News September 12, 2025 News article A notice of intent was published in the Louisiana Register at LR 51:7, pages 980-982 (July 20, 2025) relative to Forest Landowner Assistance, Management Services. In accordance with La. R.S. 49:966(C)(1-5), the …
News September 8, 2025 News article In August, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) welcomed a team of 11 Mexican grain importers to New Orleans to offer a better understanding of U.S. grain export procedures, regulatory frameworks, logistics …
News Press release For immediate release: September 5, 2025 The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event on Friday, September 19, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. It will be …
News August 28, 2025 News article In coordination with local, state, and federal officials, environmental sampling and analysis have been conducted following the fire at the Smitty’s Supply Facility. Based on the data currently available, there is no …
News August 20, 2025 News article Brown spot needle blight is a fungal disease that infects pine needles, leading to premature needle loss, stunted growth and long-term stress that increases a tree’s vulnerability to other pests and pathogens. Forest …
News August 19, 2025 News article The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a declaration that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to treat or prevent …
News August 15, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, on August 15, 2025, at the Texas State Capitol alongside Governor Greg Abbott and stakeholders from across the country announced the largest initiative yet in the U.S. …
News August 14, 2025 News article The Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Structural Pest Control Commission, adopts additions to LAC 7:XXV.101, 113, and 117. The Rule is promulgated in accordance with …
News August 14, 2025 News article In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq., notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Chemistry …
News August 14, 2025 News article The Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Advisory Commission on Pesticides amends LAC 7:XXIII.103, 701, 709, 711, 2101, and 2103. The Rule is promulgated in accordance …
News August 14, 2025 News article In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq., and pursuant to the authority set forth in 3:4276 and 3:3, notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, through the …
News August 12, 2025 News article The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment on July 10 for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), which provides assistance for eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Eligible U. …
News July 17, 2025 News article Change is on the way for the sodas you might drink. President Donald Trump says he has a commitment from Coca-Cola to begin using cane sugar in its iconic drink in the U.S. President Trump says "I have been speaking to …
News July 15, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a comprehensive plan to bolster USDA’s efforts …
News By The Advocate, Margaret Delaney July 15, 2025 News article According to the 2022 United States Census of Agriculture , there were 1.9 million farms and ranches (down 7% from 2017) with an average size of 463 acres. In total, 880 million acres were …
News July 14, 2025 News article USDA’s Risk Management Agency invites all crop insurance agents to join a webinar on July 16 to learn about the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), announced this week by USDA’s Farm Service Agency. This webinar …
News July 10, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the …
News Press release For immediate release: July 1, 2025 Baton Rouge, La. – The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program (LAWDP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 program year from qualified agricultural and forestry businesses …
News June 23, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this morning launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan (PDF, 380 KB) to …
News June 13, 2025 News article The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has submitted a Final Rule for publication in June 2025 Louisiana Register , to repeal LAC 7:XXXVII.101-119, relative to the central registry for the recordation of …
