Thank you to our critical food supply chain workers—'true patriotic heroes' on the front lines. 🇺🇸

More from @SecretarySonny:

.Dept. of Agriculture’s Packers and Stockyards Division will be extending our oversight to determine the causes of divergence between box and live beef prices, beginning with the Holcomb Fire in KS last summer and now with COVID-19.

To the heroes in the U.S. food supply chain, we salute you.

A tribute to this great state and university. Death Valley, where opponents dreams come to die... but where mine came true

Check out LPB “The State We’re In” Friday night Oct. 26 @ 7:00pm hosted by Andre Moreau for an update on industrial #Hemp .

I'm #24 on your ballot. I ask for your vote this Saturday, Oct 12, 2019. Mike Strain, Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry

LA's Ag & Forestry industries account for > $13B in direct income & comprising > $8.3B in exports. Every $ LA exports results in $1.27 in economic activity. It's a big responsibility 2 manage these industries & I'm honored 2 serve alongside an amazing group of people every day.

Grateful #HurricaneBarry /Tropical Storm Barry was relatively milder than expected. Remember to stay prepared as we continue through the hurricane season. #louisianastrong

ArkLaMiss Update-

LDAF Storm Prep Message youtu.be/gXVmvG2THbw via YouTube

#Barry : High winds often precede major storms which increase the possibility of fires spreading. A statewide burn ban is now in effect for all private burning. Private burning shall only be allowed by permission of the local fire department or local government #TropicalStormBarry

As you prepare to take care of your family during #Barry , there is still time to move your livestock to higher ground or prepare to take proper care of your family pet during a storm. Visit LDAF.la.gov and click on the Emergency Programs tab for more info.

mokey Bear Birthday Challenge

Baton Rouge, La. (June 14, 2019) – Smokey Bear turns 75 August 9, 2019. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is taking part in a social media challenge to throw Smokey a pre-birthday bash.... vimeo.com/342273203

Happy 75th Birthday Smokey 🐻! Keep up the great work! 🎂 #SmokeyBear75 facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Happy 75th Birthday Smokey 🐻! Keep up the great work!!! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

So this happened today. This beast of a truck was delivered to the office. It is a heavy duty test truck that will test category 3 truck scales. You know, the big ones. Randy Mobley (on left) is our new... facebook.com/31750341830521…

Postponing indefinitely the opening of the Morganza Spillway... facebook.com/DoctorStrain/p…

Hurricane season is underway and I am urging everyone to make sure they are prepared. Have a game plan for you, your family and your pets in the event of an emergency which could result in an evacuation.

Here's a re-cap of the roll-out of the... youtu.be/_ImX12KFWoA

Happening now: Tune in to WWL radio 870 AM. Newell Normand and I are discussing hemp and the legislative session.

Strain: Protect Yourself from Unlicensed Grain Dealers

Baton Rouge, La. (June 4, 2019) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is warning farmers that they are taking huge monetary risks when they... ldaf.la.gov