Founded: 1929
Full Time: 42
Part Time: 1
Budget: 2,031,601.00
Director: Robert L. Hutchinson
P.O. Box 438
St. Joseph, LA 71366
Telephone: 318/766-3769 FAX: 318/766-4278 E-Mail: rhutchinson@agctr.lsu.edu
Research Areas:
The Northeast Research Station scientists are dedicated to developing new technologies that improve yields, quality, and/or profitability of crops in northeast Louisiana, which includes such diverse areas as the Mississippi River alluvial floodplan and the droughty Macon Ridge Region while protecting and conserving soil and water resources. Agronomic studies are conducted with several crops to identify optimum planting dates, varieties, row spacing and plant densities that improve yields and/or profitability of crops. Studies are conducted with cotton, soybean, corn, grain sorghum, and rice to develop improved cultural, biological, and chemical pest management systems. The goal of this research is to develop more effective, economical, and environmentally safe production systems for northeast Louisiana. Studies are being conducted to develop alternative tillage and cover crop systems that reduce soil erosion, improve soil productivity and reduce fertilizer inputs.
Areas of Expertise:
Scientific expertise includes five Ph.D. level agronomists, two Ph.D. weed scientists, one Ph.D. entomologist, and one M.S. level entomologist. These scientists are supported by twelve Research Associates and several technicians.
Special Capabilities and Facilities:
The Northeast Research Station consists of two research units, the Northeast Station located in St. Joseph on 472 acres of land, and the Macon Ridge Branch Station located in Winsboro on 740 acres of land. The diverse educational background and experience of the senior scientists at these locations facilitate cooperation in numerous interdisciplinary studies that are necessary to develop improved production systems for the loessial terrace and Mississippi River alluvial soils in northeast Louisiana. Both research locations have excellent office facilities with modern computer equipment for summarizing and statistically analyzing research data and for preparation of scientific articles and research reports. In addition, both locations have excellent research equipment, machinery, and labor to perform most types of field research.
Research Equipment:
A wide variety of specialized planters, pesticide applicators and tillage equipment are available for conducting agricultural research. Computers and other equipment are available to analyze and summarize research data and prepare reports and visual aids for meetings and conferences.
Keywords:
0201008 Agronomy
201054 Soil Sciences, Erosion
0201044 Pest Management
0201062 Weed Science
0201034 Herbicides
0201045 Pesticides
0201052 Soil Science
0201053 Soil Sciences/Conservation
0201015 Animal Needs/Nutrition
0201046 Plant/Soil Nutrient Bioavailability
0201029 Fertilizers
0201037 Irrigation
0201033 Grains
0201022 Conservation Agriculture
0201015 Forages
Cotton
Soybean