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Strategic Plan reflects commitment to innovation, collaboration, service
As we turn the page to a new chapter in Louisiana agriculture, I’m proud to share the momentum and optimism that define our work at the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture. This issue of The Stately Oak arrives at a pivotal moment, as we launch our new strategic plan — a bold road map that will guide our research, extension and teaching missions over the next five years. In this issue, you’ll meet some of those outstanding faculty, students, leaders, scholars and global citizens whose achievements inspire us all. Whether studying abroad, conducting research or serving their communities, they embody the excellence we strive for every day.
— Mike Salassi, Interim Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the LSU College of Agriculture
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Louisiana Lights returns to Windrush Gardens for a second holiday season
After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural outing, Louisiana Lights: Where the Holidays Shine is set to return to the historic Windrush Gardens at Burden Museum & Gardens Wednesdays through Sundays from Nov. 28 to Dec. 30.
A new welcome center to elevate visitor experience at Burden Museum & Gardens
Visitors to Burden Museum & Gardens will soon be greeted by a new welcome center that will serve as a central hub for information, host events, offer educational programs and even serve as a model for stormwater management.
Broussard Internship cultivates future in agriculture for freshman
Bryce Trahan is no stranger to agriculture. He grew up on a rice, crawfish and cattle farm in Forked Island, Louisiana, and participated in 4-H and FFA. But the recent Kaplan High School graduate still found plenty to learn at an internship this summer at the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
Planting seeds of leadership: Vandersteens establish endowment for leadership program
The Agricultural Leadership Development Program, now in its 19th class, brings together leaders from across Louisiana’s diverse agricultural sectors.
A Lifetime in Sugarcane: Kenneth Gravois honored with prestigious chair
Kenneth Gravois's dedication to the sugarcane industry has led to the LSU AgCenter naming Gravois to the American Sugar Cane League Chair in Sugar Production.
Loveland collaboration drives innovation
A seven-year collaboration between Loveland Products Inc. and the LSU AgCenter is driving innovation in rice breeding and agricultural research. This partnership is fostering advancements in agriculture while creating a strong alliance.
Legacy of Louisiana Soybean Board grows with new professorships
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has established two distinguished professorships at the LSU AgCenter to support research that enhances the economic viability of Louisiana soybeans.
Boiling up tradition: Where crawfish, community and celebration meet
This year’s LSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association Crawfish Boil welcomed a record-breaking 209 guests.
Two AgCenter entities — the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) and the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab — are not only supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses but working to invigorate the state’s food economy.
Winning salsa mixes science with art and combines cultures
When Roberto Cedillos Hernández sat down for dinner with his wife one evening, he didn’t expect a homemade salsa to spark a business idea. But that moment marked the beginning of We the Salsa and took Cedillos, a food science Ph.D. student in the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, on a journey to launch a new product.
Patents don’t happen overnight. LSU AgCenter researchers go through years of trial and error before the fruits of their labor are recognized. Click inside to see researchers’ patents, facilitated by the LSU AgCenter Office of Sponsored Programs and Intellectual Property.
Agricultural leaders honored at second annual AgExcellence Awards
The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture hosted the second annual AgExcellence Awards Ceremony in April, presented by A. Wilbert’s Sons. The event celebrated leaders whose contributions have significantly advanced the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture's mission.
Alumni Association awards presented at AgExcellence
Congratulations to the College of Agriculture Alumni Association award recipients who were honored at the 2025 AgExcellence awards ceremony.
LSU agriculture scores with game day tailgate
The annual tailgate event has become a memorable tradition that is growing every year. Zen-Noh Grain Corporation served as the event’s presenting sponsor, with additional support from the LSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association, John Deere/Sunshine and Louisiana Sugar Refining.
Join the LSU College of Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors
Members of the College of Agriculture Alumni Association Board of Directors attended their fall meeting on Sept. 12. We welcome alumni, faculty, staff and friends who are eager to give back, support students and help grow our LSU Ag community.
Cultivating global perspectives: LSU agriculture students explore the Czech Republic
A long-standing collaboration between the LSU College of Agriculture and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, continued as 11 students and two staff members from the college visited the Czech Republic in March during LSU’s spring break.
Preserving the past, stitching the future
LSU Textile and Costume Museum Director Michael Mamp received $200,000 from a Board of Regents grant, allowing the museum upgrade to cabinetry on rails that allows for maximum storage and a specialized HVAC system to maintain optimal temperature and humidity.
Les Voyageurs lead the nation in cultivating agricultural advocates — again
The College of Agriculture Les Voyageurs have secured another first-place finish in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online competition. This marks the Les Voyageurs’ fourth consecutive year in winning this national competition.
With the conclusion of renovations to its building, the School of Renewable Natural Resources held a grand reopening on Aug. 23. After the ribbon cutting, the Renewable Natural Resources Alumni Association held its general meeting.
Achieving excellence: Student success highlights
See the students behind the statistics: 5 university medalists; 6 college honors; 2 engaged citizens; 7 distinguished communicators; 9 distinguished undergraduate researcher designations.
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