Diet can help prevent breast cancer
Pink abounds in October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. |
‘Wired for Wind’ theme for National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8
During the week of October 2-8, 4-H members across Louisiana will celebrate National 4-H Week with lessons and activities focus on science and technology. The week will feature 4-H students from across the country engaging in science competitions with the chance to win prizes such as an Apple iPad or $10,000 from Toyota. |
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Jazzman competes well in aromatic rice market
If you drive by a field of Jazzman rice, its pleasant, nutty aroma is unmistakable. For farmers, the pleasant fragrance is the smell of money. The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station developed Jazzman rice varieties to compete with Thai Jasmine. |
Mosquitoes pose threat: Keep their numbers down
Mosquitoes buzz around Louisiana every day of the year. More than 60 species inhabit the state. While many are benign, some are carriers – or vectors – of several worrisome diseases. It's everyone's responsibility to keep their numbers down. |
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