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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.
January 21, 2026
SU Ag Center set to host its 83rd Annual Livestock and Poultry Show
Small farmers from throughout the state will gather at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena from February 26 – 28, 2026, to compete for an opportunity to be named grand champion during the Southern University Ag Center’s 83rd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show.
January 7, 2026
SU Ag Center set to host the 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University’s campus.
December 19, 2025
Forty-two Ag students receive degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement
Forty-two students in the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) received their degrees during the Southern University and A&M College’s commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of fall 2025.
December 19, 2025
USDA-NIFA Director Dr. Jaye L. Hamby visits the SU Ag Center
Dr. Jaye L. Hamby, Director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) visited the Southern University Ag Center on Dec. 16, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Discover new and exciting events hosted by the Southern University Ag Center.
Jan
31
SU Ag Center set to host the 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University’s campus.
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05
SU Together: Move More, Eat Better
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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.
Ascension
Calcasieu
East Baton Rouge
"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
