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      <title>Horticulture Hints Newsletter</title>
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      <title>Enrich holiday meals with Louisiana yams</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:06:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Protect your children from lead poisoning</title>
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      <title>The Master Horseman (DVD)</title>
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      <title>Louisianians Love Pecans</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter researchers showcase improved plants for coastal restoration</title>
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      <title>Diabetes month is reminder about healthful eating</title>
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      <title>Make mealtimes a chance for family connection</title>
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      <title>Tours, ‘home performance’ demos to highlight green Ponchatoula house Nov. 12</title>
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      <title>Shrubs serve landscape well</title>
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      <title>Calhoun Station researchers aim for no waste in wood</title>
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      <title>Static Pile Backyard Composting</title>
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      <title>Cut flower workshop scheduled for Nov. 17-18 in Memphis, Tenn.</title>
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      <title>Beyond Bollgard: Insect-resistant Cotton Varieties</title>
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      <title>Christmas tree forecast merry</title>
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      <title>Cool-season bedding plants provide color from fall to spring</title>
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      <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Watch for native wildflowers during October</title>
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      <title>Tulips and hyacinths require special treatment</title>
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      <title>Prune ragged stubs from trees during fall</title>
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      <title>See Shreveport trees by bicycle</title>
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      <title>2010 Farmer of the Year nominations now being accepted</title>
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      <title>Two new Clearfield rice lines released for 2010 season</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/19/09) The LSU AgCenter has approved the release of two new Clearfield lines for the 2010 rice-growing season, according to Dr. Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/13/09) The LSU AgCenter, along with a Mississippi agriculture agency and three other southern universities, has been awarded a $518,000 grant to develop an interactive, educational Web site about blueberries. The site’s initial purpose will be to teach people in the southeastern United States how to grow this commodity, which is increasingly popular, and to encourage consumers to eat more blueberries, which are a valuable source of many nutrients and fiber. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rituals, traditions strengthen families</title>
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      <title>New blueberry variety shows promise for expanding production in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Evaluating soybean varieties for late planting in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Poultry Litter: Nutrient source or disposal problem?</title>
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      <title>Effects of duration of flowering in grain sorghum on sorghum midge damage</title>
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      <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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      <title>At-planting insecticide treatments provide thrips control in cotton and allow earlier harvest</title>
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      <title>Impact of prepared seedbeds and bermudagrass sods on performance of annual ryegrass and cereal rye</title>
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      <title>LOST camp steers 4-H youth to science</title>
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      <title>Roadside Right-of-Way Vegetation Management (Category 6)</title>
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      <title>Financial tips offered for marital harmony</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/15/08) The church and reception hall are reserved, the dress is selected, the invitations are addressed, the photographer and caterer are ready. You might even have your new residence “ready-to-go.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mid-day Horticulture Programs Slated</title>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Nutrient uptake of annual ryegrass grown in eight Louisiana soils</title>
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      <title>Lincoln Parish group gives $11,600 to child health program</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/05/09) An $11,600 donation from the Lincoln Health Foundation will provide additional resources for teachers at two Ruston elementary schools for the Take 10! classroom program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rain reduces yield, quality of La. cotton crop</title>
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      <title>Doyle Chambers’ Wisdom Still Guides Programs</title>
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      <title>NBA player gives cars to 4-H leaders affected by hurricanes</title>
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      <title>Black Raspberry May Be a New Cancer Fighter</title>
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      <title>Using Sire EPDs in Cow-Calf Production</title>
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      <title>Integrated Pest Management of the Formosan Subterranean Termite in the French Quarter</title>
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      <title>Grasp: A New Herbicide for Managing Weeds in Rice</title>
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      <dc:creator>BWilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu (Billy James Williams)</dc:creator>
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      <title>‘High-performance’ home to open for inspection</title>
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      <title>Harrison, Fuxa and sugarcane team win LSU AgCenter research awards</title>
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      <title>LaSweet, LaRouge and LaBelle Join List of LSU AgCenter Peaches</title>
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      <title>Tillage and Cover Crop Effects on Herbicide Degradation</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter agents recommend safe tailgating game plan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/23/09) BOSSIER CITY, La. – Food handling precautions can prevent illness from sidelining football fans who enjoy tailgating, according to LSU AgCenter experts. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/22/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Youth Wetlands Education and Outreach Program has received an additional three years of funding for $1.5 million from the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration. The program will receive $500,000 each year beginning in January 2010 and ending December 2012, according to Paul Coreil, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor for extension. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Craig Gautreaux)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Agritourism conference set for Oct. 6 in Crowley</title>
