(Radio News 11/17/08) Small insects can invade our pantries -- particularly this time of the year when many people buy and store extra items such as cake mixes, flour and other foods for holiday parties. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says to be careful of what you buy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/17/08) Diabetes is a serious problem in Louisiana -- although in many cases it can be prevented or delayed. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says complications from the disease can lead to heart disease, kidney disease and amputations. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/17/08) The turkey usually is the healthiest part of most Thanksgiving meals. According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames, even a fried turkey can be a healthy option. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/17/08) No matter if you brine or baste, roast or fry, LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says the one important point when cooking a turkey is to use a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked thoroughly. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/17/08) The turkey is the star on Thanksgiving tables. Most people buy their birds frozen, so to get it ready for the big day, it must be thawed properly. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames provides those details and more. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/10/08) The number of obese children ages 6 to 11 has tripled over the past decade. The LSU AgCenter’s Smart Bodies program offers a fun and interactive way to keep youngsters healthy. Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden said the program fits into his healthy-living initiatives. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/10/08) Students around the state are taking an unusual journey without leaving their schools. The youngsters are traveling through the human body by going through a gymnasium-sized exhibit called the Body Walk, according to LSU AgCenter nutrition educator Denise Holston. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/10/08) Students from across Northwest Louisiana got a taste of the 100 years of Louisiana 4-H at the State Fair of Louisiana’s 4-H Express. Tour guides such as 4-H’er Julie Barrios took students back through the decades to learn about the origins of this popular youth organization. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/10/08) Louisiana 4-H’s centennial year is coming to a close, but clubs across the state are still celebrating. The State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport was dedicated to 4-H. Julie Barrios, a 4-H executive committee member, was there. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/10/08) At its inception 100 years ago Louisiana 4-H centered on farming and cooking. Today it is hard to put a label on this popular youth organization. LSU AgCenter 4-H regional coordinator Karen Martin says youngsters can take the diverse programs the club offers and tailor them to fit their interests. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/03/08) Hunting is a favorite pastime in Louisiana, and it can be enjoyed safely if hunters follow a few guidelines. LSU AgCenter hunting safety expert Dr. Don Reed has some safety tips. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/03/08) If you haven’t done it yet, now is the time to treat your yard for fire ants. Growth regulators are the best way to eliminate fire ants from your yard for the long term, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/03/08) Yellow jackets can be a nuisance to tailgaters, picnickers and hunters. These aggressive insects tend to be a bigger problem in the fall, says LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/03/08) A warm October is leading to prolonged insect problems. Florida wax scale is one insect still around on many evergreen plants, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 11/03/08) Head lice outbreaks can occur in schools and become a nuisance to families. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet says some schools are dealing with lice problems. He recommends things to do to avoid a lice infestation. (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 10/27/08) 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 10/27/08) 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) 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)

(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 10/20/08) Large piles of debris sat on lawns in hurricane-ravaged areas for several weeks. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske says many lawns will be left with "storm spots" – a brown or dead area of grass. (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 10/20/08) 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 10/20/08) 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 10/20/08) 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 10/13/08) 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 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 10/13/08) The cotton harvest is wrapping up across Louisiana, and LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says the situation is not good. Yields are down significantly. Growers are harvesting around 500 pounds to the acre, when, in an average year, a grower would get closer to 900 pounds. (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)

(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 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 10/06/08) 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 10/06/08) 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 09/30/08) Many cattle in coastal areas were left stranded by flood waters from Hurricane Ike. LSU AgCenter agents are organizing a feed distribution effort for producers that have no feed for their cattle, LSU AgCenter Vermilion Parish agent Andrew Granger said.

