Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry of Louisiana — Press
196 releases from the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry of Louisiana.
Current USDA natural disaster designation areas in Louisiana
May 14, 2026
Open source ↗Pasture Mealybug Factsheet
May 4, 2026
Open source ↗FDA adds new treatment option as screwworm threat nears U.S.
May 1, 2026
Open source ↗USDA issues second supplemental disaster payment to farmers, extends program application deadline to August 12
Apr 27, 2026
Open source ↗NOTICE: Emergency Rule - Weights and Measures - Fuel Waiver
Apr 17, 2026
Open source ↗USDA announces investments in specialty crop programs
Apr 16, 2026
Open source ↗Arrests in Pointe Coupee and St. Landry Parishes regarding theft of livestock
Apr 15, 2026
Open source ↗USDA designates 107 counties in seven states as natural disaster areas
Apr 15, 2026
Open source ↗Federal Emergency Management Agency designates three Louisiana Parishes as natural disaster areas due to high winds, tornado, lightning, excessive rain and flash flooding from January 9th and 10th weather
Apr 10, 2026
Open source ↗Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event April 24
Apr 9, 2026
Open source ↗The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces disaster designation including six contiguous counties in Louisiana
Apr 7, 2026
Open source ↗USDA announces $115.2 million investment to expand timber production and enhance forest health in eight states
Apr 6, 2026
Open source ↗LDAF accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant
Mar 20, 2026
Open source ↗Federal Emergency Management Agency designates eight counties in Louisiana as Natural Disaster Areas due to winter storm Fern
Mar 19, 2026
Open source ↗Federal Emergency Management Agency designates 8 Parishes in Louisiana as natural disaster areas due to severe winter storm
Mar 12, 2026
Open source ↗National Weights and Measures Week
Mar 6, 2026
Open source ↗Repeat wildfire offender convicted in Allen Parish
Mar 4, 2026
Open source ↗Arrest in St Landry Parish for theft of livestock
Mar 2, 2026
Open source ↗National Weights and Measures Week 2026
Mar 1, 2026
Open source ↗Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event March 4
Feb 26, 2026
Open source ↗USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Louisiana impacted by winter storms
Feb 25, 2026
Open source ↗Trump administration announces assistance for sugar farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions
Feb 23, 2026
Open source ↗USDA announces enrollment period for Farmer Bridge Payments
Feb 20, 2026
Open source ↗NOTICE: Potpourri – Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Approved Termiticides and Manufacturers
Feb 20, 2026
Open source ↗Rapides Parish woman convicted in connection to 2023 wildfire
Feb 18, 2026
Open source ↗NOTICE: Notice of Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Seed, Horticulture, and Structural Pest Control Commission
Feb 12, 2026
Open source ↗USDA to release flies near U.S.-Mexico border to fight Screwworm pest
Feb 5, 2026
Open source ↗EPA advances farmers’ right to repair their own equipment, saving repair costs and productivity
Feb 5, 2026
Open source ↗Louisiana Beekeepers Association opens scholarship applications
Jan 21, 2026
Open source ↗NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Structural Pest Control Commission
Jan 14, 2026
Open source ↗NOTICE: Potpourri – Office of Forestry – Adopted Severance Tax Values for 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Open source ↗UK Trade Mission 2025
Jan 8, 2026
Open source ↗Trump administration announces $12 billion farmer assistance program UPDATE
Jan 5, 2026
Open source ↗“Gulf to Gumbo” float rolled in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day
Jan 5, 2026
Open source ↗Pitching Louisiana Rice in the UK
Dec 18, 2025
Open source ↗Trump Administration announces $12 billion Farmer Bridge payments for American farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions
Dec 9, 2025
Open source ↗LDAF to host a Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund claims meeting Dec. 8
Dec 4, 2025
Open source ↗LDAF opens applications for Black Vulture Depredation Sub-Permit
Nov 25, 2025
Open source ↗NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report - Weights and Measures - Imported Seafood Safety
Nov 25, 2025
Open source ↗LDAF opens the Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund
Nov 20, 2025
Open source ↗Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) Outbreak
Nov 20, 2025
Open source ↗St. Landry Parish man arrested for theft of livestock
Nov 19, 2025
Open source ↗Why we’re seeing more Bird Flu infections earlier
Nov 19, 2025
Open source ↗Trump administration delivers second stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for farmers
Nov 18, 2025
Open source ↗Critical fire weather conditions Monday 11/10/2025
Nov 10, 2025
Open source ↗Freeze warning now in effect for 11/10/2025
Nov 10, 2025
Open source ↗NOTICE: Final Rule – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission
Oct 31, 2025
Open source ↗NOTICE: Final Rule – Forestry Commission
Oct 30, 2025
Open source ↗Information regarding Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program
Oct 29, 2025
Open source ↗Higgins, Governor Landry, USDA Secretary Rollins, and Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain Hold Roundtable Discussion with Louisiana Farmers
Oct 25, 2025
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