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      <title>Diseases of Southern Turfgrasses (PDF)</title>
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      <title>Knock Out Roses - Blackspot Disease Ratings 2008 and 2009</title>
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      <title>Growing Lantana in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Poinsettia Care and Selection</title>
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      <title>Field-grown Cut Flowers for Louisiana</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Species and variety recommendation for field grown specialty cut flowers in the South. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>BMPs for Greenhouse Producers</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:41:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cold Damages Turfgrass</title>
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      <title>Suggest Maintenance Calendar for Bermuda Athletic Fields</title>
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      <title>Terrific Turfgrass for Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2005 20:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Calculating Fertilizer Application Rates</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 20:41:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The analysis or "formula" listed on the fertilizer bags tells you what is inside. This information lets you apply the proper amount of fertilizer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems and Strategies</title>
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      <title>Dealing With Salinity</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>When to Mow Greens</title>
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      <title>Best Buy on Grass Seed</title>
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      <title>Considerations for Sand-based Turfgrass</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:02:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Soil Fertility And Plant Growth In Soils From Pine Forests And Plantations: Effect Of Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis Invicta (Buren)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>LHooper@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda M. Hooper-Bui)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Caladium landscape performance in sun and shade (2011)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:06:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Protect Your Hydraulic Cylinders from Rust</title>
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      <dc:creator>DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Protect Your Hydraulic Cylinders from Rust</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 14:24:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A common problem with hydraulic cylinders is rust and pitting of the cylinder rods. If equipment that incorporates hydraulic cylinders is stored outside with the cylinder rods extended, the rods are exposed to weathering. Eventually, the rods will begin to show specks of rust that develop into pits. Once rusting and pitting occur, the rod will destroy the cylinder seal the next time it is activated. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Problem Areas in Athletic Turf and Golf Greens</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Soil compaction and lack of aeration are death on turf. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Constructing Better Athletic Fields</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether renovating your field or planting a new one, a good, strong start is the key to success. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Other Sod Farming Resources</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:23:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Several useful and applicable reference articles for sod farming. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Basic Sports Field Maintenance</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 18:50:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries</title>
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      <dc:creator>NHummel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Natalie Hummel)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:21:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This manual is intended to help small greenhouse tomato growers in Louisiana and elsewhere grow a successful crop using perlite or pine bark medium. Small growers can produce vine-ripened, high-quality fruit that can be delivered to the local market on the same day of harvest. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>HHanna@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hanna Y. Hanna)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Greenhouse Tomato Production Manual</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:21:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This manual is intended to help small greenhouse tomato growers in Louisiana and elsewhere grow a successful crop using perlite or pine bark medium. Small growers can produce vine-ripened, high-quality fruit that can be delivered to the local market on the same day of harvest. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>HHanna@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hanna Y. Hanna)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Phosphorus Management in Louisiana Turfgrass</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2005 20:21:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Phosphorus (P) is a major essential nutrient in plants and soils, but is often eyed as an element of concern. Following our BMPs for P fertilization should yield adequate growth, color and pest resistance without harmful pressures on our water’s quality. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>TKoske@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas J. Koske)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Results are only as good as sample</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:42:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The chemical analysis of a soil sample has been worked out and calibrated so that the numbers reported mean something useful to the client. However, the results are only as good as the sample is representative of the area and crop’s root zone. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ironing Your Turfgrass</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 21:19:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although the earth’s crust is about 5% iron (Fe), we still see iron deficiency in plants. This may be because of a problem with the plant roots, soil and/or environment. This publication includes tips on how to care for your turfgrass. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RStrahan@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ronald E. Strahan)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana Sod Farms in 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana sod farm situation for 2008. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Painting Athletic Turf</title>
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      <title>Ornamental Gingers as Potted Landscape Plants</title>
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      <title>The Pest Ants of Louisiana:  A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control</title>
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      <title>Top 10 Hostas from Hammond Research Station 2010 Shade Garden Trials</title>
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      <title>Annual Bluegrass Control on Bermudagrass Greens</title>
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      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Power To Implements</title>
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      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Power To Implements</title>
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      <title>Old Farm Tractors as Alternatives to Compact Utility Tractors</title>
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      <title>Safe Operation of Riding Mowers and Lawn/Garden Tractors</title>
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      <title>Safe Operation of Riding Mowers and Lawn/Garden Tractors</title>
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      <title>Thrown Objects Safety With Rotary Cutters</title>
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      <title>Alternative to Hard Chrome for Hydraulic Cylinder Rods</title>
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      <title>Best Mowing Practices for Southern Turf</title>
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      <title>Adjusting Mid-Mount Tractor Mowers</title>
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      <title>Raking Pine Straw</title>
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      <title>An Easy Way to Care For Your Garden Tools</title>
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      <title>Sod Farming is Not Strip Mining</title>
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      <title>Dirt Scoop for Compact Tractors</title>
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      <title>Air Filters for Small Engines</title>
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      <title>What Is Your Spark Plug Trying to Tell You?</title>
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      <title>Choosing the Right Grease</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Putting the correct grease in your grease gun and using it religiously can prolong the life of your equipment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Selecting Pruning Shears</title>
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      <title>Safe Handling of Gasoline</title>
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      <title>Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are on the Move</title>
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      <title>Common Weeds of Louisiana Lawns and Landscapes</title>
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      <title>Use of Stump Grinders</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Mounting a Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace the Upper Link on a Tractor 3-point Hitch</title>
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      <title>Lift Boom for Tractor 3-pt Hitch</title>
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      <title>Overturn Protection for Compact Utility Tractors</title>
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      <title>Wear That Seat Belt!</title>
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      <title>A Simple Hand Spreader for Gardens</title>
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      <title>Zero Turning Radius Mowers:  Selection, Use, Maintenance &amp; Safety</title>
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      <title>Time to Fertilize Your Lawn</title>
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      <title>Drip Irrigation and Fertigation in Strawberries</title>
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      <title>Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace Upper Link on Tractor 3-Point Hitch</title>
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      <title>What Type of Digging Tool is Best for You?</title>
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      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Where To Buy</title>
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      <title>How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Where To Buy</title>
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      <title>Safety When Driving Equipment Onto Trailers</title>
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      <title>Selecting a Walk-behind Professional Rotary Spreader</title>
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      <title>Maintenance of Lawn Spreaders</title>
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      <title>Fertilizer Spreaders - Metal or Plastic</title>
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      <title>Sensitivity of Spreaders to Operating Speed</title>
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      <title>Pendulum-action Spreaders</title>
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      <title>All-American Daylillies: Performance and the Rust Threat</title>
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      <title>Suspension Systems for Mower Decks on Lawn and Garden Tractors</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:43:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ounces Equal Gallons: Sprayer Calibration</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
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