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      <title>Shrinking economy causes rise in alligator population, loss in skin prices</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/22/09) HENRY, La. – Workers at Vermilion Gator Farm are busy curing the skins of some of 80,000 alligators the farm raises. But next year the skinning and curing sheds will sit mostly empty. The Sagrera family has operated the farm for more than 25 years, but they’ve never seen a year this bad. In June, they didn’t collect any alligator eggs and won’t raise a crop of alligators in 2010. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Implications of Obesity in Mares</title>
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      <title>Rayville mayor’s office takes lead in going wireless in northeast Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Living on Less: How to manage through hard times</title>
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      <title>4-H’ers to make ethanol during National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/18/09) To help celebrate National 4-H Week, which is Oct. 4-10, Louisiana 4-H members will join millions of other 4-H’ers across the nation in participating in a science and technology project. They will make ethanol, one of the most common biofuels in the country. “Every parish will receive at least one Biofuel Blast experimental kit,” said David Boldt, state 4-H science and technology coordinator. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Craig Gautreaux)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter wood lab adds accreditation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/18/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Wood Durability Laboratory recently received accreditation for additional test standards by the International Accreditation Services, according to the lab’s director. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bug Biz:  Pecan Phylloxera</title>
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      <title>Crazy ants poised to invade Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Distributed 09/17/09) A new invasive insect is threatening to move into Louisiana, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. Rasberry crazy ants are lurking in Texas counties adjacent to Louisiana and are poised to invade the state, according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Linda Hooper- Bùi. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Harvest Days family event set for Sept. 26-27 at Burden Center</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/17/09) BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter’s Burden Center and the LSU Rural Life Museum will host Harvest Days, an event for the whole family, on Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Summer 2008</title>
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          <title>Ice cream now at 3 locations on LSU football game days</title>
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          <title>Forage Testing:  Why, What and How</title>
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          <title>Bug Biz:  Yellow Aphids on Pecans</title>
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          <title>The third wire: using three-prong plugs with two-prong adapters</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/15/09) When dealing with electrical appliances in the home, it’s often aggravating to have a three-prong plug with only a two-prong outlet, such as with extension cords. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>New Orleans Fall Garden Show set for Oct. 17-18</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/14/09) The 2009 Fall Garden Show in New Orleans will be held at the City Park Botanical Garden Oct. 17-18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Cattle producers see new forage production techniques</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/14/09) More than 70 Louisiana and Mississippi cattle producers heard about interseeding summer annuals into Bahia grass sod at a forage tour Sept. 1 in Folsom. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Light Interception: A Way for Soybean Farmers to Determine When to Spray for Defoliating Insects</title>
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          <title>Summer-breeding birds</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[View more photos of birds that are summer breeders in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Spring 1999</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Hot, dry weather encourages chinch bug development</title>
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          <title>Plan color-height scheme for warm-season annuals</title>
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          <title>‘Eat right’ theme for March nutrition month</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/06/09) Even though most people agree that healthy eating is important, doing so may seem almost impossible when money is tight and time is short, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Meeting Water Standards for Rice and Soybeans</title>
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          <title>Rice Research Station turns 100</title>
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          <title>Time to divide Louisiana irises</title>
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          <dc:creator>DGill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Daniel J. Gill)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana stormwater managers set organizational meeting</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/11/09) Representatives of Louisiana’s most-active small municipal separate storm sewer systems –called MS4s – have met and agreed to form a self-help coalition to assist participating organizations comply with permit requirements by sharing information, ideas and techniques. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Proper soil sampling important for useful test results</title>
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          <title>Easter eggs not to ‘dye’ for</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/02/09) Although dyed Easter eggs may look like decorations, they are a food, and they are perishable. In fact, hard-cooked eggs spoil faster than fresh eggs because their protective coating is washed away in the cooking process, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Hanging baskets lift up flowers</title>
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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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          <title>Myth Busted: Crawfish Tail Curl and Food Safety</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Hole-plugging Technology Creates New Business, Jobs for Louisiana</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[A new technology developed by an LSU AgCenter researcher has serendipitously found its way into the oil industry, resulting in a new company and the re-invigoration of an existing company in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Two insects threaten Louisiana citrus</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/09/09) The diaprepes root weevil comes in multiple colors, and it can cause problems for multiple plants according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Natalie Hummel. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Developing New Varieties of Rice</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Development of rice varieties helps guarantee continued rice production in Louisiana and in the United States. Release of improved varieties by public breeding programs in Louisiana,Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and California, in conjunction with advancements in rice production technology, has provided a continuous increase in rice production and quality. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Managing Weeds in Louisiana Sweet Potatoes</title>
