Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 16, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

State Veterinarian rescinds Order lifting restrictions on testing lactating dairy cattle for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (...

News September 16, 2025 News article State Veterinarian rescinds Order of the State Veterinarian, effective September 15, 2025, lifting restrictions on testing lactating dairy cattle for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) prior to admission in fairs, …

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Published on September 12, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Forestry Commission

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 …

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Published on September 8, 2025 - 13:29 GMT

Mexican importers learn U.S. vessel export procedures to streamline agricultural trade

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 …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event September 19

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 …

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Published on August 28, 2025 - 14:53 GMT

Statement from EPA, DEQ, and LDH Regarding Environmental Safety Following Smitty’s Supply Facility Fire

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 …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

Fungal disease threatens pine plantations in Arkansas – UAM’s Arkansas Forest Health Research Center fights back

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 …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 18:19 GMT

HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World Screwworm, protect U.S. food supply

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 …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 14:04 GMT

USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm

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. …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

NOTICE: Final Rule – Structural Pest Control Commission – LAC 7:XXV.101, 113 and 117

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 …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission – LAC 7:XIII. Chapters 7 and 12

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 …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

NOTICE: Final Rule – Advisory Commission on Pesticides – LAC 7:XXIII.103, 701, 709, 711, 2101, and 2103

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 …

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Published on August 14, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Office of Forestry – Forest Landowner Assistance

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 …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Drought and Hail Eligibility

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. …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Coca-Cola’s Cane Sugar switch could rejuvenate Louisiana farms

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 …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety

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 …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Farm land makes up one third of the state. How big are Louisiana farms?

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 …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 08:01 GMT

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program webinar for crop insurance professionals

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 …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 15:16 GMT

Trump Administration Announces Expedited Congressionally Mandated Disaster Assistance for Farmers

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 …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program is now accepting applications for internship program

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 …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

Secretary Rollins announces bold plan to combat New World Screwworm’s northward spread

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 …

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