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(TV News 04/05/10) Most people know foods such as spinach and broccoli are good for them, but grocery stores have many healthful options consumers may not have considered. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:40)
(Radio News 04/05/10) With spring here, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says fruits and vegetables are more abundant. But some families still have a hard time working them into their diets. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/26/10) Rice growers have faced some tough years recently. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says while production costs like fuel, fertilizer and electricity have come down from the profit-cutting highs of a few years ago, they are still relatively high. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/19/10) On a quite block in Lake Charles, a bouquet of charming homes in shades of yellow, green, pale pink and white have sprung up. The houses, nicknamed “Katrina Cottages,” are part of plan to offer affordable housing to families affected by the 2005 hurricanes. Nicole Miller is the executive director of Project Build a Future, a partner in the project. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/19/10) A growing population of crane flies and other insects last month is leading to more pest problems this month, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/05/10) Many taxpayers are awaiting their refunds. If you fall into that group, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says before you run out and spend it on something else, consider paying off consumer debt. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/05/10) Larry Fontenot is a versatile farmer. He grows soybeans and milo and works with cattle in Evangeline Parish. But it’s sweet potatoes that receive the bulk of his time and attention. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/26/10) The sounds of lamps, cows and pigs were competing with the sounds of hundreds of youngsters wandering through Parker Coliseum last week. Both animals and children were there for AgMagic, the LSU AgCenter’s interactive journey through Louisiana agriculture. The children, like Brock Thibodeaux from the Good Shepherd Montessori School, were having fun while learning. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/12/10) The LSU AgCenter is sponsoring Youth Wetlands Week April 19-23. The LSU AgCenter developed a wetland education curriculum aimed at fourth to twelfth graders says Ashley Mullens, Youth Wetlands Week program director. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/19/10) Parents considering sending their child to an overnight camp should adequately prepare their child before the start of camp. LSU AgCenter family life expert Dr. Diane Sasser advises parents to talk to their child about the camp and their expectations. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/26/10) Louisiana farmers have planted a good portion of the state’s rice crop, but not quite in the time frame they would have liked. LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says Louisiana's cold and damp winter and early spring delayed planting by about two to three weeks. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/26/10) If you want ripe tomatoes picked from your backyard, now is the time to plant them. If you’ve never planted a garden, why not start one now? When finding a spot to locate a garden, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Kiki Fontenot says most vegetables need six to eight hours of sunlight a day. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(TV News 4/12/10) Louisiana corn farmers have finished planting the 2010 crop. Weather early in March had the state's corn farmers worried they wouldn’t get their crops in the ground during the optimal planting time. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that ideal weather conditions over two weeks gave some farmers opportunities to plant corn -- and other farmers are preparing to plant soybeans. (Runtime: 1:39)
(Radio News 04/12/10) As the end of another school year draws near, parents often have one question – what to do with the kids this summer? Summer camps are often the answer, LSU AgCenter family life expert Dr. Diane Sasser says parents should choose wisely. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/12/10) Farmers are making planting decisions now. The number of acres devoted to cotton production have declined dramatically in recent years, and LSU AgCenter feed grain and cotton specialist Dr. John Kruse says farmers are not yet committing to the crop again this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/26/10) About 100 youngsters participated in an Earth Day-themed overnight camp at LSU AgCenter’s Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center. The event was part of Operation: Military Kids, a program aimed at helping military personnel and their families meet and get to know others who are having similar experiences. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/05/10) After several years in San Diego, the allure of the land was calling Kevin Berken home. The Berken family has been farming in Jefferson Davis Parish for four generations. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/12/10) Corn farmers have finished planting their 2010 crop. Weather early last month had farmers worried that they would not get their crop in the ground during the optimal planting time, but LSU AgCenter feed grain specialist Dr. John Kruse says farmers got a break. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/19/10) Attending the LSU AgCenter’s homebuyer education classes was worth $10,000 to Bethany Walker. Taking the course made her eligible for assistance with the purchase of her first home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/19/10) Potential homebuyers can learn about equity, government assistance that may be available and avoiding predatory lending in the LSU AgCenter’s homebuyer education program. LSU AgCenter family resource management agent Cynthia Richard says the program helps individuals and families navigate the process of buying a home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(TV News 4/19/10) Purchasing a home can be an intimidating process. The LSU AgCenter is assisting families with the steps to homeownership. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talks with two homeowners who have benefited from the program. (Runtime: 1:59)
(TV News 04/26/10) Rice plants are starting to emerge in some areas of the Louisiana. Farmers got somewhat of a late start in planting this year's crop. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:48)
(Radio News 04/12/10) Farmers typically start planting Louisiana’s soybean crop in April. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy says because fertilizer prices are up and soybeans don’t require it, some farmers may plant soybeans instead of other crops. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 04/05/10) Today’s supermarkets offer an overwhelming amount of choices, which can make it hard for someone trying to eat healthfully. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames takes us through a grocery store to point out foods you may not be eating -- but should be. A stroll down the spice aisle reveals a superstar on the shelves. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
