youth trustees and four adult trustees. The Louisiana 4-H Foundation inducted the new personnel at its September 9th board meeting. LSU AgCenter 4-H Professor Says Beef Leadership Camps Best Yet (Distributed 10/24/2003) Three Regional 4-H/FFA Beef Leadership Camps successfully trained more than 300 participants in the Junior Beef projects, Character Counts and Leadership development, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H Animal Science professor Dr. Terry Dumas. LSU AgCenter Engineer Examines Mechanical vs Chemical Trimming (Distributed 10/24/2003) You can trim and edge mechanically with a string trimmer or edger or chemically with a non-selective herbicide. Dr Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station, says each method has advantages and disadvantages. LSU AgCenter Engineer Offers Choices for Trenching and Ditching Tools (Distributed 10/24/2003) Digging ditches and trenches is a fairly common but nevertheless unpleasant do-it-yourself job. All of the do-it-yourself methods involve hard work, but some are not as hard as others, according to Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Offers Tips to Help You Get Out of Debt (Distributed 10/24/2003) If your bills are piling up, you can't make all of your payments on time and you're thinking about paying one credit card balance with a cash advance from another, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says it's time to organize your credit payments and develop a plan for reducing your bills. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Discusses Curing and Storing Sweet Potatoes (Distributed 10/21/2003) Sweet potatoes are not very sweet or moist when first dug. It takes six to eight weeks of proper curing and storage before they have the sweet, moist taste and texture desired when baked, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Examines Mushrooms Rings in Lawns (Distributed 10/24/2003) On cool, moist days, we may see mushrooms sprouting up or doughnut-like rings of dying or dark green grass developing on the lawn. These doughnuts are referred to as fairy rings, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Lists Do’s and Don’ts of Tree Planting (Distributed 10/24/2003) Many landscape trees are planted from fall through the winter in Louisiana. "Homeowners need to be aware of some of the common mistakes made in planting, establishment and follow-up care of trees," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. LSU AgCenter Horticulturists Offers Fall Strategy for Lawn Weed Control (Distributed 10/24/2003) Fall is usually a time to let the turf slow down, toughen up and get ready for winter and dormancy. Don’t push extra growth or do anything to the grass that requires growth repair for the fix, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Soft Drink Consumption Steadily Rises, Laments LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 10/24/2003) Carbonated beverage intake has increased significantly among America’s youth over a 20-year period. One soft drink a day has been linked to 60 percent increase in the development of obesity over time, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. Flowering Cabbage and Kale Gaining in Popularity, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed 10/24/2003) Flowering kale and cabbage are becoming increasingly popular as fall bedding plants for Louisiana. An alternative to garden mums and pansies, these plants have feathery leaves of robust colors that make them well suited for landscape and container plantings, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Plan Holiday Spending to Avoid Seasonal Stress, Advises LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed 10/24/2003) It's that time of year when stores are luring holiday shoppers. But before you get caught up in the frenzy, LSU Agricultural Center home economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says you should take stock of how much money you have available for holiday spending. Enjoy Safe Thanksgiving Meal, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 10/24/2003) As American families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, cooks head to the kitchen to prepare bountiful meals. One item not on the grocery list, but that should be in the kitchen, is food safety, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Lists Best Ways to Thaw Turkey (Distributed 10/24/2003) Consumers have a choice between fresh and frozen turkeys when planning for Thanksgiving. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames explains the safe options of thawing a frozen bird. Fried Turkey Delicious When Safely Prepared, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 10/24/2003) One of South Louisiana’s favorite holiday dishes is deep-fried whole turkey. For a great-tasting bird, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers food safety and nutrition tips. Get It Growing: Include Parsley In Your Winter Garden (For Release On Or After 12/12/03) Cooking is a part of the holiday season, and many recipes call for chopped parsley. Easily grown, parsley should be planted in everyone’s cool-season herb garden. Get It Growing: How Do Plants Know When Seasons Change? (For Release On Or After 12/19/03) Have you ever wondered why poinsettias bloom now rather than for the Fourth of July? And have you ever thought about how plants know when the seasons are changing? Get It Growing: New Trends Affect Way We Live, Garden (For Release On Or After 12/26/03) The basic techniques of gardening today are not that much different from those our great-grandparents used. Still, technology and the age of communication are definitely changing the way we live, work and garden. Get it Growing: Holiday Plants Last Longer, Look Better With Proper Care Decorative plants, such as poinsettias, holiday cactuses and living Christmas trees, play an important part in decking the halls for the holidays. <- Prev |  13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 | Next -> Public Says State Should Buy Elmer’s Island (Distributed 12/01/03) The votes have been tallied, and the public has spoken – or at least they’ve responded to a survey to say the state of Louisiana should buy Elmer’s Island and keep it relatively primitive. $1.5 Million Grant Awarded To Teach Youth About Proper Nutrition, Exercise (Distributed 12/04/03) The LSU AgCenter is among the recipients of a $1.57 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation that will fund a five-year research and educational program on obesity to benefit children living in the Delta Region of Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Fresh Fruits, Veggies Safe If Handled With Care (Distributed 12/03/03) Outbreaks of foodborne diseases caused by fresh fruits and vegetables, such as the recent case of hepatitis A-contaminated green onions, are relatively rare in the United States. Registration Under Way For AgOutlook Conference (Distributed 12/23/2003) Registration is under way for the 2004 AgOutlook Conference Jan. 15 in Monroe.The conference, which will precede the opening of AgExpo 2004 in Monroe, will give Louisiana farmers and agribusiness leaders an opportunity to continue discussing issues facing agriculture and working toward solutions to the problems they face. Inmates Help Send Underprivileged Youth To LSU AgCenter 4-H Camp (Distributed 12/22/2003) POLLOCK – Several underprivileged Louisiana youth will be able to attend the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H Camp this summer as a result of a donation from two inmate organizations from the Dabadie Correctional Center in Pineville. Youth Learn About Building Safer Communities (Distributed 12/19/2003) OAK GROVE – Youth from Northeast Louisiana are learning what it means to build a safer community with the help of the LSU AgCenter, the National Crime Prevention Council and the Teens, Crime and Community Organization. Farmers Learn About High Quality Forage (Distributed 12/12/2003) ALEXANDRIA – Producers from across the state gathered here last week to learn about more efficient ways to produce, use and store quality forage on their farms. LSU AgCenter Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff Members (Distributed 12/12/2003) BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter honored four individuals and a team of research faculty members with its top awards during ceremonies Monday (Dec. 15) on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. LSU AgCenter Launches Diabetes Education Program For Youngsters (Distributed 12/12/2003) The LSU AgCenter recently launched a diabetes education program in Lafourche Parish that will be taken statewide next year. Legislation Improves Credit Information, Protects Consumers (Distributed 12/12/2003) A new piece of federal legislation should improve the quality and accuracy of credit information, provide more protection for consumers and improve access to financial services, according to an LSU AgCenter family economist. New Seed Treatments Significant Advancement For Corn Producers (Distributed 12/12/2003) Two