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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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 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.
Regarding soil and water conservation, what is Nonpoint Source pollution?
Pollution discharged from over a wide land area, not from one specific location; without a single point of origin.
How do I know if a horticulturist is licensed?
Visit the Licensed Horticulture Professional List. For additional information, call 225-952-8100 or email: horticulture@ldaf.state.la.us
How do I submit a Certified Seed sample from a field that has passed field inspection?
All Certified Seed samples must be taken by an inspector of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. To request a sample to be taken, contact your local LDAF office or the Seed Testing Laboratory at (225) 925-4733 or email: seed@ldaf.state.la.us
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.
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