(Radio News 07/31/06) Moving away to college can be a financial eye-opener for some teens, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. Students should determine their fixed and flexible costs and prepare a livable budget before they make the big move. Students may desire things to be as nice as they were at home, but most students make sacrifices. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 0731/06) There are pros and cons students must consider when deciding whether or not to work during their college years. Employment can enhance career opportunities later and include perks in the short term, but working while in school also can put a strain on studies. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 07/24/06) Robert Thevis always strived to be a good farmer, but now he is a certified Louisiana Master Farmer. Thevis and 13 other farmers from across the state are the first group to officially become Master Farmers. (Runtime: 1minute, 43 seconds)

(Radio News 07/24/06) The rainfall deficit in many areas of the state has growers worried about their crops. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos says the state’s soybean crop looks good despite the lack of rain. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 0724/06) Thirteen Louisiana farmers can officially call themselves Master Farmers. The group was the first to complete the Louisiana Master Farmer program, which is a joint effort of the LSU AgCenter, the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/24/06) For several years now Clearfield technology has been helping rice growers battle the red rice weed, but the Clearfield lines available to growers didn’t perform as well as conventional varieties. Fortunately, experts say an experimental Clearfield variety could change that trend. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/24/06) Robert Thevis learned about conservation methods farmers could implement through the Louisiana Master Farmer program. As it turns out, he had been practicing some of them for years, but there were some changes he made to his farm to help him become a Master Farmer. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/24/06) Navigating the insurance claim process can be difficult, as many people found out following the 2005 hurricanes. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker advises that in the event of damage, consumers should contact their insurance agents immediately and keep records of all calls. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(TV News 07/17/06) Recent years have been rough on rice farmers. Even though they have produced near-record crops, low prices have left some struggling. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says the struggles continue again this year. (Runtime: 1 minute, 20 seconds)

(Radio News 07/17/06) Many Louisiana rice growers spent the early part of the planting season waiting on rain to flush their fields of salt. Despite the difficult start, experts say rice that made it into the fields is doing well. (Runtime: 60 seconds)