NEWS Notice of Intent filed with State Register Indian Creek Campsite Fees - LAC 7:XXXIX.539 November 9, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry filed a Notice of Intent with the State Register giving public notice that the Department …
NEWS Deadline Nearing for Additional Coronavirus Assistance for Ag Producers Nurseries & specialty crop producers urged to apply for CFAP2 November 9, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (November 9, 2020) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V. …
NEWS More Dates Scheduled for Unwanted Pesticide Pick-Up Program November 9, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (November 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) has scheduled two more dates and locations to collect unwanted pesticides …
NEWS Louisiana Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree Farms November 7, 2020 ALLEN PARISH Grant Christmas Tree Farm & Syrup Mill 716 Whitaker Road, Grant, La. www.grantchristmastreefarm.com 318-634-3408 BOSSIER PARISH Hughes Christmas Tree Farm 5501 Linton …
NEWS USDA Designates Natural Disaster Areas November 6, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (November 6, 2020) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared six parishes as contiguous natural …
NEWS Notice – Structural Pest Control Commission (LAC 7:XXV.101, 111, 117, 119, 121, 141, 147) October 29, 2020 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 …
NEWS Woman Accused of Stealing Horse October 20, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA (October 20, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested a Caldwell Parish woman accused of stealing a horse from its owner in …
NEWS LDAF Receives Funding for Specialty Crop Program October 14, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (October 14, 2020) – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced eight Louisiana specialty crop projects will be funded through the U …
NEWS Food Assistance Approved for Hurricane Ravaged Parishes October 12, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA (October 12, 2020) – Today, Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for emergency …
NEWS Agricultural Workforce Development Program Bill October 7, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (October 7, 2020) – As an incentive to help train those pursuing opportunities in Louisiana agriculture, a bill has been filed by Rep. Jack McFarland – District 13 (R) …
NEWS USDA Invites Public to Virtual Meeting for Data Users October 7, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (October 7, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold a virtual meeting for data users Wednesday, …
NEWS Strain: Prepare for T.S. Delta October 5, 2020 Strain: Prepare for T.S. Delta Baton Rouge, LA (October 5, 2020) – At this time, Tropical Storm Delta is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico by late Tuesday/early Wednesday. Impacts to the Louisiana …
NEWS Livestock Supply Distribution Site Established September 23, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (September 23, 2020) – Today, fencing materials will be delivered to an emergency livestock supply distribution site at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and …
NEWS Information Needed in Vermilion Parish Cattle Theft Cash Reward Offered September 22, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA (September 22, 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office …
NEWS Update on Mystery Seeds September 22, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (September 22, 2020) – Nearly two months after the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) first reported that Louisiana residents received unsolicited packages of seeds …
NEWS Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Coronavirus to Receive Additional Assistance September 18, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (September 18, 2020) – Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced the U.S. Department of …
NEWS LDAF’s Indian Creek Recreation Area to Reopen September 15, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA (September 15 , 2020) – The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF’s) Indian Creek Recreation Area is scheduled to reopen Thursday, September 17, 2020. …
NEWS Horses Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis September 15, 2020 Baton Rouge, La. (September 15, 2020) – Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said three horses – one located in Iberville and two in Lafourche parishes – …
NEWS LDAF Inspects Gas Stations Post Hurricane Laura September 15, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA (September 15, 2020) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Weights and Measures Division deployed …
NEWS Deadline Extended for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program September 14, 2020 Baton Rouge, LA. (September 14, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is extending the deadline for farmers and ranchers to apply …