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          <title>New weed science building at Rice Station</title>
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          <title>Using municipal waste in Louisiana sugarcane</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Previous research with sugarcane production in Louisianahas shown that semi-banding 10 tons per acre of composted municipal waste under sugarcane rows or placing 40 tons per acre of the compost on top of cane in opened rows at planting can result in increased sugar yields. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Impact of poultry litter rates on annual ryegrass production</title>
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          <title>Bug Biz:  Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans</title>
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          <title>Beneficial use of industrial wastes</title>
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          <title>Increasing cotton yield on drought-prone soils by mulching paper mill sludge</title>
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          <title>Beneficial use of municipal and industrial wastes in cotton production</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Certain soils in the southern states may have low pH, low organic matter content and natural shallow hard pans that limit root development. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <description><![CDATA[This issue of Louisiana Agricultureis devoted to Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) research programs that focus on the beneficial recycling or reuse of organic wastes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Enhancing Disease Resistance in Channel Catfish</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Research looks at drainage in sugarcane fields for economic, environmental benefits</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:31:42 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the LSU Agricultural Center are beginning a 5- to 10-year project involving drainage systems for sugarcane production that could result in environmental and economic benefits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Medicinal plants from China</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:29:16 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Camptotheca acuminata, a deciduous tree native to southern China, contains camptothecin (CPT). In 1996, the FDA approved two CPT derivatives for treating ovarian and colorectal cancer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The blood-sucking fly pests of Louisiana beef cattle include the horn fly, stable fly and many species of tabanids. By understanding the biology and life cycle of each pest, producers will be better able to devise more effective fly control programs. This publication explains how, in most cases, an integrated approach, whereby more than one control method is used, will prove more effective for long-term fly control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Self-pruning occurs with pecan trees</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/07/09) The load of nuts on a pecan tree may be fairly heavy this time of the year. As trees get older, healthy branches can snap off because of the weight of the nuts. That's why you should not plant pecan trees near homes or structures. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Mushrooms are nuisance in lawns</title>
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          <title>Gardeners can plant allium vegetables this month</title>
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          <title>Construction could harm shade trees</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Audio 09/07/09) Mature shade trees are among the most valuable and irreplaceable plants in our landscape. But when you undertake a construction project on a lot with existing trees, the activity can affect the trees. Hire an arborist to make sure trees you want to spare are not harmed during construction. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Allows kids to help pack evacuation kit</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 09/07/09) Allowing children to play a role in preparing for a storm could help alleviate some of their fears. LSU AgCenter child development specialist Dr. Becky White says one thing they could do is help gather their evacuation kit. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Storm season can cause anxieties for children</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 09/07/09) The names Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike can cause anxieties in adults, and while children may not remember the names of storms, they may remember living through them. LSU AgCenter child development specialist Dr. Becky White says parents should talk to their children during storm season. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Sedum is good plant for busy gardeners</title>
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          <title>Saving seeds is part of sustainable landscaping</title>
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          <title>What's New?</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Pasture Fertilization in Louisiana</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Jazzman: A new jasmine-type rice variety</title>
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          <title>Complementary Contributions to Coastal Restoration in Louisiana and Mexico</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Foliar-applied Fungicides in Corn: Does It Pay?</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Boat Trailer Maintenance</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[A trailer that breaks down on the road can ruin a good fishing trip. It is even worse if an accident results from the breakdown. To help prevent breakdowns, it is important to service your trailer regularly. Here are typical items to consider in establishing a maintenance program. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LHannaman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Lynn M. Hannaman)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Black Gold: Using organic matter in horticulture</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:49:08 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[To many gardeners and horticulturaloperations, organic matter is considered“black gold.” Since ancient times, it hasbeen used both as a mulch on top of thesoil and as an amendment incorporatedinto the soil. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Flowers give old tires a ‘brake’</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Automobile tires are accumulating in waste dumpsthroughout the United States. Research exploring the useof shredded tires could reduce the number of waste tires.One use is in horticulture - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Researcher begins testing water from cotton fields treated with litter</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:09:29 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Can poultry litter be used to fertilize cotton? That’s thequestion an LSU Agricultural Center researcher will attempt toanswer with a new project in northwest Louisiana cottoncountry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Hill Farm researcher wins national dairy award</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:14:46 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[An LSU Agricultural Center professor received the 1999 Dean Foods Awardat the American Dairy Science Association’s Annual Meeting in Memphis, Tenn. