(Radio News 10/30/06) Many Louisiana growers planted their sweet potatoes early because of favorable conditions in the late spring and early summer. LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Dr. Tara Smith reports that more than half of the state's crop is harvested, but heavy rains in mid- to late October threatened the potatoes that remain in the field.

(Radio News 10/30/06) Many sweet potatoes make it out of the field, but not all of them make it to your local grocery store or farmer’s market. LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Dr. Tara Smith says sweet potatoes are graded in field and again during the washing and packing process. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/23/06) Phorid flies infested New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. These flies still are showing up in large numbers in New Orleans, but LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says they also are showing up in other parts of the state and that they can breed in the smallest amounts of organic matter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/23/06) Hunting is a passionate pastime for many Louisianians, but the hunting population is decreasing, according to LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert Dr. Don Reed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Runtime: 10/23/06) Guns are not responsible for the biggest percentage of hunting-related accidents in Louisiana, according to the LSU AgCenter’s hunting safety expert, who says that distinction goes to deer stands Dr. Don Reed says hunters should check their stands for safety prior to hunting. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/23/06) Many Louisiana hunters take to the woods each fall to in search of various game animals. The sport can be enjoyed safely if hunters follow a few guidelines. LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert Dr. Don Reed emphasizes the No. 1 rule of hunting is to wear your hunter orange. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/23/06) Cooler and drier weather could cause insects such as ants and spiders to seek food and shelter indoors. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says if you have an ant infestation, identify the type of ants before treating. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 10/23/06) Louisiana is called sportsman’s paradise, and in the fall many hunters experience that. The beginning of October marked the opening of hunting season for several game species in Louisiana. Thousands of hunters will enjoy the sport without incident, but accidents unfortunately occur sometimes. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds)

(Radio News 10/16/06) The LSU AgCenter has an extensive wheat breeding program that began in 1985. The AgCenter developed the popular variety LA841. But seeds of this variety could be harder to come by this year because of the increased interest in planting wheat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 10/16/06) Sugarcane mills across Louisiana are opening, and the harvest is getting under way. Growers already are reporting better-than-expected yields – an indication the state's crop could finally be on the rebound. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)