Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Southeast Research Station > About Southeast Research Station [Image: About Southeast Research Station] (Video) The Southeast Research Station helps Louisiana’s dairy industry survive and thrive. The station is at the center of the dairy-producing region of both Louisiana and Mississippi and serves both states. The facility is a state-of-the-art dairy operation. A primary research focus is improving feed quality at the lowest cost for optimum milk production. Another focus is maximum benefit from animal waste without harming the environment. 2012 Southeast Research Station Spring Field Day [Image: 2012 Spring Field Day] The 2012 Spring Field Day will feature presentations on successful techniques of forage production and utilization for livestock and horse production, including equipment and forage demonstrations. The Southeast Station Spring Field Day will be held on May 31, 2012. 2011 Southeast Research Station Field Day Summaries [Image: 2011 SERS summaries] This publication summarizes dairy management and forage research developed at the Southeast Research Station between 2010 and 2011. Includes a report on forage analyses of producer samples submitted to the Southeast Research Station Forage Quality Laboratory in 2011. 2010 Washington Parish Dairy Advisory Meeting Minutes from the 2010 Dairy Advisory meeting held at the Washington Parish Extension Office.  more articles... 2010 St. Helena/Tangipahoa Parishes Dairy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes from the 2010 Dairy Advisory meeting held at Mike's Catfish, Amite. 2011 Washington Parish Dairy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes from the 2011 Dairy Advisory meeting held at the Washington Parish Extension Office. 2011 St. Helena/Tangipahoa Dairy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes from Advisory Meeting held at Mike's Catfish on July 26, 2011. 2011 Southeast Research Station Fall Field Day The 2011 Fall Field Day will highlight research carried out at the Southeast Research Station. This year's featured speaker is Dr. Steve Washburn, from North Carolina State University. He will talk about successful pasture-based dairying. Directions to the Southeast Research Station [Image: Directions to the Southeast Research Station] Visitors can click on the link below to find directions to the LSU AgCenter Southeast Research Station. The map will open on a new window. Follow instructions on the screen to obtain directions. Dairy Forage Production & Utilization Farm Tour [Image: Kiahnell Smith Dairy Farm Tour] The tour will bring together farmers, university personnel and industry personnel for an informal discussion about pasture management at the Kiahnell Smith Dairy Farm on August 31, 2011, at 10 a.m. Soil compaction issues [Image: Stevens presentation] Presentation by Dr. J. Stevens during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The talk discusses causes, implications, methods and equipments to mitigate compacted soil. Organic vs conventional fertilizer research at SERS [Image: Han presentation] Presentation by Dr. Kun Jun Han during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. This talk gives an update on Dr. Han's current research on organic fertilizers. Fertilizing pastures and hayfields [Image: Twidwell presentation] Presentation by Dr. Ed Twidwell during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The talk stresses proper soil fertility to optimize nutrient utilization and pasture yield. Whole-Farm Nutrient Management [Image: Moreira presentation] Presentation by Dr. Vinicius Moreira during the 2011 Southeast Research Station Soil Fertility/Pasture Renovation Field Day. The presentation emphasizes the importance of feeding efficiency and other management practices on whole-farm nutrient balance. Click for more information...