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      <title>Louisiana Agricultural Burning and Smoke Management Program</title>
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      <title>Agribusiness and Market Analyst Preferences for USDA Market Information</title>
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      <title>Smooth Cordgrass Varieties: Descriptions and Performance</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Improving Sweet Potato Production Efficiency Series</title>
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      <dc:creator>TSmith@agcenter.lsu.edu (Tara Smith)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Health Care and Nutritional Management of Beef Bulls</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:13:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information on purchasing healthy bulls, breeding-soundness examinations, disease prevention and nutrition.  (PDF format only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Canning Louisiana Fruits</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:52:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fruits are high in natural acids and can be safely canned in a boiling water bath. Use these recommendations to safely can your fruits.  (online only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sugarcane Best Management Practices</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sugarcane is the highest-valued row crop grown in Louisiana. For sugarcane production to continue to thrive in Louisiana, responsible management of soil and water resources should be a priority. This guide lists the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to use in Louisiana sugarcane production. (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[2012-2013 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>Louisiana Summary:  Agriculture and Natural Resources</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:38:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This book gives an accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. It focuses on the animal, forestry, fisheries, plant and wildlife commodities that comprise our vital agricultural industry. This industry continues to contribute significantly to the state’s economy and has the potential for increased contributions through value-added processing. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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