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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-march-4</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-offers-disaster-assistance-to-agricultural-producers-in-louisiana</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-enrollment-period-for-farmer-bridge-payments</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-potpourri-office-of-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-approved</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Potpourri – Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Approved Termiticides and Manufacturers </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/rapides-parish-woman-convicted-in-connection-to-2023-wildfire</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-submission-of-the-second-legislative-summary-report-seed</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Seed, Horticulture, and Structural Pest Control Commission</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/epa-advances-farmers-right-to-repair-their-own-equipment-saving-repair-costs</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-to-release-flies-near-u-s-mexico-border-to-fight-screwworm-pest</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-beekeepers-association-opens-scholarship-applications</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-office-of-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-office-of-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-office-of-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-potpourri-office-of-forestry-adopted-severance-tax-values-for-2026</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/gulf-to-gumbo-float-rolled-in-2026-tournament-of-roses-parade-on-new-years</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-to-host-a-louisiana-grain-and-cotton-indemnity-fund-claims-meeting-dec</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-summary-report-weights-and</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-opens-applications-for-black-vulture-depredation-sub-permit</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-opens-the-louisiana-grain-and-cotton-indemnity-fund</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/equine-herpesvirus-type-1-ehv-1-outbreak</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/st-landry-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock-allen-parish</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/why-were-seeing-more-bird-flu-infections-earlier</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/trump-administration-delivers-second-stage-of-crop-disaster-assistance-for</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/freeze-warning-now-in-effect-for-11-10-2025</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/critical-fire-weather-conditions-monday-11-10-2025</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-agricultural-chemistry-and-seed-commission</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission</news:title>
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          <news:news>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Forestry Commission </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/information-regarding-temporary-emergency-food-assistance-program</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Information regarding Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/higgins-governor-landry-usda-secretary-rollins-and-commissioner-of</loc>
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          <news:news>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-second-legislative-summary-report-advisory</loc>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Advisory Commission on Pesticides</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-specialty-crop-block-grant-program-funding-awarded-to</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-to-provide-usd1-billion-to-flood-and-wildfire-impacted-livestock</loc>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-forestry-enforcement-and-fire-crews-participate-in-national-hunting-and</loc>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-issues-second-economic-assistance-payment-to-agricultural-producers</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-strategic-partnerships-and-veteran-outreach-to-host-farmer-resource</loc>
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            <news:title>Allen Parish man arrested for arson</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-summary-report-forestry-seed</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/state-veterinarian-rescinds-order-lifting-restrictions-on-testing-lactating</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-to-provide-usd1-billion-to-flood-and-wildfire-impacted-livestock</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Flood and Wildfire-Impacted Livestock Producers</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-summary-report-forestry</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Summary Report – Forestry Commission</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/mexican-importers-learn-u-s-vessel-export-procedures-to-streamline</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Mexican importers learn U.S. vessel export procedures to streamline agricultural trade</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-september-19</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event September 19 </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/statement-from-epa-deq-and-ldh-regarding-environmental-safety-following</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Statement from EPA, DEQ, and LDH Regarding Environmental Safety Following Smitty’s Supply Facility Fire</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fungal-disease-threatens-pine-plantations-in-arkansas-uams-arkansas-forest</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Fungal disease threatens pine plantations in Arkansas – UAM’s Arkansas Forest Health Research Center fights back</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/hhs-allows-fda-emergency-use-of-animal-drugs-to-combat-new-world-screwworm</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World Screwworm, protect U.S. food supply</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-sweeping-plans-to-protect-the-united-states-from-new-world</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-08-15</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-office-of-forestry-forest-landowner-assistance</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-08-14</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Office of Forestry – Forest Landowner Assistance</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-notice-of-intent-agricultural-chemistry-and-seed-commission</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission – LAC 7:XIII. Chapters 7 and 12</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-advisory-commission-on-pesticides-lac-7-xxiii-103-701-709</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Advisory Commission on Pesticides – LAC 7:XXIII.103, 701, 709, 711, 2101, and 2103</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-structural-pest-control-commission-lac-7-xxv-101-113-and</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Structural Pest Control Commission – LAC 7:XXV.101, 113 and 117</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/moving-cotton-harvest-equipment-into-louisiana-is-restricted-without-proper</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-08-13</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Moving cotton harvest equipment into Louisiana is restricted without proper inspection</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/supplemental-disaster-relief-program-drought-and-hail-eligibility</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-08-12</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Supplemental Disaster Relief Program: Drought and Hail Eligibility</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/coca-colas-cane-sugar-switch-could-rejuvenate-louisiana-farms</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Coca-Cola’s Cane Sugar switch could rejuvenate Louisiana farms</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/farm-land-makes-up-one-third-of-the-state-how-big-are-louisiana-farms</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Farm land makes up one third of the state. How big are Louisiana farms?