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News and Updates
From groundbreaking research to student achievements, there’s always something happening at Southern University Ag Center. Explore our latest news below.
December 4, 2025
CAHES student Cire Portegies' internships are helping to shaping her academic career
As a junior majoring in Urban Forestry at Southern University’s College of Ag, Cire Portegies found the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative to be one of the most developmental and rewarding experiences of her academic journey.
December 3, 2025
Proper Livestock Management and the Importance of Soil Health
Grazing lands account for 55% of all privately owned lands in the U.S., yet the research focus on these lands related to soil health has been very limited.
December 3, 2025
CAHES Students Participated in an Agricultural Program in Kenya
A select group of students and faculty from the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SU Ag Center) recently traveled to Kenya to participate in the Next Generation Global Agriculture Scholars Experiential Learning Program.
November 24, 2025
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SU Ag Center set to host its Annual Fall Garden Workshop
The Southern University Ag Center will host its Annual Fall Garden Workshop on November 25, 2025 at the M. A. Edmond Livestock Arena’s Multi-Purpose Building, 14600 Scenic Hwy., in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.
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Reaching 64 of Louisiana’s Parishes
With a presence in nearly every corner of Louisiana, Southern University Ag Center is dedicated to making an impact statewide. Explore our programs and resources near you, and join a network committed to enriching our communities.
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"Southern University isn’t just a place where I’m earning a degree—it’s a launchpad for my future. It’s where I’ve turned passion into purpose, where I’ve grown roots in my field, and where I’m being prepared to change the landscape of agriculture for generations to come."
Leslie Womack, II
Southern University College of Ag, Plant and Soil Sciences
