The Agricultural Chemistry program is a joint effort between the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The Department of Agricultural Chemistry provides analytical support for regulatory analyses, research and agricultural extension work

The Department of Agricultural Chemistry provides analytical support for Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station research scientists and for Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service specialists. Analyses are performed on plant and animal tissues, soil, water, feeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural chemicals and agricultural commodities. The laboratory will analyze these sample types for the general public for a fee.