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Horn flies and mastitis development in dairy heifers</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:12:49 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Dairy heifers are at risk for mastitis long before parturition. Recent studiesdocument that these animals can become infected with a variety of mastitispathogens. If undetected and untreated, these infections can often persist through calving and into the first lactation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Post-Molting Time and Consumer Acceptability of Fried Soft Crawfish</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Soft-shelled crawfish, often referred to as soft crawfish,have been consumed in Louisiana for many years. Commercial production of soft crawfish follows the annual molt cycle. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Preweaning Performance of Angus-, Gelbvieh-, Brangus- and Gelbray-Sired Crossbred Calves</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:31:27 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Most commercial cow-calf herds in Louisiana and in the southeastern United States include fewer than 100 animals and consist of crossbred combinations of Brahman, British, Continental and possibly dairy breeds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Cotton Response to Pix in Louisiana</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Cotton is a perennial that continuesto grow vegetatively during reproductive development. A consequence of this characteristic can be excessive vegetative growth under conditions of above optimumsoil moisture and fertility,thereby delaying maturity and increasing the incidence of lodging. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Cyclic irrigation improves nursery crop efficiency</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Nursery crop production in Louisiana and across the southeastern United States has experienced unprecedented growth in the past decade. In 1998, Louisiana ranked 17th nationwide in wholesale sales of nursery crops with more than $107 million and 20th nationwide in retail sales of lawn and garden products with $1.4 billion. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Mapping Yield in Soybeans</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Row crop producers have always had an idea of how yield varied in different parts of their fields. By looking at the crop before harvest and visually monitoring yield during harvest, they could see general yield patterns and speculate on why they occurred. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Site-Specific Application of Fertilizer in Soybeans</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[New technology  using computers and satellites has madeit possible to measure the variability of nutrients within a fieldand vary the rate of applied fertilizer based on need. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Economic and Geographic Impact of Equine Infectious Anemia in Louisiana</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:59:21 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[In 1998, the equine industry contributed an estimated $41 million in gross farm income and an additional $89 millionin value-added and related activities to Louisiana’s $1.5 billion animal industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Warp in Overlaid Furniture Panels</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The furniture industry uses overlaid panels as flat, straight elements in furniture and cabinet construction. The panels are often in 3-ply or 5-ply construction with a thick core and thin overlays. Occasionally, 2-ply overlaid panels, which are particle board or medium density fiberboard overlaid on the visible face only, are used for economical reasons. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Effects of Tillage and Herbicide Treatments on Itchgrass Seedling Emergence and seed Survival</title>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Cotton Boll Susceptibility to Tarnished Plant Bug</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The tarnished plant bug is becoming a major cotton pest in the mid-South states of Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. In 1998, the tarnished plant bug caused a loss of more than 14,000 bales of cotton in Louisiana, even though more than $5.5 million was spent to control it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Patents provide additional funding source</title>
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          <title>Resistant Starch and the Sweet Potato</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Finding new uses for sweet potato components, such as starch, would increasethe demand for sweet potatoes and save processors money by finding a use for the waste produced during cutting and canning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Pea Leaf Weevil: A New Pest of Louisiana Soybean</title>
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          <title>Black mangroves may promote longevity of Pass A Loutre</title>
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          <title>Sweet Leaf Tea Extract Shows Real Promise in Preventing Cancer Recurrence</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[While the pharmaceutical industry searches for single-entity drugs that target angiogenesis, many efforts have also been made to search for anti-angiogenic agents from botanical sources based on their medicinal-use records. LSU AgCenter researchers have identified a number of such botanical agents. One that has shown great promise is Chinese sweet leaf tea. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Avoid high-cost predatory home loan traps</title>
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          <title>Fall Armyworm and Bt Corn: New Technology for Old Pest</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The fall armyworm is a common insect pest of field corn in Louisiana and other states across the South. Conventional chemical control strategies used to manage the fall armyworm in corn generally provide inconsistent results because the larvae feed within the whorls of vegetative-stage plants or on immature grain in corn ears. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Producing Leaders for Rural Louisiana</title>
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          <title>Department of Agricultural Chemistry Helps Keep Food Safe</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[From poultry feed to pesticides and from fertilizer to food, the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, which is a joint effort between the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, provides analytical support for regulatory activities, research and agricultural extension work. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Temporary Structures for Grain Storage</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[In the past four years Louisiana farmers have planted and harvested record-breaking amounts of corn, soybeans and sorghum – so much that the state’s storage capacity could not handle it all. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Plants Prompt Search for Cancer Prevention</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[For more than 15 years, Zhijun Liu with the School of Renewable Natural Resources has been investigating plants for medicinal properties. He started by looking at plants that traditionally have been used as folk remedies to treat diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Influence of Irrigation, Row Configuration and Seeding Rate on Grain Sorghum Yield on Alluvial Clay</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Production practices influence grain sorghum yield, and research has found a consistent sorghum yield response to row widths narrower than 40 inches, particularly on alluvial soils – those created by sediment deposited by flowing water. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Fall Gardening: Preserve your lawn, plant some flowers</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Fall is a transitional time of year for Louisiana gardeners. And the LSU AgCenter has a wealth of information to help you keep your landscaping green and blooming year-round. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[One of the most important decisions a forage producer must make is which variety or varieties to plant. To help farmers make logical choices among crops and varieties, the LSU AgCenter conducts variety trials and makes recommendations each year. Suggested varieties, seeding rates, planting depths and seeding dates are included. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Louisiana Plant Pathology:  Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees</title>
