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Seed Programs
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry’s Seed Programs Division is responsible for ensuring that seed sold for planting purposes in Louisiana meets seed label guarantees and quality standards. In doing so, it prevents Louisiana from becoming a dumping ground for low quality planting seed. The programs also ensure that a mechanism is in place to provide a reliable source of high quality seed from superior new crop varieties for Louisiana producers.
The primary responsibilities of the Seed Programs Division are (1) Enforcement of the Louisiana Seed Law and Regulations; (2) Administration of the Seed Certification Program; (3) Management of the State Seed Testing Laboratory, and (4) Regulation of Louisiana’s Industrial Hemp Industry.
Seed Programs Electronic PaymentsCLICK HERE to make your seed programs payment online
The following information is required to submit payment for seed licenses, quarterly seed inspection fees, and seed programs invoice:
- Established Username and Password, or
- Register using the USAPlants ID and Pin # located on the corresponding form
- Valid email address
- Bank or Credit Card information
*A state charge for electronic commerce will be added to your invoice in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:316.1. Payments processed via Credit Cards will be assessed a $2.00 plus a 2.5% fee; ACH payments will be assessed a $2.00 flat fee. For Seed Program registering or payment assistance, contact 225-925-4733.
Seed Regulatory and Testing
Seed Certification
Applications, Renewals & Forms Resources
FAQ
- What are the minimum germination times required for seeds submitted for testing?
- How can I be sure I am purchasing Certified Seed?
- How long will it take to get my seed sample results?
- How do I file a Seed related Complaint?
- Where is the Seed Testing Laboratory located?
- Where do I find the Louisiana Seed Certification Services and Fee Schedule?
- Does the Louisiana Seed Laboratory sell seed?
- How do I update the test date on a lot of seed?
- How do I obtain a Seed Dealer’s license?
- Am I responsible for paying Seed Inspection Fees?
- Do I need a Seed Dealer’s license?
- What is the cost of a Seed Dealer’s license?
- What are the Louisiana Seed Sale and Labeling requirements?
- How often do I need to renew my Seed Dealer’s license?
- Does the Louisiana Seed Testing Laboratory test out-of-state seed?
- What are the labeling requirements for coated seed?