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LSU AgCenter Communications produces news releases for print, radio and television media. All are published on our Web site and listed chronologically. To view past releases, go to the news archive.

The radio news releases are produced for daily use, Monday through Friday, and distributed to a select list via CD every other week. A video news release is produced for every week of the year – 52 all together – and distributed to a select list via DVD or tape also every other week. To be added to the list, please contact Craig Gautreaux or call (225) 578-2263.

Print press releases are produced three ways – as headline news for stories with more immediacy, as news you can use for stories with a helpful angle, and as seasonal stories. We produce four seasonal packets: spring gardening, hurricane preparedness (storm and flood), back-to-school and holidays.

In addition, we produce a special service called “Get It Growing” aimed at people who want to improve their landscapes, grow flowers and ornamentals or grow vegetables and fruit. This service includes a weekly newspaper column written by horticulturist Dan Gill, a daily (Monday through Friday) 60-second radio spot voiced by Gill, and a weekly 90-second television spot featuring Gill. The newspaper columns are sent via e-mail once a month to everybody on our print news distribution list. The radio and television spots are distributed with the audio and video new releases mentioned above.

For more information on our news services, please contact Linda Benedict or call (225) 578-2263.

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LSU AgCenter research adding value to marginal timber
(Distributed 08/21/08) The Louisiana timber industry could get a financial boost from the results of research to create new value-added products from small-diameter trees.

4-H camp serves up science

(Distributed 08/20/08) Students attending the camp at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center had the chance to take classes in science – learning about rockets, robots and other high-tech subjects.

Conference brings tourism interests together
(Distributed 08/19/08) Businesses and local governments have an opportunity to join together to market their rural communities as a destination for regional tourism, experts told those attending a tourism conference Aug. 12-14.

Garden lecture series announced by LSU AgCenter
(Distributed 08/18/08) A new horticulture lecture series titled Reflections in the Garden will be presented at the LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center the first Monday of each month starting in September.

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Oldest La. 4-H’er to celebrate centennial of her life

(Distributed 08/18/08) Louisiana’s oldest living 4-H’er, Elaine Marchand Edmonston, and the Louisiana 4-H organization have some notable things in common.

Leaf-cutter ants create sinkholes on property

(Radio News 08/18/08) Kandi Wilson’s wooded property near Anacoco in Vernon Parish appears quiet and serene, but just below the surface is a flurry of activity. Wilson’s property is infested with leaf-cutter or town ants. These ants get their names because they rob plants and grass of their foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Unusual ants garden underground

(Radio News 08/18/08) A species of ants native to Louisiana function as subterranean gardeners. LSU AgCenter entomologist Rachel Strecker says leaf-cutter ants have gardens underground. These ants don’t sting, but they can bite. And they come in a variety of sizes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Home exhibits energy-saving techniques

(Radio News 08/18/08) With rising energy costs, energy efficiency is now on the minds of many homeowners. Homeowners and potential homeowners can see examples of simple ways on up to high-end means of reducing the energy consumption of a home by visiting LaHouse, the LSU AgCenter’s demonstration home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

LaHouse opens to public

(Radio News 08/18/08) LSU AgCenter’s showcase home, LaHouse, is open for tours, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. Visitors to the house can see examples of sustainable solutions for homes that have to stand up to Louisiana’s climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Prepare your roses for the fall blooming season

(Audio 08/18/08) In much of the country, rose growers generally prune back once in the spring and do light pruning throughout the growing season. But in Louisiana we have two rose flowering seasons. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

August last month to fertilize lawn

(Audio 08/18/08) August is the final month of the year in which we apply fertilizers. If your lawn already looks healthy, then this treatment may be optional. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Food safety tips for safe lunches

(Radio News 08/18/08) Backpacks aren’t the only things youngsters are carrying to school. Many students bring their own lunches. LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says parents should be sure their children's food is packed safely. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Avoid major landscaping during this time of the year

(Audio 08/18/08) Summer's intense heat makes it a poor time to plant most types of plants in our landscapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Prune gingers to allow room for new growth

(Audio 08/18/08) Gingers are among many popular tropical plants for Louisiana landscapes. Their lush foliage and bright flowers are very attractive during the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

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