(Radio News 10/29/07) Orange pumpkins, a traditional symbol of Halloween, don’t grow well in Louisiana’s climate. Farmers like Timmy Perilloux grow Creole pumpkins that can grow in unusual shapes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) Asian soybean rust was a big concern during this year’s growing season. But as the harvest nears completion, experts say the disease had little effect on the overall crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) Gun safety shortcuts can lead to serious injury or death. Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert, says one shortcut to avoid involves how hunters carry their firearm up and down deer stands. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) For more than a decade, one variety dominated the industry. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Ben Legendre says growers are now turning to new varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 10/22/07) Louisiana’s cotton crop had a roller-coaster growing season. The crop was able to bounce back after heavy rains in July. (Runtime: 1 minute, 40 seconds)

(Radio News 10/22/07) Hunting is a favorite fall pastime of many Louisiana residents. LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert Dr. Don Reed says taking a few safety precautions can help hunters avoid accidents.

(Radio News 10/15/07) Sugarcane growers are busy this time of the year harvesting their crop. Growers have 415 thousand acres to harvest and expect high yields, so the harvest won’t go quickly. Rain in mid-September delayed the opening of some mills by a few days, and this will push the harvest into next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 10/15/07) The sugarcane harvest started in mid-September, and mills are up and running as the harvest gets in full swing. The state has 415 thousand acres of sugarcane this year, and growers are anticipating a promising harvest. (Runtime: 1 minute, 49 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Louisiana soybean growers will set a state yield record according to LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos. U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted growers would cut 37 bushels per acre, but they may do even better. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 10/15/07) Several cotton gins did not open this year because of low cotton acreage. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says gins will benefit from seed sales this year. Another bright spot for cotton is prices that have shifted upward in recent months.