William Strickland
Assistant Extension Agent-ANR, NW Region Louisiana State University
- Baton Rouge LA
William Strickland blends engineering and poultry science to improve performance, house management, and energy conservation.
Media
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Research Focus
Poultry-House Ventilation & Energy Efficiency
Strickland’s extension work focuses on poultry-house ventilation and energy efficiency for Louisiana’s poultry industry. He blends mechanical-engineering principles, on-farm monitoring, and producer outreach to cut fuel costs and improve litter quality.
Education
The University of Georgia
M.S.
Poultry Science
2024
The University of Georgia
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, Dairy Science (minor)
2022
Media Appearances
Rising egg prices spur interest in raising backyard chickens: Is it worth it?
Unfiliterd with Kiran online
2025-03-09
Will Strickland with the LSU Ag Center says that while owning chickens may seem like a great way to offset rising egg prices, there are some important factors to consider.
Strickland advises that first-time chicken owners should start small before committing to a larger flock.
“You don’t want to immediately think, ‘Well, my family eats two dozen eggs a week, so I want to get 24 chickens,” Strickland said. “It’s ok to start small and see if this is worthwhile.”
Egg-spert Insights: LSU AgCenter Agents Sit Down With Will Strickland to Discuss the Latest on Bird Flu.
Louisiana Delta Crop Podcast online
2025-03-03
In this episode, Kylie and Bruce talk with Wil Strickland and dive into the world of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a severe and highly contagious viral disease that affects both wild and domestic birds. The virus has become a major concern in the poultry industry, causing significant mortality in poultry and posing a serious threat to food security and public health. We’ll break down how this virus spreads through both wild and domestic bird populations, the economic impact on farmers, and the crucial role of biosecurity in managing outbreaks.
LSU AgCenter in Homer is blending engineering and poultry science
6 KTAL online
2025-02-27
Will Strickland, a Georgia native, began working at the LSU AgCenter in Homer, Louisiana, during the summer of 2024. He hopes his unusual professional background will continue to enable him to work in poultry ventilation systems, energy conservation, and housing management.
Why are eggs so expensive? LSU experts explain the bird flu’s effect on egg prices
LSU Reveille online
2025-02-23
William Strickland, an assistant extension agent at LSU’s AgCenter and the university’s resident bird flu expert, explained the virus and its impact on farmers, animals and the agricultural industry. He said the bird flu is “fairly highly contagious and has a very high mortality rate in our poultry populations,” and the virus and the consequential egg shortage are “probably not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Eggs on the rise
LSU Reveille online
2025-02-20
“And again when that premise has a detection of avian influenza every bird on that premise has to be depopulated to try and control the spread,” LSU AgCenter poultry production assistant agent, William Strickland said, “stop the spread of this disease and keep it out of our food supply.”
Why are egg prices rising in Louisiana, and will cost go down? Here's what experts say.
NOLA online
2025-01-18
While Louisiana has not experienced cases of bird flu among its commercial chicken populations, the price of eggs rose due to a diminished number of table egg-laying birds in states and regions that ship eggs to Louisiana such as California and the Midwest, said William Strickland, an agriculture and natural resources extension agent with LSU's AgCenter.
