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| Farmers eyeing cotton as option (Radio News 03/22/10) Farmers who may not be able to get their corn planted in time because of wet, cold weather are looking at other options. LSU AgCenter County Agent Rob Ferguson says Louisiana could see an increase in cotton acres. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Credit Card Act designed to help consumers (Radio News 03/22/10) The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure or CARD Act of 2009 is intended to protect consumers from abusive fees, penalties and interest rate increases. Most provisions of the act went into effect in February. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says it will make credit card companies communicate better with consumers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Stripe rust disease showing up in some wheat fields (Radio News 03/22/10) LSU AgCenter wheat specialist Dr. Ed Twidwell is concerned about the disease stripe rust. Conditions have been ideal for the development of the disease on Louisiana’s wheat crop. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Credit card statements will offer new information (Radio News 03/22/10) The Credit CARD Act of 2009 has a provision that could encourage consumers to pay off their credit card debt sooner. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says each statement will have a box showing you important information about paying off your balance. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Crane flies are nuisance (Radio News 03/22/10) A large number of crane flies are active this time of the year. These giant flies and their larva can be a nuisance explains LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Dale Pollet. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Wet weather hinders wheat growth and yields (TV News 03/22/10) Louisiana’s wheat crop, which was planted in the fall, is having a tough year. Wheat prefers dry weather, but fall and winter here have been anything but dry. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard talked with a specialist about how the crop is fairing. (Runtime: 1:12) |
| Rainy weather postpones spring field preparations (TV News 03/15/10) Cold, wet weather has kept farmers out of their fields. Fields that were rutted up during last year’s wet harvest still need to be repaired, but farmers can’t get enough dry days to get the work done. (Runtime: 1:26) |
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