new seed treatments offer significant potential for corn producers, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Jack Baldwin. Volunteers Valuable In LSU AgCenter’s Work (Distributed 12/11/2003) Family and Consumer Education volunteers play a vital role in the mission of the LSU AgCenter across the state. Ropes Course Helps Teach Teamwork (Distributed 12/11/2003) A new ropes course at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock can help group members and individuals learn about team-building and trust, as well as build self-esteem. Louisiana Corn Forum Set For Jan. 23 (Distributed 12/11/03) The 2004 Louisiana Corn Forum is scheduled for Jan. 23 at the Rayville Civic Center in Rayville. Students Earn College Credit If Their Insects Enjoy ‘Afterlife’ (Distributed 12/11/03) After a semester of painstaking effort to prepare museum-quality displays of Louisiana insects, LSU entomology students generally have faced a disheartening finale – when their collections end up in the trash bin. Louisiana 4-H’ers Reach Out To Soldiers (Distributed 12/10/2003) Soldiers with the National Guard's 528th Engineering Battalion Company C were deploying for Afghanistan Wednesday (Dec. 10). But before they left, members of the LSU AgCenter's 4-H Clubs in West Carroll Parish helped give them a hearty send-off. Character Counts! Head Visits State (Distributed 12/10/2003) The president of Character Counts! met recently with officials of the LSU AgCenter and others to discuss the success of the nationally known character education program in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter Cookbook Sales Top 10,000 (Distributed 12/10/2003) The LSU AgCenter’s cookbook "Serving Louisiana" has sold more than 10,000 copies and is in its second printing. Specialist Says Consider Corn Borers When Ordering Seed (Distributed 12/10/2003) It’s the time of year when corn producers start making decisions about the seed they’ll use for next year’s crop, and LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Jack Baldwin says Louisiana farmers should consider variety selection as one part of their plans to manage corn borers. It’s Always Time To Think About Farm Safety (Distributed 12/10/2003) The fall harvest season is near its end for this year, but farm safety still needs to be on the minds of farmers and farm workers, according to agents and specialists with the LSU AgCenter. <- Prev |  14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 | Next -> LSU AgCenter, Earl K. Long Team To Combat Poor Nutrition (Distribute 12/05/2003) The LSU AgCenter and LSU’s Earl K. Long Hospital have joined forces to help those whose health is at risk because of poor nutrition. Cameron Parish 4-H Volunteer Earns National Recognition (Distributed 12/05/2003) Delia "Dede" Nunez of Cameron has been named one of six national outstanding adult volunteer leaders in 4-H wildlife and fisheries projects. La. 4-H’ers Win National Honors At Poultry, Egg Conference (Distributed 12/05/03) Eight 4-H’ers recently represented Louisiana at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Ky., and several came home with national honors. Master Tree Farmer Classes Scheduled (Distributed 12/04/03) Louisiana foresters will have the chance to participate in a series of classes along with others from across the South beginning Feb. 3. Sweet Potatoes – A Nutritious Treat for the Holidays (Distributed 12/11/2003) Sweet potatoes or yams are extremely versatile. They can be decorative, but they also are nutritious and offer many health benefits to consumers. Gardening Accessories Make Special Gifts, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed 11/24/2003) Holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts might consider gardening tools or special bulbs and other plants materials. Last-minute Tax Breaks Available, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed 11/23/2003) Although the end of 2003 is rapidly approaching, you still have time to take advantage of some great tax breaks for which your employer may pick up the tab for expenses, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Let Kids Be Holiday Helpers, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed Decemeber 2003) Kids enjoy being holiday helpers. "This holiday season, let your children share in planning and preparing food for these special occasions," suggests LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. LSU AgCenter Engineer Offers Tips for Choosing Chain Saws (Distributed 11/23/2003) Chain saws are popular homeowner tools – especially in the South where we have lots of trees and lots of storms. Homeowners have many options in chain saws, and the first decision is between an electric or gasoline model, according to Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer with the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. LSU AgCenter Engineer Tells How to Winterize Car (Distributed 11/23/2003) With the onset of winter comes cooler weather and special environmental conditions that can challenge the performance of even the newest cars, according to LSU AgCenter engineer Dr. Dan Martin. With some forethought and advance maintenance, many of these obstacles can be overcome and prevented. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Lists Ways to Manage Holiday Resources (Distributed 11/23/2003) Overly enthusiastic holiday spending can push a family into financial difficulty. The challenge of managing holiday spending is to enjoy the spirit of the season without paying for it months or even years later, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Offers Advice to Help Young Santas Develop Money Smarts (Distributed 11/24/2003) Grandparents, mom and dad, brother and sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, teacher, friends: the gift list – and the cash register receipt – get longer every year. "The holidays are a great time to discuss spending with the younger set," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. LSU AgCenter Family Expert Offers 10-Minute Holiday Stress Antidote (Distributed December 2003) LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser offers a way to cope with holiday stress. "It may not be a cure, but it can sure help! And it just takes 10 minutes a day." Take Care of Your Chain Saw, Advises LSU AgCenter Engineer (Distributed December 2003) Chain saws tend to require more maintenance than most other lawn and garden equipment. Proper maintenance will not only prolong the life of the saw and make it easier to start but also make your work easier, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. Treat Gasoline with Care, Warns LSU AgCenter Engineer (Distributed December 2003) Gasoline is one of the most hazardous substances most people have to deal with. We tend to take it for granted since it is so common and familiar, but we should pay it more respect, warns Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Reports Good and Bad News About Holiday Weight Gain (Distributed 11/24/2003) Most people face the holiday season with some fear of gaining weight. The good news is that although many people gain, research suggests that the gain will probably be only 1 pound, not 5, notes LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Poinsettias Need Proper Selection, Care, Notes LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed 11/24/2003) Though a sign of the season, poinsettias actually can be grown year round. Poinsettias are the featured plant in retail garden centers, florist shops and grocery stores from mid-November through December. Proper selection and care are important when choosing the holiday decoration, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Childhood Obesity Reaching Crisis, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed 11/23/2003) Childhood obesity has substantially increased across all racial and ethnic backgrounds since the 1970s. "It is a serious condition that can lead to hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus and to an increased incidence of musculoskeletal injuries," warns LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For (Distributed December 2003) A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. Be Child Care Aware! Make Sure Children Are Receiving Quality Care (Distributed December 2003) Giving your child the highest quality of care is a primary concern for you – and it also should be a major concern for your child-care provider, according to LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Becky White. <- Prev |  15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 | Next -> Almonds Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says (Distributed December 2003) The almond is one of the oldest and most widely grown of all of the world's nut crops. The monosaturated fat in almonds is good for you. "Almonds have long been considered valuable commodities," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. Blended Family Holidays Don’t Have to be Stressful, Says LSU AgCenter Family Expert (Distributed December 2003) Holiday observances