News Archive
- Strain Urges Louisiana Farmers and Ranchers to Respond to 2017 Census of Agriculture
Baton Rouge, La. (April 2, 2018) – At this time, the deadline to respond to the 2017 Census of Agriculture by mail has been extended to the end of April. Louisiana Department of Ag...April 2, 2018
- EMERGENCY QUARANTINE FOR ROSEAU CANE SCALE
Baton Rouge, La. (March 28, 2018) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., has signed an emergency quarantine for Roseau cane scale. The scale, native to...March 28, 2018
- NOTICE – Emergency Rule Filed with State Register
LDAF has filed an emergency rule with the State Register giving public notice that in accordance with the emergency provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953(B), the State Entomologi...March 26, 2018
- Ouachita Parish Man Accused of Illegal Possession of Stolen Property
Baton Rouge, La. (March 22, 2018) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry enforcement agents said a Monroe man is under arrest for being i...March 22, 2018
- Strain Statement on National Ag Day
Baton Rouge, La. (March 19, 2018) – “While we will celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 20, 2018, every day is a celebration of agriculture, f...March 19, 2018
- Rapides Parish Logger Arrested for Timber Theft
Baton Rouge, LA (March 12, 2018) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture a...March 12, 2018
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (March 12, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 25 Louisiana parishes as primary natur...March 12, 2018
- Arrests Made in Cattle Deaths
Baton Rouge, La. (March 9, 2018) – Four individuals are under arrest in connection with the deaths of a cow and three calves in St. Landry Parish....March 9, 2018
- LDAF now accepting SCBGP applications
Baton Rouge, La. (March 9, 2018) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Specialty Crop Bl...March 9, 2018
- Notice: Final Rule – Citrus Greening and Citrus Canker (LAC 7:XV.127)
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the above-referenced rule in the March edition of the Louisiana Register. The notice of intent to take the proposed action...March 9, 2018
- Notice: Final Rule – Logos for State Products (LAC 7:V.2701-2713)
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the above-referenced rule in the March edition of the Louisiana Register. The notice of intent to take the proposed action was ...March 9, 2018
- Notice:Final Rule 2016 Farm Recovery Grant Program (LAC 7:III.101, 501-509)
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the above-referenced rule in the March edition of the Louisiana Register. The notice of intent to take the proposed action was published ...March 9, 2018
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (March 9, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared six Louisiana parishes eligible for disaster assistance as a ...March 9, 2018
- Webster Parish Timber Theft Arrest
Baton Rouge, La. (March 7, 2018) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) investigators arrested a Mansfield man in connection with a...March 7, 2018
- Investigators Seek Assistance in Cattle Deaths
Baton Rouge, La. (March 7, 2018) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Offi...March 7, 2018