Most people don’t think very much of the dirt they walk on every day. But a whole world exists underfoot — and it can reveal important information for farmers and scientists. Lisa Fultz, a soil microbiologist with the LSU AgCenter said, “There are more than a billion organisms in a handful of soil. … It is a living system, and we should treat it as such.”

Dr. Brenda Tubana describes the latest fertility and cover crops research for the 2020 LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Virtual Field Day. Additional information associated with the field day can be found at www.lsuagcenter.com/sugarcanefieldday

Renada Davis and James Hendrix discuss Summer/Fall Cover Crop Mixes at the Northeast Research Station Soil Health Field Day on February 26, 2020.

Dr. Lisa Fultz discusses results from a trial comparing broadcast vs drill seeding of cover crops.

James Hendrix, an AgCenter agent involved in the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Grant project, talks about the important research trails being done at the LSU AgCenter Northeast Research Station.

Watch tractors in action at the Grain Model Farm in Newellton, Louisiana as they plant their 2025 soybean crop.

Join LSU agriculture graduate student Jeisy Valera as she offers a quick look inside ongoing research in the Soil Fertility Lab. This work focuses on identifying agricultural practices that may help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting long‑term soil health and sustainable crop production in Louisiana.

Hear from Brenda Tubana, LSU AgCenter Model Farms Project Lead, as she explains the ongoing research evaluating sweeping as a sustainable alternative to burning sugarcane. This project examines field‑level challenges, equipment performance, and the potential benefits for growers and surrounding communities.