</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/secretary-rollins-announces-new-plan-to-bolster-meat-and-poultry-safety</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Secretary Rollins announces new plan to bolster meat and poultry safety</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/supplemental-disaster-relief-program-webinar-for-crop-insurance</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Supplemental Disaster Relief Program webinar for crop insurance professionals</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/trump-administration-announces-expedited-congressionally-mandated-disaster</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Trump Administration Announces Expedited Congressionally Mandated Disaster Assistance for Farmers</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/the-louisiana-agricultural-workforce-development-program-is-now-accepting</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-07-01</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program is now accepting applications for internship program  </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/west-baton-rouge-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>West Baton Rouge Parish man arrested for theft of livestock </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/secretary-rollins-announces-bold-plan-to-combat-new-world-screwworms</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Secretary Rollins announces bold plan to combat New World Screwworm’s northward spread</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-petitions-for-adoption-amendment-or-repeal-of-rules</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - Petitions for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-voluntary-inspection-services-for-slaughter-and-processing</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule -  Voluntary Inspection Services for Slaughter and Processing of Exotic Animals</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-open-meetings-via-electronic-means</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule -  Open Meetings via Electronic Means</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-repeal-of-central-registry-rules</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule -  Repeal of Central Registry rules</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-petitions-for-declaratory-orders</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - Petitions for Declaratory Orders</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/emergency-rule-chronic-wasting-disease-cwd-transport-of-deer-head-permits</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Emergency Rule: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)/Transport of deer head permits</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-equine-promotion-and-research-advisory-board-announces-grant-25-26</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board announces grant opportunities</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/secretary-rollins-increases-funding-to-reimburse-states-for-food-safety</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Secretary Rollins increases funding to reimburse states for food safety inspections</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-may-30</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event May 30</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-usd72-9-million-in-grant-funding-available-through-specialty</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA announces $72.9 million in grant funding available through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-encourages-vigilance-regarding-new-world-screwworm-movement</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF encourages vigilance regarding New World Screwworm movement</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-usd26-5-million-in-grant-funding-available-through-the-local</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA announces $26.5 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/secretary-rollins-suspends-live-animal-imports-through-ports-of-entry-along</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/west-baton-rouge-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock-may</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>West Baton Rouge Parish man arrested for theft of livestock</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-may-16</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event May 16 </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/west-feliciana-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-05-01</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>West Feliciana Parish man arrested for theft of livestock </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-summary-report-advisory</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-extends-response-deadline-for-2024-census-of-horticultural-specialties</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/sulcs-ag-law-institute-partners-with-ldaf-to-host-heirs-property-clinic</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-new-fpac-leadership-to-better-serve-farmers-and-ranchers</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA announces new FPAC leadership to better serve farmers and ranchers</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-next-steps-in-the-effort-to-support-the-fight-against-avian</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-03-20</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA Announces Next Steps in the Effort to Support the Fight Against Avian Influenza </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-expediting-usd10-billion-in-direct-economic-assistance-to-agricultural</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>USDA expediting $10 billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-proposed-repeal-of-central-registry-rules</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Proposed Repeal of Central Registry Rules</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-proposed-rule-regarding-petitions-for-declaratory</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-03-11</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Proposed Rule regarding Petitions for Declaratory Orders</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-voluntary-inspection-of-exotic-animals-lac-7-xxxiii</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-03-11</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Voluntary Inspection of Exotic Animals (LAC 7:XXXIII.301-333)</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-proposed-amendment-of-rule-regarding-petitions-for</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2025-03-11</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Proposed Amendment of Rule regarding Petitions for the Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-invests-up-to-usd1-billion-to-combat-avian-flu-and-reduce-egg-prices</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>USDA invests up to $1 billion to combat Avian Flu and reduce egg prices</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/plainview-men-arrested-for-theft-of-ldaf-property</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Plainview men arrested for theft of LDAF property</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-notice-of-intent-proposed-commercial-feed-rule-change</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Proposed Commercial Feed Rule Change</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-horticulture-commission</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Horticulture Commission</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-timber-harvesting</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Timber Harvesting</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-seafood-consumer-protection</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - Seafood Consumer Protection</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-indian-creek-recreation-area</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule- Indian Creek Recreation Area</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-accepting-applications-for-2025-specialty-crop-block-grant</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-january-31</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event January 31</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-update-h5n1-hpai-confirmed-in-feral</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-2025-enrollment-periods-for-crop-and-dairy-safety-net</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA announces 2025 enrollment periods for crop and dairy safety-net programs</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-encourages-preparation-for-freezing-temperatures-2025</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF encourages preparation for freezing temperatures</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-prescribed-burning-by-non-certified-prescribed-burn</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule- Prescribed Burning by Non-Certified Prescribed Burn Managers</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/chronic-wasting-disease-update</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Chronic Wasting Disease Update</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/commissioner-strains-letter-to-the-delegation</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Commissioner Strain Asks Congressional Delegation to Support Agricultural Funding in the Continuing Resolution</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/avian-influenza-detected-in-second-louisiana-backyard-flock-following-ldhs</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Avian influenza detected in second Louisiana backyard flock following LDH’s first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/avian-influenza-found-in-louisiana-backyard-flock-producers-urged-to-take</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Avian influenza found in Louisiana backyard flock; producers urged to take precautions</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-confirms-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-backyard-non-poultry</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in Louisiana</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldh-detects-first-presumptive-positive-human-h5n1-case-in-louisiana</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDH detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/new-marketing-assistance-now-available-for-specialty-crop-producers</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>New marketing assistance now available for specialty crop producers</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Report</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-12-11</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Report</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report-timber-harvesting</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Report – Timber Harvesting</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report-horticulture-commission</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Report – Horticulture Commission </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/cwd-emergency-rule</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Emergency Rule - Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)/Transport of Deer Head Permits</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/chronic-wasting-disease-found-in-farm-raised-white-tailed-deer-in-jefferson</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Chronic Wasting Disease found in farm-raised white-tailed deer in Jefferson Davis Parish</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-is-now-accepting-applications-for-the-apprenticeship-project-for</loc>
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            <news:title>DEADLINE EXTENDED: LDAF is now accepting applications for the Apprenticeship Project for Growing Beekeepers  and Honey Producers in Louisiana</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report-relative-to-prescribed</loc>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-submission-of-the-second-legislative-report-relative-to-the-hourly</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Submission of the Second Legislative Report relative to the hourly and overtime rates of the grain service</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/input-needed-for-accurate-drought-representation</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-29</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Input needed for accurate drought representation</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-of-amendment-of-a-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-state-of</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Notice of amendment of a major Disaster Declaration for the State of Louisiana</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-fire-crews-respond-to-vernon-parish-wildfires</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF fire crews respond to Vernon Parish wildfires </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-fights-highway-67-fires-urges-vigilance-in-continued-dry-conditions</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF fights Highway 67 fires, urges vigilance in continued dry conditions </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/red-flag-warning-issued</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Red Flag Warning issued</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-additional-usd250-million-in-financial-assistance-for</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA announces additional $250 million in financial assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-nrcs-louisiana-announces-regional-conservation-partnership-program-rcpp</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA/NRCS Louisiana announces Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-of-a-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-state-of-texas-amendment-no-5</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas Amendment No. 5 and Four Louisiana Parishes for Hurricane Beryl</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/volunteer-fireman-arrested-in-union-parish</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-09</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Volunteer fireman arrested in Union Parish </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-at-washington</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-07</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event at Washington State Fair</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-equine-promotion-and-research-advisory-board-announces-grant</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-04</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board announces grant opportunities </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/hurricane-helene-relief</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-10-04</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Hurricane Helene relief</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-prescribed-burning</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-09-20</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Prescribed burning</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-structural-pest-control-commission</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-09-20</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Structural Pest Control Commission</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event_sept2024</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-09-16</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event September 26 </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/equine-evacuation-resources-from-the-louisiana-equine-council</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-09-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Equine and livestock evacuation resources</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/tennessee-man-arrested-for-felony-theft-and-other-charges</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Tennessee man arrested for felony theft and other charges </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-expands-shellfish-insurance-program</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-09-05</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA expands Shellfish Insurance Program</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/st-landry-parish-man-arrested-for-felony-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-08-30</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>St. Landry Parish man arrested for felony theft </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-funding-awarded-to-louisiana-to-support-specialty-crop</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-08-30</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA announces funding awarded to Louisiana to support specialty crop growers</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/logging-equipment-set-ablaze-in-vernon-parish-woods</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-08-28</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Logging equipment set ablaze in Vernon Parish woods </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-hunting-season-variances-for-farm-raised-white-tailed-deer</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-08-12</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Hunting season variances for farm-raised White-Tailed Deer </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/revised-ldaf-enhances-protective-measures-encourages-increased-biosecurity</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>REVISED - LDAF enhances protective measures, encourages increased biosecurity in the wake of emerging cattle disease</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/moving-cotton-harvest-equipment-into-louisiana-is-restricted-without-proper</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Moving cotton harvest equipment into Louisiana is restricted without proper inspection</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-2024-annual-quarantine-listing-submitted-for-publication</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE:  2024 Annual Quarantine Listing submitted for publication</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-offers-annual-installment-deferral-option-for-farm-storage-facility</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA offers annual installment deferral option for Farm Storage Facility Loan borrowers</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/st-landry-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>St. Landry Parish man arrested for theft of livestock </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-shines-in-national-price-verification-survey-report</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Louisiana shines in national price verification survey report</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/the-veteran-farmer-award-of-excellence-recognizes-a-member-of-the-u-s</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>The Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence recognizes a member of the U.S. Military</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-august-14-application-deadline-for-emergency-relief-program</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA Announces August 14 Application Deadline for Emergency Relief Program Assistance for Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/su-ag-center-and-gohsep-set-to-hold-a-community-emergency-preparedness-event</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>SU Ag Center and GOHSEP set to hold a Community Emergency Preparedness Event</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/the-louisiana-agricultural-workforce-development-program-offers-internship</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program offers internship program opportunities  </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/evangeline-parish-man-faces-charges-for-sinker-cypress-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Evangeline Parish man faces charges for Sinker Cypress theft </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-moves-to-gain-better-understanding-of-forests-and-grazing-conservation</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA moves to gain better understanding of forests and grazing conservation practices</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/sugarcane-harvest-bmps-new-residue-management-modifications</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Sugarcane harvest BMPs: New residue management modifications</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-usd824-million-in-new-funding-to-protect-livestock-health</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-05-30</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA announces $824 million in new funding to protect livestock health; launches voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/mississippi-man-arrested-for-timber-theft-in-louisiana</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Mississippi man arrested for timber theft in Louisiana </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ag-commissioner-mike-strain-in-cuba-building-bridges-for-la-export</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Ag Commissioner Mike Strain in Cuba building bridges for LA export</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-may-31</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-05-15</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event May 31</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-disaster-program-flexibilities-to-help-louisiana-crawfish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2024-05-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA Announces Disaster Program Flexibilities to Help Louisiana Crawfish Producers Impacted by Extreme Heat in 2023</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-actions-to-protect-livestock-health-from-highly-pathogenic-h5n1-avian</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-commissioner-mike-strain-named-to-national-advisory-council</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-seeking-partners-for-summer-food-service-program</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-enhances-protective-measures-encourages-increased-biosecurity-in-the</loc>
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            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/desoto-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-timber</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>DeSoto Parish man arrested for theft of timber </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-confirms-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-dairy-herd-in-new-mexico</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-fda-and-cdc-share-update-on-hpai-detections-in-dairy-cattle</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-03-29</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA, FDA and CDC share update on HPAI detections in dairy cattle</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/tangipahoa-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-03-21</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tangipahoa Parish man arrested for theft of livestock </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-department-of-environmental-quality-to-award-louisiana-department</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to award Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry funds to replace wildfire equipment</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/rma-offers-new-resource-for-specialty-and-small-scale-farmers</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>RMA offers new resource for specialty and small-scale farmers</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-march-14</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event March 14 </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-commissioner-strain-urges-federal-government-to-aid-crawfish-industry</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF Commissioner Strain urges federal government to aid crawfish industry</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-is-now-accepting-applications-for-resilient-food-systems-infrastructure</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-02-07</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF is now accepting applications for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/rapides-parish-man-arrested-for-setting-fires-to-company-land</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2024-01-31</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rapides Parish man arrested for setting fires to company land </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-partners-with-usda-to-award-over-usd4-million-to-strengthen-louisianas</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF partners with USDA to award over $4 million to strengthen Louisiana’s food supply chain infrastructure </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/farm-safety-tips-for-animal-handling</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Farm safety tips for animal handling</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-accepting-applications-for-2024-specialty-crop-block-grant</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF accepting applications for 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-february</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event February 1 </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-encourages-preparation-for-freezing-temperatures-2024</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF encourages preparation for freezing