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      <title>Forestry forum set for March 11 in Shreveport</title>
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      <title>Low-maintenance roses ease challenge for home gardeners</title>
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      <title>Commercial fruit, vegetable seminar set for Mar. 6 in Shreveport</title>
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      <title>Bulbs bloom before spring</title>
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      <title>Plant caladiums for spectacular summer color</title>
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      <title>Rejuvenate ground cover areas</title>
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      <title>Use organic matter to improve garden</title>
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      <title>Congressman says research, trade important for La. farmers</title>
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      <title>Entomologist receives 2010 Achievement Award from National Sweet Potato Council</title>
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      <title>It’s time to plant glads</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/01/10)  A home remodeling project – and your investment in it – can do much more than update your surroundings. It can make your home a healthier place to live and breathe, according to Claudette Reichel, LSU AgCenter housing specialist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Go red in February, call attention to women’s heart health</title>
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      <title>Watch for iron chlorosis in your landscape plants</title>
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      <title>Take time to celebrate trees on Arbor Day</title>
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      <title>Horses need help during extreme cold, wet weather</title>
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      <title>Typical fireplaces trade energy saving for ambiance</title>
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      <title>Indoor plants require substantial light</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/15/09) Many doting grandparents (and others) have established family traditions of giving U.S. savings bonds as holiday gifts. Gifts of bonds help grandchildren save for the future and teach them about investing at the same time according to LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be cautious of Web site ads that can spread computer viruses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/11/09)  A shaky economy and uncertainty about the future create a period of transition, according to Diane Scimeca, LSU AgCenter healthy homes coordinator. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) If you’re planning to spend time at the mall this holiday season, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers some tips to help you prevent overeating while you’re out and about. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) Children enjoy being holiday helpers. This holiday season, let your children share in planning and preparing food for these special occasions, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>These 10 tips can stretch your holiday budget</title>
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      <title>Fresh Christmas tree adds special touch to holiday decorations</title>
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      <title>Expert tells how to select a poinsettia for the holidays</title>
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      <title>Reviewing your credit report is important</title>
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      <title>Not many plants are as strong as an oak</title>
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      <title>Moth orchids make a good ‘first orchid’</title>
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      <title>Christmas trees need proper care</title>
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      <title>2010 AgOutlook Conference set for Jan. 21 in Alexandria</title>
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      <title>Thanksgiving dinner costs down 9 percent for 2009</title>
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      <title>Avoid misconceptions when harvesting broccoli</title>
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      <title>Landscapes can be created as bird habitats</title>
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      <title>Vow to move more, eat less over holidays</title>
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      <title>Wet weather delays wheat planting</title>
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      <title>Cook your turkey properly to avoid illness</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/12/09) Turkey is the traditional choice for most Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen turkey although fresh turkeys have shorter shelf lives, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Peace lily can brighten a home</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/29/09) Every November during American Diabetes Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames reminds people healthful eating is important for managing diabetes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tulips and hyacinths require special treatment</title>
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      <title>Post-storm dead spots in lawns require replanting</title>
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      <title>Plant coleus for fabulous fall color</title>
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      <title>Saving seeds is part of sustainable landscaping</title>
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      <title>Construction could harm shade trees</title>
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      <title>Storm season can cause anxieties for children</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 09/07/09) If you don’t have time to water your plants frequently during the summer, you might be interested in a less water-needy plant that flowers most of the year. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to that very type of plant – a tough and beautiful species of the perennial plant known as sedum. (Runtime: 1:42) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>You can grow winter vegetables in containers</title>
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      <title>Here’s what to do with caladiums</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 09/18/09) Caladiums are getting past their prime now, and it’s time to decide what you want to do with them. Your choices are: pull them up and throw them away; leave the tubers in the ground to resprout there next year; or dig them up, store the tubers and plant them again next year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>You can manage volunteers in the garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 09/11/09) Gardeners use the term “volunteer” for the seedling of a desirable plant that appears in a garden without having been planted. They can be the offspring of trees and shrubs, but most often they are the result of seeds dropped by annuals or perennials previously grown in the garden. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:46:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/31/09) July, August and September are the most stressful months for plants in our landscapes. This hot time defines what we can grow in our yards and is a great time to evaluate your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Follow 7 principles for a sustainable landscape</title>
