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      <title>Bermuda grass Varieties for Hay and Pasture in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 20:59:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the earliest decisions to be made in pasture and hay meadow establishment is the forage or combination of forage varieties you will plant. The variety must be adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of your farm. Information on choosing a variety, variety descriptions and planting methods are included.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[2011-2012 Recommendations.  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>Grain Sorghum Hybrids</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[2012 recommendations. This information will help Louisiana producers choose grain sorghum hybrids that have displayed good yield potential and agronomic performance. The LSU AgCenter conducts yearly grain sorghum hybrid yield tests at several locations in Louisiana. This is done to provide producers with unbiased information on hybrid performance under different soil types and climatic conditions. (PDF format only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Corn Hybrids for Grain</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2012 Recommendations.  Corn seed manufacturers participated in the LSU AgCenter’s official variety trials and on-farm core block trials. The on-farm core block trials were conducted with 19 varieties over 32 trials throughout the corn-growing areas of Louisiana, with parish agents coordinating trial activities. The corn OVT trials were conducted according to LSU AgCenter best management practices. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cotton Harvest Aid Guidelines for Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2011 Recommendations. One of the last, but most important, steps in producing a cotton crop is harvest preparation. Successful preparation includes scheduling for defoliation and harvest operations, removing foliage and facilitating boll opening. Use these recommendations for a successful cotton harvest. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DMiller@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donnie K. Miller)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Soybean Variety Yields and Production Practices</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[2012 Recommendations.  Each year the LSU AgCenter tests commercial soybean varieties that are entered in yield tests by private seed companies. This publication provides information about results of those tests at various locations across the state. For best results using this guide, refer to the tables for variety yield results and pick the location fitting your situation -- or if your farm does not fit any location, choose varieties that performed well at multiple locations. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RLevy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Ronald J., Ph.D. Levy)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Cotton Varieties for Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:57:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2012 guidelines for cotton production practices associated with planting time and variety selection. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Crops Variety Trials &amp; Production Guidelines</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:16:53 GMT</pubDate>
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