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), the State Entomologi...October 10, 2019
- Beauregard Parish Couple Arrested for Timber Theft
Baton Rouge, La. (October 7, 2019) – A couple from DeRidder, La. is in trouble with the law for allegedly stealing timber from an absentee landowner. The timber is valued at $36,094.87. Ricky L....October 7, 2019
- LDAF streamlines horticulture-license testing
Baton Rouge, La. (September 27, 2019) – With a new computer-based professional horticulture license exam system now in place, the Louisiana Hor...September 27, 2019
- Drive Safely During Sugarcane Harvest
Baton Rouge, La. (Sept. 16, 2019) - With safety the number one priority, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M...September 16, 2019
- LDAF Employee Receives Distinguished FFA Honor
Baton Rouge, LA (September 16, 2019) –Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Director of Weights and Measures in the Office of Agro-Consumer Services Bobby Fletcher...September 16, 2019
- Commissioner Strain: It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week
Strain: It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week Baton Rouge, La. (Sept. 16, 2019) - Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said ...September 16, 2019
- Louisiana Farm Recovery Program receives additional funding
Baton Rouge, La. (Sept. 13, 2019) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced the funding of an additional $10 million in grant awards to eligible producers impacted by fl...September 13, 2019
- Pointe Coupee Parish Man Arrested for Possession of Stolen Championship Rodeo Saddles
Baton Rouge, La. (September 13, 2019) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission arrested a Pointe Coupee Parish ...September 13, 2019
- Notice of Intent filed with State Register (LAC 7:XXIII.711) – Certification of Commercial Applicators
LDAF has filed a notice of intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, pursuant to the authority set forth in R.S. 3:3203, intends to...September 12, 2019
- Notice of Public Hearing filed with State Register
In compliance with Act 454 of the 2018 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, codified as R.S. 49:953(C)(2), the Department of Agriculture and Forestry will hold a hearing on November 20, 2019...September 10, 2019
- Notice of Intent Filed with State Register LAC 7:XXVII.103,141 Agricultural Commodities Commission
LDAF has filed a notice of intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, pursuant to the authority in La. R.S. 3:3403, 3405, 3414.3, an...September 10, 2019
- Louisiana Man Connected to Cattle Rustling Ring Arrested Again
Baton Rouge, La. (September 4, 2019) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission arrested a Rapides Parish man wh...September 4, 2019
- It’s Official: World Record Grapefruit in Louisiana
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- Approved pesticide Active Ingredients for the Medical Marijuana Program
The following is a list of pesticide active ingredients the Department of Agriculture and Forestry has approved for use on cannabis plants. The pesticide product shall be registered by the manufacture...August 21, 2019
- LDAF Launches Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up Program
Baton Rouge, La. (August 20, 2019) – This fall, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is launching a program t...August 20, 2019