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      <title>How to Take Soil Samples</title>
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      <title>Food Plant Plantings for Whitetailed Deer in Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:47:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hunters and land managers are always seeking new and more innovative ways to improve the quality and attractiveness of their hunting areas. “What should I plant to attract and hold deer on my hunting area?"  Find your answers in this publication. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>St. Helena Forestry Association Newsletter</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:24:36 GMT</pubDate>
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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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      <title>Starting with Spuds</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The basic process of planting Irish potatoes is discussed in this article. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Grow Tomatoes in Containers</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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      <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Biting Pests a Problem in Swimming Pools</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Questions often are asked about biting pests in swimming pools. The two most common problem insects are the water boatman and backswimmers. Here are some possible solutions to these problem pests. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DPollet@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dale K. Pollet)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Concepts of Soil Fertility for Hunter Food Plots</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Importance of Soil Fertility, Method for Proper Soil Sampling, Interpreting Soil Tests, Adjusting pH, Available Forms of Lime, Available Forms of Sulphur, Applying Fertilizer and Examples of Applications included. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RSchmit@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rene G. Schmit)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Louisiana AgSummary</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2005 19:45:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>Louisiana Plant Pathology:  Southern Blight</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:06:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Proper identification is the key to successful disease management.  This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of the disease known as southern blight. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>DFerrin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald M. Ferrin)</dc:creator>
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