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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Boethel elected Entomological Society Fellow for 2010</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/29/10) David J. Boethel, LSU AgCenter vice chancellor for research and director of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, has been elected as one of 10 Fellows of the Entomological Society of America for 2010. The election acknowledges outstanding contributions in research, teaching and administration. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Treat spider mite infestation with oil spray</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:25:52 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>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>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/02/10) Louisiana experiences a very long summer growing season that extends beyond August. You may notice that some of your warm season bedding plants are becoming overgrown. Now is a great time to cut these plants back and apply some fertilizer. (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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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 08/02/10) Chinch bugs are one of the leading lawn pests in Louisiana. These insects suck the sap out of the grass causing the lawn to appear wilted and discolored in some areas. Learn how to treat your lawn if you notice symptoms of chinch bug infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Variety development is priority at Sugar Research Station</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:52:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New sugarcane variety has disease resistance</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:51:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 08/02/10) LSU AgCenter sugarcane breeders released a new variety this year called L 03-371. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Kenneth Gravois talks about this variety. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Later-planted cotton faces risk</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:53:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 08/02/10) Cotton acreage had dropped considerably over the past few years, but LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Dr. John Kruse says the acreage is finally stabilizing. Some of the state's cotton was planted later than recommended and could face more disease and insect problems. (Runtime: 1:10) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cold winter keeps diseases off sugarcane</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:50:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 08/02/10) Louisiana’s cold winter delayed early growth on the state’s sugarcane crop, but the warm spring and summer has allowed plant growth to catch up according to LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Dr. Kenneth Gravois. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Aphid population increases on sugarcane</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:52:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 08/02/10) Aphids are becoming more of a problem in sugarcane fields according to LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Gene Reagan. The aphids suck juice from the plants and reduce yields. The insects also can transmit diseases and toxins to the sugarcane plant. (Runtime: 1:15) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:57:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <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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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter sweet potato field day set for Aug. 24</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/22/10) LSU AgCenter researchers will showcase and discuss research and demonstration plots at the Sweet Potato Research Station field day Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the station in Chase. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/22/10) Most people think of mid-summer as the “down time” in the landscape. Many of our warm-season bedding plants from earlier in the spring and summer have a tendency to not be performing as well by the time we get to late summer. We do, however, have a wonderful assortment of tropical plants that can be grown very successfully in south Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Youth wetlands program begins 5th year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/20/10) A statewide LSU AgCenter 4-H program to heighten students’ awareness of Louisiana’s wetland loss is entering its fifth year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>CGautreaux@agcenter.lsu.edu (Craig Gautreaux)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Rice field survey set for waterfowl food</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:27:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/19/10) A team of researchers soon will be surveying south Louisiana and Texas rice fields to determine how much food is available from farming and natural plants for migrating waterfowl along the coastal prairie. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Choose good friends, Tech Coach Weatherspoon tells 4-H girls</title>
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      <title>Remove oil from boats quickly</title>
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      <title>Get off to a good start with your child’s new teacher</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 07/08/10) After the more leisurely pace of summer, preparing and serving meals can be a challenge when juggling family members’ busy schedules of school, work, sports, homework, etc., says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Affordable flood insurance now available until Sept. 30</title>
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      <title>Bark lice does not damage trees</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>Invite butterflies into your landscape</title>
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      <title>Pack a healthful lunch for your student</title>
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      <title>Middle school marks transitions in body and mind</title>
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      <title>12 to join Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame Aug. 14</title>
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      <title>Louisiana places third at National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational</title>
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      <title>Kindergarten preparation helps both parent and child</title>
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      <title>Children need breakfast before school</title>
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      <title>Vermilion Parish Rice Field Day rescheduled for July 13</title>
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      <title>Summer bedding plants withstand summer heat</title>
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      <title>Protect fig trees from scavengers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 07/05/10) Oiled birds such as pelicans have become a symbol of the damage from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Research on how affected pelicans and other shore birds will survive or recover is scarce, says LSU AgCenter conservation biologist Dr. Phil Stouffer. (Runtime: 1:35) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Shade trees are beneficial in landscape</title>
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      <title>Reduce utility bills with shade trees</title>
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      <title>Sweet potato acreage remains stable</title>
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      <title>SW La. fishermen worried, looking for oil spill answers</title>
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      <title>Put the sun’s heat to good use</title>
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      <title>Work blueberries into your diet</title>
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      <title>1856 storm, Alaskan oil spill hold lessons for Gulf events</title>
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      <title>Take a look at the benefits of milk</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>New website helps fishers sell catch directly to customers</title>
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      <title>Farmers need to watch for zinc deficiency in their rice crops</title>
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      <title>Plant vegetables that tolerate high temperatures</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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      <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Farm tours provide experiences, generate income</title>
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      <dc:creator>MVanosdell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mary Ann Van Osdell)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Home vegetable, landscape field day set for June 11 in Baton Rouge</title>
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      <title>Disease control highlights pecan field day</title>
