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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>4-H’ers visit oil spill command center during Marsh Maneuvers</title>
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      <title>Aspiring ag producers to spend year learning industry</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/30/10) Kody Beavers knows his way around a cotton farm. The high school student from Franklin Parish helps out with his family’s farm. But Beavers wants to learn more about the cotton industry, so he is participating in the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana Young Ag Producer Program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Farmers urged to use GPS technology to test field soil</title>
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      <title>Plant marigolds and zinnias now for fall color</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/30/10) We often associate many of our warm-season bedding plants with the spring and summer growing seasons. Often overlooked is the fact that many of these plants may actually do better in our Louisiana landscapes during mid- and late summer through fall. Zinnias and marigolds are two excellent examples of warm-season bedding plants to try from August through the first killing frost. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>More fluids are needed during hot months</title>
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      <title>Study shows mother’s weight can affect baby’s chance of becoming obese</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Boethel elected Entomological Society Fellow for 2010</title>
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      <title>Treat spider mite infestation with oil spray</title>
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      <title>Identify pest problems to determine treatment method</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:24:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/02/10) Because of Louisiana’s long summer growing season, insects have a long time to develop their populations over the summer. Be sure to identify which pest or disease is affecting your plants so you can choose proper treatment.  (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Continue gardening throughout summer growing season</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:22:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Plant fall tomatoes in August</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:21:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/02/10)The summer heat may discourage you from getting out in your garden, but there are many things you could be planting during the month of August. Hear about transplants and vegetables you can plant now that will be ready in the fall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Chinch bugs cause damage to Louisiana lawns</title>
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      <title>New help available for unemployed homeowners</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:49:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/27/10) Starting in August, a new federal program will be available that provides help for homeowners who have become unemployed so they can temporarily reduce or suspend their mortgage payments while they seek employment, according to Gloria Nye, LSU AgCenter extension family economist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Biofuels institute in hunt for federal funding</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:57:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/26/10) A proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is offering grants of up to $45 million for biofuels research, is in preparation as part of a new initiative in the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sugarcane growers told crop looks good</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:19:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/23/10) ST. GABRIEL, La. – Growers who attended the 28th annual sugarcane field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel were given better news than they’ve received over the past few years about the current crop. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Federal assistance program available to La. shrimpers, catfish producers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/22/10) Louisiana shrimp and catfish producers may be eligible to participate in the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program. The two commodities recently were certified as part of the program, according to LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter sweet potato field day set for Aug. 24</title>
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      <title>Tropical plants thrive in late summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:19:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Crop pests addressed at LSU AgCenter field day</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:42:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distribured 07/21/10) ST. JOSEPH, La. – Growers learned the importance of identifying pests, diseases and weeds in crops at the 81st annual LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station field day July 20 - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Young athletes need to eat right</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/20/10) Young athletes need adequate fuel, fluids and nutrients to perform their best. Eating right helps delay fatigue and allows them to push harder and recover faster, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Youth wetlands program begins 5th year</title>
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      <title>Trim seed pods of young crape myrtles</title>
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      <title>Choose good friends, Tech Coach Weatherspoon tells 4-H girls</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter receives USDA grant for wood-based bioenergy</title>
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      <title>Tend to your lawn during summer</title>
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      <title>Remove oil from boats quickly</title>
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      <title>Scientists know little about long-term effects on Gulf Coast birds</title>
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      <title>Drink fluids before, during and after physical activity</title>
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      <title>Add true blue flowers to summer landscape</title>
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      <title>Dragon wing begonias offer nice size and color</title>
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      <title>Get off to a good start with your child’s new teacher</title>
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      <title>Oil spill causes concern for cattle along the coast</title>
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      <title>Vinca makes a great summer bedding plant</title>
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      <title>Parents, teens must prepare for high school</title>
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      <title>Back to school may mean changing meal plans</title>
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      <title>Affordable flood insurance now available until Sept. 30</title>
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      <title>Ornamental grasses are ideal for low-maintenance landscapes</title>
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      <title>Removing faded flowers has real benefits</title>
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      <title>Take steps to care for vegetable garden before putting it to rest</title>
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      <title>Be wary of oil spill scams</title>
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      <title>Reduce utility bills with shade trees</title>
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      <title>Be careful gardening in summer heat</title>
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      <title>Master Farmers can earn credit at Vermilion Parish field day July 6</title>
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      <title>Plant insect-free profusion zinnias</title>
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      <title>Handle snail and slug damage in your landscape</title>
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      <title>Fig trees need water for fruit to ripen</title>
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      <title>Latest research featured at LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station field day</title>
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      <title>Put the sun’s heat to good use</title>
