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| Research aims to make crawfish harvesting less expensive (Radio News 02/09/12) LSU AgCenter researchers are working on ways to make crawfish production less expensive and more efficient. Bait is a major expense of crawfish production and harvesting. While crawfish harvesting can start as early as November or December, attracting crawfish is more difficult in colder waters, says LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Robert Romaire. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Crawfish harvest starts slowly (Radio News 02/08/12) It’s been a poor start to Louisiana’s crawfish harvest. Drought in the summer and fall led to low survival and reproduction of crawfish. Those that did survive were slow to emerge from their burrows. But as demand picks up this month, there is optimism that so will the catch. (Runtime: 1:50) |
| Saltwater intrusion affects rice, crawfish production (Radio News 02/06/12) Durel Romaine farms rice and crawfish around Kaplan. Saltwater intrusion has been a problem for him and other farmers who rely on fresh water from the Mermentau Basin for their crops. Recent rainfall that drenched the southwestern part of the state was badly needed, but farmers say they still could use more. (Runtime: 1:55) |
| Early start to strawberry season (Radio News 01/26/12) The mild weather across Louisiana makes it feel more like spring than winter. Another sign that this isn’t your typical winter is the abundance of strawberries. Although growers started harvesting early varieties in November, the normal seasonal onset of colder temperatures usually causes a dip in production, according to LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station Director Regina Bracy. |
| Healthful foods is focus of food scientists (Radio News 01/24/12) By late January many people may have abandoned their resolutions to live healthier. LSU AgCenter food scientists can’t make you go to the gym or eat more fruits and vegetables, but they are trying to make foods more healthful by reducing sodium, fat and cholesterol and increasing fiber. (Runtime: 1:50) |
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| Saltwater intrusion threatens rice acres (Video News 02/13/12) In southwest Louisiana, salt water is contaminating surface water, which is making rice farming difficult. Winter rainfall is helping alleviate the problem, but as LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports, regular rains must continue if the problem is going to be solved. (Runtime: 1:48) |
| Food scientists increase nutritional content of popular foods (Video News 02/07/12) Safer, fresher, more healthful food is the focus of much of the research of LSU AgCenter food scientists. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that researchers are working on ways to up the nutritional content of popular foods while improving quality. (Runtime: 1:48) |
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