may be challenging for families in which one or both adults has a child or children from a former relationship. Unresolved feelings, animosity and mixed loyalties can sidetrack what should be a happy time, according to LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser. Loquats Produce Delicious Fruit, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed December 2003) Loquat, sometimes called Japanese plum or Japanese Medlar, is an attractive small tree or shrub that is frequently planted in landscapes as an ornamental in Louisiana. The nice thing about loquat is that it can be used as an edible landscape plant, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Announces Turfgrass Conference (Distributed December 2003) The Louisiana Turfgrass Association will hold its one-day winter turf conference January 13 on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. The association works closely with the LSU AgCenter to promote and improve professionals in the turfgrass management business, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Says Winter Is Good Time for Catalog Gardening (Distributed December 2003) Thumbing through colorful catalogs and dreaming of the season's harvest is one way to make winter seem a little warmer and move a little faster says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Saving Fall Seed Has to be Done Right, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed December 2003) Saving seed for next season is usually not a good idea. "You may well get mostly parent-like throwback that doesn’t look all that good," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Be Child Care Aware! Know What It Takes To Be Better Consumer of Child Care (Distributed December 2003) Shopping for quality child care? There are things you can do to become a better consumer of quality child care and at the same time help your children by providing the very best in caregiving, according to LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. LSU AgCenter Engineer Offers Tips on Chain Saw Safety (Distributed December 2003) Chain saws are popular tools for both homeowners and professionals since they have so many uses. "But, they’re potentially dangerous and must be used carefully to avoid serious injury, says Dr. Dick Parish, an engineer at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station. Now Is Great Time To Prune, But Do It Properly (For Release On Or After 01/09/04) Pruning is a gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not exactly sure what to do. There is a great deal of confusion about how to prune, when to do it and even why pruning is done. Try These Award-Winning Plants (For Release On Or After 01/02/04) Three flowers, two bedding plants and three vegetables earned the distinction of being named 2004 All-America Selection Awards. And one of them was an All-America Selection Gold Medal winner. Plant A Tree For Arbor Day; Here’s How! (For Release On Or After 01/16/04)Arbor Day, a day we set aside to appreciate trees and plant them, is celebrated on the third Friday in January in Louisiana. Nematodes – The ‘Unseen’ Pest (For Release On Or After 01/23/04)Invisible pests are living in the soil of our vegetable gardens, and these microscopic round worms known as nematodes are problems for home gardeners and commercial farmers. Know What To Do When Freeze Damage Occurs (For Release On Or After 01/30/04)If we Louisiana gardeners used only plants that are hardy in our area, we would never have to cover them or be worried about them when it freezes. Sugarcane Farmers Finish ‘Good’ Harvest Season (Distributed 01/06/04) Rains around the New Year’s holiday weekend didn’t dampen this season’s Louisiana sugarcane harvest – which experts say turned out to be "relatively good." Louisiana Strawberries Off To Fast Start; Cold Weather Thus Far Not Major Factor (Distributed 01/08/04) The recent warm days and chilly nights have been near perfect for this year’s strawberry crop, according to the LSU AgCenter’s Dr. Regina Bracy, who says the 2004 crop is off to a good start but could be slowed a little by the recent cold snap. Gulf States Horticultural Expo Set For Jan. 29-31 In Mobile (Distributed 01/09/04) The LSU AgCenter is among the sponsors for the 2004 Gulf States Horticultural Expo scheduled for Jan. 29-31 at the Arthur Outlaw Convention Center and Adams Mark Hotel in Mobile, Ala. Cattle Market Future To Be Discussed (Distributed 01/09/04) The future of the Louisiana cattle market will be discussed during the AgOutlook Conference scheduled for Jan. 15 in Monroe. LSU AgCenter Veterinarian Provides Answers On BSE (Distributed 01/09/04) Reports concerning Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy have raised a lot of questions. To clear up some of the misconceptions or questions, here are some of the questions being raised and the answers provided this week (Jan. 5-9) by LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steve Nicholson. Beef In Louisiana Is Safe, LSU AgCenter Experts Say (Distributed 01/09/04) Consumers shouldn’t be afraid of eating beef in the wake of the report that a cow in Washington State was diagnosed with "mad cow disease," according to faculty members in the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter To Kick Off Master Cattle Producer Program (Distributed 01/13/04) The LSU AgCenter will formally kick off a new educational program for beef cattle producers later this month. A brief introduction and the first sessions of what is known as the Master Cattle Producer Program will be offered Jan. 23 during the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Lafayette. <- Prev |  16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 | Next -> LSU AgCenter Announces 2004 Louisiana Cotton Forum (Distributed 01/14/04) The LSU AgCenter will present information that can help farmers grow profitable crops during the 2004 Louisiana Cotton Forum slated for Jan. 20 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Monroe. New Rice Variety Developed For Crawfish Farmers (Distributed 01/14/04) Crawfish farmers will have a way to improve the diets of their crustaceans, thanks to researchers at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station at Crowley. LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Moves To Gonzales Feb. 7-14 (Distributed 01/14/04) The LSU AgCenter’s 69th annual Livestock Show will have a new home this year as the Feb. 7-14 events move to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist Receives National Honor (Distributed 01/15/04)Dr. Johnny Saichuk, rice specialist with the LSU AgCenter, received the prestigious 2003 Rice Industry Award recently. Youth Groups Enhance Landscape At Museum As Arbor Day Project (Distributed 01/15/04) 4-H Club members, 4-H leaders and representatives of other organizations volunteered to jump start Arbor Day celebrations in Louisiana by planting trees, flowers and making improvements to the Native Grove Trail Jan. 10 at the historic Southern Forest Heritage Museum in this community near Alexandria. Future Of Agriculture Discussed At AgOutlook Conference (Distributed 01/20/04) Agricultural experts say the future for the 2004 American food and fiber markets looks "good." That was the message given to about 130 people who attended the LSU AgCenter’s AgOutlook Conference Thursday (Jan. 15) in Monroe. Louisiana Cotton Farmers Learn About Latest Research, Technology (Distributed 01/20/04) Louisiana cotton producers Tuesday (Jan. 20) heard a variety of experts tell them how research and technology can help them bring in a bumper crop this year just as they did in 2003. LSU AgCenter Announces 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar (Distributed 01/30/04) The LSU AgCenter’s 8th annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar and Field Day is scheduled for the afternoon of Feb. 27 at the Red River Research Station near Bossier City. Workshop On Mosquito Control For Pesticide Applicators Set For March 15-17 (Distributed 01/30/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association are sponsoring a workshop for those interested in becoming certified as pesticide applicators in mosquito control. Louisiana Youngsters Learn Where Food, Clothes Originate (Distributed 01/30/04) Louisiana youth are learning how agriculture affects their lives with the help of LSU AgCenter and its faculty members across the state. Ag Alley Photos The thousands who attended this year's Ag Expo in Monroe Jan. 16-17 had a chance to see a new feature known as Ag Alley. See photos from that event. