The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has submitted the Second Legislative Summary Report to the House and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development. This submission covers proposed changes in three areas: seed regulation, horticulture, and structural pest control.
For seed regulations, a notice of intent to promulgate and amend LAC 7:XIII.123 and 755 was published in the Louisiana Register on December 20, 2025. For horticulture, proposed amendments to LAC 7.XV.126 and 127, as well as LAC 7:XXIX.103, 109, 111 and 117 were also published on that date. The department additionally issued a notice regarding changes to structural pest control rules with amendments to LAC 7:XXV.117 and the adoption of LAC 7:XXV.126.
According to its official website, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry supports farmers, consumers, and industry stakeholders throughout the state by offering services such as regulation enforcement for food safety and animal health, promotion of agricultural products, wildfire prevention management, forest health programs, and conservation efforts. The department operates in agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, animal health, food safety, and conservation sectors.
Mike Strain serves as commissioner of the department (source). The agency’s mission is to protect and advance Louisiana’s agriculture, forestry resources as well as soil and water conservation through various programs across the state (source).
These legislative summary reports are part of ongoing efforts by the department to update regulatory frameworks affecting key sectors within Louisiana’s agricultural landscape.
