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(Radio News 10/20/08) Louisiana 4-H is an important part of many youngsters’ lives and has been for 100 years. A museum in the town of Mansura in Avoyelles Parish will tell the story of this youth organization. Rose Anne St. Romaine is the LSU AgCenter's Louisiana 4-H Museum coordinator. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/27/08) Researchers with the LSU AgCenter are trying a biological method to control the aquatic weed giant salvinia. It's a weevil that destroys the invasive weed by biting off the bud of the plant, according to LSU AgCenter weed scientist Dr. Dearl Sanders. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/06/08) Most summer-blooming perennials have stopped blooming by now. This is a good time to tidy up around where these plants were flourishing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/13/08) Many of our perennials grow from clumps. The clumps become larger and larger each year and may need to be divided. This segment of Get It Growing has advice for Louisiana gardeners about dividing perennials. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/06/08) Most people plant roses in the spring. That’s a good time to plant them; but fall also is an excellent season to get your rose plants into the ground. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the advantages of planting fall roses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)
(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners must be careful about what they fertilize this time of the year. Nitrogen can stimulate plants that need to start preparing and shutting down for winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/27/08) Hydrangeas are unique plants that come in lovely shades of blue or pink. They are unusual because the availability of aluminum in the soil dictates their color. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be cautious when pruning in the fall. Pruning shrubs now can encourage new growth, and that new growth won't have time to harden off before winter starts. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/27/08) October may not seem like a time to talk about roses, but it is one of state's primary blooming seasons. Roses generally begin blooming in October and continue to do so through December. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/20/08) Grass can’t return from the dead, but if you have spots in your yard where debris sat, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says to look closely to see whether the grass is truly dead or alive. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/13/08) The 2008 cotton crop was an expensive crop to grow. High fuel and fertilizer costs were couple with high seed costs. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says Louisiana cotton growers and the industry are struggling. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/20/08) Think outside the candy aisle when shopping for Halloween handouts. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers alternatives to the pounds of candy children get every year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/27/08) LSU AgCenter researchers are looking for alternative sources of energy. High diesel prices are hurting farmers, but experts say new sources of energy might be as close as the farmers' fields. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Don Boquet says farmers are reluctant to grow crops for biofuel because of the lack of processing facilities. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/13/08) The outlook for soybeans across the state is mixed. Some fields saw little damage from the hurricanes Gustav and Ike; others saw more. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy says it is still hard to determine exactly how much damage the storms did to the crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio New 10/06/08) Louisiana’s shrimp industry sustained significant damage from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The industry was recovering, but damage from Gustav and Ike will set them back again, according to LSU AgCenter aquaculture agent Mark Shirley. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/27/08) A plot of sweet sorghum towers over other crops at the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research Station near Alexandria. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Don Boquet is studying the sorghum as a potential biofuel source. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/06/08) Hurricanes Gustav and Ike affected crawfish ponds across the state. The biggest hit came from Ike’s storm surge in Southwest Louisiana. LSU AgCenter aquaculture agent Mark Shirley explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/20/08) The LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana 4-H Museum is hosting a centennial scavenger hunt to find items to display in the museum. Louisiana 4-H Museum coordinator Rose Anne St. Romaine explains.
(Radio News 10/06/08) Wind and water damaged alligator farms, and the hurricanes will affect next year’s alligator crop. LSU AgCenter aquaculture agent Mark Shirley reports that some alligator farms sustained damage to sheds, and the real problem will come next summer when alligator farms typically pick up eggs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/13/08) The economic crisis has left many Americans uncertain and worried about their financial futures. Looking at the crisis from an historical perspective, an LSU AgCenter family economist says individuals shouldn’t panic. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/27/08) The invasive species giant salvinia has been spreading through Louisiana’s waterways for nearly a decade. The plant reproduces rapidly and chokes the life out of the ponds and lakes it infests. LSU AgCenter weed scientist Dr. Dearl Sanders says homeowners with ornamental ponds actually started the spread of the aquatic weed. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/27/08) Hurricanes Gustav and Ike damaged many trees across the state. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says this could increase insect activity in trees. Beetles are attracted to decaying wood as a place to lay their eggs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/13/08) Some soybean farmers have dealt with any array of problems this year. Green bean syndrome, an issue where beans stay green and don’t mature, has shown up in some fields. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/27/08) Persimmons are popular fruit trees you can plant in your home orchard. They are easy to grow and they are not prone to any major insect or disease problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/06/08) Sweet peas are one of the most outstanding annual, flowering vines we can grow here in Louisiana. They are attractive for both the color and the fragrance they provide. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/13/08) As the weather cools in October, many of the warm-season bedding plants in Louisiana gardens begin fading. Gardeners can pull those plants out and start preparing their flower beds for cool-season bedding plants. But they should decide what they want before going to the nursery. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/27/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees into your landscape. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a purplish-looking plant that can be grown as a shrub or as a tree. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)
(Video 10/20/08) Fall is a great time to plant shrubs and trees in your landscape. In this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a sweet-scented shrub which becomes a magnet for bumblebees and butterflies (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds)
(Audio 10/06/08) Louisiana gardeners use tropical plants in containers outside during the summer. You should begin preparing these plants if you plan to keep them inside during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video 10/13/08) If you want a plant that produces fall shades of orange and red, then you might want to check out the croton. In this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the proper care for this tropical plant that brings us fall color. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)
(Audio 10/20/08) When planting spring-flowering bulbs, be aware they are only in bloom for a short period of time. You should plant them sparingly and use them to embellish small areas of your spring landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/27/08) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawns. Brown patch generally occurs when the daytime temperatures are mild and the nights are cooler. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what to look for and how to control brown patch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/13/08) Gardeners should be on the lookout for scale insects in their landscapes. These insects often are under a protective covering and don't move, so it’s easy to overlook them. Camellias and gardenias are commonly infested with scale insects. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/06/08) Mulches are one of the most important gardening techniques we use in our landscapes. Mulches are particularly useful in supressing weed growth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/20/08) Many of the cool-season annual herbs or the hardy perennial herbs can be planted now. When planting, keep in mind a single plant generally will provide all the herbs an average family needs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/20/08) The chrysanthemum is often considered the floral emblem of autumn. You can find them already in bloom at local nurseries. They are a wonderful and very easy way to add color to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Audio 10/27/08) Although our trees really don't begin dropping their leaves until November, you can start thinking about what to do with these leaves when they fall. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends composting them or using them for mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