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Announces 2004 All-America Rose Selections Winners (Distributed January 2004) The New Year ushers in new rose varieties and winners of the All-America Rose Selection, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. New Year Kicks Off Vegetable Gardens, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) With the beginning of the year comes a new start at vegetable gardening. In January, you may already have at least 20 crops growing in the garden from last fall, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advocates Aquatic Exercise with Proper Diet (Distributed January 2004) Aquatic exercise is one of the fastest growing segments of the fitness industry, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, who advocates exercise with a proper diet for a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes Triggers Strokes, Heart Attacks, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Young and mature adults, ages 18-44, who get type 2 diabetes are 14 times more likely to have a heart attack and up to 30 times more likely to have a stroke than their peers without diabetes. "The heart-attack rate is especially alarming," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Don’t Risk Illness from Raw or Undercooked Eggs, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Eating raw or undercooked eggs is an invitation for foodborne illness. The same is true for lightly cooked eggs and egg dishes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Enjoy Mardi Gras Season Without Illness, Admonishes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) "You don’t want food poisoning as your memento of the Mardi Gras season," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames. By following some simple practices, you can enjoy the festivities without suffering from foodborne illnesses. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Explains Symptoms of Freeze- and Cold-damaged Vegetables (Distributed January 2004) With winter here, garden produce may not look so good. The cold may bring out off-colors because of a different concentration of pigments in the plants, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Green Industry Packs Economic Wallop, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) Louisiana's "green industry" continues to be one of the leading economic players among the state's agricultural commodities, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. It trails only forestry. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Tells How to Avoid Holiday Bill Blues (Distributed January 2004) During the past holiday season, many Americans went on a shopping spree. "Now they’re paying the piper," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. <- Prev |  17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Knowing Insurance Score Can Help Reduce Insurance Costs, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) What is an insurance score? How does it differ from a credit score? "Although very closely related, they are not the same," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Massive Study Examines Role of Genetics, Disease and Exercise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed January 2004) Scientists are learning about the role of genetic and non-genetic factors in cardiovascular, metabolic and hormonal responses to aerobic exercise through a three-part investigation begun 12 years ago, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. Medicare Payment Help Available, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) "Sometimes Medicare isn’t enough," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. To help out is Louisiana Medicaid’s Medicare Savings Program. Off-season Is Good Cleanup Time, Observes LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed January 2004) In January and February, outdoor gardening is at a low to nonexistent rate in most homes. "Why not clean up the yard in preparation for spring gardening?" asks LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Resolve to Take Control of Finances, Advises LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed January 2004) Many New Year’s Resolutions are long forgotten by the first of February. One to make and keep, however, is resolving to take control of your family finances, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Be Child Care Aware: Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others (Distributed January 2004) The cold and flu season is here, and that means young children are at risk of contracting contagious diseases such as influenza, diarrhea, strep throat and rashes – just to name a few. Be Child Care Aware: Can You Recognize Appropriate Toys? (Distributed January 2004) Parents and grandparents often face the challenge of deciding what toys are appropriate for their children or grandchildren. The same thing is true of child-care providers seeking new toys for their child-care centers. Be Child Care Aware: Cost, Quality Of Child Care Often Related (Distributed January 2004) Working families may pay anywhere from 10 percent to 15 percent of their total family income on child care, and experts say the cost frequently is related to the quality of services you and your children receive. Be Child Care Aware: Know Your Child-care Options (Distributed January 2004) Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice. Rice Acreage Expected To Bounce Back (Distributed 02/27/04) This year’s planting of rice in Louisiana could exceed 500,000 acres, according to an LSU AgCenter economist. Goat Helps Girl Become The Comeback Kid (Distributed 02/27/04) It's difficult now to picture 11-year-old Valerie Guidry as a withdrawn child too afraid to go outside. But there was a time two years ago when she was too fearful to walk alone to the barn. Nursery Festival Slated For March 19-21 (Distributed 02/27/04) The 19th Annual Louisiana Nursery Festival is slated for March 19-21 in Forest Hill. LSU AgCenter Programs Teach Students About ‘Real World’ (Distributed 02/27/04) Students across Louisiana are learning what it takes to "make ends meet" through programs offered by the LSU AgCenter. Conference Challenges Participants To Respect, Honor Diversity (Distributed 02/20/04) A variety of speakers challenged participants from across the country to respect and honor diversity during the LSU AgCenter’s 2004 Diversity Conference this week in Baton Rouge. 25 Future Leaders Begin Ag Development Program (Distributed 02/23/04) Twenty-five men and women from across Louisiana have been accepted into the two-year Agricultural Leadership Development Program sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter Rewards Faculty For Work In Diversity (Distributed 02/20/04) The LSU AgCenter presented three major awards Friday (Feb. 20) recognizing faculty members for their contributions to its diversity initiatives. ‘Leap Into Work’ Helping People Improve Lives (Distributed 02/20/04) Shearita Thomas of Ruston wants to make a better life for herself and her children – and she believes an LSU AgCenter program designed to help participants find better jobs will help. New Orleans Hornets To Support Louisiana 4-H (Distributed 02/20/04) More than 2,500 4-H’ers from across the state will venture to New Orleans next week as the New Orleans Hornets show their support for the LSU AgCenter youth development program. Walkers To Enforce ‘LAW’ For Nutrition Month (Distributed 02/19/04) The LSU AgCenter will help to encourage Louisiana residents to obey a different kind of "LAW" to observe national nutrition month during March. Louisiana Students ‘Take 10!’ To Fight Obesity (Distributed 02/18/04) Students in Judy O’Neal and Daina Jackson’s second-grade classes at Tensas Elementary School in St. Joseph are taking a portion of their day to fight childhood obesity thanks to the LSU AgCenter and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. <- Prev |  18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Louisiana Forest Industry Launches Internet Site (Distributed 02/16/04) Louisiana forest products companies have a new way to reach customers worldwide with the recent launch of an Internet Web site. 20th Annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum Scheduled (Distributed 02/16/04) The LSU AgCenter will host the 20th Annual Ark-La-Tex Forestry Forum March 11 at the Holiday Inn Airport Financial Plaza in Shreveport. Scholastic Premiums Awarded To Top Winners At LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Distributed 02/14/04) Scholastic awards in excess of $44,000 were presented Saturday (Feb. 14) to the top exhibitors of market animals at the 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Hundreds of Youth Win Championship Honors At 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Distributed 02/14/04) Hundreds of youth from across Louisiana were named as state champions before the 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show wrapped up Saturday (Feb. 14). Premier Exhibitor Honors Awarded At LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Distributed 02/14/04) Six students received top honors Saturday, winning the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. 