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      <title>Iron Chlorosis in Lawns</title>
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      <title>Ironing Your Turfgrass</title>
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      <title>Calculating Fertilizer Application Rates</title>
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      <title>Considerations for Sand-based Turfgrass</title>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems and Strategies</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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