(Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana pecan producers are invited to a regional pecan production meeting scheduled for April 15 at the Red River Pecan Plantation in Fulton, Ark.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Louisiana is called the "Sportsman’s Paradise," and the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H program has found ways to teach the state’s youth valuable skills – particularly when hunting is in vogue and sleeping in a tent is hip.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Richard Davis, human resource manager for the Pilgrim’s Pride poultry producing plant here, hopes an LSU AgCenter program will teach his staff skills that will cut down employee turnover at the plant.

(Distributed 03/31/04) Many students at Robinson Elementary School in Monroe are working in a garden for the first time.

(News You Can Use for May 2004)May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed May 2004)We fertilize our lawns and landscapes to keep plants attractive and healthy. But does much of this nitrogen pollute our groundwater? LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske relays some encouraging news.

(Distributed March 2004) 4-H’ers from 22 parishes attended the LSU AgCenter 4-H Food and Fitness Camp January 24-25 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center near Pollock. This year’s theme was "The Wonderful World of 4-H," borrowing from Walt Disney movies and characters, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu, advisor to the 4-H State Food and Fitness Board.

(Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger.

(Distributed March 2004) For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger.

(Distributed March 2004) For many families, the arrival of a sizable tax refund check is the financial event of the year. "By carefully planning ahead, you can make that refund check bring you closer to your important goals," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.