Louisiana Department Of Agriculture
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Recent News About Louisiana Department Of Agriculture
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Mississippi man charged with livestock theft in Allen Parish
On April 8, a Mississippi man was apprehended by the Livestock Brand Commission of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
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USDA extends deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is extending the deadline for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties to April 18, 2025.
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Deadline approaches for USDA's ARC/PLC program enrollment for 2025 crop year
Agricultural producers need to act by April 15, 2025, to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year.
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Heirs Property Clinic addresses generational land ownership challenges
The Southern University Law Center's Agricultural Law Institute, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), is set to host a Heirs Property Clinic on April 8, 2025.
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USDA announces new leadership appointments in farm production sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new leadership appointments within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area.
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USDA announces $100 million funding initiative against avian influenza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans for a funding initiative aimed at tackling avian influenza.
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USDA announces $10 billion aid program for agricultural producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide up to $10 billion in direct payments to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the...
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Louisiana Department proposes new rule on petitions for declaratory orders
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to introduce a new rule, LAC 7:I.111, aimed at establishing a framework for petitions for declaratory orders and rulings.
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Louisiana agriculture department proposes repeal of central registry rules
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its plan to repeal certain regulations related to the central registry for recording financing statements and security devices associated with farm products.
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Louisiana plans voluntary inspections for exotic animal processing
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to establish voluntary inspection services for the slaughtering and processing of exotic animals.
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Louisiana Agriculture Department plans rule change on petition procedures
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to amend a rule concerning petitions for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative rules.
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USDA unveils $1 billion strategy to tackle avian flu and stabilize egg prices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a $1 billion strategy aimed at addressing the challenges posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and its impact on the U.S. poultry industry.
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Two men arrested following theft at LDAF Plainview Tower
On January 31, personnel from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) reported a theft at the LDAF Plainview Tower building in Rapides Parish.
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Louisiana proposes revisions to commercial feed regulations
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced its intention to revise the Commercial Feed rules and regulations.
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Louisiana finalizes new rules for timber harvesting
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has finalized a rule concerning timber harvesting.
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Louisiana adopts new horticulture commission rule
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the adoption of a new rule through its Horticulture Commission.
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Louisiana finalizes seafood consumer protection rule
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has finalized a rule concerning seafood consumer protection.
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Louisiana opens applications for 2025 specialty crop block grants
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).
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Indian Creek Recreation Area management updates finalized by Agriculture Department
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced a final rule regarding the Indian Creek Recreation Area.
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Louisiana hosts free saddle microchipping event for identification and theft prevention
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Livestock Brand Commission is set to conduct a saddle microchipping event on Friday, January 31.