(Radio News 03/30/12) The seven principles of healthy housing can help homeowners live better. Diane Scimeca, LSU AgCenter healthy homes coordinator, says having a healthful home can lower health care costs. Scimeca will present a workshop on creating a healthful home environment. (Runtime: 1:20)
(Radio News 03/30/12) The seven principles of healthy housing can help homeowners live better. Diane Scimeca, LSU AgCenter healthy homes coordinator, says having a healthful home can lower health care costs. Scimeca will present a workshop on creating a healthful home environment. (Runtime: 1:20)
(Video News 03/28/12) Louisiana farmers have gotten a good portion of the corn crop planted early. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says warm weather created ideal conditions for planting. (Runtime: 1:34)
(Radio News 03/26/12) Agriculture was worth $10.7 billion to the state’s economy last year according to numbers from the LSU AgCenter’s 2011 Ag Summary. This was up seven percent from 2010 and represents a strong improvement in agricultural production in Louisiana over the past few years, says John Westra, LSU AgCenter economist. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Radio News 03/26/12) Agriculture was worth $10.7 billion to the state’s economy last year according to numbers from the LSU AgCenter’s 2011 Ag Summary. This was up seven percent from 2010 and represents a strong improvement in agricultural production in Louisiana over the past few years, says John Westra, LSU AgCenter economist. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Video News 03/23/12) Curious questions and muddy hands were part of a youth wetlands event in Tangipahoa Parish. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard attended the program where fourth- through seventh-graders learned about the importance of Louisiana’s wetlands. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Radio News 03/23/12) The start of cotton planting is still a few weeks away, and acreage is expected to be down. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist John Kruse says the strong prices that hit close to $1 a pound have moderated. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)
(Video News 03/23/12) Curious questions and muddy hands were part of a youth wetlands event in Tangipahoa Parish. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard attended the program where fourth- through seventh-graders learned about the importance of Louisiana’s wetlands. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Video News 03/23/12) Curious questions and muddy hands were part of a youth wetlands event in Tangipahoa Parish. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard attended the program where fourth- through seventh-graders learned about the importance of Louisiana’s wetlands. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Radio News 03/21/12) Farmers in Louisiana took advantage of warm weather to get an early start to their corn planting. Planting began back in February, and LSU AgCenter corn specialist John Kruse says about 35 percent of the crop has been planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Radio News 03/21/12) Farmers in Louisiana took advantage of warm weather to get an early start to their corn planting. Planting began back in February, and LSU AgCenter corn specialist John Kruse says about 35 percent of the crop has been planted. (Runtime: 60 seconds)
(Video News 03/20/12) What you put on your plate will influence what your children want on theirs. Serving up healthful options is the goal during National Nutrition Month. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that changing what’s on your plate can help set up children for a healthier lifestyle. (Runtime: 1:48)
(Video News 03/20/12) What you put on your plate will influence what your children want on theirs. Serving up healthful options is the goal during National Nutrition Month. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that changing what’s on your plate can help set up children for a healthier lifestyle. (Runtime: 1:48)
(Radio News 03/16/12) Students dipped their nets into a pond, scooping up muddy water and a variety of tiny aquatic insects. The students were participating in the Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day at the Shell Robert Training Facility. LSU AgCenter’s youth wetlands team, which includes Mindy McCallum Brooks, helped organize the event. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Radio News 03/16/12) Students dipped their nets into a pond, scooping up muddy water and a variety of tiny aquatic insects. The students were participating in the Louisiana Wetlands Exploration Day at the Shell Robert Training Facility. LSU AgCenter’s youth wetlands team, which includes Mindy McCallum Brooks, helped organize the event. (Runtime: 1:50)
(Video News 03/12/12) Wet, warm conditions are affecting the state’s wheat crop. Planted back in the fall under drought conditions, the crop has seen its share of rain this winter. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:35)
(Radio News 03/09/12) What’s on your plate? What about your child’s? Those are questions nutritionists want you to consider this month during National Nutrition Month as they encourage people to get their plates in shape. (Runtime: 1:45)
(Video News 03/02/12) Temperatures rarely dipped below freezing in many areas of Louisiana this winter. While the warmer weather is a welcome for some, it could cause problems for farmers. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that crop diseases could be worse this year because of the above-average temperatures. (Runtime: 1:32)
(Audio 03/02/12) Wet weather isn’t good for wheat, and Louisiana has had a rainy winter. Wheat grown on poorly drained soils likely will suffer this season, but LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Ed Twidwell says the wheat on well-drained soils is in good condition. (Runtime: 1:30)
(Audio 03/02/12) Wet weather isn’t good for wheat, and Louisiana has had a rainy winter. Wheat grown on poorly drained soils likely will suffer this season, but LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Ed Twidwell says the wheat on well-drained soils is in good condition. (Runtime: 1:30)
(Video News 03/02/12) Temperatures rarely dipped below freezing in many areas of Louisiana this winter. While the warmer weather is a welcome for some, it could cause problems for farmers. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that crop diseases could be worse this year because of the above-average temperatures. (Runtime: 1:32)
(Video News 03/02/12) Temperatures rarely dipped below freezing in many areas of Louisiana this winter. While the warmer weather is a welcome for some, it could cause problems for farmers. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that crop diseases could be worse this year because of the above-average temperatures. (Runtime: 1:32)