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      <title>Follow these hints for successful butterfly gardening</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/21/10) After a beautiful spring in Louisiana, butterfly gardening season is now upon us. As we near summer, we have more bedding plants and herbaceous perennials in bloom, and these naturally attract butterflies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter recognizes first School of Character</title>
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      <title>Food scientists testing bean burgers</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 18:23:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(TV News 05/31/10) LSU AgCenter food scientists are working on ways to get youngsters to consume more fruits and vegetables. Their efforts started with a little experiment. LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard has the details. (Runtime: 1:49) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Dry weather slows cotton planting</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(TV News 05/24/10) Dry conditions threaten cotton acreage. More growers were interested in planting cotton this year, but LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard reports that many haven’t been able to. (Runtime: 1:35) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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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      <title>Foliage can provide nice color</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 17:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Video 05/24/10) If you want color in your summer garden, you don’t necessarily need bright flowers. Yes, you heard right. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how some summer plants have foliage that display beautiful colors. (Runtime: 1:42) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lead Certified Renovator Training set for June 12 in Pollock</title>
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      <title>Coleus are great plants for the summer landscape</title>
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      <title>Diet can help control blood pressure</title>
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      <title>Replace your cold-season bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Provide landscapes with supplemental irrigation</title>
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      <title>Notice Irish potatoes ready for harvesting</title>
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      <title>Angelonias are great summer through fall</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter announces new sugarcane variety</title>
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      <title>Louisiana youth celebrate wetlands April 19-23</title>
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      <title>Here’s how you can start a vegetable garden</title>
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      <title>Plant caladiums in shady areas</title>
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      <title>International oat industry meeting set for Baton Rouge April 17-21</title>
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      <title>Small ruminant events set for April 23-24 at LSU Vet School</title>
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      <title>Stroll through Hammond Research Station gardens May 8</title>
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      <title>Homebuyer education programs available through LSU AgCenter</title>
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      <title>Farmers making decisions about cotton acreage</title>
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      <title>Expert advises parents to inquire about summer camps</title>
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      <title>Garden show set for May 1 in Houma</title>
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      <title>Fence may only be short-term solution to lake salvinia problem</title>
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      <title>Caladiums make good low-maintenance bedding plants</title>
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      <title>Harvest herbs before intense heat of summer</title>
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          <title>Daylilies add color to early summer gardens</title>
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          <title>Summer bulbs can enhance gardens</title>
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          <title>Landscape design can be environmentally friendly</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 04/16/10) Landscape design combines art and science to create a functional, attractive landscape that meets the needs of the family and complements the home and other structures. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Get the most out of your landscaping efforts</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 04/09/10) This time of the year always seems to inspire a frenzy of gardening activity. People flock to nurseries, and trees, shrubs, ground covers, tropicals, perennials and bedding plants are sold by the truckloads. In the frantic rush to plant something in the landscape, however, don’t forget that the more thought you put into your planting decisions, the more satisfactory your results are likely to be. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Careful choices matter when it comes to plants</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(For Release On Or After 04/02/10) Fragrance is a plant’s way of touching us without physical contact. Like many things we enjoy in nature, the perfume is not really intended for us – but it seems like it is, anyway. If you love fragrant plants in the garden, you will be thrilled with our native honeysuckle azalea. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Sweet potato grower honored for farming</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 04/05/10) Larry Fontenot is a versatile farmer. He grows soybeans and milo and works with cattle in Evangeline Parish. But it’s sweet potatoes that receive the bulk of his time and attention. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Produce abundant during spring</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 04/05/10) With spring here, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says fruits and vegetables are more abundant.  But some families still have a hard time working them into their diets. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Make wise use of tax refund</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 04/05/10) Many taxpayers are awaiting their refunds. If you fall into that group, LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says before you run out and spend it on something else, consider paying off consumer debt. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Allure of land calls rice farmer home</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 04/05/10) After several years in San Diego, the allure of the land was calling Kevin Berken home. The Berken family has been farming in Jefferson Davis Parish for four generations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Healthful foods at your local supermarket</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 04/05/10) Today’s supermarkets offer an overwhelming amount of choices, which can make it hard for someone trying to eat healthfully. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames takes us through a grocery store to point out foods you may not be eating -- but should be. A stroll down the spice aisle reveals a superstar on the shelves. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Use supports for healthy tomatoes</title>
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          <title>Spider mites damage vegetables and ornamentals</title>
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          <title>Select warm-season bedding plants in April</title>
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          <title>Plant tomatoes into spring vegetable garden</title>
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          <title>Garden education programs available during springtime</title>
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          <title>School garden teaches the importance of healthy eating</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/26/10) BELLE ROSE, La. – First-grade students at Belle Rose Primary School in Assumption Parish are learning why it’s important to eat more fruits and vegetables through a hands-on project at their school. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Study circle addresses poverty in Tensas Parish</title>
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          <title>Prune spring-flowering shrubs after blooming season</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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          <title>Fertilize roses in spring</title>
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          <title>Nutritionist calls attention to beneficial foods</title>
