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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <title>A Brief History of the Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Established as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station in 1922, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in Hammond has served the needs of the strawberry and vegetable industries in Southeast Louisiana for more than 80 years. While continuing to serve this industry, the station has now embarked on a new initiative to provide research and education for the green service industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Top 10 Caladiums Rated from 2009 Caladium Variety Trial</title>
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      <title>Plush Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The new 'Plush' series of petunias are the newest of the seed propagated spreading type petunias. They are available from S & G Flowers. Here is photo gallery of the cultivars. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Newest Ornamental Sweet Potatoes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The newest ornamental sweet potato cultivars are the 'Sweet Caroline' series. These are being evaluated in LSU AgCenter landscape plant trials. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Conference features evaluations of new landscape, garden plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(News Distributed 11/06/2009) HAMMOND, La. – Landscape and nursery professionals heard about the latest plant varieties and LSU AgCenter plant evaluations at a plant materials conference here Oct. 29. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tree Issues In The Urban Landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:51:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Landscape beds, parking lots, and construction activities around trees are all possible without harming the trees if you understand where the tree roots are and what they need to survive. Use these guidelines to protect trees in potentially damaging situations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 'Wave' series of petunias is very popular with commercial landscapers and home gardeners. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New Liriope Cultivars Debuting</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:19:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the last couple of years, a number of new Liriope muscari and Liriope gigantea cultivars have been released. These are being evaluated in landscape performance trials at the Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Easy Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 'Easy Wave' series of petunias are smaller versions of the original 'Wave' series. This group has also allowed for the expansion of flower color options in the series. Here is a photo gallery of the cultivars. Several "mixes" are available also. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tidal Wave Petunia Cultivars - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 'Tidal Wave' series of petunias are hedgiflora type petunias. They are the tallest growing and widest spreading of these petunia groups. Here is a photo gallery of the four cultivars in this series. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vitae - Richard Parish</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:27:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>'Drift' Series Roses - Landscape Evaluation Results (2009)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 'Drift' series roses from Conard-Pyle are being evaluated in landscape studies at the LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. Here is some information on performance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Drift' Series Roses - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>LSU AgCenter awarded more than $300,000 in specialty crop grants</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/28/09) The LSU AgCenter has received two specialty crop block grants for two research and promotion projects to enhance the competitiveness of Louisiana-grown sweet potatoes and nursery crops. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>RBogren@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard C. Bogren)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Landscape, horticulture professionals hear about latest research</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:14:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 10/15/09) More than 100 commercial turf and landscape professionals from across Louisiana heard about the latest research with ornamental plants and turfgrass at an LSU AgCenter field day Oct. 15. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Azalea Garden Established at Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:39:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station has established the Margie Yates Jenkins Azalea Garden in recognition of one of Tangipahoa Parish’s most widely known nursery owners. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sports Mulch - Purple and Gold</title>
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      <title>Plant coleus for fabulous fall color</title>
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      <title>Using Plant Phenology To Assist Landscape Pest Control</title>
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      <title>Underutilized Trees for South Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We have many trees recommended for South Louisiana landscapes. Some of these are common and known by home gardeners and green industry professionals, but there are great trees that are less known and underutilized. Here is a list. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Songbird' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Photo gallery of varieties in the 'Songbird' series columbines from landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station, spring 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Best Caladium Varieties In 2006 And 2007 Landscape Trials</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Caladiums are excellent summer accents in Louisiana gardens. New varieties with improved sun tolerance, unique color combinations, and better growth habits have been introduced by breeding programs in recent years. Caladium landscape trials were conducted at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in 2006 and 2007 to identify varieties that adapt to landscape conditions in southeastern LA and provide selection guidance to landscape processionals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Nutrient Requirements of Herbaceous Perennials in Newly Established Landscape Plantings</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Herbaceous perennials are continuously gaining popularity in landscape plantings. However, nutrient requirement of many species in this group during their first year establishment in landscape is still unknown. Seven herbaceous perennials were studied for their growth, flowering, and overwintering survival in respond to a variety of fertilization regimes and fertilization recommendations were generated based on the restuls. