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Indian Creek Recreation Area will be closed for renovations on January 12 and remain closed until further notice.
Before any country can be a great nation it must first be a nation great in agriculture. For Louisiana to maintain a leading position, we must surpass existing standards of agricultural and forestry achievement and seek additional opportunities for growth and prosperity. Louisiana's agricultural industries and its forestry, soil and water resources are critical to the advancement of our state and play a central role in our diverse cultural heritage. As your Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, I am committed to working with the farmer and forester, producer and processor and all others to ensure our food is safe, our fiber production among the best and our animals strong and healthy. Thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you.
...more about Commissioner Strain
2008 Financial Disclosure Rules Letter to Board and Commissioner Members Ethics Reporting Law Act 472
Hurricane Gustav devastates Louisiana's agricultural industry
A video compilation of Hurricane Gustav's impact on the state agricultural industry.
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Commissioner Strain advises consumers to be safe with chainsaws.
A public service announcement
Veterinarians with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry work closely with the state's 60 - 70 licensed turtle farmers. Louisiana is the only state with a self-regulated pet turtle industry.
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LDAF list of professional licensed arborists
Louisiana Farmers Market& Fruit Stands Directory
What is a boll weevil?
The boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis Boheman) is a cotton insect indigenous to Mexico that entered the United States into Texas in 1892. By the early 1920's this insect had migrated through the cotton belt to Virginia, destroying the cotton crop. Since its arrival in the U.S. this insect has cost the cotton industry nearly $22 billion in damage and insecticide application costs.
How do I petition a new variety for seed certification?
View General Requirements for Certification located on this website.
When did Boll Weevil Eradication begin in Louisiana?
Diapause applications began in the Red River Zone (western Louisiana) in 1997. Diapause applications began in all other areas of Louisiana in 1999.
What are the minimum germination times required for seeds submitted for testing?
For minimum germination times for specific seed kinds see the Germination Table.
What are Soil & Water Conservation Districts?
SWCDs are local units of State Government working with the USDA-NRCS to deliver technical assistance to landowners for their conservation needs. Each of LA's 44 SWCDs is governed by a board of 5 Supervisors. For more info visit NACD or review the state law.