temperatures</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-agricultural-commodities-commission</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - La. Agricultural Commodities Commission</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-structural-pest-control-commission</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - Structural Pest Control Commission</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/researchers-and-a-handful-of-farmers-team-up-to-develop-industrial-hemp-for</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-12-18</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Researchers and a handful of farmers team up to develop industrial hemp for Louisiana</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-seed-testing-laboratorys-seed-sample-results-now-available-online</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF Seed Testing Laboratory’s seed sample results now available online</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/pointe-coupee-parish-man-arrested-for-possession-of-stolen-things</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Pointe Coupee Parish man arrested for possession of stolen things</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-at-louisiana</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event at Louisiana State Fair </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/madison-parish-man-arrested-for-livestock-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-10-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Madison Parish man arrested for livestock theft</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-launches-new-website</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-10-23</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF launches new website</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/a-day-in-the-life-of-ldaf-weights-and-measures-staff</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>A day in the life of LDAF Weights &amp; Measures staff</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/weights-and-measures-professional-development-ranks-1-in-nation</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Weights and Measures professional development ranks #1 in nation</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/shiver-me-meters-pirates-take-lengths-to-steal-jeffersons-metric-dream</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Shiver me meters! Pirates take ‘lengths’ to steal Jefferson’s metric dream</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-requests-feedback-help-strengthen-louisianas-food-supply-chain</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-10-09</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF requests feedback: Help strengthen Louisiana’s food supply chain </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/terrebonne-parish-man-arrested-for-livestock-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-10-06</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Terrebonne Parish man arrested for livestock theft </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-october</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event October 19 </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/forestry-enforcement-agents-arrest-rapides-parish-woman-for-obstruction-of</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Forestry enforcement agents arrest Rapides Parish woman for obstruction of justice, a second time</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/merryville-man-arrested-for-negligent-burning</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Merryville man arrested for negligent burning </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-to-hold-unwanted-pesticide-collection-day-november-2-in-monroe</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-10-02</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF to hold unwanted pesticide collection day November 2 in Monroe </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/update-statewide-burn-ban-modified</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Update: Statewide burn ban modified</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/forestry-agents-arrest-a-rapides-parish-woman-for-setting-fires-which</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-09-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Forestry agents arrest a Rapides Parish woman for setting fires, which resulted in millions of dollars in damage</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-and-lfa-offer-usd15-000-reward-for-arson-information</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF and LFA offer $15,000 reward for arson information</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/juveniles-arrested-for-shoplifting-and-arson-in-springhill</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-09-22</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Juveniles arrested for shoplifting and arson in Springhill </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/rapides-parish-man-arrested-for-setting-multiple-wildfires-in-grant-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-09-18</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Rapides Parish man arrested for setting multiple wildfires in Grant Parish </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-what-is-mop-up</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: What is mop up?</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-09-08</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event September 22 </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/public-notice-hunting-season-variances-granted</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-09-08</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>PUBLIC NOTICE - Hunting season variances granted</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-what-is-kbdi</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-09-05</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: What is KBDI?</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-containment-lines</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-09-03</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: Containment lines</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-extinguishing-vs-containment</loc>
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          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: Extinguishing vs. containment</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-what-is-containment</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-09-02</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: What is containment?</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fire-facts-what-is-needlecast-and-why-is-it-a-problem-for-firefighters</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>FIRE FACTS: What is needlecast? And why is it a problem for firefighters?</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-requests-public-assistance-finding-arson-suspect-regarding-tiger-island</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF requests public assistance finding arson suspect regarding Tiger Island Fire</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-requests-public-assistance-finding-arson-suspect-in-vernon-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-31</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF requests public assistance finding arson suspect in Vernon Parish</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-agents-apprehend-tickfaw-arson-suspect</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-30</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF agents apprehend Tickfaw arson suspect</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/tiger-island-fire-updates</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-29</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tiger Island Fire updates</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/independence-man-issued-misdemeanor-summons</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-27</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Independence man issued misdemeanor summons</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-requests-public-assistance-finding-arson-suspect-in-rapides-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-27</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF requests public assistance finding arson suspect in Rapides Parish</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-of-funding-ira-forest-landowner-support</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Notice of Funding: IRA Forest Landowner