(Radio News 09/30/08) Many cattle producers and their herds in Southwest Louisiana were affected by Hurricane Ike. LSU AgCenter agent Andrew Granger of Vermilion Parish is working with the cattle relief effort. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 9/30/08) Hurricane Ike tipped the losses in the Louisiana sweet potato crop to 50 percent. Farmer Ken Thornhill in Franklin Parish has started harvesting his fields, but he said he is seeing some encouraging results. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 9/30/08) Hurricane Ike’s slow-moving storm surge crept into areas of Vermilion Parish that had already seen devastating floods three years earlier from Hurricane Rita. Crop land damaged by salt water in 2005 was just returning to normal production. LSU AgCenter county agent Stuart Gauthier says many sugarcane fields that went under water could feel the effects for several years. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/29/08) Hurricane Gustav dumped 18 inches of rain on Ken Thornhill’s sweet potato fields. Hurricane Ike didn’t hit his fields in Franklin Parish as hard, but growers across the state are reeling from the two storms. According to early estimates, the state will lose 50 percent of its crop. The excessive water is causing the potatoes to rot in the field, says LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Dr. Tara Smith. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/29/08) Many cattle in Louisiana's coastal areas were left stranded by floodwaters from Hurricane Ike. LSU AgCenter agents, such as Vermilion Parish agent Andrew Granger, are organizing a feed distribution effort for producers that have no feed for the cattle. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/12/08) Most crops in the state suffered damage from Hurricane Gustav, but some commodities were hardest hit by the storm. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry says the state’s cotton crop, which is near harvest, suffered wind and rain damage, and the storm drowned many sweet potato fields. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/12/08) Hurricane Gustav tore through Louisiana -- uprooting trees, pulling down power lines and damaging homes and structures. Louisiana’s agricultural industries did not escape the storm’s wrath either. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/01/08) Yields in Louisiana rice fields are better than expected. Farmers have been surprised as they head into their fields for harvest. What accounts for the good yields? LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says Mother Nature. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/01/08) Heavy rains have soaked many ripening soybean fields. LSU AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. Ronnie Levy says growers are harvesting their early-maturing soybeans and that early yields have been good. But he also says the rain could cause yields to drop. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/01/08) After years of low prices, rice prices are up this year, but LSU AgCenter rice specialist Dr. Johnny Saichuk says the economic situation for rice growers isn’t as rosy as it may appear. Farmers like Kenneth Olivier are looking for ways to cut costs. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 09/01/08) The LSU AgCenter’s rice research verification program allows scientists to evaluate their recommendations in commercial fields. Rice farmer Kenneth Olivier had a field in this year’s verification program. The field contained rice planted behind grain sorghum. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 8/27/08) The remains of Tropical Storm Fay dumped a lot of rain in Louisiana, but the state escaped the worst of Fay. Hurricane Gustav could finds its way here, however, and could be worse. If you haven’t prepared your yard, don’t delay. LSU AgCenter disaster programs coordinator Pat Skinner suggests taking a good look at your trees -- among other things. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) Trans fats come from liquid oil that has been made into solid fat. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames recommends that consumers avoid these fats, which are found in products made with shortening or margarine. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/25/08) Many young adults are preparing to leave home for college. Parents need to be sure their children don’t fall prey to credit card debt says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/25/08) Employment during college can have its advantages and disadvantages. LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says working can help students gain a sense of responsibility and self-worth. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/25/08) Often many parties are involved in financing a college education from the students and their families to lending agencies and scholarship providers. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker encourages students to make a college financing strategy. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/25/08) It’s hot out there, and staying hydrated can help you avoid heat-related illness. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says this is especially important for senior citizens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) Kandi Wilson’s wooded property near Anacoco in Vernon Parish appears quiet and serene, but just below the surface is a flurry of activity. Wilson’s property is infested with leaf-cutter or town ants. These ants get their names because they rob plants and grass of their foliage. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) A species of ants native to Louisiana function as subterranean gardeners. LSU AgCenter entomologist Rachel Strecker says leaf-cutter ants have gardens underground. These ants don’t sting, but they can bite. And they come in a variety of sizes. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) With rising energy costs, energy efficiency is now on the minds of many homeowners. Homeowners and potential homeowners can see examples of simple ways on up to high-end means of reducing the energy consumption of a home by visiting LaHouse, the LSU AgCenter’s demonstration home. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) LSU AgCenter’s showcase home, LaHouse, is open for tours, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. Visitors to the house can see examples of sustainable solutions for homes that have to stand up to Louisiana’s climate. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/18/08) Backpacks aren’t the only things youngsters are carrying to school. Many students bring their own lunches. LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames says parents should be sure their children's food is packed safely. