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Strain: Hire Only Licensed Arborists to Work on Storm-Damaged Trees  

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 31, 2021) – As cleanup from Hurricane Ida begins, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding residents to hire only professional-licensed arborists to perform work on storm-damaged trees. “Anyone doing tree work in Louisiana is required to obtain a license through the LDAF,” Strain said. “Hiring only […]

Several states waiving livestock health certificate requirements

The following states have authorized temporary health certificate waivers due to Hurricane Ida: Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. The health certificate waiver expires September 17, 2021.

Make storm preparations now for Tropical Storm Ida

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 26, 2021) – As Tropical Storm Ida approaches, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging both livestock and pet owners to monitor weather advisories and prepare their property, pets and/or livestock. “Though the track of this storm remains uncertain, some areas in Louisiana could experience […]

Agricultural Workforce Development Program

Baton Rouge, La. (August 18, 2021) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting applications for the Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program, LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said. The new program provides businesses a monetary incentive to establish intern programs to train students for careers in the agriculture and forestry fields. […]

LDAF firefighters assisting in Oregon

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) wildland firefighters are in Oregon to assist with ongoing wildfires. A 10-person hand crew, comprised of six personnel from the LDAF and four from the U.S. Forest Service, is supporting engine operations during a 21-day assignment in Medford, Oregon. Using rakes […]

Several states waiving animal health certificate requirement

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 28, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said several states are waiving their health certificate requirement for livestock coming into their state due to Hurricane Ida. Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee have authorized temporary health certificate waivers due to Hurricane Ida. The health […]

Still time to prepare for Hurricane Ida

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 28, 2021) – As Hurricane Ida approaches the state, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging residents to continue storm preparations for themselves and their animals. “There is still time to move your livestock to higher ground or prepare to take care of your family […]

USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Producers

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will update the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for livestock, poultry contract producers and specialty crop growers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19. This additional assistance is in response to the feedback […]

Allen Parish trio arrested on forestry theft, related charges 

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 17, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) enforcement agents arrested and booked three Allen Parish individuals into the Allen Parish Detention Center for allegedly stealing a large piece of forestry equipment and fuel from an Allen Parish sawmill business.  Ashley Nicole Nolen, 29, 335 Cole Rd., Pitkin, La., was arrested […]

Strain: Hire only licensed horticulture professionals

Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 4, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding residents to hire only licensed professional arborists, landscape horticulturists and landscape irrigation contractors when having work done on their property. All arborists, landscape horticulturists and landscape irrigation contractors must be licensed by the LDAF. By […]
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