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Do I have to register my scale and scanners if they are used commercially?
August 5, 2014
All commercial devices must be registered with LDAF’s Weights and Measures Division. Any new or existing businesses must register new scanners or scales within 30 days of placing the device(s) in service. Failure to do so will result in late fees of $25 per device up to a maximum of $100 per location. Contact us […]
How do I update the test date on a certified seed lot that the test date has expired?
August 5, 2014
(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 […]
What is Certified Seed?
August 5, 2014
Certified Seed is high-quality seed of a known variety, which has superior production potential as defined by these important factors: known genetic source, identity and origin, high genetic purity, high germinating ability, minimum amount of impurities, known presence or absence of certain seed-borne diseases and free of noxious weeds.
Where can I purchase Certified Seed?
August 5, 2014
Certified Seed can be purchased through your local licensed Seed Dealer upon request.
How do I ship certified seed in bulk?
August 5, 2014
In order to maintain the integrity of the certified seed lot, all transfers of certified seed or seed petitioned for certification, whether in-state or out-of-state, must be accompanied by a Bulk Seed Transfer Report form.
How do I submit a Certified Seed sample from a field that has passed field inspection?
August 5, 2014
All Certified Seed samples must be taken by an inspector of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. To request a sample to be taken, contact your local LDAF office or the Seed Testing Laboratory at (225) 925-4733 or email: seed@ldaf.state.la.us
Which tree seedlings should I choose to plant on my land?
August 5, 2014
That depends on a number of things. How productive is your site? How much money can you invest? How soon do you want to get a return on your investment? The best answer would be to get a forester on your site and have him or her tell you your best options after he has […]
Are there any programs that help with the cost of planting trees?
August 5, 2014
There is a State cost-share program called the “Forestry Productivity Program” that pays for approximately 50% of the cost of site preparation and planting of trees. Landowners with five acres or more to be planted are eligible. There is also various Federal cost-share programs that assist landowners with this as well.
What plants must be held in postentry quarantine?
August 5, 2014
§ 319.37-7 Postentry quarantine.
Do I need a Sweet Potato Dealer’s Permit?
August 5, 2014
Any person or business who plans to grow, move, clean, grade, pack or repack, sell or process sweet potatoes for commercial purposes needs an annual Sweet Potato Dealer’s Permit.