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          <title>Evaluate your landscape during stressful period</title>
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          <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>Cuttings make new plants</title>
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          <title>Pre-emergence herbicides can prevent weeds</title>
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          <title>Here’s what to do with caladiums</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter Master Horseman program serves as national model</title>
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          <title>Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses</title>
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          <title>Dry weather causes problems for La. corn, cotton crops</title>
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          <title>Chemical-resistant weeds highlight LSU AgCenter field day</title>
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          <title>Disease may threaten La. red bay and sassafras trees</title>
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          <title>La. rice harvest flirting with state record, LSU AgCenter observers say</title>
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          <title>The Mighty Termite: Scientists work to corral the spread</title>
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          <title>Asian soybean rust continues to spread across Louisiana, so far no yield threat</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter Hill Farm field day scheduled for Oct. 1</title>
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          <title>Stay in the shade with ferns</title>
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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>Butterfly weeds attract monarch butterflies</title>
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          <title>Growing plants need larger containers</title>
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          <title>Ferns are fond of shady areas</title>
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          <title>2010 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show set for Lamar-Dixon in Gonzales</title>
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          <title>Dean Lee Research Station Serves Heart of Louisiana Agriculture</title>
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          <title>Meeting brings agritourism ventures together</title>
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          <title>Child Care Environment Rating Scales</title>
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          <title>Bug Biz:  Stinging Caterpillars</title>
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          <title>La. winners named in Southern regional 4-H horse competition</title>
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          <title>Congressman lauds rice industry during LSU AgCenter visit</title>
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          <title>Drought stress can affect pecan harvest</title>
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          <title>Keep eggplant and bell pepper transplants in shape for fall production</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:41:01 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/10/09) Most vegetable gardeners planted eggplant and bell pepper transplants into their gardens during the spring. These plants may not be very productive this time of year, but they can produce again in the fall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Hot Weather Gardening: Freshen with new flowers, pruning, pest control</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Yards and gardens generally look a little frayed by this time of the year. The final really hot days that usually come at the end of a long, hot summer are especially hard on plants, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>4-H’ers learn about La. marsh in 4-day LSU AgCenter program</title>
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          <title>Coleus can work in shady or sunny locations</title>
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          <title>Proper watering is essential during dry periods</title>
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          <title>Spider mites and white flies favor hot, dry conditions</title>
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          <title>Perennials bring great color to landscapes</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter will hold 'green' building conference Sept. 29</title>
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          <title>Dogwoods</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The flowering dogwood (Cornusflorida) is native to much of the eastern United States. Dogwood is a very versatile ornamental tree. This publication includes information on plant selection, watering, fertilization, disease and pest control for dogwoods. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Low landscape maintenance is possible with planning</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter sets field day for Dean Lee Research Station Aug. 20</title>
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          <title>Nursery Engineering</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Raising plants in containers creates unique problems for nursery growers. A series of tests were undertaken to help assess the benefits of different growing techniques. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Fertilizer Spreaders for Home Lawns</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2005 13:44:49 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Although some Louisiana homeowners use professional lawn care services, many homeowners maintain their own lawns. While many professional applicators use liquid fertilizers and pesticides, granular products are easier for homeowners to apply. A bewildering array of lawn spreaders is available for this purpose, and many homeowners do not know how to select or effectively use a spreader. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Nonpoint-Source Pollution—Urban Style</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2005 13:37:41 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Lawn and garden care practices have the potential to significantly and adversely affect the water quality of urban waterways. The major pollutants found in runoff from urban areas include sediment eroded from bare-soil areas, nutrients from over-fertilization and oxygen-demanding substances such as leaf and grass clippings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Separating Your Finances</title>
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          <title>Quest Continues for Rice Variety Tailored to Crawfish Production</title>
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          <title>Audubon Sugar Institute: Poised to Continue Its Proud Tradition</title>
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