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/11/08) Back-to-school shopping is a great opportunity to teach your youngsters about budgeting and money management, says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/11/08) Louisiana farmers, livestock producers and the state’s fishing industry all benefit from LSU AgCenter research. Federal research allocations help the LSU AgCenter bring research-based information to the people of Louisiana. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/11/08) Many children do not eat breakfast everyday. And in the back-to-school rush, breakfast often is sacrificed. But LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says it is important to eat a healthy breakfast. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/11/08) Federal dollars help fund agricultural research in Louisiana, and a Louisiana Congressman saw first-hand how those dollars are working. U.S. Representative Rodney Alexander sits on the House Agriculture Subcommittee and the Appropriations Committee. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/11/08) Louisiana’s cotton crop is at the end of bloom cycle. LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. Sandy Stewart says the crop has had unusually early fruit retention on the bottom third of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio news 08/04/08) A disease called "rust" caused the downfall of the long-dominant sugarcane variety LCP 85-384. This year, growers released a variety, L 01-283, that has high yields like 384, but offers other positive characteristics. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Radio news 08/04/08) Louisiana’s sugarcane industry is moving toward earlier start-up dates. Growers are always looking for earlier maturing varieties, and they rely on sugarcane ripeners. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Radio news 08/04/08) While many commodities are seeing record high prices, sugar prices have remained low. LSU AgCenter sugarcane breeder Dr. Kenneth Gravois says the situation is picking up slightly for Louisiana sugarcane growers. (Runtime:60 seconds)

(Radio News 08/04/08) Food costs are on the rise, and they will likely continue to climb in the next year.(Runtime:60 seconds)

(Radio news 08/04/08) Commodities such as corn, soybean and wheat have seen record prices during the past year, but that has not translated into record profits for growers, according to LSU AgCenter economist Dr. Kurt Guidry. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/28/08) Dr. Cristina Sabliov has been testing continuous microwave extraction systems to extract isoflavones from soybeans. She compared her system with conventional extraction methods. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/28/08) Dr. Zhimin Xu is taking what was a relatively useless product and making it a healthful preservative. Defatted soy flour is a byproduct of producing vegetable oil from soybeans, but working with other LSU AgCenter scientists, Xu is extracting healthful isoflavones from soy flour -- thus adding more value to soybean production. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/28/08) Cultural practices such as depth of flooding and when flooding is done can affect the insect population in a rice field. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Michael Stout is conducting research on this topic. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/28/08) The rice stink bug is the most important late-season insect pest of rice in Louisiana. The rice stink bug probably is present in nearly all rice fields in Louisiana every year, and one or more applications of insecticides often are required to control this insect in fields. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/28/08) LSU AgCenter entomologists are studying five insecticides that could be alternatives to pyrethroids currently registered to control insects in rice fields. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Michael Stout explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/21/08) LSU AgCenter rice breeders released two new varieties this year. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says Catahoula is a high-yielding conventional long-grain variety with good characteristics. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/21/08) A new pest in Louisiana is threatening the state’s citrus crop. The Asian citrus psyllid was discovered recently in the New Orleans area. It feeds on the sap of citrus leaves and is capable of spreading a disease called citrus greening. Dr. Don Ferrin, a plant pathologist with the LSU AgCenter, explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/21/08) The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in five parishes in Louisiana, and this pest could lead to devastation of the state’s citrus crop through transmission of a disease. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel says citrus growers should be on the lookout for this insect. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/21/08) A part of the LSU AgCenter’s rice breeding program is devoted to developing aromatic Jasmine varieties. Researchers are working on a promising variety known as LA-2125. Rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says the United States imports around 18 percent of its white milled rice, and the vast majority of that rice comes from Jasmine varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio 07/21/08) Clearfield technology in rice varieties allows growers to control the weed known as red rice in their fields. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says the amount of Clearfield acreage in Louisiana is increasing. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/14/08) Dr. David Boethel, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor, asked a crowd gathered at the Pecan Research Station in Shreveport if they had heard of Interstate 69. An ongoing proposal would have the interstate highway cutting through the Pecan Station, which is one of the last remaining pecan research facilities in the nation. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/14/08) Keep it clean when cooking or eating outdoors, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. After all, no one wants a picnic spoiled by foodborne illness. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/14/08) Work at the LSU AgCenter’s Northeast Research Station in Tensas Parish focuses on ways farmers can use less fertilizer and make fewer trips through the field, according to LSU AgCenter regional director Dr. Bob Hutchinson. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/14/08) The LSU AgCenter’s weed management research has expanded to include work on late-fall and early winter herbicide applications. Dr. Donnie Miller, research coordinator at the AgCenter's Northeast Research Station, explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/14/08) Commodity prices are high these days, and recent crop disasters in the Midwest are driving prices even higher. