Agriculture
海角社区 researchers drive innovation in agricultural practices and develop new crop varieties while protecting the environment and making the most of our natural resources.
Feeding Our Future Planet
Photosynthesis is the main driver of all life on our planet, but it can be a glitchy process. That鈥檚 why 海角社区 scientist James Moroney and colleague Paul South are working on re-engineering it.
Mapping Louisiana鈥檚 Nutritional Values
Through research and development and hands-on 海角社区 AgCenter extension services and support for farmers in every parish, the 海角社区 system supports vital crops, local industries, and heritage foods across the state of Louisiana.
Leading in Crop Variety Development
海角社区 AgCenter is helping to feed Louisiana and the world by developing crop varieties that are highly sought-after, not only here at home, but across the globe.
Protecting the Sensitive Oyster
海角社区 researchers are helping to protect what some call 鈥渢he canary in the ocean鈥� since it often is the first victim of environmental change鈥攖he luscious and delicate oyster.
Bringing Big Data to Farms
Tensas Parish farmer Mead Hardwick and his family work in close collaboration with 海角社区 to optimize yields and fertilization management, while lessening their footprint on the environment.
Helping Bees and Beekeepers
Bee populations have been in sharp decline in recent years and honey now ranks third in global food fraud. 海角社区 researchers are working to protect both pollinators and beekeepers.
海角社区 AgCenter Brings Virtual Recess and Summer Camps into Homes and Backyards in Response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 closed schools and summer camps, the 海角社区 AgCenter Louisiana 4-H Youth and Development program had to quickly adapt to connect with kids in their current schoolhouses鈥攖heir homes.