NEWS LDAF to hold unwanted pesticide collection in Crowley October 6, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (October 6, 2021) – Agricultural producers, pesticide applicators and homeowners can drop off unwanted pesticides during the Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up day on Nov. …
NEWS LDAF to hold unwanted pesticide collection in Crowley October 6, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (October 6, 2021) – Agricultural producers, pesticide applicators and homeowners can drop off unwanted pesticides during the Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up day on Nov. …
NEWS FROM THE USDA: Deadline to Apply for Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers with Animal Losses Extended. September 16, 2021 USDA Extends Deadline to Apply for Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers with Animal Losses Farm Service Agency …
From the Commissioner For Louisiana to maintain a leading position, we must surpass existing standards of agricultural and forestry achievement and seek additional opportunities for growth and prosperity. Louisiana's agricultural industries and its …
NEWS USDA Invests $700 million in Grants to Provide Relief to Farm and Food Workers Impacted by COVID-19 September 10, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (Sept. 10, 2021) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a new grant program to help farmworkers, …
NEWS Strain: Hire Only Licensed Arborists to Work on Storm-Damaged Trees August 31, 2021 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 …
NEWS Strain: Hire Only Licensed Arborists to Work on Storm-Damaged Trees August 31, 2021 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 …
NEWS Several states waiving animal health certificate requirement August 28, 2021 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 …
NEWS Several states waiving livestock health certificate requirements August 28, 2021 The following states have authorized temporary health certificate waivers due to Hurricane Ida: Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. The health certificate …
NEWS Still time to prepare for Hurricane Ida August 28, 2021 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 …
NEWS Make storm preparations now for Tropical Storm Ida August 26, 2021 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 …
NEWS USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Producers August 24, 2021 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 ( …
NEWS Agricultural Workforce Development Program August 18, 2021 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, …
NEWS Allen Parish trio arrested on forestry theft, related charges August 17, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (Aug. 17, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) enforcement agents arrested and booked three Allen Parish individuals into the …
NEWS LDAF firefighters assisting in Oregon August 12, 2021 The LA# interagency crew mop up near Grants Pass, Oregon. Mop up includes working the fire perimeter to ensure all embers are extinguished. This job is a critical aspect to fine control and …
NEWS Strain: Hire only licensed horticulture professionals August 4, 2021 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 …
NEWS USDA designates two La. parishes as natural disaster areas August 2, 2021 Agricultural producers in St. Tammany and Washington parishes who lost property caused by straight-line wind, flooding and a tropical storm that occurred April 9 through June …
NEWS USDA Confirms African swine fever in the Dominican Republic Strain urges strong biosecurity measures for pig owners July 29, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (July 29, 2021) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D. …
NEWS Indian Creek Recreation Area offers new camping sites and fishing pier July 16, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (July 16, 2021) — Today, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced Indian Creek Recreation Area near Woodworth, …
NEWS Box Tree Moth detected in the U.S. July 15, 2021 Baton Rouge, La. (July 15, 2021) – Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Mike Strain, D.V.M., said an invasive pest native to sub-tropical regions in Asia, the Box Tree Moth (BTM), …
