Home > Our Offices > Departments > Ag Chemistry >   The Agricultural Chemistry program is a joint effort between the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The Department of Agricultural Chemistry provides analytical support for regulatory analyses, research and agricultural extension work The Department of Agricultural Chemistry provides analytical support for Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station research scientists and for Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service specialists. Analyses are performed on plant and animal tissues, soil, water, feeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural chemicals and agricultural commodities. The laboratory will analyze these sample types for the general public for a fee. 102 Agricultural Chemistry Building - LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 70803 Phone: (225) 578-2471 · Fax: (225) 342-0027 Pesticide Formulations The Pesticide Formulations Sections maintains the standard repository for both residue and formulations analyses. Microbiology Section [Image: janetnlab] Analyses performed by the Microbiology Section include mycotoxins, pathogenic bacteria, vitamin A, antibiotics in feed and Karnal Bunt testing. Other analyses may be performed based on Department Head approval and available resources. Meat Laboratory [Image: missy] The Meat Lab is an USDA, FSIS accredited laboratory program for protein, moisture, fat, and salt. Pet Food Samples [Image: Pet Food Pic] Official Pet Food Samples are submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content.  more articles... Lime Samples Official lime samples are submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure their neutralizing value and particle size as required by state law. Feed Samples Official Feed Samples are collected and submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content. Fertilizer Samples [Image: Feed Lab] Official Fertilizer Samples are collected and submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry laboratory for analysis to ensure accurate ingredient content. Research Samples As part of the LSU AgCenter's Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory provides analytical services to various researchers affiliated with the AgCenter and the University. Public Service Samples Analyses may be performed for the general public by any section in the Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory. Instrumentation Quality laboratory equipment for crittical analysis. Quality Assurance The Quality Assurance Program is designed to ensure that data produced by the laboratory are scientifically sound and meet defined standards of quality. Analysis Analyses analyzed in the AgChemistry Laboratory on a daily basis. About the Department of Agricultural Chemistry [Image: LSU Agcenter Logo] The department is a joint effort between the LSU AgCenter's Experiment Station and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF).