Our forage first forage quality lab blog article is focusing on nutrient components and interpretation of quality analysis data.

Louisiana’s got milk because the LSU AgCenter supports a research program that helps keep the Louisiana dairy industry surviving and thriving. In 2008, Louisiana had 180 Grade A dairy herds and produced 316 million pounds of milk and contributed about $180 million to the state’s economy.

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.

Google map to Southeast Research Station

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.

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).

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

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.