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(Video News 10/04/10) A new LSU AgCenter program is aimed at helping consumers and nurseries buy and sell the best plants for Louisiana. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard tells us about Louisiana Super Plants. (Runtime: 1:32)
(Radio News 10/25/10) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramind offers an approach to eating well and staying fit. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames says it helps determine the amounts of fruits, vegetables, meats and grains someone should eat. She also says following its guidance still leaves "discretionary calories." (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(TV News 10/18/10) LSU AgCenter 4-H and nutrition agents are teaming up to help youngsters live healthfully. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard visited a club meeting where good health was on the menu. (Runtime: 1:24)
(TV News 10/25/10) Hurricanes and heavy rains affected Louisiana sugarcane harvests in recent years. But this year the harvest has been free and clear of problems. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:27)
(Radio News 10/04/10) Food and football go hand in hand. Just as players take precautions on the field, tailgaters should take precautions with their food. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/18/10) Feral hogs are a nuisance for farmers and landowners. LSU AgCenter wildlife specialist Don Reed recently spoke at a feral hog seminar and said their population is expanding. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/25/10) Although it's early in the sugarcane harvest, Louisiana farmers are excited about their crop. Last year, heavy fall rains hampered the harvest, and a record-cold spring delayed growth of the cane and left some growers concerned about their crop. But ideal weather followed, and LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says the crop was able to catch up. (Runtime: 1:15)
(Radio News 10/18/10) Children’s treat bags get loaded with candy on Halloween, but how about offering them something different this year? Instead of sweets, try a different treat, suggests LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/11/10) Twenty youngsters gathered recently at the St. Mary Parish courthouse to cook, learn and play. These 9- to 12 -year-olds will meet monthly as part of the LSU AgCenter’s Operation Cook program. LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Amy Juneau runs the program. (Runtime: 1:20)
(Radio News 10/25/10) Deer roam over rolling hills at the LSU AgCenter's Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station. The population is more than picturesque; it is an important part of the research at the facility. Research coordinator Dearl Sanders says the station is one of the only places in the country that has both a captive and a native deer herd. (Runtime: 1:25)
(Radio News 10/18/10) Children look forward to Halloween, and while fun is their priority, parents’ priority should be safety. LSU AgCenter family specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says parents should take extra precautions with their children on Halloween night. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/25/10) Louisiana’s sugarcane harvest is off to a good start. Rust disease plagued the crop last year, but LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says this year’s crop was relatively clear of diseases. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/11/10) Halloween is around the corner, and LSU AgCenter entomologists are warning people about a blood sucker -- but it's not a vampire. The concern is about bedbugs. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dennis Ring says bedbug infestations are on the rise because of several factors. (Runtime: 1:05)
(Radio News 10/18/10) One step to controlling the invasive species Asian carp is understanding it. LSU AgCenter marine biologist Julie Anderson says these fish can survive in a range of habitats. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/11/10) Asian carp are a nuisance and a danger, but they could be dinner. In Louisiana, where it’s custom to make a meal of just about anything, a movement is under way to get people to consume Asian carp, which is being marketed as silverfin, says LSU AgCenter marine biologist Julie Anderson. (Runtime: 1:10)
(Radio News 10/04/10) Seven LSU AgCenter 4-H programs received Louisiana 4-H Foundation healthy living grants to fund nutrition education. Operation Cook in St. Mary Parish is a nutrition-based healthy lifestyle club for youngsters ages 9 through 12. (Runtime: 1:10)
(TV 10/11/10) An invasive species is clogging waterways from Illinois to Louisiana. Asian carp are a nuisance and a danger, but they could be dinner. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:53)
(Radio News 10/11/10) Asian carp are an invasive species found from the Great Lakes region down to Louisiana. The fish were brought to the United States in the 1970s to use in wastewater treatment ponds and for the aquaculture industry. (Runtime: 1:20)
(Radio News 10/04/10) The LSU AgCenter is promoting three Super Plants this fall. These plants are selected for their superior performance in Louisiana. Plant evaluations take place at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. Regina Bracy, the station coordinator, describes the Super Plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/04/10) Dates on food labels can be confusing to consumers. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames sorts it out for shoppers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/04/10) Parents can help their children develop good eating habits. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says parents should offer their youngsters healthful options. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 10/11/10) Bedbugs are spreading across the country, and travelers are at risk. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dennis Ring says before settling into a hotel room, do an inspection. Start by pulling back the bed covers. (Runtime: 1:10)
(Radio News 10/25/10) Soft drinks are the beverage of choice for many people -- often at the expense of more nutrient-rich options, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. Reames says calories are important but that you should be concerned about getting nutrients, as well. (Runtime: 1:05)
(Radio News 10/18/10) Cooler weather doesn’t always give us a relief from insects and other pests. Spiders, wasps and roaches are still active this time of the year. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dennis Ring says lower temperatures and drier conditions could drive these pests indoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