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vinca Landscape Performance Evaluations from 2005</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vinca series were evaluated at Burden Center in Baton Rouge in 2005 for landscape performance. Series evaluated were: ‘Sunstorm’ (8 cultivars and a mix), ‘Cooler’ (12 cultivars and a mix), ‘Victory’ (9 cultivars), ‘Titan’ (3 cultivars), ‘Pacifica’ (13 cultivars and two mixes), ‘Sunglow’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sundress’ (1 cultivar), ‘Sunshower’ (5 cultivars), ‘Mediterranean’ (6 cultivars and a mix) and ‘Nirvana’ (2 cultivars). The results are in the attached PDF file. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Profusion Zinnias - 2008 Photo Gallery</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:44:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Profusion series of zinnias from Sakata Seed continues to expand. Starting in 2009, 13 varieties will be available. New double-flower forms are debuting. In addition, we still have the old, good-performing standbys -- Orange, White, Cherry (improved), Fire, and Apricot. See photos of all the Profusion zinnias in this PowerPoint presentation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Ball FloraPlant Coleus - 2008</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticulture, debuted three exciting new coleus varieties this year. These are vegetatively propagated and recommended for full sun plantings. Henna and Indian Summer have been top performers in our LSU AgCenter landscape trials at the Hammond Research Station in 2008 and Mocha Mint has been an above average performer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Landscape Mulch Demonstration Study</title>
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      <title>Fungicides for Commercial Strawberry Production</title>
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      <title>Coleus Landscape Trials for 2008 - The Top Performers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Forty three coleus varieties were trialed in landscape evaluation plots at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. Top performers were Red Hot Rio, Big Red Judy, Zen Moment, Lancelot, Ruby Ruffles, Mariposa, Henna, Indian Summer (not pictured), Royal Glissade, Pineapple Splash and Fishnet Stockings. Here is a photo gallery. Results are based on plant vigor, foliage attractiveness, and resistance to flowering. Plants were grown in full sun. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Newest Cannas for 2008 - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Phenology Sequence of Flowering Woody Ornamentals Documented to Assist Landscape Pest Management</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A phenology research garden was planted in fall 2007 at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in Hammond, La. Data collected in 2008 indicated that a sequence of phonological events in advance of pest activities is available from 15 ornamental plants for predicting landscape pest activity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>People's Choice Awards from Landscape Horticulture Field Day - 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Green industry professionals attending the landscape horticulture field day at the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station in June were given the opportunity to “pick their winning plants” from the sun garden evaluation trial gardens at the station. Over 340 varieties were planted this year. The planting mostly consists of annual bedding plants and herbaceous perennials, but new roses and some “companion” woody ornamental shrubs (such as Southern Living plants) are also included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cone Guide Wheels</title>
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      <title>Recommendations for Optimal Use of a Garden Seeder</title>
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      <title>Removing and Collecting Plastic Mulch</title>
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      <title>Laying Plastic Mulch</title>
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      <title>Crape myrtle varieties and their care described</title>
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      <title>In The Beginning...........</title>
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      <title>Walking Tour - Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Here is some information on what you will see on a self guided or faculty guided tour of the Hammond Research Station. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Dwarf gardenias have ‘issues’</title>
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      <title>Ms. Margie Jenkins - The Early Years</title>
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      <title>Station Walking Tour</title>
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      <title>New uses for proven plants highlighted at Hammond field day</title>
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      <title>'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery  (Part I) / Trial Results, Spring 2009</title>
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      <title>'Matrix' Pansy - Photo Gallery (Part II) / Trial Results, Spring 2009</title>
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      <title>'Swan' Series Columbine - Photo Gallery, April 2009</title>
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      <title>Tall crape myrtles look good in right location</title>
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      <title>'Lucky' and 'Landmark' Lantana - 2008 Landscape Results</title>
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      <title>'Sun Spun' Petunia - Photo Gallery, April 2009</title>
