(Radio News For 11/21/05) Cooks should follow several guidelines to ensure the turkey is served up safely on Thanksgiving. LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says the first step is thawing.

(Radio News For 11/21/05) Fried turkey is a tradition in many homes for Thanksgiving. But frying a turkey could be dangerous if not done correctly. LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames has tips for cooking a delicious and nutritious fried turkey.

(Radio News For 11/14/05) November is American Diabetes month, and this year the American Diabetes Association is working with the American College of Cardiology to educate the public about the link between diabetes and heart disease. An LSU AgCenter nutritionist talks about this link.

(Radio News For 11/14/05) Much of the state’s seafood industry was affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It won’t be a good year for those in the industry or consumers, says LSU AgCenter seafood technology professor Dr. Jon Bell.

(TV News For 11/28/05) Landscapes damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita can be revitalized. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what can be done to repair the damage.

(Radio News For 11/14/05) Homeowners in disaster areas may be left with a home in shambles but a mortgage intact. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says most mortgage companies are giving hurricane victims a break.

(Radio News For 11/14/05) A vast majority of adults are at risk of becoming overweight or obese, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Radio News For 11/21/05) Citizens searching for information on hurricane recovery can access it through a toll-free phone system. The LSU AgCenter established the hotline for those affected by the recent storms, says LSU AgCenter agent Mark Schexnayder.

(Radio News For 11/28/05) Neighbors nicknamed Warren Lawrence’s home in Plaquemines Parish Fort St. Lawrence. Lawrence added special features to his home such as walls constructed of insulated concrete form. His home is outside of levee protection and vulnerable to storms.

(TV News For 11/21/05) Added safety measures can make a difference on a home when a storm threatens. The proof stands on a corner lot in a development in Plaquemines Parish.

(Radio News For 11/21/05) Individuals who lost work due to recent hurricanes may qualify for disaster unemployment assistance, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Radio News 12/5/05) Central and Northeast Louisiana are the preferred areas for growing sweet potatoes. The soils in those areas are silt loam. LSU AgCenter sweet potato researcher Dr. Don Labonte says such soils are conducive for growing sweet potatoes.

(Radio News 12/26/05) Your Christmas tree can still have life after the holidays. LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Dr. Don Reed says there are several ways to recycle your Christmas tree

(Radio News 12/26/05) Salt water flooded many sugarcane fields during Hurricane Rita. While many growers are reporting better-than-expected recoverable sugar, recoverable sugar is off by as much as 30 percent in flooded areas.

(Radio News 12/26/05) Avian influenza, or bird flu, is not in the United States, but it has raised concerns about biosecurity in the poultry industry. While it has been more than 20 years since a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu was in this country., LSU AgCenter poultry specialist Dr. Theresia Lavergne says poultry producers have not let their guard down.

(Radio News 12/26/05) There are different strains of avian influenza, which also is known as bird flu. The strains manifest themselves differently in poultry, says LSU AgCenter poultry specialist Dr. Theresia Lavergne.

(Radio News 12/26/05) People are reporting seeing tremendous populations of buck moths around the state. The adult moths come out this time of the year. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says these adult populations are difficult to control.

(Radio News For 12/05/05) Rows and rows of fresh Christmas trees await families at choose-and-cut farms, but what kind of tree will they be getting? LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Dr. Don Reed says there are several varieties grown commercially in Louisiana.

(Radio News 12/12/05) LSU AgCenter researchers are studying the effects of salt water in rice after many fields were flooded during Hurricane Rita. The study started with extensive soil sampling of affected areas. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck explains.

(Radio News 12/12/05) The salt water that washed over coastal areas in Southwestern Louisiana during Hurricane Rita could greatly affect next year’s rice crop. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck says the high salinity levels in rice fields could lead to decreased yields.

(Radio News 12/5/05) Picking a tree at a choose-and-cut farm can be a fun outing for the family. But there is another advantage to getting a tree at a farm rather than a tree lot. LSU AgCenter forestry expert Dr. Don Reed explains.

(Radio News 12/12/05) Salt water flowed into sugarcane fields during Hurricane Rita, but the layout of a sugarcane field can be beneficial in ridding the field of salt. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck explains

(Radio News 12/5/05) Picking a tree at a choose-and-cut farm can be a fun outing for the family. But there is another advantage to getting a tree at a farm rather than at a tree lot. LSU AgCenter forestry expert Dr. Don Reed explains.

(Radio 12/26/05) It has been a long haul for sugarcane growers in the southwestern part of the state. Without a mill in the area, their crop was shipped a good distance for processing. A new mill in Lacassine is not operating yet, and a driver shortage is complicating the harvest.

(TV News 12/12/05) Hurricanes Rita and Katrina were not good for the already struggling Louisiana sugarcane industry, but the storms did not do as much damage as growers first anticipated. (Runtime: 1 minute 25 seconds)

(TV News 12/26/05) Avian influenza, or bird flu, is not in the United States, but it has raised concerns about biosecurity in the poultry industry. While it has been more than 20 years since a highly contagious strain of avian flu was found in the United States, poultry producers have not let their guard down. (Runtime: 1 minute 26 seconds)

(Radio News For 12/12/05) Holiday expenses can add up, and before you know it you could blow your budget. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker advises making a plan before heading to the shops.

(Radio News 12/26/05) The sugarcane harvest is under way across Louisiana. This year the harvest shows a mixture of good and bad aspects. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre explains.

(Radio News 12/5/05) Sweet potatoes are a staple of Louisiana holiday feasts. Farmers in central and northeastern Louisiana produce sweet potatoes that find their way to local tables and tables as far away as England. LSU AgCenter sweet potato breeder Dr. Don Labonte says there were some problems early in the season but that the state's growers wound up witn an average year.

(Radio News 12/26/05) Avian Influenza is not a direct threat to Louisiana's poultry industry at this time. But the industry does have a plan of action in place in case an outbreak does occur.

(Radio News For 12/12/05) Hurricane season is over, but the hardships from it are lingering into the holidays. Many Louisiana residents endured financial hardships this year, and LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says holiday budgets may be tight for many.

(Radio News 12/26/05) The start of a new year encourages people to make positive changes. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says people resolving to live healthier should get moving.