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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>Ag Newsletter:  May 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[County Agent Keith Collins provides information on corn irrigation, furrow irrigation and center pivots as well as providing charts for daily crop water useage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Louisiana AgSummary</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2005 19:45:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Galls on Oak Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:52:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unsightly galls have been appearing on Oak trees recently as they break dormancy and leaves begin to grow.  County Agent Keith Collins provides timely information as he describes the process of their development. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter:  March 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:41:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Richland Parish County Agent Keith Collins writes his March 2013 Ag Newsletter on Soybeans -- achieving optimum soybean stands, seed treatments and soybean seeding rates. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Eggs Are For Easter</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:13:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter:  February 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:42:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[County Agent Keith Collins provides information on Rust Diseases in Wheat with fungicide effectiveness in Stripe rust and leaf rust, and also info on Corn Stand Uniformity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The mission of EFNEP is to empower limited-income families with young children to make informed decisions about food purchasing, food safety and meal management. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to solve problems related to their families' food dollars and meal management, which, in turn, will help them become more efficient in meeting their families' needs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>SaMay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandra May)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Ag Newsletter:  July 2012</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:52:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides information on "soybean irrigation termination, soybean harvest aid timing, determining when to apply harvest aids, and the 2012 cotton acreage by parish." - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2012 December News &amp; Notes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:52:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Joanna Strong, Associate Extension Agent, provides information for Richland Parish 4-H students about upcoming photography and cookery contests as well as the fall cookery winners and November photo winners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Richland Parish Profile 2012</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This report provides information about funding sources, program highlights for the area and local issues that are being faced by the parish with assistance from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>AgCenter Offers Free Cooking Classes in Richland Parish</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Parents and caregivers have an opportunity to learn about nutrition and improve their cooking skills through healthy food preparation by participating in a series of five LSU AgCenter classes called "The Traveling Kitchen." - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Acid Soil Problems</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 19:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Acidic soils (low pH) cause more gardening problems in Louisiana than any other soil factor. They affect so many other soil factors in both pest management and soil fertility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>2012 Crop Acreage for Richland Parish</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[County Agent Keith Collins provides information on this year's crop acreage in Richland. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:40:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This publication provides a wealth of information to assist local producers in harvest preparation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Packing Safe Lunches</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:15:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Useful information to assist parents as they prepare lunches for themselves and their children before placing in their lunch boxes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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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[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>Planting Date Guidelines for Cool-season Pasture and Forage Crops</title>
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      <title>"Bee Ready!"</title>
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      <title>Protect Your Memory with Healthy Habits</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This news article, written by FCS Extension Agent Danna Gillett, gives specific tips to lower the risk of developing debilitating memory problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Enjoy Louisiana Strawberries</title>
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      <title>"BEE READY!"</title>
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      <title>Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide</title>
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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[A listing of the names and phone numbers of local bee keepers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>HKirschenbaum@agcenter.lsu.edu (Hassie Kirschenbaum)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Beginning the New Year with a Healthy Food Plan</title>
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      <title>How to Care for Fresh Christmas Trees</title>
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      <title>Early Season Wheat Production</title>
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      <title>September is National Childhood Obesity Month</title>
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