| Salt Water Still Affecting Some Crawfish Ponds (Radio News 01/29/07) Salt water poured into southwestern Louisiana when Hurricane Rita came ashore. The salt has caused problems for rice growers and, in turn, has indirectly affected crawfish because of the way they're grown, says LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Specialist Offers Energy Conservation Tips (Radio News 01/29/07) There are ways you can cut your energy bill this winter while staying comfortable. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says looking for a furnace or a heat pump with the Energy Star label is a good start when searching for new appliances. Also, adding insulation can make your home more energy efficient. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Energy Tax Credits Available For Home Improvements (Radio News 01/29/07) Homeowners making improvements or repairs to their homes can apply for a federal energy tax credit. The credit is good for improvements made to your primary residence from Jan. 1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2007. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Spring Garden Day Set For March 10 At Hammond Research Station (Distributed 01/26/07) The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station will host the 2007 Spring Garden Day March 10. Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and its Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener Association, the event will feature a variety of gardening and educational exhibits, plant sales and seminars, as well as information on some of the research being conducted at the station. |
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| Cattle Producers Nervous About Feed Prices (Distributed 01/26/07) Cattle producers are nervous about the upcoming year because the possibility of corn prices exceeding $5 a bushel could mean higher prices for livestock feed. An LSU AgCenter economist recently advised, however, that those fears could be based on some assumptions that may not develop into realities. |
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| Youngsters Across La. Heading For LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 10-17 (Distributed 01/26/07) Thousands of Louisiana youngsters will gather in South Louisiana Feb. 10-17 as they compete in the 72nd annual LSU AgCenter Spring Livestock. Approximately 1,500 4-H and FFA members are expected to bring about 4,500 animals to the state show, which will be held at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. |
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| LSU AgCenter Names Assistants To Research, Extension Directors (Distributed 01/25/07) Two LSU AgCenter faculty members recently were named to short-term, part-time administrative positions in the AgCenter. Dr. Jim Griffin is assistant to the director for plant sciences in the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, and Dr. Bobby Fletcher is assistant to the director for special programs in the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. |
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| Soybean Farmers Eager To Plant 2007 Crop (Distributed 01/25/07) With last year’s state yield record and good prices, Louisiana soybean farmers seem eager to get their 2007 crop planted. During a recent meeting of the Louisiana Soybean Association at the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research, Extension and Livestock Facility near Alexandria, AgCenter soybean specialist Dr. David Lanclos recalled that the approach to the 2006 crop was not as optimistic. |
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| February Warns Of Women’s No. 1 Killer (Distributed 01/25/07) February is American Heart Month. Women throughout America are again asked to "Go Red for Women" by wearing red to raise awareness of heart disease, women’s No. 1 killer. The American Heart Association’s campaign is a call for women to take charge of their heart health. |
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| New Rice Research Board Takes Office (Distributed 01/25/07) The new 13-member Louisiana Rice Research Board took the oath of office in mid-January. The board oversees the use of check-off funds from rice farmers, which are used for research and have funded approximately $1 million in work annually through the LSU AgCenter the past several years. |
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