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The Department of Agricultural Chemistry provides analytical support for research and extension efforts of the LSU AgCenter as well as for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Analyses are performed on plant and animal tissues, soil, water, feeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural chemicals and agricultural commodities. The Agricultural Chemistry laboratory will analyze these sample types for the general public for a fee. Contact us for fees and sample submittal forms.
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The document contains reference methods for analyses performed in the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory.
​Please call or email the Ag Chemistry Laboratory with any issues you are experiencing with our services.
Analyses analyzed in the Ag Chemistry Laboratory on a daily basis.
Answers to commonly asked questions such as: sample tests available, fees charged and who to contact for results.
Fee schedule and submittal form used for samples submitted to the LSU AgCenter's Department of Agricultural Chemistry's laboratory. Samples for personal and professional use are processed. LSU AgCenter personnel, please call for rates.
This report provides information on the plans, program significance, industry facts and research highlights for the Ag Chemistry Department.
The department is a joint effort between the LSU AgCenter's Experiment Station and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).
Pesticide samples are analyzed for pesticide residues using diverse types of chromatography.
Analyses performed by the Microbiology Section include mycotoxins, pathogenic bacteria and antibiotics in turkey dip and water. Other analyses may be performed based on department head approval and available resources.
The Pesticide Formulations Section maintains the standard repository for both residue and formulations analyses.
Official lime samples are submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure their neutralizing value and particle size as required by state law.
The Meat Lab is a USDA, FSIS-accredited laboratory program for protein, moisture, fat and salt.
Official Pet Food Samples are submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content.
Official Feed Samples are collected and submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content.
Official Fertilizer Samples are collected and submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content.
Analyses may be performed for the general public by any section in the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory.
As part of the LSU AgCenter's Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory provides analytical services to various researchers affiliated with the AgCenter and the university.
Quality laboratory equipment for critical analysis.
The Quality Assurance Program is designed to ensure that data produced by the laboratory are scientifically sound and meet defined standards of quality.
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