(Distributed 07/11/08) Whether you're going back to school as a student or a teacher, be extra careful in packing your take-along lunch if it sits a long time between the time you make it and eat it.

(Distributed 07/02/08) The No. 1 yard tree problem in Shreveport-Bossier is construction damage, according to Ricky Kilpatrick, LSU AgCenter area forestry agent.

(Distributed 04/17/08) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled a variety of model farm field tours this spring and summer for producers who need to complete the second phase of the Louisiana Master Farmer Program and learn about specific conservation practices.

(Distributed 02/18/08) A groundbreaking new Web site that provides a gateway to Cooperative Extension Service experts from across the country will officially launch this week. Billed as a “next gen Google,” the site dubbed eXtension.org promises to be a gateway to answering all of life’s little questions – from parenting to saving and investing, gardening, controlling fire ants, caring for livestock, running a business and much more.

(TV News 02/11/08) The current farm bill expires on March 15, and both the House and Senate are in committee to craft a new farm bill. With the current state of today’s financial markets and with talks of a possible recession looming, agricultural producers are anxious to see a new bill in place. (Runtime: 1 minute, 42 seconds)

Quarterly reports of forestry and wildlife management information for 2008 provided by Ricky L. Kilpatrick, area agent in forestry.

(Distributed 12/17/07) The LSU AgCenter kicked off its Little Bookshelf program in St. Helena Parish at the parish health unit in Greensburg on Dec. 12.

LSU AgCenter provides a monthly newsletter with production tips, monthly planning calendars, articles and highlights to help our state beef producers stay up with events and news!