Dr. LaShunda A. Hodges, rejoined the SU Ag Center faculty in 2020 as an Associate Research Professor of Agricultural Sciences. She collaborates with federal, state, and industrial partners on the integration and availability of climate-smart technology and techniques for Louisiana agriculture stakeholders. She has performed drone imaging and mapping work for the SU Ag Center Masterplan, Vineyard, industrial hemp, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) stakeholders throughout Louisiana. Dr. Hodges also conducts soil elevation, crop stress, and plant count studies. Environmental data for agricultural production in Mississippi River Alluvial Soils. Dr. Hodges is continuing to develop and establish drone Agricultural Research Applications and Certification Courses.

Specialization areas: Drone Imaging and Mapping, Environmental Monitoring, and Precision Agriculture.

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