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Headshot of Matt Lee. LSU Agriculture: Winning for Louisiana

As I reflect on the past few years, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals — students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends alike. The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture have experienced remarkable growth, and our momentum continues to build. In this magazine, you will find details on several exciting new partnerships, campus events, upgraded facilities and exemplary achievements of our students. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to our shared mission.


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A man stands in a sugarcane field.Precision and Digital Agriculture: A promise that can revolutionize farming practices

Precision and digital ag tools and techniques offer a lot of promise to farmers, and the LSU AgCenter is aiming to make that promise a reality.



Sugarcane field.

From Log Cabins to Cutting-Edge Technology: Bubenzer Family's Sugarcane Legacy

Two brothers are establishing an endowment with the LSU AgCenter to fund the Bubenzer Family Professorship in Precision Agriculture.

Donors

A glittery, copper-colored garment on a mannequin with outstretched arms.From Haynesville to High Fashion: Geoffrey Beene's journey celebrated in LSU exhibit

Geoffrey Beene’s story starts with polka dots, but it unfolds into a tapestry of innovation, craftsmanship and an indelible mark on fashion history.



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Legacy of Leadership: Pete deGravelles′ impact on agriculture lives on

Renée DeMoss and Diane Trull are honoring their late father by establishing the Pete deGravelles Ag Leadership Endowment.



A young woman wearing a yellow shirt and gloves holds up a crawfish.

Crawfish boil brings College of Agriculture alumni together for family fun, awards

In April, the College of Agriculture alumni and their families gathered with faculty and staff for the annual Ag Alumni Association Crawfish Boil.



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Inaugural LSU Ag Tailgate features food, fun, fellowship

LSU Vice President for Agriculture and College of Agriculture Dean Matt Lee hosted his inaugural LSU Ag Tailgate on Sept. 21 before the Tiger football team took on the UCLA Bruins.



Don Welge.

LSU launches graduate certificate program to strengthen food supply chains

LSU has unveiled a new online graduate certificate in agribusiness designed to strengthen the resilience and efficiency of the national food supply chain.



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Our Lady of the Lake Health funding keeps Dairy Store churning

LSU broke ground on the Our Lady of the Lake Health Interdisciplinary Science Building, a four-story structure that will be home to five disciplines and the LSU AgCenter Dairy Store.

Louisiana Lights

An oak tree lit with Christmas lights.A Christmas wish come true: Louisiana Lights debuts at Windrush Gardens

Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine is set to debut in November. The event invites visitors to take an hourlong stroll through interconnected garden rooms that are exquisitely lit for the holidays.

Partners

A man observes rice plants in a greenhouse.

Partnership between LSU AgCenter, Horizon Ag to benefit rice industry

The LSU AgCenter is partnering with Horizon Ag, a seed marketing and variety development company, to initiate a new rice breeding program.

Alumni

Two people pose in front of a backdrop with LSU College of Agriculture and LSU AgCenter logos.Inaugural LSU AgExcellence Awards ceremony honors difference makers

The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture hosted the inaugural AgExcellence Awards Ceremony recognized leaders whose contributions have significantly advanced the AgCenter's mission.

Students

Ashley Grant.Campus Career Closet fund honors the legacy of Ashley Grant

The Ag Career Closet was spearheaded by the late Ashley Grant, former assistant director of Professional Development, Internships and Career Services for the College of Agriculture.



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Support excellence across the College of Ag

Join us in fostering the next generation of agriculture leaders by supporting the Dean's Excellence Fund.



Zachary Bonser.

Bonser named to 2024 Tiger Twelve Class

Zachary Bonser, who graduated from the LSU College of Agriculture in May, was chosen as one of LSU Tiger Twelve Class of 2024.



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A legacy honored with endowed graduate student award

Ray Young's legacy lives on through the Ray and Dorothy Young Endowed Graduate Student Award in Field Crop Integrated Pest Management.

4-H Foundation

Jon Carr. Louisiana 4-H Foundation names new executive director

Jon Carr is serving as the executive director of the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.

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