4-H, FFA Members, Leaders Recognized For Outstanding Work In Livestock Projects (Distributed 02/14/04) The LSU AgCenter recognized outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 14) for their involvement in and contributions to youth livestock programs. Cotton Farmers Learn About Current Situation, New Technology (Distributed 02/13/04) Cotton farmers and farm leaders gathered here last week to learn about the cotton situation and the new technology available to help grow the crop during the Central Louisiana Cotton Information Day. Fire Ant Conference Coming To Baton Rouge March 21-23 (Distributed 02/12/04) Those engaged in the battle with red imported fire ants will gather in Baton Rouge March 21-23 for a conference focused on the latest research in managing the pests. LSU AgCenter Team Helps Residents, Companies Prepare To Work (Distributed 02/06/04)The LSU AgCenter is helping Louisiana residents and companies prepare for the 21st century business climate through its community economic development programs. Grant Helps 4-H’ers Serve Community (Distributed 02/06/04) A group of Jefferson Parish 4-H Club members are working to make their school a little brighter and their community a better place – thanks, in part, to a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart Corp. Louisiana Youngsters Headed For LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 7-14 (Distributed 02/05/04) Thousands of youngsters from across the state are headed for the LSU AgCenter’s 69th annual Livestock Show starting this weekend and running throughout next week. Father Of Louisiana 4-H To Be Inducted Into National Hall Of Fame (Distributed 02/04/04) The father of Louisiana 4-H will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on March 22 at the National 4-H Center in Maryland. Campus Connection Part Of LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Activities (Distributed February 2004) Although this year's LSU AgCenter Livestock Show was held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, participants were given opportunities to maintain a connection to the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. LSU AgCenter Establishes Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy (Distributed 02/04/04) Louisiana lawmakers and others involved in public decision making will have another source of information to use in developing public policy as a result of a new research unit in the LSU AgCenter. Rice Growers Lose Tool; Icon To Be Discontinued (Distribtuted 02/04/04) Rice growers soon will have one less weapon in their arsenal to fight the rice water weevil. After this year, the international company Bayer CropScience will no longer manufacture the seed treatment Icon for rice grown in the United States. Scientists Studying Plant Resistance To Insects Will Gather In Baton Rouge (Distributed 02/04/04) Scientists studying plants’ resistance to insects will gather in Baton Rouge next month. Forum Provides Help For Facing Challenges Of Forestry Business (Distributed 02/04/04) More than 125 private landowners, loggers and forest industry leaders attended the LSU AgCenter’s Central Louisiana Forestry Forum recently to learn about the challenges facing the industry. Food Processors Conference Set For March 3-4 (Distributed 02/12/04) The second Louisiana Food Processors Conference is scheduled for March 3-4 at the Lod Cook Conference Center on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Competing And Having Fun At 2004 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show (Distributed February 2004) Although competition was part of the process of vying for top honors with beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep at the 2004 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show, the events were about much more. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Offers Six Steps to Six-figure Savings (Distributed February 2004) Ever dream of winning the lottery? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people believe this is the only way they will ever achieve financial security, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. <- Prev |  19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Be Child Care Aware Appropriate Discipline Helps Children Develop Self-discipline (Distributed February 2004) One of the most frequently asked questions parents have when interviewing a child-care program operator is "What type of discipline do you use?" Be Child Care Aware Expert Tells What It Takes To Be Child-Care Center Director (Distributed February 2004) Directing a child-care program is exhausting, not to mention complicated, so it is paramount that a dedicated, knowledgeable person oversees these operations, according to LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe. Be Child Care Aware Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers (Distributed February 2004) Did you know your child-care provider must have a variety of written policies and that they must provide a copy to you?"The Louisiana Department of Social Services is responsible for publishing licensing standards for child-care programs," said LSU AgCenter associate Cheri Gioe, explaining that the state department regulates and supervises any program providing care for young children. Be Child Care Aware: What Do Child-Care Licensing, Accreditation Terms Mean? (Distributed February 2004)You may have encountered a variety of terms while looking for a child-care program. But just what do Class A, Class B or NAEYC-accredited mean? LSU AgCenter Family Economist Says Youth Should Know 12 Principles (Distributed February 2004) Adults often bemoan their lack of financial training and all the money management skills they learned the hard way. To help future generations from repeating this mistake, LSU AgCenter family economics specialist Dr. Jeanette Tucker shares 12 principles every young person should know. Debt Analysis Program Saves Time and Money, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed February 2004) Would you like to reduce the time and money required to repay your debts without increasing the total amount being paid monthly to creditors? LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there's a computerized debt reduction analysis program that will help you do just that. LSU AgCenter Family Economist Discusses Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement (Distributed February 2004) Financial security in retirement doesn’t just happen, according to LSU AgCenter family economics specialist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. It takes planning, commitment and, of course, money. Effect of Exercise Debated, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) Both obesity and being overweight have increased significantly in the recent years with nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults being one or the other. Whether this weight gain has resulted more from an increasing sedentary lifestyle or from less exercise is under debate, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. February Warns About Women’s #1 Killer, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) February is American Heart Month. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says this year’s campaign is a call to action for women to take charge of their heart health. Heart Problems Killing Women by the Minute, Warns LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed February 2004) Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more than 500,000 women. "That equates to about one death a minute," calculates LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month (Distributed February 2004) March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its Foundation. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the observance reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of health, along with physical activity. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Offers Ways to Keep Off Pounds (Distributed February 2004) Want to lose weight and keep it off? LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says a combination of healthy eating and physical activity promotes successful long-term weight control. Do Your Children Have A Healthy Smile? Asks LSU AgCenter Expert (Distributed February 2004) February is Children’s Dental Health Month. LSU AgCenter nutrition expert and dentist Catrinel Stanciu says now’s the time to ask yourself about your children’s oral hygiene. