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.
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2008 Financial Disclosure Rules Letter to Board and Commissioner Members Ethics Reporting Law Act 472
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner looks back at some of the department's accomplishments during the 2008 Legislative Session.
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Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain issues several quarantines for Southeast Louisiana in response to finding Asian Citrus Psyllids. The insect poses no health threat to humans but does threaten the citrus and nursery industries in Southeast Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry inspectors locate a colony of Africinized bees in LaSalle Parish. It's the first positive identification for the Africanized bees so far in 2008.
How do I obtain a Seed Dealer's license?
Obtain an application from the Seed Laboratory by calling (225) 925-4733 or download the application from this site. Complete the application and mail it in, with the correct fee (checks only-no cash accepted).
Am I required to have a license to work on a commercial weighing or measuring device?
Any company that works on any commercial weighing or measuring device must register as a service agency and their employees who work on the devices must register as a service person.
How do ornamental sweet potatoes fit into the sweet potato quarantine restrictions?
Ornamental sweet potatoes are treated the same as production sweet potatoes, since the risk of harboring weevils is the same.
What are some of the cost share tree planting programs?
A state cost share program called the Forest Productivity Program will pay up to 50% of the costs for establishing a stand of timber, either pine or hardwood, depending on the site. One of the federal programs is the Wetland Reserve Program. It will also pay up to 50% of the costs to re-establish a wetland to establish or improve wildlife habitat. There are several other federal programs as well.
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