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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.701-715). 2nd Leg. Report

Strain Statement on High-Speed Broadband Investment in Rural Louisiana  

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., praised the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Trump Administration for following through on a promise to invest in rural Louisiana.

USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated several parishes disaster areas as a result of damage and losses caused by Hurricane Laura’s strong winds in late August.

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)   Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry previously filed a Notice of Intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Department intends to amend rules LAC 7:XXXV.1127,135, and 321. The proposed change […]

LDAF Accepting 2021 Industrial Hemp License Applications

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting industrial hemp license applications for 2021.

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 has submitted a notice for publication in the Potpourri section of the December 2020 edition of the Louisiana Register as required by La. R.S. 49:968 setting a public hearing on proposed substantive […]

LDAF Accepting State Organic Cost-Share Rebate applications

Louisiana agricultural producers and handlers who obtained USDA Organic certification or recertification may qualify for reimbursement to recoup some of their costs through a 2020 State Organic Cost-Share Rebate program.

Rapides Parish Man Arrested Again for Timber Theft  

Nearly nine months after being arrested for timber theft, a Rapides Parish man is accused of committing the same crime for a second time this year.

Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

While gatherings may be much smaller this holiday season because of the pandemic, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding everyone to take proper precautions against foodborne illnesses, such as Salmonella, when preparing your Thanksgiving holiday meals.

State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association”

In an effort to better share institutional knowledge and regulatory practices, Louisiana is one of 19 states that is now part of the newly formed non-partisan organization called the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA).
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