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| Citrus greening disease can destroy a citrus crop (Radio News 07/21/08) A new pest in Louisiana is threatening the state’s citrus crop. The Asian citrus psyllid was discovered recently in the New Orleans area. It feeds on the sap of citrus leaves and is capable of spreading a disease called citrus greening. Dr. Don Ferrin, a plant pathologist with the LSU AgCenter, explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Asian citrus psyllid threatens citrus crop (Radio News 07/21/08) The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in five parishes in Louisiana, and this pest could lead to devastation of the state’s citrus crop through transmission of a disease. LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel says citrus growers should be on the lookout for this insect. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Rice varieties highlighted at field day (Radio News 07/21/08) LSU AgCenter rice breeders released two new varieties this year. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says Catahoula is a high-yielding conventional long-grain variety with good characteristics. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Researchers working on Clearfield rice variety (Radio 07/21/08) Clearfield technology in rice varieties allows growers to control the weed known as red rice in their fields. LSU AgCenter rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says the amount of Clearfield acreage in Louisiana is increasing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
| Jasmine variety could help cut rice imports (Radio News 07/21/08) A part of the LSU AgCenter’s rice breeding program is devoted to developing aromatic Jasmine varieties. Researchers are working on a promising variety known as LA-2125. Rice breeder Dr. Steve Linscombe says the United States imports around 18 percent of its white milled rice, and the vast majority of that rice comes from Jasmine varieties. (Runtime: 60 seconds) |
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| Rice breeders highlight new varieties at rice field day (TV News 07/21/08) LSU AgCenter rice breeders recently highlighted new varieties that will add to the mix available to growers. Farmers heard about these varieties at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station field day. (Runtime: 1 minute, 30 seconds) |
| LSU AgCenter researchers in Northeast La. working to help farmers (TV News 07/07/08) Flooding in the Midwest has destroyed a significant portion of the nation’s corn and soybean crops. Commodity markets are reacting to the losses, but with high production costs and speculation in world markets, Louisiana farmers may not see much of a benefit from the price increases. LSU AgCenter researchers in the Northeast region of Louisiana are working to help farmers see more profits. (Runtime:1 minute, 30 seconds) |
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