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          <title>Consumers can expect to see more strawberries</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>Plant fragrant vine in your landscape</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter brings AgMagic back on campus in Baton Rouge</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 03/29/10) The LSU AgCenter’s interactive, educational journey through Louisiana agriculture returns to Parker Coliseum on LSU’s campus April 19-25. LSU AgCenter marketing director Elma Sue McCallum says families visiting AgMagic can learn about the many facets of Louisiana agriculture and how it affects their everyday lives. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Keep kids safe when outdoors</title>
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          <title>Nutritionist offers tips for dying Easter eggs</title>
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          <title>Louisiana gardeners can grow their own cut flowers</title>
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          <title>Strawberry harvest picks up</title>
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          <title>Youngsters prepare for spring testing</title>
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          <title>Functional foods get top billing at food processors meeting</title>
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          <title>University Lab School, LSU AgCenter establish model school garden</title>
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          <title>Biodiesel workshop set for April 28 in Baton Rouge</title>
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          <title>Beef, forage field day set for May 6 in Rosepine</title>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter presenting 2010 AgMagic April 19-25</title>
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          <title>Be safe with hard-cooked Easter eggs</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/22/10) Americans dye about 180 million eggs every Easter season. The eggs may look like decorations, but they are a perishable food and must be treated that way, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter program helps prepare next generation of ag producers</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:39:30 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/22/10) With the median age of the nation’s farmers becoming older each year, the LSU AgCenter has implemented a program to get younger people involved in the agricultural industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Financial assistance available to Master Farmer participants</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/22/10) Participants in Louisiana Master Farmer Program may have financial assistance available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement conservation practices on their land. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Plant beautiful Easter lilies in landscape</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:15:43 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Plant tomatoes in your home garden</title>
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          <title>Look out for brown patch in spring lawn</title>
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          <title>Inspect surrounding trees when buying home</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>Livestock harvesting and marketing workshops set for April</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/19/10) The LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center will present two workshops to help livestock producers harvest and market their meat in April. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>New Credit CARD Act adds consumer protections</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/16/10) People are still trying to figure out what the new Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (Credit CARD) Act of 2009, which went into effect in February, means to their pocketbooks. LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker says the act should help with financial management because consumers should have a clearer picture of their credit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter announces wood-based biofuels conference</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/15/10) The LSU AgCenter has announced a conference on wood-based biofuels, biomass and bioenergy for utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, forest land managers and owners, pulp and paper industry professionals and policymakers April 22-23 in Baton Rouge. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Agriculture contributes $8.3 billion to La. economy in 2009, down $1.2 billion from 2008</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/15/10) Louisiana agriculture contributed $8.3 billion to the state’s economy in 2009, which was the lowest contribution since 2002 and down from $9.5 billion in 2008, according to the latest figures compiled by the LSU AgCenter in its annual Ag Summary, which was released on March 15. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>New Orleans spring garden show set for April 10-11</title>
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          <title>Use insecticides only when needed</title>
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          <title>Williams family establishes 4-H scholarship</title>
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          <title>Forest landowners told to keep steady, stay ready</title>
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          <title>Wet weather hinders wheat growth and yields</title>
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          <title>Tractor Supply program to support local 4-H</title>
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          <title>Choose trees based on trunk structure</title>
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          <title>Rainy weather postpones spring field preparations</title>
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          <title>Stripe rust disease showing up in some wheat fields</title>
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          <title>Farmers eyeing cotton as option</title>
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          <title>Crane flies are nuisance</title>
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          <title>Credit card statements will offer new information</title>
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          <title>La. has hosts of garden shows</title>
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          <title>Wet weather delays planting preparations</title>
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          <title>Day brings attention to diabetes</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 03/15/10) The American Diabetes Association sponsors Diabetes Alert Day on March 23. While that brings attention to the topic, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says people should be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and watch for them all year long. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Build nutrition from ground up</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 03/15/10) LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames encourages you to build your nutritional health from the ground up during National Nutrition Month. Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, the month raises awareness of nutrition issues. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>More north La. farmers switch to rice</title>
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          <title>Assess your risk for diabetes on March 23</title>
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          <title>Small businesses want more local produce, flower suppliers</title>
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          <title>Control cool-season weeds</title>
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          <title>Preparing beds allows for best performance</title>
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          <title>March offers last opportunity to divide perennials</title>
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          <title>Louisiana gardeners should try mirliton</title>
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          <title>Leaving mulch enriches soil</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/15/10) Many gardeners are wondering whether or not to remove old mulch prior to adding new mulch to their gardens this time of the year. Gardeners should leave the old mulch, which allows the organic matter in the mulch to enrich the soil while saving time and money for the gardener. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - 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>Don’t let landscape maintenance become burdensome</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:24:17 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 03/08/10) A goal of sustainable landscaping is to reduce the amount of maintenance our landscapes require. But reduce does not mean eliminate. You can make choices, however, that will reduce the amount of work it takes to maintain your landscape. - 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>Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival set for March 27-28 in Lake Charles</title>
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