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      <title>Rice growers told to be alert to diseases</title>
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      <title>Producers need the facts about freshwater prawns before jumping in</title>
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      <title>Chesapeake Energy sponsors 4-H camp scholarships</title>
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      <title>Successful gardens need weeding, watering</title>
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      <title>Sweet potato growers remain optimistic about 2010 crop</title>
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      <title>Choose heat-tolerant petunia varieties</title>
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      <title>Remove cypress knees that pop up in your lawn</title>
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      <title>Newly-planted trees require supplemental watering</title>
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      <title>Plant pentas to brighten flower bed</title>
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      <title>Horticulturists give gardening tips at field day</title>
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      <title>Rural fire safety is important during summer dry spells</title>
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      <title>It’s blueberry season in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Control suckers in your landscape</title>
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      <title>Get ready before a hurricane comes</title>
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      <title>Several approaches can control fire ants</title>
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      <title>Landscapes require never-ending planning</title>
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      <title>Expect tomato production to wane in summer</title>
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      <title>Take care of your roses through the summer</title>
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      <title>Farmers need to watch for zinc deficiency in their rice crops</title>
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      <title>Add grass clippings to compost pile</title>
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      <title>Answer these 20 questions to find out if you’re ready for a hurricane</title>
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      <title>Farm tours provide experiences, generate income</title>
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      <title>Review your tax withholding when your financial status changes</title>
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      <title>Don’t discard your hydrangeas</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 17:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Landscape management short course set for June 18-19 in Baton Rouge</title>
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      <title>Louisiana crawfish remain safe, wholesome</title>
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      <title>Clean containers to help improve look of plants</title>
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      <title>Keep aquatic garden water from turning green</title>
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      <title>Plant hardy palms for Louisiana landscapes</title>
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      <title>Brighten landscape with summer bulbs</title>
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      <title>Avoid black spot disease on rose bushes</title>
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      <title>Lead Certified Renovator Training set for June 12 in Pollock</title>
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      <title>State 4-H shooting sports winners announced</title>
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      <title>Coleus are great plants for the summer landscape</title>
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      <title>Provide landscapes with supplemental irrigation</title>
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      <title>Replace your cold-season bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Notice Irish potatoes ready for harvesting</title>
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      <title>Powdery mildew found on plants during April</title>
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      <title>Plant caladiums in shady areas</title>
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      <title>Consider adding calla lilies to landscape</title>
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      <title>Pick perennials for a recurring display of color</title>
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      <title>Take control of your credit, debit cards</title>
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      <title>Springtime brings common problems in Louisiana fish ponds</title>
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      <title>Nutritionist debunks crawfish myths</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/01/10) Whether you like them boiled, fried or in a stew, crawfish are a Louisiana favorite. And for the next few months, crawfish can be found on dinner tables and in backyard boils across the state. Some common myths surround crawfish, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caladiums make good low-maintenance bedding plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/01/10) Many Louisiana gardeners enjoy a summer landscape that includes caladiums. These are one of the most popular plants to fill shady gardens, and they thrive in the heat and humidity common in summer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Revive lawns by applying fertilizer</title>
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      <title>Ask specialist about spring pest problems</title>
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      <title>Visit your local nursery for flowering perennials</title>
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      <title>Try solid sodding when planting a new lawn</title>
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      <title>Harvest herbs before intense heat of summer</title>
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      <title>Get the most out of your landscaping efforts</title>
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      <title>Daylilies add color to early summer gardens</title>
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      <title>Spider mites damage vegetables and ornamentals</title>
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      <title>Garden education programs available during springtime</title>
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      <title>Nutritionist suggests alternatives to Easter candy</title>
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      <title>Prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooming season</title>
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      <title>Clean out your water garden</title>
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      <title>Get gladiolas corms planted now</title>
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      <title>Plant vegetables during beautiful spring weather</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/29/10) April has some of the finest weather Louisiana experiences all year. Now is a wonderful time to get in your vegetable garden and begin planting. Hear which vegetables are best to grow this time of the year.  (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fertilize roses in spring</title>
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      <title>Cucumber family provides many favorite vegetables</title>
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      <title>Keep up with your topiary</title>
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      <title>Be safe with hard-cooked Easter eggs</title>
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      <title>Look out for brown patch in spring lawn</title>
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      <title>Properly spray fruit trees to guarantee success</title>
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      <title>It’s time to clean out aquatic gardens</title>
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      <title>Choose trees based on trunk structure</title>
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      <title>Assess your risk for diabetes on March 23</title>
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      <title>Control cool-season weeds</title>
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      <title>Louisiana gardeners should try mirliton</title>
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      <title>Preparing beds allows for best performance</title>
