A team from the LSU AgCenter is transforming rice farming to be more sustainable and efficient. Through innovative techniques, they’re helping farmers produce more rice with fewer resources, protecting both the land and Louisiana’s vital agricultural industry.Read more about this groundbreaking research and see how LSU is paving the way for a more resilient future in rice production: https://www.lsu.edu/winning-teams/2024-25/rice-research.php.

LSU held a "Spudding" Ceremony at the PERTT Lab to mark the start of drilling its groundbreaking CO2 sequestration research well, in partnership with Halliburton and ExxonMobil. This unique well will enable LSU students, researchers, and industry experts to advance carbon capture and safety technologies, positioning Louisiana as a leader in low-carbon energy research.https://www.lsu.edu/eng/news/2024/09/lsu-pertt-new-co2-research-well.php

LSU AgCenter researchers are working to make rice farming sustainable and resilient amid climate challenges. Through advanced technology and climate-smart rice varieties, they’re helping farmers manage rising costs, adapt to environmental stress, and increase productivity. With collaborators across four states and a new generation of student researchers, LSU is pioneering solutions for rice farmers in Louisiana and beyond.Learn more: https://www.lsu.edu/winning-teams/2024-25/rice-research.php

LSU hosted the 41st United States Association for Energy Economics North American Conference on November 3-6, 2024. The conference brings together researchers, business leaders, and government representatives to discuss issues at the intersection of energy and the environment.Learn more about the conference: https://www.lsu.edu/ces/conferences/usaee2024/index.php

LSU President William F. Tate IV embarked on the second Scholarship First Bus Tour from October 15-18 with a goal to align LSU's priorities with the state’s needs, demonstrate the many ways its research supports Louisiana’s people and economy, and explore new pathways that drive even greater impact. Powered by A. Wilbert’s Sons, the bus covered nearly 1,000 miles in four days, bringing President Tate and the LSU team around the state for hands-on opportunities to experience some of Louisiana’s leading industries.🚌▶️: https://www.lsu.edu/president/tour/index.php

LSU researchers have developed a device capable of detecting cancerous tissues during surgery with unprecedented speed and accuracy -- 96.1% accuracy, to be exact. This technology could significantly reduce the likelihood of cancer recurrence and improve patient survival rates globally.