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LSU AgCenter rice is main ingredient in Louisiana-brewed wetlands sake
Short-grain rice developed by the LSU AgCenter has been planted for a New Orleans company to make sake, a traditional Japanese beverage that is becoming more popular in the U.S.
The future of food is found at FOODii
Food for the future means having a safe, secure, sustainable food supply while exploring alternative foods and food production.
McNeese student Hunter Lepretre selected for Broussard research internship
Hunter Lepretre, a junior at McNeese State University, was chosen as the first student selected for a research internship with the LSU AgCenter through an endowment established by the family of Charles and Rose Broussard.
Retired AgCenter official makes donation to Louisiana 4-H wetlands program
Paul Coreil's passion for the outdoors and education guided him throughout his decades-long career with the LSU AgCenter, from which he retired in 2013 as vice chancellor for extension.
Grant-funded project focuses on conservation
Two model farms are demonstrating the benefits of using the best agricultural practices to address key issues in farming, a project resulting from a $1.4 million grant from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation to the LSU AgCenter.
A. Wilbert’s Sons funds LSU College of Ag internships
A. Wilbert’s Sons LLC have continued to sponsor multiple undergraduate research internships for LSU students in agriculture and natural resources through the 2020-2021 academic year.
Meraux Foundation, LSU AgCenter join for citrus research
An expanse of nearly 9,500 square feet of compacted sand will serve as the home of the Center for Louisiana Citrus Innovation and Research at Docville Farm in Violet, Louisiana.
Created in 2012, the Dean’s Council is a devoted group of alumni and friends of the College of Agriculture and AgCenter who support the academic priorities and goals of each institution through their annual investments of $1,000 or more to the Dean’s Excellence Fund.
Agriculture Student Association president leads the way for Black female students
Kayla Benton, a senior majoring in animal sciences with a concentration in science and technology, has been named president of the LSU Agriculture Student Association (ASA). She is the Agriculture Student Association’s first Black female president.
The mission of the College of Agriculture Student Association (ASA) is to represent the needs of the students in the LSU College of Agriculture by promoting camaraderie, expanding networks and creating opportunities that collectively foster personal growth and professional development and provide premier student experiences.
Environmental management systems student named K.C. Toups Memorial Les Voyageurs Award recipient
Josephine Engelman was named the 2021 K.C. Toups Memorial Les Voyageurs Award recipient. Engelman is majoring in environmental management systems with a concentration in resource conservation.
Orgeron awarded Ben Legendre professorship
LSU AgCenter weed scientist Al Orgeron has been named the Benjamin L. Legendre Sr. Sugar Heritage American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Professor.
AgCenter weed scientist named to endowed chair for cotton research
Daniel Stephenson, an LSU AgCenter weed scientist, has been named to the Jack Hamilton Chair in Cotton Production.
LSU AgCenter, College of Agriculture announce faculty, staff award winners
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards during a virtual ceremony held Dec. 16.
$100,000 raised for memorial scholarship honoring Vermilion 4-H’er
The sale of Pearl the pig raised $100,000 in Vermilion Parish for a scholarship fund to honor 10-year-old Kaylee McLain, who died last year in an accident.
Beloved 4-H camp facility awaits repairs
The campgrounds at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock were unusually quiet this summer — as they have been for more than a year. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled 4-H camp in 2020, and two hurricanes lashed the facility last year.