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      <title>Leaving mulch enriches soil</title>
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      <title>Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome</title>
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      <title>Azaleas are spring showoffs</title>
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      <title>Choose plants carefully for pet-friendly landscapes</title>
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      <title>Growing sweet corn requires space, planning</title>
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      <title>Purchase perennials from local nursery</title>
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      <title>Resist temptation to plant pansies now</title>
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      <title>Transitioning pampered greenhouse plants into landscape</title>
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      <title>Vegetables require proper pollination</title>
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      <title>Plant petunias to transition into spring</title>
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      <title>Use organic matter to improve garden</title>
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      <title>Keep food safe on Mardi Gras</title>
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      <title>Flowering trees add spring color to landscapes</title>
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      <title>Get informed about proper fruit tree pruning</title>
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      <title>Soil content affects hydrangea color</title>
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      <title>Plant bare-root roses before blooming season</title>
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      <title>February still ideal for planting trees</title>
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      <title>Add colorful shade-tolerant plants to winter landscape</title>
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      <title>Give a healthy, edible Valentine treat</title>
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      <title>Be ready for late-winter and early-spring lawn care</title>
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      <title>It’s time to plant glads</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 02/19/10) The tall flower spikes of gladiolus add elegance to the flower garden. Derived from species native to South Africa, the modern hybrid gladiolus grows from a corm and has been a favorite of Southern gardeners for generations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>February can be a rainy month in the garden</title>
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      <title>Prune roses in early February</title>
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      <title>Add gorgeous cane begonias to landscape</title>
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      <title>Pruning roses promotes good development</title>
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      <title>Try growing Swiss chard in your vegetable garden</title>
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      <title>Watch for iron chlorosis in your landscape plants</title>
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      <title>Be careful what you prune</title>
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      <title>Camellias prosper in January</title>
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      <title>Correctly water indoor plants</title>
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      <title>Protect vegetable gardens from winter pests</title>
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      <title>Reviewing the use of landscape mulch</title>
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      <title>Popular sago palm produces poisonous seeds</title>
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      <title>Prune tropicals after hard freeze</title>
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      <title>Match your gardening styles to your site</title>
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      <title>Blueberries serve as a healthful snack</title>
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      <title>Trees provide benefits all year long</title>
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      <title>Sasanquas create winter color in the landscape</title>
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      <title>Take precautions when storing gardening chemicals</title>
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      <title>Low-chill apples can prosper during winter in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>These 10 tips can stretch your holiday budget</title>
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      <title>Brighten landscapes with cool-season bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Fresh Christmas tree adds special touch to holiday decorations</title>
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      <title>Grow assorted cool-season vegetables in Louisiana gardens</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>Louisiana dairy farmers face obstacles</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>Compare prices and sizes when purchasing plants</title>
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      <title>Be careful frying your holiday turkey</title>
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      <title>Be careful with late fall and winter lawn care</title>
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      <title>Cool-season bedding plants successful in spring and fall</title>
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      <title>Cook your turkey properly to avoid illness</title>
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      <title>Pies, other foods could be dangerous at room temperature</title>
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      <title>Consider growing orchids this season</title>
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      <title>Cold-season vegetables thrive during winter</title>
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      <title>Plant chrysanthemums for a splash of color</title>
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      <title>Safeguard your lawn from fallen leaves</title>
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      <title>Perennials require some care</title>
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      <title>Falling leaves typical for many evergreens</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio11/09/09) Many broadleaf evergreen shrubs and trees are popular in Louisiana landscapes. Even though they are considered evergreen, some of these trees may lose a fraction of their foliage during the winter. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Enrich holiday meals with Louisiana yams</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/06/09) Thanksgiving is a perfect time to enjoy Louisiana yams. The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato – sweet and flavorful, with a soft, moist flesh, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames . - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Communities can help stop truancy</title>
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      <title>Protect your children from lead poisoning</title>
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      <title>Fallen leaves can be useful in landscapes</title>
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      <title>Here are some tips for growing spring bulbs in containers</title>
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      <title>Gardens can provide holiday decorations</title>
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      <title>Cool-season bedding plants come in 4 categories</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 11/13/09) This is the time of year to plant cool-season bedding plants in your flowerbeds. These plants will thrive in the cool to cold weather of fall to spring and keep your flowerbeds looking attractive. - 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>You can plant hedges for privacy now</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 11/06/09) Hedges can create privacy, block unwanted views, screen out noise and serve other important roles in our landscape. If you’re considering planting a new hedge or replacing a lost one, now is a great time to get it done. - 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>Yards may soon require cold protection</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2009/november/get_it_growing/Yards+may+soon+require+cold+protection.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:37:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 11/02/09) Louisiana can begin to experience freezing temperatures anywhere