(Video) The Southeast Research Station helps Louisiana’s dairy industry survive and thrive. The station is at the center of the dairy-producing region of both Louisiana and Mississippi and serves both states. The facility is a state-of-the-art dairy operation. A primary research focus is improving feed quality at the lowest cost for optimum milk production. Another focus is maximum benefit from animal waste without harming the environment.

This report provides information on future plans, program significance, industry facts and research highlights for the Southeast Research Station.

The 2012 Spring Field Day will feature presentations on successful techniques of forage production and utilization for livestock and horse production, including equipment and forage demonstrations. The Southeast Station Spring Field Day will be held on May 31, 2012.

Minutes of the St. Helena/Tangipahoa dairy advisory meeting held on March 24, 2010.

Minutes of the Washington Parish Dairy Advisory meeting held at 10 a.m. on March 25, 2010.

Minutes from the 2011 Dairy Advisory meeting held at the Washington Parish Extension Office.

Minutes from Advisory Meeting held at Mike's Catfish on July 26, 2011.

Links to important dairy, farm management, pasture management, and waste management-related information.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station in 2008.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station between 2010 and 2011. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2011.

Minutes from the 2010 Dairy Advisory meeting held at Mike's Catfish, Amite.

Minutes from the 2010 Dairy Advisory meeting held at the Washington Parish Extension Office.

The 2011 Fall Field Day will highlight research carried out at the Southeast Research Station. This year's featured speaker is Dr. Steve Washburn, from North Carolina State University. He will talk about successful pasture-based dairying.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station between 2009 and 2010. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2010.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station between 2005 and 2007. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2007.

The Southeast Research Station was established in 1944 for the purpose of generating information applicable to beef cattle and dairy farm enterprises located in Southeastern Louisiana.

Visitors can click on the link below to find directions to the LSU AgCenter Southeast Research Station. The map will open on a new window. Follow instructions on the screen to obtain directions.

The Southeast Research Station has been devoted to serving the people of Louisiana for more than 50 years. The station is committed to the advancement of dairy farming and forage production, while promoting good land stewardship throughout Louisiana.

Before submitting samples to the Forage Quality Laboratory at the Southeast Research Station, please fill out this form. PLEASE, NOTE THAT OUR P.O. DRAWER HAS CHANGED. ALSO NOTE PRICE CHANGES AS OF JULY 1, 2010.

Provides a link to the Mississippi State University Extension Service dairy website.

The tour will bring together farmers, university personnel and industry personnel for an informal discussion about pasture management at the Kiahnell Smith Dairy Farm on August 31, 2011, at 10 a.m.

The LSU AgCenter Forage Quality Laboratory is at the Southeast Research Station near Franklinton, La. Louisiana and Mississippi forage and livestock producers are invited to send samples of feed and forage for analyses (See "See Forage Lab Fees" for costs).

Beginning July 1, 2010, the Forage Quality Laboratory will raise fees for standard and complete forage quality analyses by $5.

The fees charged by the laboratory are provided. All routine analyses will be conducted by NIR unless results are outside maximum standard deviation.

Presentation by Dr. Vinicius Moreira during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The presentation emphasizes the importance of feeding efficiency and other management practices on whole-farm nutrient balance.

Presentation by Dr. Ed Twidwell during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The talk stresses proper soil fertility to optimize nutrient utilization and pasture yield.

Presentation by Dr. Kun Jun Han during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. This talk gives an update on Dr. Han's current research on organic fertilizers.

Presentation by Dr. J. Stevens during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The talk discusses causes, implications, methods and equipments to mitigate compacted soil.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2002.

This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2004.