News Archive
- Strain Elected President of National Agricultural Organization
Baton Rouge, La. (September 26, 2016) – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is under new leadership. Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forest...September 26, 2016
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas- Ag Losses Caused by Severe Storms and Flooding
Baton Rouge, La. (September 21, 2016) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 parishes in Louisiana as primary natural disaster areas because of the recent sto...September 21, 2016
- Strain Statement on Updated Crop Damage Estimates – Damage Caused by Historic Flooding
Baton Rouge, La. (September 13, 2016) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., travels to Washington D.C. again tomorrow seeking funding for farmers who suffered...September 13, 2016
- Notice of Intent Filed with State Register: LAC 7: XXI.1311, 1313, 1321 and 1323. Swine
LDAF has filed a notice of intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, through the Office Animal Health and Food Safety, and the Boar...September 13, 2016
- 2nd Report–No Public Comments–Mass Flow Meters (LAC 7:XXXV.125, 127)
Second legislative report required by La. R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b) for rules proposed by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. A Notice of Intent to amend LAC 7:XXXV.125 and 127was published in th...September 8, 2016
- 2nd Legislative Report-No Public Comments-Boll Weevil
The second legislative report required by La. R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b) for rules proposed by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. A Notice of Intent to amend LAC 7:XV.301, 303 and 321 was publish...September 8, 2016
- Second Legislative Report – Horticulture: LAC 7:XXIX.117
The second legislative report required by La. R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b) for rules proposed by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. A Notice of Intent to amend LAC 7:XXIX.117 was published in the ...September 8, 2016
- LDAF to Relocate Shelter Pets
Baton Rouge, LA (August 28, 2016) – Tomorrow, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) will relocate pets currently housed in the mobile pet shelter located at th...August 28, 2016
- Two Arrested on Timber Theft Charges
Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 24, 2016) - Following a six-month investigation, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) enforcement agents arrested two men on multiple felony charges. Tommy...August 24, 2016
- LDAF Launches GoFundMe Donation Page
Baton Rouge, La. (August 18, 2016) – Devastating flooding has impacted multiple parishes in Louisiana. Donations are needed to assist the animal relief efforts underway by the Louis...August 18, 2016
- LDAF Launches GoFundMe Donation Page
Baton Rouge, La. (August 18, 2016) – Devastating flooding has impacted multiple parishes in Louisiana. Donations are needed to assist the animal relief efforts underway by the Louis...August 18, 2016
- Flood/Damage to Property Information Needed
Attention All LDAF Employees: SUPERVISORS: Â We need your immediate assistance with obtaining this information. Â Not all employees receive emails on mo...August 18, 2016
- Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Activates Hay Clearinghouse
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation's Hay Clearinghouse is currently active for those flood affected livestock owners who need hay to feed ...August 18, 2016
- Consumption of Crops Exposed to Flood Waters
Baton Rouge, LA (August 17, 2016) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., says pay close attention to the Federal Food and Drug Administrationâ...August 17, 2016
- Flood Water and Fuel Quality
Baton Rouge, La. (August 17, 2016) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., once the water recedes, fuel inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Wei...August 17, 2016