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| Yellow jackets are aggressive scavengers (Radio News 09/21/09) Yellow jackets are aggressive scavengers, and they can be particularly bothersome this time of year, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Lovebugs are active during early autumn (Radio News 09/21/09) Early autumn remains an active time for insects in Louisiana, and September usually brings a resurgence in the love bug population. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says this fall we could see plenty of these amorous insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Fire ants forage during fall (Radio News 09/21/09) Fire ants can be a terrible nuisance for homeowners and landowners. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet recommends large-scale treatment during the spring and fall. Late September or early October is a good time to organize a treatment campaign in your neighborhood. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Child development course elevates child care profession (Radio News 11/2/09) Babysitting is a job, but child care is a profession. Two LSU AgCenter agents are working to elevate the profession in the New Orleans region with ongoing education. Alexis Navarro is a family and consumer sciences agent and teaches child development associate courses to child care providers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Junior League partners with LSU AgCenter to promote reading (Radio News 11/2/09) The Junior League of Baton Rouge has partnered with the LSU AgCenter’s Little Bookshelf program. The program promotes reading to young children. Anna Stuckey is a Junior League member and volunteer on the project. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| LSU AgCenter agents instill professionalism in child care providers (Video 11/02/09) Babysitting is a job, but child care is a profession. LSU AgCenter agents are working to elevate the profession through ongoing education for child care providers. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited child care centers in the New Orleans region and provides details in this report. (Runtime: 1:39) |
| Wet conditions affect sugarcane yields (TV News 10/26/09) Wet weather is affecting Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre reports some farmers are bringing more mud and trash to the mills than sugarcane, which is hurting yields. (Runtime: 1:40) |
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