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Don’t Wait for Ephedra Ban (Distributed for February 2004) Following its recent consumer alert about ephedra, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a rule to ban the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says consumers should stop buying and using ephedra products now. LSU AgCenter Family Expert Offers Mardi Gras Safety for Children (Distributed February 2004) Mardi Gras is a time with lots of colorful beads and other throws that children like. LSU AgCenter Family Development professor Dr. Diane Sasser offers some tips to help keep kids safe during Mardi Gras parades. Understand Fertilizer Numbers, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio of fertilizer your yard and garden need, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar Scheduled at Red River Research Station (Distributed February 2004) The LSU AgCenter's 8th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Seminar and Field Day will be held Feb. 27 at the Red River Research Station in Bossier City. Running from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the free-of-charge Friday afternoon program will cover what is new in the industry, production problem solutions, pest control and a tour, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. LSU AgCenter Conducts Bedding Plant Trials and Evaluations (Distributed February 2004) The last five to 10 years have seen a tremendous increase in the number of annual bedding plant species and varieties available for residential and commercial landscape use. The LSU AgCenter has conducted landscape trials on annual bedding plants for a number of years, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Sticker Grass Can Be Controlled, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Reassures (Distributed February 2004) Springtime often sees large outbreaks of a little lawn weed with stickers on it. And although some call it "sticker grass," it's not a grass, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske February Ideal for Rose Preparation, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) February is the ideal month for Louisiana gardeners to plan, prepare and plant roses, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. At this time of year, new rose bushes can be planted, and established bushes can be given the maintenance they need to get off to a good start this spring. <- Prev |  20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Spring for Spinach, Declares LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed February 2004) It’s time for early spring planting of spinach. "Spinach enthusiasts celebrate their love of the vegetable every spring and fall here in Louisiana," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske, himself a hopeless addict. Louisiana Hosts Regional 4-H Leaders (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center recently teamed up to host the 2004 Southern Regional 4-H Biennial Conference in New Orleans. LSU AgCenter Uses Gardening To Teach Math, Science (Distributed 03/31/04) Many students at Robinson Elementary School in Monroe are working in a garden for the first time. LSU AgCenter Teaches Companies How To Retain Employees (Distributed 03/31/04) Richard Davis, human resource manager for the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry producing plant here, hopes an LSU AgCenter program will teach his staff skills that will cut down employee turnover at the plant. Youth Learn Outdoor Skills Through LSU AgCenter 4-H Program (Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana is called the "Sportsman’s Paradise," and the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H program has found ways to teach the state’s youth valuable skills – particularly when hunting is in vogue and sleeping in a tent is hip. Pecan Producers Invited To Regional Meeting (Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting scheduled for April 15 at the Red River Pecan Plantation in Fulton, Ark. 4-H Helps Girl Overcome Obstacles (Distributed 03/26/04) Skills Jannah Loyd learns from the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program help her overcome some of the obstacles she faces with Down syndrome. Cattle, Forage Field Day Set For May 6 (Distributed 03-26-04) The LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day May 6. 4-H’er Hopes Family Recipe Is A Winner (Distributed 03/25/04) Thirteen-year-old Macie Pruitt hopes her rendition of an old family favorite recipe is a winner in this year’s 4-H Commodity Cookery Contests. Planting Corn Can Help Manage Reniform Nematodes (Distributed 03/10/04) With planting season for corn approaching, LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Charles Overstreet says the crop may be an excellent option for those who need to manage reniform nematodes. Rice Farmers Excited About 2004 Planting (Distributed 03/25/04) Louisiana rice farmers say they’re eager to plant their crops this year to take advantage of good weather and excellent prices. Conference Takes Aim At Fire Ants (Distributed 03/25/04) "The red imported fire ant is an equal opportunity pest that bothers everybody," said Dr. Bart Dreese, an entomologist with Texas Cooperative Extension, during a conference here this week aimed at dealing with the pests. Scientists Hold Workshop (Distributed 03/25/04) An international collection of entomologists, plant breeders, molecular biologists and plant pathologists met in Baton Rouge this week for a workshop on insect-resistant plants. LSU AgCenter Northwest Master Gardeners To Host Tour May 1-2 (Distributed 03/22/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will host their annual garden tour May 1-2 in Shreveport. LSU AgCenter Hosts Marketing Agricultural Commodities Program (Distributed 03/22/04) The LSU AgCenter will host a meeting focused on marketing agricultural commodities April 1 at the Scott Research and Extension Center in Winnsboro. Formosan Termite Treatment In French Quarter Expanding (Distributed 03/22/04) LSU AgCenter scientists are gearing up to expand their battle with Formosan termites in the New Orleans French Quarter. Ruston Peach Grower Named Farmer Of Year (Distributed 03/19/04) As a young man, Joe Mitcham Jr. considered a career in medicine. But being a Ruston native, he naturally had to try his patience with peaches. LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center Plans Expansion (Distributed 03/19/04) A name change, expanded mission and more involvement of community leaders are transforming the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center into a place where people of all ages can come to have fun and learn life skills. Foresters Learn About Industry During Ark-La-Tex Forum (Distributed 03/19/04) Having a plan in place is one of the most important steps forest landowners should take before they try to sell their timber. Agriculture Picture Far Rosier in 2004, Say LSU AgCenter Experts (Distributed 03/18/04) The overall agriculture picture is far rosier than it was a year ago, according to the LSU AgCenter's 2004 Outlook. <- Prev |  21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Boethel Named New Research Director at LSU AgCenter (Distributed 03/16/04) Dr. David J. Boethel, associate vice chancellor at the LSU AgCenter, has been promoted to vice chancellor for research and director of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and will begin his new duties April 19. Farmers Face Higher Costs, But Commodity Prices Up, Too (Distributed 03/12/04) Higher prices for fuels and fertilizers may increase production costs for Louisiana farmers this year, but an LSU AgCenter economist says higher prices for commodities mean growers still can farm at a profit. Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show Blooms March 27-28 (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter’s Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will bloom again March 27-28 on campus in Baton Rouge. Series Of Workshops To Focus On Construction, Storm Water, Pollution (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program are teaming up to offer a series of workshops on federal regulations concerning the control of storm-water runoff and pollution from small construction sites. Performance Tested Bull Sale Planned (Distributed 03/12/04) The LSU AgCenter will hold its annual Performance Tested Bull Sale March 20 at the Dean Lee Research Station south of Alexandria. New Orleans Spring Garden Show Marks 25 Years (Distributed 03/12/04) The 25th Annual New Orleans Spring Garden Show is scheduled for May 8-9 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden on Victory Avenue in City Park. Vice Chancellor Receives Distinguished Service Award (Distributed 03/12/04) LSU AgCenter Vice Chancellor Paul Coreil was honored with a Distinguished Service Award during the annual Avoyelles Parish Sweet Potato Banquet, March 6. Residents Better Prepared To Fight Mosquito-borne Diseases (Distributed 03/10/04) Winn Parish residents will be more informed about mosquitoes and transmission of the West Nile virus and other diseases when mosquito season hits this year – thanks to a collaborative effort among the LSU AgCenter and other agencies that is helping get important information out to them. Southwest La. Garden Festival Set For March 27-28 (Distributed 03/10/04) The annual Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival is scheduled for March 27-28 in the outdoor covered arena at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. State Food Processors Told To Expect Increased Regulations (Distributed 03/10/04) In this age of terrorism, food processors must be careful about preventing tampering with their products, a food safety expert told the audience at the Louisiana Food Processors Conference in Baton Rouge. LSU AgCenter To Offer Lumber Workshops (Distributed 03/10/04) Three separate lumber-related workshops will be offered on May 6-8 at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock. LSU AgCenter Project In Avoyelles Gets $50,000 (Distributed 03/10/04) An LSU AgCenter project to build new offices and educational facilities in Avoyelles Parish moved one step closer to reality late last month when Allen Canning Co. made a $50,000 donation. International Rice Scientists, Industry Representatives Gather In New Orleans (Distributed 03/10/04) A four-day international gathering of more than 400 rice scientists and agricultural industry representatives came to a close Wednesday (March 3). Food Processors Voice Concerns To Legislative Subcommittee (Distributed 03/04/04) "We need people on the local level to help us with technology," Darrell Rivere told a legislative subcommittee, adding, "We need the support of the university base." EFNEP Worker Wins National Award (Distributed 03/04/04) An Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program employee from the LSU AgCenter’s Orleans Parish office was recognized Tuesday (March 2) as one of 24 national winners of Excellence in EFNEP Awards. Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Sees Success (Distributed 03/04/04) An effort to remove abandoned crab traps from the state’s waters already is seeing success – in its first outing. LSU AgCenter Hosts Ukrainian Partners In USAID-Funded Agriculture Program (Distributed 03/04/04) Representatives of a U.S. Agency for International Development-funded project in Ukraine are meeting in Baton Rouge this week (March 2-4) for review and planning sessions. New La. 4-H Foundation Director Named (Distributed 03/04/04) A former Louisiana 4-H’er with an extensive background in communications has been appointed executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation. Poinsettias Alternative Crops For Greenhouse Tomato Growers (Distributed 03/04/04) Greenhouse tomato growers looking for alternative crops to grow when they don’t have tomatoes in their greenhouses could consider poinsettias, according to LSU AgCenter experts and growers. LSU AgCenter Entomologists Win Regional Awards (Distributed 03/04/04) Two faculty members LSU AgCenter’s Department of Entomology and three students from the LSU department were among the top winners at a recent southern regional conference of the Entomological Society of America held in Charleston, S.C. <- Prev |  22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> LSU AgCenter Faculty Elected To Aquaculture Posts (Distributed 03/04/04) Two LSU AgCenter faculty members have been elected to key leadership positions in the World Aquaculture Society. Rice Planting In Full Swing (Distributed 03/25/04) They're planting by land and by air. Rice planting in South Louisiana is in full swing, and farmers say they are excited about the better price prospects they're seeing this growing season. Experts say the number of acres planted to rice in the state could be up 10 percent to 15 percent from last year. Be Child Care Aware Appropriate Environments Ensure Safe, Healthy Children (Distributed March 2004) One of the most important roles parents and caregivers serve is to ensure that the children entrusted to them thrive in healthy and safe environments, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. Be Child Care Aware Visiting Child-care Program Can Calm Concerns (Distribution March 2004)Choosing to place your child in the care of someone else while you work often is a decision that comes with a lot of emotion and concern – frequently brought on by unfamiliarity of what happens in the child-care setting. 4-H’ers Learn about Food and Fitness at Weekend Camp (Distributed March 2004) 4-H’ers from 22 parishes attended the LSU AgCenter 4-H Food and Fitness Camp January 24-25 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock. This year’s theme was "The Wonderful World of 4-H," borrowing from Walt Disney movies and characters, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu, advisor to the 4-H State Food and Fitness Board. Make Tax Refund Work for You, Says LSU AgCenter Family Economist (Distributed March 2004) For many families, the arrival of a sizable tax refund check is the financial event of the year. "By carefully planning ahead, you can make that refund check bring you closer to your important goals," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Transition Out of Winter Overseeded Turf, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) If you overseeded your lawn or athletic fields last fall, you should help your turf out of that "fix," says LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The warm-season grass will be trying to re-establish itself as the cool-season, overseeded grass grows strong. Control Weeds in Early Spring, Urges LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) One of the most challenging problems in home landscapes is controlling weeds in ornamental beds, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. Start controlling them in early spring. Home Gardens Valuable, Affirms LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) A recent LSU AgCenter survey of Louisiana home vegetable garden shows a "diamond in the rough," claims LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. The survey estimates that the state had 394,877 home gardens in 2003. Don’t Rush Your Spring Lawn, Advises LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed March 2004) Lawn grasses are now showing spring re-growth across much of the state, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske warns against rushing out and applying fertilizers that will cause too much very early growth. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Recommends Warm-season Bedding Plants (Distributed March 2004) With the arrival of March and April, we are squarely in the middle of the spring bedding plant season. Warm-season bedding plants make a great addition to Louisiana landscapes, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Lists Vegetables to Plant in March (Distributed March 2004) March is a critical month in our vegetable gardens - early for some things and late for others. Timely planting is one way of increasing potential yield and decreasing production problems, says LSU Agricultural Center horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. Be Child Care Aware: Family Involvement Linked To Academic Success (Distributed March 2004) Studies show children are better adjusted, do better in school, learn more and show the most improvement when members of their families are involved in their children’s early education. Be Child Care Aware! Training A Must For All Child-Care Providers (Distributed March 2004) Two of the most frequently asked questions by parents when visiting child-care programs are "What type of training does your staff participate in?" and "What educational backgrounds do your staff members have?" Diabetes Alert Day Set, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) March 23, the fourth Tuesday in March, is the American Diabetes Association "Alert" to locate the millions of Americans with undiagnosed diabetes. The Alert is an annual, one-day call-to-action for people to find out if they are at risk for diabetes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Hunger Always with Us, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Observes National High Blood Pressure Education Month (News You Can Use for May 2004)May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Nitrogen Not Imminent Threat To Groundwater, Says LSU AgCenter Horticulturist (Distributed May 2004)We fertilize our lawns and landscapes to keep plants attractive and healthy. But does much of this nitrogen pollute our groundwater? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske relays some encouraging news. Hunger Always With Us, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger. LSU AgCenter Facility Hosts Inaugural Horticulture Field Day (Distributed 04/23/04) "The last time I was here two years ago, this was a hay field," said Larry Bourgeois. "It was fun to drive up and see what they’ve done." <- Prev |  23 - 24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> Clearfield Variety Helps Farmers Intensify Battle With Red Rice (Distributed 04/30/05) The war on red rice intensified this year as more farmers nationwide added a double-barreled weapon to their arsenal. Formosan Termites Found Near Alexandria (Distribtued April 2004) Quiet neighborhoods, gentle sloping hills, large native trees and clean water make Pineville a great choice to build a home. Apparently destructive Formosan subterranean termites have done just that. Mayhaw Growers Innovate; (Distributed 04/22/04) Mayhaw growers from the area met recently in Alexandria to learn about new developments and opportunities in the industry as it continues to expand. Good Offense Is Good Defense Against Pests (Distributed 04/20/04) A good offense is a good defense in the game against pests, LSU AgCenter experts told rice farmers and agricultural company representatives last week. Wheat Crop Looking Good, But ‘Rust’ Presenting Problems (Distributed 04/16/04) LSU AgCenter experts say the