New food safety website: www.foodsafety.gov Dog rabies case confirmed in Lafayette. Click here for photo of dog and more information. New 2010 bovine trichomoniasis regulations for Louisiana, effective May 24. BP has set up a toll-free number for ag producers sustaining a loss due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Call 1-800-440-0858 for more information. Food animal veterinarians needed in Louisiana NEW! Updated list of 2010 conferences for commercial pesticide applicators, ag consultants and RUP salesmen...click here (May 2010)
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Before any country can be a great nation it must first be a nation great in agriculture. For Louisiana to maintain a leading position, we must surpass existing standards of agricultural and forestry achievement and seek additional opportunities for growth and prosperity. Louisiana's agricultural industries and its forestry, soil and water resources are critical to the advancement of our state and play a central role in our diverse cultural heritage. As your Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, I am committed to working with the farmer and forester, producer and processor and all others to ensure our food is safe, our fiber production among the best and our animals strong and healthy. Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you.
...more about Commissioner Strain
Commissioner Strain's position... 2009 American Clean Energy Security Act (Cap and Trade)
Agribusiness Loan Program
Commercial Fishermen Recovery Program
Commercial Fishermen Gear and Technology Program
The Louisiana Market Bulletin has been helping Louisiana farmers market their produce and equipment for more than 110 years. Here's the reason why.
Video courtesy La. Farm Bureau, This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.
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LDAF Reforestation Branch Chief Randy Rentz talks about the state tree nursery in Columbia on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.
Commissioner Strain advises consumers to be safe with chainsaws.
A public service announcement
Veterinarians with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry work closely with the state's 60 - 70 licensed turtle farmers. Louisiana is the only state with a self-regulated pet turtle industry.
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How do I apply for a Louisiana Certified, Certified Cajun or Certified Creole logo?
Download and complete the Certified Logo form and return it to us. There is no fee for this service.
Does LDAF give away free tree seedlings?
LDAF Tree Seedling Nurseries operate solely on receipts from sales from seedlings, and do not give away free seedlings.
What is the purpose of inspection of nursery stock at the grower level?
Nursery stock is inspected at the grower level to insure that the stock being offered for sale is free from injurious insects and diseases. Inspections are also performed for crop and plant pests that are not known to exist in Louisiana as part of an early detection program. All nurseries that ship material out of state are required to undergo annual inspections.
When did Boll Weevil Eradication begin in Louisiana?
Diapause applications began in the Red River Zone (western Louisiana) in 1997. Diapause applications began in all other areas of Louisiana in 1999.
How do I update the test date on a certified seed lot that the test date has expired?
(1) A service sample may be submitted and upon receiving favorable results, a supplemental label, containing the updated germination percentage and new test date, can be placed in the vicinity of the existing certified label. (2) If the seed owner chooses to place new certified label on the lot, then the seed lot must be resampled by LDAF inspectors and submitted as a certified sample.
