News Archive
- Prepare for Freezing Temps
Baton Rouge, La. (February 12, 2021) – With temperatures dipping near or below freezing in parts of the state early next week, Louisiana Department of Agricultu...February 12, 2021
- Crimestoppers Reward Offered in Investigation of Cattle Theft
Baton Rouge, La. (January 29, 2021) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission and the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office need your ...January 29, 2021
- Additional Coronavirus Assistance for Ag Producers Announced
Baton Rouge, La. (January 15, 2021) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is p...January 15, 2021
- Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
Baton Rouge, La. (January 12, 2021) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., is participating in a virtual tra...January 12, 2021
- Strain Statement on the Passing of Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow
Baton Rouge, La. (December 30, 2020) – Today, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., released this statemen...December 30, 2020
- Strain: USDA to Focus on Urban Agriculture in New Orleans
Baton Rouge, La. (December 21, 2020) – Today, Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced New Orleans is one of six additiona...December 21, 2020
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Today, Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated four Louisiana parishes as primary natural disaster areas. ...December 18, 2020
- FSA Announces Deadline Extension to Apply for Assistance through Conservation and Forest Restoration Programs
Baton Rouge, La. (December 16, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Conserva...December 16, 2020
- Notice of Intent filed with State Register – Advisory Commission on Pesticides, Examinations and Fees (LAC 7:XXIII.701 & 901)
Release Date: December 10, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ("Department") has filed a Notice of Intent with the State Register giving public not...December 10, 2020
- Notice of Intent filed with State Register -Industrial Hemp Rules and Regulations
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry ("Department") has filed a Notice of Intent with the State Register giving public notice that th...December 10, 2020
- NOTICE – Second Legislative Report Filed – LAC 7:XXXV.701-715 – Truth in Labeling of Food Products
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has filed its second report as required by La. R.S. 49:968 regarding the proposed rules regarding Truth in Labeling of Food Products (LAC 7:XXXV....December 10, 2020
- NOTICE – Potpourri Notification file with State Register
NOTICE - Potpourri Notification file with State Register LAC 7:XXXV.127, 135, and 321 - Weights & Measures The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry...December 10, 2020
- Strain Statement on High-Speed Broadband Investment in Rural Louisiana
Baton Rouge, La. (December 9, 2020) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., praised the U...December 9, 2020
- LDAF Accepting State Organic Cost-Share Rebate applications
Baton Rouge, La. (December 3, 2020) – Louisiana agricultural producers and handlers who obtained USDA Organic certification or recertification may qua...December 3, 2020
- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (December 2, 2020) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has des...December 2, 2020