Louisiana wheat crop "looks good" but stripe rust is presenting new problems for some producers. Community Economic Development Seminar Set For May 12-13 (Distributed 04/15/04) Volunteer leaders from across the state will gather for the 15th Louisiana Community Economic Development Seminar May 12-13 at Efferson Hall on the LSU AgCenter campus in Baton Rouge. Rice Farmers Get Additional Weapons To Fight Pests (Distributed 04/08/04) Rice farmers soon will have two more weapons in their arsenals for fighting stink bugs and rice water weevils. LSU AgCenter Experts Among Speakers For Regional Pecan Meeting (Distributed 04/08/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting slated for April 27 at the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, Miss. LSU AgCenter Volunteers Teach Patriotism (Distributed 04/06/04) Volunteers associated with the LSU AgCenter are using the American flag to help fourth graders make studying for the LEAP test more fun. LSU AgCenter Brings ‘Magic’ To Baton Rouge (Distributed 04/05/04) The LSU AgCenter will transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people can learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture April 20-29. National Coastal Conference Set For Baton Rouge (Distributed 04/05/04) Economists, sociologists and government policymakers are invited to Baton Rouge for a national conference on the social and economic factors affecting coastal management. 2004 AgMagic Photos (More) The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. 2004 AgMagic Photos (Distributed April 2004) The LSU AgCenter’s presentation of AgMagic was a big hit with thousands of schoolchildren and adults. The event, which saw the LSU AgCenter transform its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge into a place where people could learn about the wonders and magic of agriculture, ran April 20-29. LSU AgCenter Announces 9th Annual Mayhaw Conference (Distributed 04/05/04) Mayhaw growers can learn the latest research about producing their crops at the 9th Annual Mayhaw Conference scheduled for April 17 in Alexandria. Young People ‘Challenged’ At LSU AgCenter Camps (Distributed 04/06/04) Young people from across Louisiana are being challenged to solve problems, work in teams and learn a variety of other skills during special camps offered by the LSU AgCenter. Challenging (Challenge Camp Photos) (Distributed April 2004) Young people from across Louisiana participate in LSU AgCenter Challenge Camps and learn about teamwork, leadership and a variety of other valuable skills. Youngsters Learn About Forestry, Wildlife (Distributed 04/27/04) Claiborne Parish 5th graders learned about forestry and wildlife during a series of Forestry and Wildlife field days April 22-23 at the LSU AgCenter's Hill Farm Research Station near Homer. The field days were designed to teach young people about the growth and importance of trees. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Takes Diabetes Month To Heart (News You Can Use For November 2004) Two of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Both women and men are at risk, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Athletes Should Eat Favorite Foods Only as Part of Healthy, Balanced Diet, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises (Distributed July 2004) Some athletes have favorite foods they associate with being ready to compete, but LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says no pre-competition meal will provide any special powers. Back-to-school: Athletes Should Eat Favorite Foods Only as Part of Healthy, Balanced Diet, LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises (Distributed July 2004) Some athletes have favorite foods they associate with being ready to compete, but LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says no pre-competition meal will provide any special powers. <- Prev |  24 - 25 - 26 | Next -> LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Hot About Cool Gardens (Distributed November 2004) November in Louisiana means cooler weather, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says it doesn't mean you have to hang up your garden tools for the year. "Some garden plants withstand cold weather, so you can keep your garden filled and growing until spring," the horticulturist explains. Back-to-school: Breakfast Eaters Have The Advantage, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed July 2004) The rush to school and work each day often means something is sacrificed. The frequent victim is breakfast, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Gardening In Shade Can Be Successful, Enjoyable (For Release On Or After 03/05/04) Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in shady areas of their landscapes – although trouble occurs mostly when sun-loving plants are planted in the shade. Vines Produce Beautiful Flowers (For Release On Or After 06/04/04) Some of the most beautiful flowers of the summer garden are produced by vines. Better yet, since vines climb, the flowers often are produced at eye-level or overhead – allowing us the chance to easily smell the fragrance or closely examine the details of the blooms. It’s Time To Fertilize Your Lawn (For Release On Or After 04/02/04) In mid-April it’s time to do two things – pay taxes and fertilize your lawn. If you’ve already taken care of the taxes, now you should decide whether or not to fertilize your lawn. Goldsturm Rudbeckia – Best Black-eyed Susan (For Release On Or After 05/21/04) Perennials are an amazingly diverse group of plants. Daylilies Add Color To Early Summer Garden (For Release On Or After 04/23/04) It’s hard to imagine a more delightful perennial than the daylily. Available in an amazing variety of colors, shapes and sizes, there are daylilies to fit virtually every taste and garden situation. Don’t Forget Plants Need Water (For Release On Or After 06/25/04) During the summer, dry conditions and high temperatures may make it necessary to irrigate established trees, shrubs, lawns and flower and vegetable gardens. Proper Watering Important When Summer Arrives (For Release On Or After 04/30/04) In our climate, with an average annual rainfall of around 60 inches, irrigating our gardens generally is an occasional rather than a constant need. Ferns Ideal For Shady Gardens (For Release On Or After 04/16/04) Almost every landscape has shady areas, especially when shade trees have grown large. Put In Warm-season Bedding Plants For Colorful Summer Flower Gardens (For Release On Or After 05/07/04) In May we move from the warm days and cool nights of spring and early summer to the hot days and warm nights that will be with us until September. These Flowers Bring ‘Glad’ Tidings (For Release On Or After 02/20/04) The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden. Derived from species native to South Africa, the modern hybrid gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus) grows from a corm and has been a favorite of Southern gardeners for generations. Some Golden Plants Have ‘Midas Touch’ (For Release On Or After 05/14/04) One of my favorite poems by Robert Frost is "Nothing Gold Can Stay."Nature's first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leafs a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf.So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay. Trees Benefit From Fertilizer (For Release On Or After 02/13/04) February is an excellent time to fertilize trees. Butterflies Bring Color, Motion To Garden (For Release On Or After 03/26/04) Not satisfied with the occasional, chance appearance of butterflies, many gardeners are creating butterfly gardens – with plants specially chosen to invite them into the landscape. Get Handle On Landscape Maintenance (For Release On Or After 03/12/04) Gardening is the most popular hobby or leisure activity in America, but many people still don’t want to spend all their energy on it. For those, there are lots of ways to reduce the time and effort required for landscape maintenance. Removing Faded Flowers Has Real Benefits (For Release On Or After 07/23/04) Deadheading – the practice of pruning off old, faded flowers from a plant as it blooms – is an important but often neglected gardening technique. Try Yardlong Beans (For Release On Or After 05/28/04) One of my favorite summer vegetables is the yardlong bean. Ornamental Grasses Ideal For Low-Maintenance Landscapes (For Release On Or After 07/30/04) We are all familiar with low-growing, running grasses like the St. Augustine and centipede used to cover lawn areas, and, in most gardeners’ minds, all other grasses are simply weeds. Put Sun’s Heat To Good Use (For Release On Or After 06/11/04) The extraordinary heat we experience in summer can be put to good use in the vegetable garden. Through solarization – a process of using sunlight and a clear plastic covering to heat soil – summer heat can be used to reduce the harmful effects of pathogenic fungi and nematodes and to kill weed seeds in the soil without the use of toxic chemicals. <- Prev |  25 - 26 | Next -> <- Prev |  26 | Next ->