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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Richland Parish</title>
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      <title>History of LSU Extension Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The history of the LSU Extension in Richland Parish began in 1909, going through a pioneer stage of development. The changes and programs made in all phases of the Agricultural Extension Service could never have been accomplished by the staff members alone without the contributions of men, women and youth leaders throughout the years and without the continued support of the governing bodies, Richland Parish School Board, and the Police Jury. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Richland Parish:  A Rural Farming Community Rich in Tradition</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Richland Parish is a rural farming community with a history that reflects a population that has overcome great odds in taming wild canebrakes and swamps and converting the rich soil underneath into the most productive farmland in an agricultural state. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many dieters believe that losing weight means giving up delicious foods. Try these 10 tips to help you make healthier choices when planning and serving family meals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Warm Up with Healthy Soups</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Great tips for one-pot soups prepared with less fat and salt can be part of a healthy meal plan for your family. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana AgSummary</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[An accounting of the value of agriculture in Louisiana. Agents and specialists of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, as well as other agencies - both private and public - compile this information. 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 with the potential for increased impacts through value-added processing. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Bee Keepers in Richland &amp; Ouachita Parishes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:11:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A listing of the names and phone numbers of local bee keepers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Beginning the New Year with a Healthy Food Plan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Danna Gillett, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, provides easy to use suggestions for maintaining a healthy food plan after the Christmas holidays. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>How to Care for Fresh Christmas Trees</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Richland Parish County Agent, Keith Collins, provides tips about the proper care and maintenance of freshly cut Christmas trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ground Covers in the Landscape</title>
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      <title>Physical Activity Guidelines for Children</title>
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      <title>September is National Childhood Obesity Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Grain Sorghum Hybrids</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:16:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>2011 Spring Flood Alert!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 19:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana is facing serious flood threats, primarily on the Mississippi River but affecting many streams that flow to and from it. As the flood crest moves down the Mississippi River, levees are being challenged, spillways are  being opened, and people are evacuating. This site directs you to information you can use to understand how predicted flood levels may impact you, how you can reduce flood damage and how you can recover and rebuild once the floodwaters recede. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter agents help prisoners prepare for reentry</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 04/13/11) LSU AgCenter agents in northeast Louisiana are conducting classes in detention centers in Franklin, Richland, Morehouse and Union parishes to help prisoners prepare for reentering society. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2011 recomended controls and thresholds for soybean insect pests.  Brief biological sketches of soybean insect pests are included. Soybeans can be damaged by insects any time from plant emergence until near to harvest in Louisiana. Many kinds of insects feed on leaves, stems, roots, nodules and pods, but only a few require control with insecticides.  (PDF Fomat Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sweet Potato News</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:39:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Louisiana Sweet Potato News aims to update and inform all those associated with or interested in Louisiana sweet potatoes. Among the topics featured in this newsletter are such items as crop profiles, information related to various aspects of sweet potato production, the latest details on insect, weed and disease management, and current industry news and events. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>How to Take Soil Samples</title>
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      <title>Pasture Fertilization in Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Children in the Middle Series:  The Business of Co-parenting</title>
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      <title>Water:  It's Good for You</title>
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      <title>Cotton Harvest Aid Guidelines for Louisiana</title>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter:  July 2011</title>
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      <title>History of Extension in Richland Parish Began in 1909</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The history of the LSU Extension in Richland Parish began in 1909, going through a pioneer stage of development.  The changes and programs made in all phases of the Agricultural Extension Service could never have been accomplished by the staff members alone without the contributions of men, women and youth leaders throughout the years and without the continued support of the governing bodies, Richland Parish School Board, and the Police Jury. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Enjoy the Nutritious Benefits of Watermelons</title>
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      <title>Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control</title>
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      <title>Recognizing and Controlling Poison Ivy</title>
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      <title>Managing Fire Blight in Bradford Pears</title>
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      <title>Homeowner Pesticides</title>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter, May 2010</title>
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      <title>Blossom-end Rot of Tomatoes</title>
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      <title>Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 14:35:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>2011 LSU AgCenter Wheat Variety Evaluation Yields</title>
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      <title>Preparing for Floods and Other Disasters</title>
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      <title>Become a Facebook Fan!</title>
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      <title>Early Blight of Tomatoes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Suggestions for Managing Fire Ants</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:47:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:14:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Information on Wheat Nitrogen Fertilization, Sulfur Fertilization on Wheat, and Poultry Litter as a Source of Fertilizer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter, Spring 2010</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:02:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Richland Parish Family and Consumer Sciences Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>FAQs Related to Home Vegetable Gardening</title>
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      <title>Pesticide Drift Management</title>
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      <title>Helping Kids Eat Right</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter ‘Plant Doctor’ ready to diagnose problems</title>
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      <title>Fire Blight in Bradford Pears</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Bradford Pear tree is an ornamental that can suffer from a bacterial disease infection known as fire blight. County Agent Keith Collins, provides information to assist homeowners in saving their trees. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>February is Children's Dental Health Month</title>
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      <title>2011 NELA District Livestock Show Results</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Results for the 2011 Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show. Thanks go out to all exhibitors for competing! - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>"BEE READY!"</title>
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      <title>La. ag producers face multimillion-dollar losses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/10/08) Louisiana’s farmers are facing lost income from reduced yields and product quality in the neighborhood of $370 to $450 million as a result of the effects of Hurricane Gustav, according to economists with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Outlook for Louisiana Agriculture</title>
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      <title>The Pest Ants of Louisiana:  A Guide to Their Identification, Biology and Control</title>
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