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/07/08) Blueberries are brimming with nutrients and flavor, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Blueberries also are low in calories and high in fiber. Reames says to choose berries that are dark and not too soft. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/07/08) Louisiana blueberries are in season for a little while longer. Henry Harrison, LSU AgCenter county agent in Washington Parish, says blueberries grow well on the sandy soils found in his parish. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/07/08) The LSU AgCenter’s Northeast Research Station has been serving the agricultural community in Northeast Louisiana for nearly 80 years. The station recently showcased its research at a field day. Dr. Bob Hutchinson, the LSU AgCenter's regional director for Northeast Louisiana, explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/07/08) Watermelon is a refreshing summer treat, and Louisiana farmers produced melons on 3,000 acres last year. LSU AgCenter county agent Henry Harrison of Washington Parish says most watermelon producers grow a handful of varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 07/07/08) Washington Parish is famous for its watermelons, but the southeastern Louisiana parish has not had cooperative weather for watermelon growing. LSU AgCenter county agent Henry Harrison explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/30/08) Youngsters can fall into a routine over the summer that involves watching television and snacking. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says weight gain is sure to follow. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/30/08) Are we there yet? That is the question many have heard during car or plane trips. Family vacations can be fun or frantic, but LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr Diane Sasser says proper planning is essential to keep it from being too frenzied. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/30/08) Learning does not stop when the school year ends. Parents need to find productive and fun ways for youngsters to spend their days, says LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/30/08) Louisiana’s corn crop has been planted and is in the growing phase. Last year the state saw a record corn crop, with acreage surpassing 700,000. Although acreage will drop this year, it sill will be higher than normal, and growers should be on the lookout for insects, according to LSU AgCenter interim corn specialist Rob Ferguson. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/30/08) The high cost of feed grains is affecting cattle producers. Corn prices were expected to drop this year, but environmental conditions could cause prices to stay high. LSU AgCenter cattle specialist Dr. Jason Rowntree explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/23/08) Joe Mitcham’s peach orchard on Ruston’s rolling hills appears picturesque, but a closer look reveals a problem. A significant amount of Mitcham’s trees are dead or dying. A fungus in the soil called oak root rot has attacked 30 percent of his acreage. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/23/08) Fresh Louisiana peaches are hitting markets this month. Peach producer Joe Mitcham started picking peaches back in May. His orchard spans 100 acres, and he grows many varieties so he has peaches available all summer long. (Runtime: 30 seconds)

(Radio News 06/23/08) The LSU AgCenter sponsored a series of workshops to teach individuals how to make biodiesel. Dr. Bill Carney, director of the AgCenter’s Callegari Environmental Center, conducted the workshops. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/23/08) Individuals and small business owners crowded a meeting room at the LSU AgCenter’s Callegari Environmental Center to learn how to make their own biodiesel. Ronnie Surmik boards horses and became interested in the process while looking for fuel to return home to St. Charles Parish after Hurricane Katrina. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/23/08) With diesel well over $4 a gallon, filling up a diesel tank can drain your wallet. The high prices have many looking for alternatives such as biodiesel. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/16/08) The LSU AgCenter recommends preparing a "grab and go" bag or box and having it ready for use if evacuations are necessary. The advice applies to everyone, but people with special needs usually require even more items. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/16/08) Hurricane season has officially begun, and families who have individuals with special needs should plan now for a potential disaster. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says "special needs" cover a broad range and mean much more than just mobility problems. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/16/08) Pregnancy is not an illness, and LSU AgCenter research associate Michael Zanovec says the advice not to exercise during pregnancy is outdated. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/16/08) Most children are naturally inquisitive and when a storm is approaching, your child may have many questions. LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser says you should be prepared to answer these questions before they are asked. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/16/08) Illness or injury can interfere with a good exercise routine. But LSU AgCenter research associate Michael Zanovec says you can get back on track after a delay if you have the right attitude and a good plan. For example, if you injure your leg, try upper body exercises. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/09/08) The LSU AgCenter master cattle producer program educates participants on how to increase farm profitability while being environmentally sustainable. LSU AgCenter cattle specialist Dr. Jason Rowntree says the better care a producer takes of their land and their animals, the better their production will be. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/09/08) Some sweet potato growers are trying a new variety this year. Evangeline was released last year with limited production. LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist Dr. Tara Smith said a few more growers are taking a look at it this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/09/08) Planting sweet potatoes requires more than just a farmer and a machine. It is a very labor intensive process. LSU AgCenter sweet potato specialist, Dr. Tara Smith, says Louisiana growers started planting this year’s crop back in mid-May. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Radio News 06/09/08) For the past few years, Asian soybean rust has been a concern for researchers and farmers. Last year, the disease was found early in the state. This spring, environmental conditions were not right for the development of the disease according to LSU AgCenter interim soybean specialist Rob Ferguson. (Runtime: 60 seconds)