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      <title>Pack emergency foods for salt-sensitive diets</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/24/09) Louisiana has a long growing season, and gardeners can look forward to a great rose blooming season in October and November. In the meantime, these flowers may need care before they bloom. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Heat stress can affect new plants</title>
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      <title>Tropical palms can grow in any area of the state</title>
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      <title>Fish balance an aquatic garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/24/09) Fish are a wonderful addition to aquatic ponds. They are part of the natural ecosystem of a pond. As an example of one benefit, fish will eat mosquito larvae in the garden. But LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill warns koi may be too destructive in a water garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try ajuga in shady areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 08/17/09) As August temperatures soar gardeners should not be ashamed to retreat to the shade. In fact, on this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill encourages you to work in the shade – planting shade-loving ferns. (Runtime: 1:47) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Look for signs that pears are ready for harvest</title>
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      <title>Louisiana iris go dormant in August</title>
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      <title>Plant fall tomato transplants soon</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/03/09) Louisiana has a long growing season for summer bedding plants. Some of these plants may be overgrown or leggy. Cut those back to keep your garden looking attractive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New pregnancy guidelines stress healthy weight gain</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/15/09) Summer is not the most enjoyable time to work in the yard in Louisiana, but rose bushes need attention to ensure good performance through the summer and into the early fall months. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/14/09) Decades ago, hectic lives were the trademark of business people. Today, that condition applies to almost every family in America where your family is your business, according to LSU AgCenter Certified Family Life Educator Dr. Diane D. Sasser. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Parents can enable homework success</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/14/09) Move over, summer – a new school year is upon us! LSU AgCenter Certified Family Life Educator Dr. Diane D. Sasser shares her joy of anticipation with six steps on preparing for the event. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Bog garden can make use of wet areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/10/09) Back-to-school time can be a very expensive time of year. That makes it a great opportunity to help children learn to handle money. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/09) If the idea of spending so much cash for school needs gets you down, take a look at these tips for creating – and sticking to – a back-to-school budget. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/09) “Ever-increasing scholastic demands may mean that children are lugging home more books in their backpacks, often resulting in injuries,” says LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker. She advises comparison shopping when looking for backpacks. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Include credit card talk in college preparations</title>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/09) Parents can help their children prepare for kindergarten by teaching them personal skills. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Breakfast remains on chopping block</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/09) Breakfast is usually considered the most important meal of the day, but one-fourth of children ages 6 to 11 miss that meal. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>4-H draws a wide range of interests</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/09/09) Once considered a club just for rural and farm kids, 4-H boasts an enrollment of more than 243,000 in Louisiana and 7 million across the country. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>MGTassin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mark G. Tassin)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/09) Children fare better in school when their parents help them become ready for kindergarten. After all, parents are the most important teachers a child will ever have, says LSU AgCenter family development professor Dr. Rebecca White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/09) A few weeks before elementary school begins, remind your child that school will be starting, and pay attention to your child’s reactions, says LSU AgCenter family and child development expert Dr. Linda Robinson. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>High school years are less stormy than thought</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/09) The high school years are usually a time of experimentation and testing limits. Recent studies, however, reveal that conflict between parents and adolescents is much less than popular culture leads us to believe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Robinson)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/09) As the first day of kindergarten approaches, many parents find themselves anxious about how their children will adjust. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Transition to high school can be difficult</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) For most high school graduates, high school brings back fond memories. Starting high school, however, can be an overwhelming experience. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Parents also need to prepare for kindergarten</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) A child might be facing the unknown when starting kindergarten, but parents need to prepare as well. They are faced with many responsibilities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) The transition to middle school occurs at a time when children are transitioning to adolescence. The preteen years can be stressful for children as their bodies prepare for puberty. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>LRobinson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Robinson)</dc:creator>
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      <title>School-age kids benefit from community service</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) At a time when many are worried that the United States is experiencing a general decline in civic and political engagement, volunteering appears particularly strong among today’s young people, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Kids should be physically ready for kindergarten</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) One of the many ways in which parents can help their children prepare for kindergarten is physical development, according to LSU AgCenter family development professor Dr. Rebecca White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hydration doesn’t always have to mean water for athletes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:06:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/07/09) Whether you’re a school athlete, occasional exerciser or simply a spectator, you share one common fact: you can’t live long without water. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Think beyond crape myrtles in your landscape</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/22/09) Snails and slugs thrive in our hot and humid summer weather. They chew holes in leaves and attack low-growing plants. Gardeners have several options to control them. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tomato production slows down as heat increases</title>
