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| La. rice acreage expected to increase in 2008 (Radio News 05/05/08) Despite predictions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rice acreage likely will be up in Louisiana. According to LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk, a low worldwide supply of rice has led to a dramatic increase in prices, which will lead Louisiana farmers to plant more rice. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rice verification program in its 10th year (Radio News 05/05/08) The LSU AgCenter’s rice verification program is in its 10th year. The program has been successful in confirming that research recommendations from experimental plots work in commercial settings. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk talks about the program. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Severity of fire ant sting depends on the victim (Radio News 05/05/08) Anyone who has been bitten by a fire ant knows about the sting these little pests can inflict. A fire ant can sting several times within seconds. By quickly removing the ants from your body, you can avoid additional stings. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet explains how to treat a sting. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Make your tax refund work for you (Radio News 05/05/08) Many taxpayers are awaiting the arrival of their refunds. If you fall into that group, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says before you run out and spend it on something new, consider paying off consumer debt instead. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Economist offers advice for using economic stimulus payment (Radio News 05/05/08) The federal government will start distributing economic stimulus payments in May. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Gloria Nye has advice for spending the money. If you have not contributed the maximum to your 401K, she says that's a good place to start. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Rice acreage rises with high prices (TV News 04/27/08) Despite predictions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rice acreage likely will be up in Louisiana. A low worldwide supply of rice has led to a dramatic increase in prices. Rice is selling for around $30 a barrel, nearly double what it sold for last year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 32 seconds) |
| Treat for fire ants with your neighbors (TV News 05/05/08) Mounds are popping up in yards and fields. As the weather warms and rains start, fire ants become active. Now is the ideal time to treat for fire ants. You can get good results treating on your own yard, but ants from other yards eventually will move back in. Research proves the best results are obtained if you work with your neighbors to combat these pests. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds) |
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