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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.

By Pelican State News | Mar 21, 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.

By Pelican State News | Mar 21, 2025

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USDA announces $100 million funding initiative against avian influenza

By Pelican State News | Mar 20, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 19, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Feb 26, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Feb 10, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Feb 6, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Feb 3, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has finalized a rule concerning timber harvesting.

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Louisiana adopts new horticulture commission rule

By Pelican State News | Feb 3, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Jan 30, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Jan 30, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Jan 30, 2025

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

By Pelican State News | Jan 29, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Livestock Brand Commission is set to conduct a saddle microchipping event on Friday, January 31.