Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry of Louisiana, Press

Pitching Louisiana Rice in the UK

Dec 18, 2025

Trump Administration announces $12 billion Farmer Bridge payments for American farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions

Dec 9, 2025

LDAF to host a Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund claims meeting Dec. 8

Dec 4, 2025

NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report - Weights and Measures - Imported Seafood Safety

Nov 25, 2025

LDAF opens applications for Black Vulture Depredation Sub-Permit

Nov 25, 2025

LDAF opens the Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund

Nov 20, 2025

Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) Outbreak

Nov 20, 2025

St. Landry Parish man arrested for theft of livestock

Nov 19, 2025

Why we’re seeing more Bird Flu infections earlier

Nov 19, 2025

Trump administration delivers second stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for farmers

Nov 18, 2025

Critical fire weather conditions Monday 11/10/2025

Nov 10, 2025

Freeze warning now in effect for 11/10/2025

Nov 10, 2025

NOTICE: Final Rule – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission

Oct 31, 2025

NOTICE: Final Rule – Forestry Commission

Oct 30, 2025

Information regarding Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program

Oct 29, 2025

Higgins, Governor Landry, USDA Secretary Rollins, and Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain Hold Roundtable Discussion with Louisiana Farmers

Oct 25, 2025

NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Advisory Commission on Pesticides

Oct 8, 2025

USDA announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding awarded to Louisiana

Oct 2, 2025

LDAF Forestry Enforcement and Fire Crews Participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day

Oct 1, 2025

USDA to provide $1 Billion to flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers

Oct 1, 2025

USDA issues second economic assistance payment to agricultural producers

Sep 29, 2025

LDAF’s Strategic Partnerships and Veteran Outreach to host Farmer Resource Fair October 9

Sep 26, 2025

Allen Parish man arrested for arson

Sep 22, 2025

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

Sep 16, 2025

NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission

Sep 16, 2025

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

Sep 12, 2025

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

Sep 8, 2025

Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event September 19

Sep 5, 2025

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

Aug 28, 2025

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

Aug 20, 2025

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

Aug 19, 2025

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

Aug 15, 2025

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

Aug 14, 2025

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

Aug 14, 2025

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

Aug 14, 2025

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

Aug 14, 2025

Moving cotton harvest equipment into Louisiana is restricted without proper inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Drought and Hail Eligibility

Aug 12, 2025

Federal Emergency Management Agency designates two Louisiana Parishes as natural disaster areas due to July 29, 2025 high winds

Jul 29, 2025

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

Jul 17, 2025

Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety

Jul 15, 2025

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

Jul 15, 2025

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program webinar for crop insurance professionals

Jul 14, 2025

Trump Administration Announces Expedited Congressionally Mandated Disaster Assistance for Farmers

Jul 10, 2025

West Baton Rouge Parish man arrested for theft of livestock

Jul 1, 2025