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Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Chemistry
The Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory serves as the State Chemist’s laboratory for official analysis of feeds, fertilizers, liming materials, pesticides, meats and other analyses requested by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
 
Agricultural Liming Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Chemistry
The State of Louisiana regulates materials used to decrease the soil acidity during agricultural production sold or offered for sale in Louisiana. Below is the link to the state law concerning agricultural liming materials.
 
Agriculture Solid Waste Management Soil & Water Conservation -
Through the Agricultural Solid Waste Management Program, agricultural producers and processors generating biodegradable waste can implement approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce or eliminate odors and/or hazardous leachate or runoff due to accumulations of ag waste.
 
Boll Weevil Eradication Commission Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Horticulture and Quarantine Programs
In 1992 the Boll Weevil Eradication Law (R.S. 3:1601-1617) was established, authorizing the creation of the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission and clearing the way for a grower referendum to fund the Boll Weevil Eradication Program. The Commission is charged with oversight of the Eradication Program. Grower assessments, State funding and Federal in-kind services provide the funding necessary to implement the Eradication Program which began in the Red River Valley and stretched into Northeast Louisiana two years later.
 
Dairy Producer's Refundable Tax Credit Agro-Consumer Services - Dairy Division
Created by ACT 461 of the 2007 Louisiana Legislature, this income tax credit is a direct dollar for dollar reduction against dairy producers' income tax for the taxable year that is filed to the state.
 
Dairy Stabilization Board Agro-Consumer Services - Dairy Division
The Dairy Stabilization Board addresses problems created in the marketplace and provides a regulatory program that is designed to stabilize the Louisiana dairy industry in order to assure an adequate supply of healthy and wholesome dairy products.
 
EPA/Agriculture Nonpoint Source Abatement Soil & Water Conservation -
Nonpoint source pollution, a type of water pollution that results from rainfall run-off from broad landscapes rather than from a specific source, is the largest remaining type of water pollution that needs to be addressed within Louisiana and across the nation in order to restore the designated uses (i.e. fishing and swimming) to impaired water bodies.
 
Farmers Market Program Marketing & Agricultural Economic Develpment - Farmers Market Programs
Those who qualify will receive a book of five $4-coupons ($20), which can be used only to buy fresh fruits and vegetables approved by the Louisiana Farmers Nutrition Program from farmers at approved Farmers' Markets and roadside stands (or farm stands).
 
Feed Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Chemistry
All feed and pet food products sold in Louisiana must be registered annually.
 
Fertilizer Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Chemistry
Each manufacturer in Louisiana and each out of state manufacturer shipping fertilizer into Louisiana must register with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry separately and file quarterly tonnage reports. Reports must show the parish into which fertilizer is sold.
 
Food Quality Services Animal Health Services - Food Quality Services
Food Quality Services inspects fruit and vegetable products at receiving warehouses when requested. The Food Quality Services inspectors inspect the produce to USDA standards as to grade and condition at the applicant's request.
 
Formosan Termite Initiative Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Pesticide and Environmental Programs
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry under the direction of the Formosan Termite Task Force launched an extensive tree treatment program in Greater New Orleans and Lake Charles to stop the invasion of the Formosan subterranean termite.
 
Grading & Certification Animal Health Services - Federal/State Meat Programs
The LDAF Grading and Certification program ensures the meat, poultry, and seafood products received by state institutions and schools are wholesome and of the highest quality.
 
Grain Inspection and Grading Agro-Consumer Services - Agricultural Commodities Commission
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is an official service provider licensed by the federal government to sample and grade grains grown in Louisiana. LDAF inspectors are required to grade and sample agricultural commodities in accordance with the grain inspection standards established in the United States Grain Standards Act.
 
Livestock Brand Commission Animal Health Services - Livestock Brand Commission
Livestock Brand Commission personnel investigate all agricultural crime in Louisiana including livestock thefts (cattle, equine, hogs, emus, ostriches, turtles, sheep, and exotics), farm machinery and equipment; maintain brand records, publishes a book of brands every 5 years; and compiles livestock statistical information by procedures approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.
 
Milk Bonding Law Agro-Consumer Services - Dairy Division
The Milk Bonding Program is designed to guarantee the payment for milk sold by the farmer to the processing plant or cooperative. This program is a necessary program of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to guarantee that our farmers will receive payment for milk purchased by all Louisiana milk plants and cooperatives.
 
Organic Certification Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Pesticide and Environmental Programs
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is accredited by USDA to certify Organic Production/Processing/Handling entities within the state of Louisiana.
 
Pesticide Programs Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Pesticide and Environmental Programs
The Advisory Commission on Pesticides serves to protect the interests, health, safety, and welfare of the Louisiana public through rules and regulations pertaining to the proper labeling, sale, distribution, transportation, storage, use and application, and disposal of pesticides within the state.
 
Plant Pest Quarantine Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Horticulture and Quarantine Programs
Plant pest quarantine programs are administered through the State Entomologist Crop Pests and Diseases Law, the Sweet Potato Law, and Plant Pest Quarantine Regulations. Additionally, we work cooperatively with USDA-APHIS in its various plant pest programs. Every effort is made to utilize the latest scientific data and technology to insure that products certified are in fact free from pests, while minimizing the impact on industry and allowing free trade.
 
Poultry & Egg Animal Health Services - Poultry & Egg Programs
The Poultry and Egg Division is responsible for voluntary grading service on poultry, eggs and certain dairy products, resident grading USDA approved poultry and egg plants, fee grading for poultry and eggs performed by federally licensed state Graders; state grading and certification of poultry and eggs for state institutions and parish schools, collecting assessments, issuing licenses, handling promotions and providing clerical staff for the Louisiana Egg Commission, collecting inspection fees, auditing egg licenses, inspecting retail outlets and enforcing the Louisiana Egg Marketing Act.
 
Seed Certification Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Seed Programs
The Louisiana Seed Certification Program provides a wide range of services that help our clients in the production, identification, distribution and promotion of certified classes of seed. Program components include verification of planting stock origin, field inspections, laboratory analysis, auditing, official labeling, and approval of certified seed storage, handling and processing facilities.
 
Seed Regulations and Testing Agricultural & Environmental Sciences - Seed Programs
The primary purpose of The Louisiana Seed Law is to protect seedsmen, farmers and individuals from purchasing poor quality or mislabeled seed. The law and regulations set requirements and standards for the sale of seed for planting purposes. Statewide enforcement is accomplished, whereby inspectors of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) pull random samples of seed being offered for sale. These samples are sent to the State Seed Testing Laboratory for analysis.
 
Veterinary Health Animal Health Services - Veterinary Health Division
The Veterinary Health Division (State Veterinarian) is responsible for the prevention, control and eradication of diseases in livestock and poultry.
 
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