(Distributed 09/04/08) Hurricane Gustav put a lot of limbs and whole trees on the ground in various areas of the state, and many people already are working on cleanup efforts. An LSU AgCenter forest safety specialist says safety should be a major consideration during those efforts – particularly when it comes to use of a chainsaw.

(Distributed 09/02/05) A flood-damaged home requires special attention to avoid a population explosion of molds, other fungi, algae and bacteria, LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says.

(Distributed 09/16/05) Louisiana 4-H’ers are doing their part to help victims of Hurricane Katrina find at least some bits of relief and sparks of hope.

(Distributed 09/22/05) The Baton Rouge River Center is a temporary home for a fluctuating population of around 6,000 people displaced by Hurricane Katrina, and at least 2,500 of them are children. Concern for all the evacuees – but particularly the children – prompted 4-H agents and others from the LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter to work on ideas for worthwhile activities that would help displaced families and children pass the time.

(Distributed 09/22/05) When disasters happen, dedicated volunteers and professionals swing into action to help those affected by the tragedy. But who takes care of the "helpers"?

(Distributed 09/07/05) Loss of belongings could be the least of the worries for some refugees of Hurricane Katrina – many of whom have lost their jobs or had to take temporary unpaid leave, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Distributed 09/08/05) Many cattle producers in southeastern Louisiana didn’t fare too well as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Observers estimate producers lost at least 80 percent of the cattle in Plaquemines Parish, according to LSU AgCenter cattle specialist Dr. Jason Rowntree.

(Distributed 09/07/05) You probably can’t avoid the stress coming in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but there are ways you can try to manage its effects, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development specialist Dr. Becky White.

(Distributed 09/02/05) It’s too early to tell for sure, but some of Louisiana’s aquaculture industries evaded serious damage from Hurricane Katrina, while others may have suffered significant problems, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 09/02/05) A delivery of more than 6 tons of rice to a Lafayette area food bank Thursday morning is the first of many more donations expected from Louisiana farmers and rice mills.

(Distributed 09/02/05) Many people are inclined to help others after disaster such as Hurricane Katrina strikes. But knowing how to help so that victims will get the greatest benefit from volunteer efforts is important, say LSU AgCenter experts.

(Distributed 09/06/05) In the aftermath of the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions is urging financial institutions to "work with" their customers affected by the storm.

(Distributed 09/07/05) With hundreds of square miles of standing water in flooded areas, mosquitoes are expected to be rampant in Southeast Louisiana in the days ahead.

(Posted 09/28/05) Hurricane Rita's impact on agriculture and natural resources in southwestern Louisiana was widespread. See more photos in this gallery.

(Distributed 09/28/05) The 2005 Louisiana cotton crop took significant hits when the second hurricane in less than a month roared into the state this past weekend (Sept. 23-25).

(Distributed 09/14/05) Many children and young adults sustained both physical and emotional injuries from tragedies associated with the recent storm and the days that followed. It’s important to help them cope with those issues, says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser.

(Distributed 09/06/05) Horses that survived the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina still may need special attention to assure their continued health.

(Distributed 09/28/05) The Louisiana sweet potato harvest is under way, and LSU AgCenter experts say the damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita appears to be minimal.

(Distributed 09/08/05) Termites can’t hold their breath forever, although they have a capacity to live under water for a significant amount of time, according to a world-renowned termite expert. That means termites in areas flooded by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina may not be as prevalent as they have been for a while – offering a small grain of good news among the massive destruction.

(Distributed 09/01/05) If you are without power because of Hurricane Katrina, keep in mind the food in your refrigerator or freezer has a limited lifespan – as short as four hours, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed 09/12/05) Agricultural damage in Louisiana has been estimated in excess of $1 billion, including $610 million in lost timber, $145 million in sugarcane and $151 million for seafood.

(Distributed 09/22/05) Louisiana youngsters will join other 4-H’ers across the United States in early October to "Make the 4-H Connection" in their communities.

(Distributed 09/20/05) A flood-damaged home requires special attention to avoid or correct a "population explosion" of mold, says LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Claudette Reichel.

(Distributed 09/08/05) Rumors about mosquito-borne diseases are floating around almost as much as the floodwaters in New Orleans, according entomologists with the LSU AgCenter, who say precaution rather than panic should prevail.

(Distributed 09/13/05) The temporary shelter at Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus, set up to handle pet animals evacuated from hurricane-affected areas of southeast Louisiana, is bursting at the seams and accepting no more animals at this time.

(Distributed 09/13/05) People setting up temporary or semi-permanent living quarters or offices such as tents or mobile homes on vacant land following Hurricane Katrina need to be cautious about red imported fire ants.

(Distributed 09/21/05) Farmers, industry representatives and LSU AgCenter personnel recently attended a Louisiana Master Farmer Model Farm field day here. The Sept. 16 activities at Robert Thevis’ farm in Simmesport provided an opportunity for the participants to observe conservation practices being followed by a leading producer.

(Distributed 09/15/05) Louisiana’s nursery, landscape and retail garden center industry has incurred major damage due to the affects of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 09/21/05) Louisiana crawfish and catfish producers will vote Oct. 12 on whether to continue funding promotion and research in their industries.

(Distributed 09/28/05) Cattle, rice, sugarcane, crawfish, wildlife and alligators are among many of Hurricane Rita casualties in southwestern Louisiana.

(Distributed 09/20/05) Louisiana seafood products making their way to the market now are safe – despite disruptions and losses the industry suffered as the result of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts at the LSU AgCenter.

(Distributed 09/07/05) Con artists unfortunately will be looking for ways to take advantage of the suffering and confusion in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, cautions LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Distributed 09/20/05) Students across Louisiana will have a chance to increase their "smarts" about nutrition, fitness and health this year, thanks to an innovative educational effort from the LSU AgCenter and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.

(Distributed 09/08/05) Obstacles to shipping grain out of the Port of New Orleans because of damages from Hurricane Katrina remain a hindrance for farmers, but Wednesday (Sept. 7) brought encouraging signs.

(Distributed 09/15/05) Forestry experts and leaders in the industry say preliminary estimates of the economic devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina exceed $600 million in timber damage and reduced prices for damaged trees.

(Distributed 09/28/05)Growers learned how to detect and control the most economically damaging disease for pecan production in the South during the LSU AgCenter’s Pecan Research and Extension Station Field Day last week (Sept. 22).

(Distributed 09/15/05) Evacuees who have been staying at the LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center since being forced out of their homes by Hurricane Katrina will soon be moving to more permanent shelters.

(Distributed 09/16/05) LSU AgCenter researchers are studying how Louisiana producers can grow Dallisgrass to add diversity to their crop production.

(Distributed 09/02/05) Louisiana’s dairy farms, mostly located in the Florida parishes of Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Helena, apparently have been hit hard by Hurricane Katrina.