News Archive
- 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) and pursuant to the a...July 21, 2017
- Additional Farm Recovery Grant Program Meetings Scheduled
Baton Rouge, La. (July 21, 2017) – Six outreach meetings are currently scheduled for North Louisiana agricultural producers to discuss guidelines and the application process for recovery grant money...July 21, 2017
- Man Arrested for Alleged Timber Theft
Baton Rouge, LA (July 14, 2017) – A man from Utah is accused of stealing timber from Louisiana landowners in Ouachita and Union Parishes. Last mo...July 14, 2017
- NOTICE – 2nd Report Filed – Eggs–LAC 7:V.919 and 923
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has filed the second report as required by La. R.S. 49:968 regarding proposed rules amending LAC 7:V.919 and 923. ...July 13, 2017
- Final Rule-Equine Regulations (LAC 7:XXI.521-525 and Chapter 9)
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the above referenced rule in the July 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register. ...July 13, 2017
- Cotton Harvest Equipment Moving into State Restricted without Proper Inspection
Baton Rouge, La. (July 13, 2017) – Cotton harvest season means used and custom harvest equipment is moving throughout the state. “Harvest equipment traveli...July 13, 2017
- NOTICE – Emergency Rule Filed with State Register
In accordance with the emergency provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953(B), and and under the authority of R.S. 3:266, th...July 12, 2017
- Final Rule–Medical Marijuana (LAC 7:XLIX. Chapters 1-31)
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the Medical Marijuana (LAC 7:XLIX. Chapters 1-31) rule in the July 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register. ...July 11, 2017
- Final Rule-Revision of Poultry Regulations (LAC 7:XXI.101, 531, 533, 1103 and 1105)
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the Revision of Poultry Regulations (LAC 7:XXI.101, 531, 533, 1103 and 1105) in the July 2017 edition of the Louisiana Register. ...July 11, 2017
- Notice – Indian Creek Recreation Area -No Public Comments
This is 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 and adopt the above cited reg...July 7, 2017
- Farm Recovery Grant Program Meetings Scheduled
Baton Rouge, La. (July 7, 2017) – Four outreach meetings are currently scheduled for South Louisiana agricultural producers to discuss guidelines and the appli...July 7, 2017
- State Unveils Farm Recovery Grant Program
Baton Rouge, La. (June 30, 2017) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said farmers and ranchers in 51 Louisiana parishes could be eligible for recovery grant money as a resul...June 30, 2017
- Emergency Rule (LAC 7:XV.167-Emerald Ash Borer)
In accordance with the emergency provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953(B), and the authority of the state entomologist pursuant to R.S. 3:1652, and in order to avoid a lapse in c...June 23, 2017
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (June 23, 2017) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated Evangeline Parish in Louisiana as a primary natural disaster area as the result of losses and...June 23, 2017
- Prepare for Tropical System Invest 93L
Baton Rouge, LA (June 19, 2017) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said livestock owners along the Louisiana coast should be ready ...June 19, 2017