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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Congressman says research, trade important for La. farmers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/09?10) WELSH, La. – U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany praised the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station for its innovations that could make U.S. products more competitive. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter forest landowner forum addresses recycling wood, feral hogs</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/08/10) CALHOUN, La. – Louisiana forest landowners heard about ways to improve timber, wildlife and product value from their lands at an LSU AgCenter forum recently. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ag products, animals fascinate students at LSU AgCenter exhibit</title>
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      <title>Keep food safe on Mardi Gras</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:21:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/05/10) Don’t let unsafe food masquerade at your Mardi Gras celebration. Food that hasn’t been prepared following recommended food safety guidelines usually appears safe because it looks smells and tastes fine, but eating it may lead to food-borne illness, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flowering trees add spring color to landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/05/10) Flowering trees add considerable color and beauty to our landscapes during the late winter and early spring months. Many of these trees that flower at this time of the year can be considered low maintenance compared to the amount of joy we get from them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Climatologist predicts wet spring for La. farmers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:30:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/10) ALEXANDRIA, La. – El Niño is back, and Louisiana farmers – especially those in the southern part of the state – could be looking at a wet planting season, according to Jay Grymes, LSU AgCenter climatologist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter plant pathologist receives Lifetime Achievement Award</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/10) Clayton Hollier, professor of plant pathology in the LSU AgCenter Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Friends of Southern IPM Thursday, Jan. 21, during the Ag Outlook conference at Alexandria. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Give a healthy, edible Valentine treat</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/03/10) You can show your Valentine how much you care by surprising her or him with a special treat – luscious red fruit, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Entomologist receives 2010 Achievement Award from National Sweet Potato Council</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/02/10) Abner Hammond, professor of entomology at the LSU AgCenter, has been honored with the 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award from the National Sweet Potato Research Council. This award is given for long-term and distinguished service to the sweet potato industry. Hammond specializes in management of sweet potato insect pests, especially the sweet potato weevil. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Washington observer calls rice ‘growth industry’</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/29/10) CROWLEY, La. – Farmers attending the 2010 joint annual meeting of the Louisiana Rice Council and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association heard an optimistic report from  a Washington, D.C., agriculture journalist recently (Jan. 26). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Short-term rice prices look good, expert says</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:23:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/29/10) BUNKIE, La. – Rice farmers could be facing challenges in the marketplace this year, but the outlook is countered by positive news, an LSU AgCenter economist advised them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Improve your home for better health</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:36:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/01/10)  A home remodeling project – and your investment in it – can do much more than update your surroundings. It can make your home a healthier place to live and breathe, according to Claudette Reichel, LSU AgCenter housing specialist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Protect your trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:22:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/29/10) Landscape beds, parking lots and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Louisiana celebrated Arbor Day earlier in January, and now is a good time of the year to be reminded about tree care in landscape beds, parking lots and construction sites. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter offers contractor class on lead-based paint rules</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/28/10) The LSU AgCenter has scheduled training sessions across the state to certify contractors, painters and others who perform renovation projects that disturb lead-based paint in housing and other child-occupied facilities built before 1978. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Go red in February, call attention to women’s heart health</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/27/10) During February, the American Heart Association wants people to Go Red for Women and call attention to the need for women to take charge of their heart health. On Feb. 5, women across America are to wear something red as part of the National Wear Red Day, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Group has sew much fun at fashion camp</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:46:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/26/10) POLLOCK, La. – One hundred campers from across Louisiana gathered around their sewing machines to create several items at the annual 4-H Fashion Camp Jan. 23-24. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter agent explains how to feed your soil</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/26/10) BOSSIER CITY, La. – Your soil is alive, and you need to feed it, Dr. Grace Peterson, an LSU AgCenter agent, said at the monthly Lunch and Ag Discovery session held at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station Jan. 20. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Greenhouse tomato seminar set for Feb. 26</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/25/10) The public can learn the latest about the greenhouse tomato industry at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station’s 14th annual greenhouse tomato seminar Feb. 26 in Bossier City. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Northeast La. schools to attend Ag Adventures</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:15:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/25/10) Ag Adventures, an educational experience in agriculture for third- through fifth-graders, will be held Feb. 23-24 at the Northeast District Livestock Show Barn and Civic Center in Delhi. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Watch for iron chlorosis in your landscape plants</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/25/10) Iron chlorosis is a common and sometimes serious problem in landscape plants across Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana farmers donate rice to Haiti</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:08:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 01/22/10) LAKE CHARLES, La. – Rice farmers and a Lake Charles rice mill are donating rice for Haitians to eat after the massive earthquake hit last week. The Louisiana Rice Growers Association (LRGA) has agreed to buy two tons of rice, and Farmer’s Rice Mill is donating five tons in addition to providing a 10 percent match to any other rice donated for the cause. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Farmers learn ways to improve cotton crop at LSU AgCenter forum</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:37:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Match your gardening styles to your site</title>
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      <title>Cold weather hampers crawfish harvest</title>
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      <title>Avoid a frozen-pipe crisis</title>
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      <title>Photo deadline near for LSU AgCenter’s 2011 Get It Growing calendar</title>
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      <title>Tree planting needs proper preparation</title>
