Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Spring 2018
Globalization and Louisiana: Selected Perspectives on a Complex Issue
Mark Schafer
This issue of Louisiana Agriculture provides a deeper understanding of how global processes influence all of us.
Agricultural Trade and the Ports of South Louisiana
P. Lynn Kennedy
Without reinvestment in south Louisiana ports, the U.S. risks losing this competitive advantage in world trade.
Louisiana’s Rice Exports and Share of Global Trade
Michael Deliberto, Huizhen “Jane” Niu and Brian Hilbun
The United States is one of the leading exporters of rice, accounting for around 10 percent of the annual volume of global rice trade.
Aquaculture: A Global Perspective
Greg Lutz and Chris Green
Almost half a billion people worldwide depend on fish as their principal source of protein. The LSU AgCenter contributes to global aquaculture in many ways.
Temporary Foreign Labor and Sugar in Louisiana
Michael Deliberto and Mark Schafer
Louisiana’s sugarcane growers and sugar processors use temporary foreign labor (H-2A, H-2B), mostly from Mexico, when they are unable to fill positions with U.S. citizens.
Sustainable Development and Globalization: Natural Resources and Ecosystems
Naveen Adusumilli
Globally, twice as much food is grown today by farmers using less land, energy and water than in 1960. Global trade is key to sustainable food systems.
Globalization and Forestry: Environmental Awareness Changes an Industry
Richard P. Vlosky, Eric Hansen and Rajat Panwar
A combined effect of accelerating globalization and the global recession of 2008 has produced dramatic changes in the forest industry.
LSU AgCenter Innovations Flow Beyond Louisiana Boundaries
Alana Fernandez
LSU AgCenter innovations are licensed on six of the world’s seven continents—all but Antarctica. These licenses generate royalty revenue for more research.
Visiting Scholar and Fellow Programs in International Agriculture
Susan L. Karimiha and David H. Picha
The LSU AgCenter is among the nation’s leading land-grant universities in training visiting scholars from around the globe.
Global Opportunities Abound for LSU College of Agriculture Students
Leslie Blanchard, Rocio Lopez and Ivana Tregenza
The LSU College of Agriculture provides students with a variety of opportunities to gain international experience.
Developing Leaders with an Agricultural Worldview
Bobby Soileau
The LSU AgCenter Agricultural Leadership Development Program helps farmers, ranchers, foresters and agribusiness professionals learn about global issues.
BRIEFS:
LSU AgCenter Global Network takes on new mission
John S. Russin
Drax Biomass produces new Louisiana products
Rick Bogren
Fellowship program brings international scientists to Louisiana
Olivia McClure
Borlaug fellow from Vietnam develops nutritional beverages from sweet potatoes
David H. Picha
Kenyan scientists work to reduce postharvest loss
David H. Picha
Brazilian Science Without Borders students at the LSU College of Agriculture and AgCenter
Rick Bogren and Lawrence Datnoff
New Faculty Profile: Kristin Stair helps students get broad view of agriculture
Tobie Blanchard
LSU AgCenter News for Spring 2018
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture