(Radio News 11/27/06) Cattle are at risk of poisoning from toxic substances that are present in plants and hay during the fall. LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre says even acorns pose a threat to cattle if they ingest too many. The severity of acorn poisoning varies from year to year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/27/06) Louisiana cattle often are under nutritional strain going into the fall and winter. During this time, many cattle are going through gestation or are lactatin, so they actually have increased nutritional needs, says LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Christine Navarre. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/27/06) Don’t neglect your Christmas tree after all the ornaments are on it. To keep it looking merry and bright throughout the holiday season, make sure it always has water. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/27/06) More than half of the wheat crop in Louisiana is planted already. Growers in North Louisiana began planting the crop in October. While November is the ideal time to plant wheat, planting some of the crop was delayed, says LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/27/06) Wheat prices are up, and that means wheat acreage in Louisiana also will be up this year. Wheat planting is in full-swing across the state, and when it is complete, Louisiana could have more than double the acreage of wheat it has had in recent years. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Distributed 11/22/06) It’s the time of year when many people go shopping for trees to decorate their homes during the holiday season. LSU AgCenter expert Dr. Don Reed offers a few tips on selecting and caring for a tree that may help you get the most enjoyment from it.

(Distributed 11/22/06) Consumers must be cautious of identity thieves when shopping during the holiday season, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. "Be on your guard all the time. By taking certain precautions, you can save yourself hours of time recovering from identity theft," she advises.

(Distributed 11/21/06) The LSU AgCenter recently brought beef producers from around the state together at the Bald Cypress Cattle Co. in Amite for a field day designed to demonstrate scientifically based and environmentally sound management practices they could implement.

(Distributed 11/21/06) Many people use poinsettias to decorate their homes during the holiday season. The plants you purchase now can be a beautiful part of your decorations, but they’re probably only good for this season, the experts say.

(Distributed 11/21/06) Five Louisiana 4-H members attended the first Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference earlier this month at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.