About Us

The faculty of the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences (SPESS) are engaged in Teaching, Research, and Extension activities in the areas of Agronomy, Environmental Management, Horticulture and Weed Science.  We offer undergraduate degree programs in ‘Plant and Soil Systems’ and ‘Environmental Management’ and graduate degree programs in ‘Agronomy’ and ‘Horticulture’.  In the spirit of the Land-Grant University System, the school offers unique opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience by working with our diversified research faculty on projects that cover a broad range of plant, environmental, and soils topics.  Our Extension faculty, with specializations in agronomy, horticulture, and weed science, work with Parish Agents to deliver the latest science based information to Louisiana citizens.  We invite you to browse through this website to learn more about opportunities and services through the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences.