(Video 05/28/07) It is not as well known as its Chinese and Japanese counterparts, but there is a native wisteria vine found in Louisiana. It's called Wisteria frutescens, and it blooms about now (in late May). While the Chinese wisteria’s blooming is over in about two weeks – one big flash – the native wisteria has been in bloom at least a week or two and is going to continue to bloom for more than a month. (Runtime: 1 minute, 31 seconds)

(Audio 05/28/07) Vines are wonderful additions to our landscapes. They are beautiful climbing on a trellis or over an arbor. Annual vines are the ones that die at the end of their season, so if you are hesitant to use vines because you think they might get too wild, an annual vine will solve that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/28/07) A group of volunteers from across the state has committed to a combined total of nearly 26,000 hours of service to Louisiana’s wetlands. The group is part of America’s Wetland Conservation Corps, a joint effort of AmeriCorps, America’s Wetland Foundation and the LSU AgCenter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/28/07) Much of the wetland conservation and restoration is centered on the coast. But wetlands are scattered across the state. Melissa Hylan is an America’s Wetland Conservation Corps member working out of Caddo Parish. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/28/07) The wheat harvest has started across Louisiana, and this year the state's growers have a large crop on their hands. Growers planted more than 220,000 acres of wheat – twice as much as last year. High prices encouraged farmers to plant, and the weather worked in their favor. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/28/07) Unseasonably cold weather in April did not affect Louisiana’s large wheat crop. But other wheat-producing states did not fare as well. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says that gives Louisiana growers an advantage. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 05/28/07) Wheat producers have several varieties to choose from when planting wheat. LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell says there are 10 recommended varieties and that planting several is preferred. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(For Release On Or After 06/29/07) The heat is on, and we can expect daytime highs around 90 or above and nighttime lows in the 70s from now until September.Trees that shade the house during the summer can lower air-conditioning bills by blocking the sun from the windows, exterior walls and roof.

(For Release On Or After 06/22/07) There is still time to add colorful bedding plants to your landscape, but it’s important for you to choose plants that are able to thrive in the intense heat of a Louisiana summer.

(Distributed 05/25/07) Crawfish producers learned at a meeting on May 23 that investigators have few answers to questions about how the White Spot Syndrome Virus infected four crawfish ponds in South Louisiana. Officials from several agencies said they have yet to come up with a key factor.