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LSU AgCenter Communications produces news releases for print, radio and television media. All are published on our Web site and listed chronologically. To view past releases, go to the news archive.

The radio news releases are produced for daily use, Monday through Friday, and distributed to a select list via CD every other week. A video news release is produced for every week of the year – 52 all together – and distributed to a select list via DVD or tape also every other week. To be added to the list, please contact Craig Gautreaux or call (225) 578-2263.

Print press releases are produced three ways – as headline news for stories with more immediacy, as news you can use for stories with a helpful angle, and as seasonal stories. We produce four seasonal packets: spring gardening, hurricane preparedness (storm and flood), back-to-school and holidays.

In addition, we produce a special service called “Get It Growing” aimed at people who want to improve their landscapes, grow flowers and ornamentals or grow vegetables and fruit. This service includes a weekly newspaper column written by horticulturist Dan Gill, a daily (Monday through Friday) 60-second radio spot voiced by Gill, and a weekly 90-second television spot featuring Gill. The newspaper columns are sent via e-mail once a month to everybody on our print news distribution list. The radio and television spots are distributed with the audio and video new releases mentioned above.

For more information on our news services, please contact Linda Benedict or call (225) 578-2263.

Headline News	Radio & TV	Get It Growing
News You Can Use	Gardening News	Holidays
Back-to-School	Storm & Flood News	News Archive

Do heating bills give you a chill?
(Distributed 01/16/09) When the cost of heating your home gets uncomfortable, you can do a lot to control how much energy you use to stay warm, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel. The housing expert offers her top choices to save energy in a southern climate.

Soil pH, bed preparation important for landscaping
(Distributed 01/16/09) Whether you’re renovating an existing landscape or developing a new one, keep in mind the importance of soil pH and proper bed preparation. These two factors are essential for the success of your ornamental plants.

LSU AgCenter offers farm production meetings
(Distributed 1/16/09) North Louisiana farmers can get updates from LSU AgCenter experts on the latest information for growing rice and grain crops at two meetings on Jan. 29.

LSU AgCenter holds first Lead Louisiana class

(Distributed 1/15/09) The LSU AgCenter launched a leadership-development program Jan. 8 in Tensas Parish to be followed by classes in Catahoula Parish in February, Richland Parish in March and Concordia Parish in April.

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Rice farmers prepare for new season

(Distributed 1/13/09) To get ready for the 2009 crop, many Louisiana rice farmers have been in the classroom learning from LSU AgCenter scientists.

Soybean forum features insect, disease problems

(Distributed 1/13/09) Identifying stink bugs and choosing the right variety are important issues, crop production experts told soybean producers at a recent meeting.

Northeast Louisiana schools signing up for Ag Adventures

(Distributed 01/12/09) Ag Adventures, an educational experience in agriculture for third- through fifth-graders, will be held Feb. 10-11 at the Northeast District Livestock Show Barn and Civic Center, both in Delhi.

Ryegrass lawns require winter care

(Audio 01/12/09) Some Louisiana gardeners prefer to overseed their lawns with ryegrass during the fall. Ryegrass grows very well in the cool winter weather and stays green through our coldest weather. But it also requires you to do some lawn care during that time. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Tips for starting transplants of tomatoes and peppers

(Audio 01/12/09) You can start growing transplants for tomatoes, peppers or eggplants in trays or pots from now until the first part of February. It takes about six weeks to raise them to transplant size. Then the transplants should go into the ground in March. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Homegrown parsley adds robust flavor to dishes

(Audio 01/12/09) Parsley is an important herb in Louisiana cooking. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says nothing beats fresh, homegrown parsley. Louisiana gardeners can grow flat-leaf or curly-leaf parsley, and our winter months are a good time to plant this herb. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Plant foxgloves in winter for spring blossoms

(Audio 01/12/09) In cooler climates, foxgloves and holly hocks are perennials, but in the South they are cool-season annuals. Transplants are available in nurseries this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Add hardy plants in January

(Audio 01/12/09) Louisiana gardeners might not consider January a prime month for planting, but the entire winter season is great for planting hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

Gardening program provides fresh produce for neighborhoods

(Radio News 01/12/09) Several gardens in Shreveport are providing more than just food to members of the community. The gardens are empowering neighborhoods and giving neighbors a sense of accomplishment. LSU AgCenter horticulturists and nutritionists, such as Grace Peterson, are working to revitalize communities by setting up vegetable gardens. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

You can plant hardy herbs year-round

(Video 01/12/09) Don’t let the season fool you. It can still be an optimal time to get some hardy plants in the ground. On this edition of Get it Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains the benefits of planting herbs now. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds)

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