Support</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/man-arrested-for-arson-threats-in-sabine-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man arrested for arson threats in Sabine Parish</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/update-statewide-burn-ban-issued-due-to-concerning-dry-conditions</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Update: Statewide burn ban issued due to concerning dry conditions</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-specialty-crop-block-grant-program-funding-awarded-to</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-08-23</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding awarded to Louisiana</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/suspect-arrested-for-initiating-fire-during-burn-ban</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Suspect arrested for initiating fire during burn ban</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-of-intent-for-certified-grain-graders</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - Certified Grain Graders</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/hunting-season-variance-granted</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Hunting season variance granted</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-of-intent-for-2023-medical-marijuana-rules-repeal</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent - 2023 medical marijuana repeal</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/moving-cotton-harvest-equipment-into-louisiana-is-restricted-without-proper</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Moving cotton harvest equipment into Louisiana is restricted without proper inspection</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/statewide-burn-ban-issued-due-to-concerning-dry-conditions</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Statewide burn ban issued due to concerning dry conditions</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/suspect-arrested-in-st-helena-arson-investigation</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Suspect arrested in St. Helena arson investigation </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/caddo-parish-man-arrested-for-livestock-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Caddo Parish man arrested for livestock theft</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/jonesville-man-arrested-for-simple-arson-for-causing-wildfires</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Jonesville man arrested for simple arson for causing wildfires</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-summer-food-program-meal-sites-for-kids</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Summer Food Program – meal sites for kids</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/iberia-parish-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock-in-st-landry-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>Iberia Parish man arrested for theft of livestock in St. Landry Parish</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-urges-louisianans-to-begin-hurricane-preparations-as-we-enter-hurricane</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF urges Louisianans to begin hurricane preparations as we enter hurricane season</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-at-the-louisiana-high-school-rodeo</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF to host saddle microchipping event at the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association’s Junior High and High School Finals</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/livestock-otc-antibiotics-will-soon-require-a-prescription</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Livestock OTC antibiotics will soon require a prescription</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-issues-warning-regarding-livestock-sales</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission issues warning regarding livestock sales scams</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-may-26</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event May 26</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-urges-vigilance-during-termite-season</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF urges vigilance during termite season</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/st-mary-parish-woman-arrested-for-forgery</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>St. Mary Parish woman arrested for forgery</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/information-needed-in-grant-parish-trespassing-and-chemical-vandalism-case</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-05-01</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Information needed in Grant Parish trespassing and chemical vandalism case </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/appellate-court-rules-in-favor-of-agriculture</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Appellate Court rules in favor of agriculture</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-april-20</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-04-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event April 20</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/natchitoches-arsonist-apprehended-in-new-orleans</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Natchitoches arsonist apprehended in New Orleans</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-annual-quarantine-list</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-03-24</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Potpourri – Annual Quarantine List</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-pesticides-final-rule</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-03-24</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule - Pesticides</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/west-carroll-man-arrested-for-felony-theft-in-morehouse-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-03-22</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>West Carroll man arrested for felony theft in Morehouse Parish </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/missouri-man-arrested-for-livestock-theft-in-allen-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-03-15</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Missouri man arrested for livestock theft in Allen Parish</news:title>
          </news:news>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-to-hold-unwanted-pesticide-collection-day-march-23-in-napoleonville</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/caldwell-parish-man-arrested-for-timber-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-pesticides-rule</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Pesticides </news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-encourages-participation-in-louisianas-senior-farmers-market-nutrition</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF encourages participation in Louisiana’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program</news:title>
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          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-purina-pro-plan-veterinary</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-02-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Voluntarily Recalls Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to Potentially Elevated Vitamin D</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-february</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-02-09</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event February 23</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fiscal-year-2023-veterinary-services-grant-program-vsgp-request-for</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-02-03</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Fiscal Year 2023 Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Request for Applications</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-association-of-conservation-districts-hosted-77th-annual-meeting</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-02-01</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts hosted 77th Annual Meeting</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-accepting-applications-for-2023-specialty-crop-block-grant-program</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-02-01</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF accepting applications for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-distributes-chicken-donated-by-foster-farms-to-food-banks-across</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-01-09</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF