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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Fall 2025
Louisiana SeaGrant Infographic
For decades, the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant have
partnered to provide research-based education on topics that matter to coastal
communities. Eight regional extension agents embedded in coastal parishes share
appointments as Sea Grant and AgCenter agents, educating residents about water-related
issues, assisting aquaculture and seafood producers, and more. Researchers who
aim to further the missions of Sea Grant and the AgCenter are asking important
questions to help the state secure healthy ecosystems, sustainable fisheries
and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental
literacy and workforce development. The work of these agents and scientists is detailed
in this special issue of Louisiana Agriculture.
Louisiana Sea Grant: Supporting Coastal Communities and Ecosystems
Julie Lively
Louisiana Sea Grant is dedicated to working across the campus, the coast and the region. Through an integrated approach of research, education and extension, LSG is committed to solving pressing problems and creating lasting economic impact for Louisiana.
How a Childhood Fascination Became Greg Lutz’s Life Work
Kyle Peveto
For more than three decades, Lutz has served as the state aquaculture specialist for the LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant, providing education and technical support for aquaculture producers and pond owners, leading classes, answering questions and researching solutions.
Rex Caffey
A spate of retirements in the past decade has led to new personalities in the Sea Grant ranks. New faculty, such as Jordan Poole, who replaced longtime agent Kevin Savoie, have shown the same levels of expertise and dedication as their predecessors.
All Water Leads to the Gulf: Expansion of Land and Sea Grant Partnership
Jeffrey D. Plumlee and M.P. Hayes
Louisiana’s land-grant universities rely on a successful model of community engagement and industry partnership. The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant rely on this model to serve the people of Louisiana and help care for the Gulf Coast.
Elizabeth Robinson and Wood Oglesby
The Louisiana Sea Grant Oyster Research Laboratory and Farm in Grand Isle plays a vital role in strengthening the state’s oyster industry and is home to the LSG Alternative Oyster Culture Program, which assists production systems where oysters are grown in cages or bags that remain suspended above the seabed.
From Storm Debris to School Cleanups: Preventing Marine Debris Across Louisiana
Dani DiIullo and Vanessa van Heerden
Louisiana can receive waterborne debris from much of the continental United States, major storms create tremendous amounts of debris along our coast and millions of pieces of litter are discarded annually. To help combat this problem, Louisiana Sea Grant, in partnership with the LSU AgCenter and other groups, engages students, fishing communities and local governments in debris removal and prevention education.
Does the Propagation of Roseau Cane Influence Available Fish Habitat in Restored Louisiana Marshes?
Jeffrey D. Plumlee and Garrett Hopper
Marshland is shrinking from land loss and erosion. There is concern that expansive restoration of marsh may introduce native species that have negative consequences on the value of marsh.
Beyond the Boat: Creating Opportunities for the Louisiana Seafood Industry
Evelyn Watts, Thomas Hymel and Anne Dugas
The Seafood Processing Demonstration Laboratory helps the industry adapt, innovate and grow. The lab supports the development of new seafood products, teaches the basics of taking a product to market and provides hands-on training and technical support.
Better Devices for the Shrimp Fleet to Reduce Bycatch
Merritt Walker and Julie Lively
Shrimpers operating in federal waters must use bycatch reduction devices, which act as engineered escape routes for finfish and other bycatch. LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant researchers worked with other agencies on the Better BRD Project, which aims to improve bycatch reduction and offer more efficient BRD options for the Gulf shrimp fishery.
Bayou Connections: Strengthening Communities Through Water Stewardship in South Louisiana
Haley Gambill and M.P. Hayes
Bayou Lafourche is a critical waterway. The LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant have recently targeted this region for outreach to promote water stewardship and preserve the bayou’s resources.
For Nearly Four
Decades, Marsh Maneuvers Has Taught Youths to Love the Coast
Dominique Seibert and Mark Shirley
Marsh Maneuvers is a weeklong camp that brings high school 4-H members to Louisiana’s coast to experience the ecosystem that is so important to the state and the nation. This year marked the 37th year of this coastal wetland experience.
Digital Precision Water Technology for Crawfish Research and Extension
M.P. Hayes
The LSU AgCenter Water Quality Extension Lab has been traveling to crawfish farms around the southwestern region of the state to demonstrate its Water Analysis Vessel and promote best management practices for water quality in ponds.
The Louisiana Regional Fisheries Summit: Developing Extension Programming to Address Regional Issues
Jeffrey D. Plumlee and Carol Franze
The Louisiana Regional Fisheries Summit was created to present regionally specific programming to people in the fishing industry and educate people on restoration, disaster aid, water quality and industry resilience.
The Economic Anchor of Coastal Research and Extension
Rex Caffey
An economist reviews the timely and relevant economic analyses that have evolved over 50 years to inform effective decision-making for the management and sustainability of Louisiana’s coastal resources.
LSU College of Agriculture News Fall 2025
