(Distributed 03/07/08) Intermittent rains didn’t stop commercial tomato growers from viewing outdoor exhibits and touring the greenhouse tomato operation during a tomato field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station in Bossier City on Feb. 29.

(Distributed 03/05/08) The LSU AgCenter will bring the "magic" of agriculture back to its Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge this spring as it presents its annual "AgMagic" event April 21-27. The successful interactive educational event on the university campus in Baton Rouge is in its fifth year and is designed to give children and adults a fun way to learn that food, clothing, lumber and other products all are part of the complex system involving agriculture and natural resources.

(Distributed 03/05/08) It is the beginning of another pecan season, and faculty at the LSU AgCenter Pecan Station in Shreveport greeted it Feb. 28 with a spring seminar attended by 35 growers.

(Distributed 03/05/08) The Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents touted accomplishments and expressed appreciation to those in attendance at the annual Louisiana School Boards Association Board of Directors and Superintendents’ Breakfast during LSBA’s 71st convention Feb. 29.

(Distributed 03/03/08) DERIDDER – Fifty forest landowners and industry leaders learned about the potential of using low-grade wood products to produce biofuels during the Beauregard Forestry Association annual meeting Feb. 23.