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      <title>Biofumigation</title>
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      <title>Vegetable Gardening Tips</title>
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      <title>Experts supply keys to success for azaleas</title>
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      <title>Choose crape myrtles that ‘fit’ home landscape</title>
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      <title>Consider new shrub varieties for home landscapes</title>
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      <title>Baldcypress has distinctive look</title>
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      <title>Sources for Plastic Mulch Lifters</title>
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      <title>Changing Soil pH</title>
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      <title>Release of new photinias is promising</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 01:08:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hammond Research Station has an urban forestry effort to plant native tree species. Read about it here. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>POrr@agcenter.lsu.edu (Paul R. Orr)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many years of testing at the LSU AgCenter have demonstrated that precision belt seeders deliver the best seed spacing uniformity of any type of vegetable seeder – if the seeds are spherical (round) or nearly so. Belt seeders are versatile and can meter a wide range of seed types and sizes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A key component of a precision cultural system is precision bed shaping. A precisely shaped bed is essential to locate the crop row properly when planting and to provide a basis for guidance of subsequent operations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A written overview of plants being evaluated in the sun garden landscape area at the Hammond Research Station in 2008. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>AOwings@agcenter.lsu.edu (Allen D. Owings)</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 'Explorer' petunias are from Sakata Seed and are seed propagated spreading type petunias. They have performed very well in LSU AgCenter landscape trials the last five years. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fruit, Truck Experiment Station Grows into Horticulture Center</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Established as the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station in January 1922, the LSU AgCenter’s Hammond Research Station has served the needs of the strawberry and vegetable industries in Southeast Louisiana for more than 80 years. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What's Blooming at Hammond - Late April 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late April 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from late March 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station evaluates landscape plants for adaptability to Louisiana's growing conditions. Here are some photos of "nice looking" plants from early and mid April 2009. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Knock Out Rose Varieties - Photo Gallery</title>
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      <title>Vacuum Seeders for Commercial Vegetable Crops</title>
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      <title>Maps Showing How to Find Hammond Research Station</title>
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      <title>Athens Select plants thrive in heat, humidity</title>
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      <title>Nursery Crop Outlook - 2009</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter provides annual outlooks for different agriculture commodities in Louisiana. 2008 was a tough year for nursery growers with the national economic slowdown, along with damage to the industry from Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Ike and snowfall in December. Here is an overview of the current national and state situation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Southeastern US 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2009 Vegetable Crop Handbook is a 200-plus-page glossy publication that includes all the latest information on vegetable production as well as insect, disease and weed control put together by a cooperative effort of extension vegetable specialists in the southeastern states. This is an effort to take advantage of research efforts from other states to provide up-to-date research-based information to help vegetable growers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>All-America Rose Selections named for 2008</title>
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      <title>All America Rose Selection Winners for 2009: 2008 Data from Louisiana Landscape Observations</title>
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      <title>Trees for Louisiana Landscapes</title>
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      <title>Don’t Let Leaf Spot Spoil Your Vincas</title>
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      <title>Hammond Research Station - Winter Wonderland</title>
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      <title>Control strategy being developed for new bug, disease that threaten Louisiana citrus</title>
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      <title>All America Daylilies for 2005</title>
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      <title>Mulch with pine straw</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 02/22/08) Mulching is one of the most important tasks for a successful landscape. Ornamental plants benefit greatly from it. Mulching should be part of garden maintenance at least twice a year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Allen Owings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:22:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Commercial blueberry production in Louisiana had its beginning more than 40 years ago with the introduction of improved varieties of rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). Commercial blueberry potential in Louisiana can be measured in terms of how well you select a site, choose cultivars and plan for cultural practices.This publication includes information on soils, site preparation, fertilization and pruning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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