News Archive
- 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
- Rapides Parish Man Arrested Again for Timber Theft
Baton Rouge, La., (December 2, 2020) – Nearly nine months after being arrested for timber theft, a Rapides Parish man is accused of c...December 2, 2020
- Notice of Intent – Public Comment Period Extended for repromulgated
Notice of Intent - Public Comment Period Extended for repromulgated Re: LAC 7:XXXV.127, 135, and 321 (Commercial Weighing and Measures Device, Meat Labelling and Fuel Price Advertising) ...November 20, 2020
- Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Baton Rouge, La. (November 18, 2020) – While gatherings may be much smaller this holiday season because of the pandemic, Commissioner of Agriculture an...November 18, 2020
- LDAF Accepting 2021 Industrial Hemp License Applications
Baton Rouge, La. (November 17, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting industrial hemp license application...November 17, 2020
- State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association”
Baton Rouge, La. (November 13, 2020) – In an effort to better share institutional knowledge and regulatory practices, Louisiana is one of 19 states tha...November 13, 2020
- Notice of Intent filed with State Register
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry filed a Notice of Intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Department intends to amend rules LAC 7:XXXIX.539. The proposed ...November 9, 2020
- Deadline Nearing for Additional Coronavirus Assistance for Ag Producers
Baton Rouge, La. (November 9, 2020) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding Louisiana farmers and...November 9, 2020
- More Dates Scheduled for Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up Program
Baton Rouge, La. (November 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) has scheduled two more dates and locations to collect...November 9, 2020
- Louisiana Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree Farms
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- USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas
Baton Rouge, La. (November 6, 2020) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declare...November 6, 2020
- Notice – Structural Pest Control Commission
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the proposed amendment to LAC 7:XXV.101, 111, 117, 119, 121, 141, and 147 in the November 2020 edition of the Louisiana Register. This no...October 29, 2020
- Notice – Adoption of Regulations – Certification of Agricultural Consultants
Release Date: 10-29-20 The Department of Agriculture and Forestry intends to finalize the proposed amendment to LAC 7:XXIII.715 in the November 2020 edition of the Louis...October 29, 2020
- Woman Accused of Stealing Horse
Baton Rouge, LA (October 20, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested a Caldwell Parish ...October 20, 2020
- LDAF Receives Funding for Specialty Crop Program
Baton Rouge, La. (October 14, 2020) – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced eight Louisiana specialty crop pro...October 14, 2020