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 Pesticide Formulations Section maintains the standard repository for both residue and formulations analyses.
Pesticide samples are analyzed for pesticide residues using diverse types of chromatography.
Analyses performed by the Microbiology Section include tests for various pathogenic bacteria. Other analyses may be performed based on department head approval.
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.