distributes chicken donated by Foster Farms to food banks across Louisiana</news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-pesticides-rule-notice-of-intent</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2023-01-09</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Notice of Intent – Pesticides Rule </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fda-confirms-clostridium-botulinum-type-c-was-found-in-alfalfa-hay-cubes</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2023-01-05</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FDA confirms Clostridium Botulinum type C was found in alfalfa hay cubes tied to the death of multiple horses in Louisiana</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-designates-11-louisiana-parishes-as-disaster-areas</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-12-27</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA designates 11 Louisiana parishes as disaster areas</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-requests-the-publics-help-in-locating-stolen-logging-equipment</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2022-12-22</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF requests the public’s help in locating stolen logging equipment</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-encourages-preparation-for-freezing-temperatures</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-12-21</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF encourages preparation for freezing temperatures</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/vernon-parish-man-arrested-on-timber-related-charges</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-12-21</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Vernon Parish man arrested on timber related charges</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/fda-cautions-horse-owners-not-to-feed-recalled-lots-of-top-of-the-rockies</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-12-17</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FDA cautions horse owners not to feed recalled lots of Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes due to reports of illness and death</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-recipient-of-the-susta-outstanding-achievement-award</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>LDAF recipient of the SUSTA Outstanding Achievement Award</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/pointe-coupee-parish-man-arrested-for-simple-burglary-involving-saddles</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-23</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Pointe Coupee Parish man arrested for simple burglary involving saddles</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-industrial-hemp-promotion-and-research-advisory-board-holds-first</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-17</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board holds first meeting</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-commissioner-proclaims-louisiana-sweet-potato-day</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-15</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF Commissioner proclaims Louisiana Sweet Potato Day</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-potpourri</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Potpourri - Quarantine list</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/concordia-parish-man-arrested-for-illegal-possession-of-stolen-things-with-a</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2022-11-10</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Concordia Parish man arrested for illegal possession of stolen things with a defaced product identification number</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-plant-protection-and-quarantine-rules</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2022-11-03</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Plant Protection and Quarantine </news:title>
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        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/the-ldafs-livestock-brand-commission-to-host-saddle-microchipping-event-in</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-03</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The LDAF’s Livestock Brand Commission to host saddle microchipping event in Bossier</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-structural-pest-control-rules</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-11-03</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Structural Pest Control </news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-to-hold-unwanted-pesticide-collection-day-nov-9-in-franklinton</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF to hold unwanted pesticide collection day Nov. 9 in Franklinton</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-century-farm-program-seeking-applicants</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Louisiana Century Farm Program seeking applicants</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/concordia-parish-man-arrested-for-felony-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Concordia Parish Man arrested for felony theft</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/calcasieu-parish-woman-arrested-for-simple-arson</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>Calcasieu Parish woman arrested for simple arson</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/bienville-man-arrested-for-cattle-related-theft</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Bienville Man arrested for cattle-related theft</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-to-gather-data-about-farm-labor</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>USDA to gather data about farm labor</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-press-secretary-awarded-2022-nasda-honor-award-in-communications</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>LDAF Press Secretary awarded 2022 NASDA Honor Award in Communications</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-emergency-rule-filed-with-state-register</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Emergency Rule Filed with State Register</news:title>
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        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/ldaf-announces-apprenticeship-project-for-growing-new-beekeepers-in</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-09-26</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>LDAF announces apprenticeship project for growing new beekeepers in Louisiana opportunity</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/mississippi-man-arrested-for-theft-of-livestock-in-lasalle-parish</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>Mississippi man arrested for theft of livestock in LaSalle Parish</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-potpourri-quarantine</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Potpourri - Annual quarantine list</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-amended-landscape-horticulturist-license-rule</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            <news:title>NOTICE: Final Rule – Landscape Horticulturist License </news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/louisiana-equine-promotion-and-research-advisory-board-announces-grant</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-08-31</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board announces grant opportunities</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/vernon-parish-man-arrested-for-fuel-theft-and-crimes-committed-to-logging</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-08-29</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Vernon Parish man arrested for fuel theft and crimes committed to logging equipment</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/usda-announces-specialty-crop-block-grant-program-funding-awarded-to</loc>
          <changefreq>never</changefreq>
          <news:news>
            <news:publication>
              <news:name>Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2022-08-25</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>USDA announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding awarded to Louisiana</news:title>
          </news:news>
        </url>
        <url>
          <loc>https://www.ldaf.la.gov/about/news/article/notice-final-rule-published-for-forestry</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication>
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