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| 4-H’ers visit oil response center (Radio News 08/16/10) 4-H’ers attending Marsh Maneuvers camp spent an afternoon at the Vermilion Parish Oil Spill Response Command Center. It is here that officials with BP, the Coast Guard and Vermilion Parish plan strategies to keep oil out of Vermilion Bay. (Runtime: 1:20) |
| Marsh Maneuvers offers 4-H’ers coastal experience (Radio News 08/16/10) 4-H’ers from across the state participated in Marsh Maneuvers, a week-long camp focused on coastal Louisiana’s natural resources. LSU AgCenter coastal area agent Mark Shirley directs the camp. (Runtime: 1:15) |
| Trials help farmers wade through variety selection (Radio News 08/16/10) Dr. Brooks Blanche’s work helps farmers pick varieties. The LSU AgCenter researcher says that’s an important decision for farmers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| MarketMaker helps shrimpers market product (Radio News 08/16/10) Louisiana’s seafood producers have a new tool to help market their products. LSU AgCenter vice chancellor and extension director, Dr. Paul Coreil says MarketMaker, an internet-driven clearinghouse for agricultural commodities, will link consumers to producers. This can help Louisiana’s struggling seafood industry. (Runtime: 1:30) |
| Herbicide-resistant weeds may be in La. (Radio News 08/16/10) Farmers in several southern states have been battling weeds that are resistant to the popular herbicide glyphosate, and LSU AgCenter weed scientist Dr. Daniel Stephenson suspects that the problem has reached Louisiana. (Runtime: 1:20) |
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| Farmers battle herbicide-resistant weeds (TV News 08/23/10) Herbicide-resistant weeds have been a problem for farmers in other states for several years. Now it appears the problem may be in Louisiana. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 1:44) |
| 4-H campers learn about oil spill response (TV News 08/16/10) The summer 4-H camp, Marsh Maneuvers, typically takes high school students into Louisiana’s coastal wetlands. This year, participants also learned first-hand about oil spill response. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the story. (Runtime: 2:01) |
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