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      <title>Saving, investing habit makes good gift</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:33:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/15/09) Many doting grandparents (and others) have established family traditions of giving U.S. savings bonds as holiday gifts. Gifts of bonds help grandchildren save for the future and teach them about investing at the same time according to LSU AgCenter family economist Jeanette Tucker. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TBlanchard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tobie M. Blanchard)</dc:creator>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter specialists give rice outlook at national conference</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/15/09) NEW ORLEANS – LSU AgCenter representatives gave their perspectives on the 2009 growing season in Louisiana and the upcoming year during the 2009 USA Rice Outlook Conference held in New Orleans Dec. 9-11. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Be cautious of Web site ads that can spread computer viruses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/14/09) The malicious people who spread viruses and malware to computers worldwide are getting evermore sneaky. One of the latest techniques is to infect your computer through advertisements on Web sites. “Be particularly cautious with ads on Web sites,” said Davis Dautreuil, a technical support specialist with the LSU AgCenter. “Even ads on news and social networking sites can be a problem.” - 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>LSU AgCenter recognizes award winners</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/14/09) BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter recognized six individuals, three teams of faculty members and two staff members for outstanding service and exemplary performance of their duties during ceremonies here Monday (Dec. 14). - 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>Kitchen comfort and energy efficiency create feeling of optimism</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:51:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/11/09)  A shaky economy and uncertainty about the future create a period of transition, according to Diane Scimeca, LSU AgCenter healthy homes coordinator. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JMorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Johnny W. Morgan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Sasanquas create winter color in the landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/11/09) Sasanquas are one of our most popular flowering shrubs for the late fall through early spring months. They go by the scientific names of Camellia sasanqua. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter’s 2010 Get It Growing calendar makes great holiday gift</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/10/09) The LSU AgCenter’s Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar can be a great holiday gift for gardeners and others who enjoy beautiful plants, flowers, gardens and landscapes. The 2010 edition of the calendar is on sale now and provides a variety of helpful information tailored to Louisiana gardeners, as well as those who simply enjoy looking at garden scenes or learning more about plants. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter establishes Louisiana biofuels institute</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/09/09) The LSU AgCenter has received the go-ahead from the Board of Regents to begin establishing the Louisiana Institute for Biofuels and Bioprocessing. “This has moved us a step forward in our efforts to boost the biofuels business in the state,” said John Russin, LSU AgCenter associate vice chancellor and institute director. - 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>Gift cards  are a top choice; purchase and use them wisely</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/09/09) When people were asked what they wanted to receive this year, gift cards was the clear winner, according to an LSU AgCenter family economist. - 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>4-H achievement winners honored</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) Eleven 4-H members and one adult volunteer were honored at the Louisiana 4-H Educational Awards Trip banquet at the LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center Nov. 24. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Watch your calories when shopping</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:27:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) If you’re planning to spend time at the mall this holiday season, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames offers some tips to help you prevent overeating while you’re out and about. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Help children share in holiday fun</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/08/09) Children enjoy being holiday helpers. This holiday season, let your children share in planning and preparing food for these special occasions, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>These 10 tips can stretch your holiday budget</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:35:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/07/09) Walking in a winter wonderland abundant with holiday sights, sounds, and smells can seduce shoppers to spend dangerously. - 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 will present forestry forum Jan. 16 in Calhoun</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:45:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/04/09) CALHOUN, La. – A host of topics important to current and future forest landowners will be featured at a forestry forum Jan. 16 starting at 8 a.m. at the LSU AgCenter Calhoun Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>ANipper@agcenter.lsu.edu (W. Allen Nipper)</dc:creator>
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      <title>You can eat right and avoid holiday weight gain</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:21:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/04/09) If you’re one of the many Americans who face the holiday season with some fear of gaining weight, the good news is that although many people gain weight from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, research suggests that the gain will probably be only 1 pound, not 5, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Keep active during holidays, expert says</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:42:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/04/09) Physical activity is important all year, but it can be especially helpful during the holidays when you may be eating more than usual, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Avoid landscaping practices that may encourage termites</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/4/09) Fall through spring is when most folks add new plants to their landscape. This is the best time of year for planting trees, shrubs and ground covers, but it is also a time to be cautious about creating problems that could bring termites into your home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Make your egg recipes safe</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/03/09) Make sure your holiday treats containing eggs – such as eggnog, cream pies and similar dishes – are safe to eat, LSU AgCenter experts warn. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Expert tells how to select a poinsettia for the holidays</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/03/09) Christmas tree and holiday decoration shopping has started, and an LSU AgCenter expert has some guidelines for buying  poinsettias. - 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>Reviewing your credit report is important</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 12/01/09) The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA or FACT ACT) requires each of the credit bureaus to provide you with a free copy of your credit report each year. The big three bureaus have set up a central source where you can get your free annual credit report, according to Dr. Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter family economics specialist. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2010 AgOutlook Conference set for Jan. 21 in Alexandria</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:25:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/30/09) The LSU AgCenter will host the 2010 Agricultural Outlook Conference Jan. 21 in Alexandria. Designed to continue addressing the current issues facing the state’s farmers, agribusinesses and others, the theme of the conference is “Keeping Louisiana’s Agriculture Competitive.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sugarcane farmers find good harvest weather, improving prices</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/25/09) Sugarcane farmers are taking advantage of good weather and improving prices as they progress into the more productive phase of this year’s harvest. “Farmers are optimistic that their yields will be better than normal,” said Ben Legendre, LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist. “We have some of the best yields we’ve seen in terms of tons of cane per acre.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pecan harvest delayed by weather, but crop should be plentiful</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/12/09) Turkey is the traditional choice for most Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen turkey although fresh turkeys have shorter shelf lives, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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