(Video 6/18/12) Runoff from road construction contributes to the impairment of water bodies across the country. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux reports that may be a simple fix to this recurring problem. (Runtime 1:46)
(Video News 06/29/12) The outlook is optimistic for Louisiana’s corn and cotton crops. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says early planting has been beneficial to crop growth. (Runtime: 1:40)
(Radio News 06/26/12) The outlook is optimistic for Louisiana’s corn crop. The mild winter allowed for early planting, which has benefited the crop, says LSU AgCenter corn specialist John Kruse. (Runtime: 1:15)
(Radio News 06/25/12) The Senate passed its version of the farm bill, and it includes only one commodity subsidy program. The crop insurance program in the Senate’s version of the bill offers agriculture risk coverage. This protects farmers who may have crop failures, but lacks adequate support for growers of certain crops that are important to Louisiana’s economy. (Runtime: 1:35)
(Audio 06/19/12) A layer of compost/mulch mixture has been found to reduce sediment runoff from highway construction zones. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux reports on the findings of a recent study by an AgCenter soil scientist. (Runtime 1:25)
(Audio 06/19/12) Beef producers need to look at the genetics of their herd in order to produce better quality animals, according to an animal scientist with the LSU AgCenter. (Runtime 1:00)
(Video 06/18/2012) Raising cattle in the subtropical climate of Louisiana can present some challenges. LSU AgCenter corrrespondent Craig Gautreaux reports on research undertaken by the AgCenter that beef producers can use to imporve the quality of their herd. (Runtime 1:48)
(Video 6/18/12) Runoff from road construction contributes to the impairment of water bodies across the country. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux reports that may be a simple fix to this recurring problem. (Runtime 1:46)