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      <title>Hanging baskets add 'nice touch' to shady areas</title>
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      <title>Offer a healthful gift for Father’s Day</title>
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      <dc:creator>BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/12/09) Summer is here, and that means butterfly gardening season is upon us. Bedding plants and herbaceous perennials are in full bloom attracting butterflies to our home landscapes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Don’t forget to include animals in your storm plans</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/08/09) Your plans for a storm or other disaster need to include what you’ll do about any pets and livestock you own, as well as all the other measures to protect your family and property. LSU AgCenter experts say to make your plans early, so you can put them into play the minute a potential disaster threatens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Large, mature shade trees are the most valuable and irreplaceable part of out landscape. Lightening strikes are common in the summertime, and lightening can kill a tree. If a tree is struck and it is still green a month later, it likely survived the strike. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 06/08/09) Beautiful flowering plants in a landscape can catch your attention. But they don’t necessarily have to be planted in the ground to provide beauty and fragrance. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill encourages gardeners to take plants higher than ground level, while bringing flowers closer to the senses. (Runtime: 1 minute, 41 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Caterpillars are major pests on many of our ornamentals, vegetables and fruit and nut trees. Hand-picking the caterpillars is a safe way to control them but may not be practical. Gardeners can use organic sprays to control caterpillars. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Prune gardenias after they bloom</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 06/08/09) Gardenia plants add a wonderful fragrance to southern landscapes. Pruning these plants requires some thought. The buds set the year before they open. Pruning has to be done right after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>‘Sun’ coleus shine in the landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:08:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/05/09) Coleus have long been a summer favorite for Louisiana landscapes. Many old varieties are still with us, but many new ones have sparked renewed interest in this old southern favorite. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Experts offer suggestions for times when ‘there’s a hurricane forming’</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/03/09) If a hurricane is forming or looks as though it may be headed our way, experts say there are a variety of actions you can take to help protect your family and property. “If you’ve got a family disaster plan, that’s the time to pull it out and start following it,” says Pat Skinner of the LSU AgCenter. “And, even if you don’t have a family disaster plan, there are still plenty of things you can do!” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Did a tree just fly by? Check yours long before storms come</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/29/09) Regularly checking the trees in your yard for damage, disease and other indications of danger is important, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. They say the beginning of hurricane season can serve as a good reminder to do it now. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Home-buyer educators win top award</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/29/09) A team of nine LSU AgCenter educators recently won top honors for their home-buyer education program at the Louisiana Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JTucker@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeanette A. Tucker)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Crape myrtles may have blooming problems</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/29/09) The most popular summer-blooming tree in Louisiana is the crape myrtle with its lovely, long-lasting flowers. Crape myrtles start blooming between mid-May and early June and continue flowering for 80 to100 days depending on the variety. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What’s a 3-day emergency food supply?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/28/09) Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when hurricane season approaches. But just what is a three-day emergency food supply? LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety specialist Dr. Beth Reames says it involves more than just the food. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Being prepared to ‘grab and go’ can protect you from financial disaster</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/27/09) Having an “evacuation box” packed and ready to go with important papers and other items can prevent financial disasters and hardships if a serious storm comes your way, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there often isn’t time to gather up such items when you’re rushing to evacuate, so she recommends packing them up now and refreshing them as needed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/26/09) During a hurricane, you need some supplies just to survive. But many of those supplies are hard to find if you wait until a storm is approaching. So it’s better to make sure you’ve got some of the essentials now, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Are you ready for a hurricane? Ask these 20 questions to find out</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/25/09) Are you ready for a hurricane? LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel offers a 20-question quiz to help you determine just how prepared you are. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Video 05/25/09) If you’re having insect problems on your plants, you may want to consider an alternative to insecticides. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how predatory insects like ladybugs can kill pests just as effectively. (Runtime: 1 minute, 44 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Newly planted trees need proper irrigation</title>
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      <title>Take time to 'Knock Out' faded roses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/11/09) Hydrangeas and gardenias are popular flowering shrubs in Louisiana landscapes. Their flowers bloom this time of the year. You can prune these shrubs after they finish blooming. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/11/09) For the most part, Louisiana gardeners should plant trees during our cooler winter season. But there is at least one exception. Palm trees do best when planted during the hot summer months. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Buckeye rot can damage mature tomatoes</title>
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      <title>Experts supply keys to success for azaleas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/04/09) Many people believe that green bell peppers and red bell peppers come from different plants, but they are the same. If you leave your green bell peppers on the plant longer, they will turn red. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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