Mark Frisbie Crop Insurance Fraud Probe: Farm Manager Pleads Guilty in $3.2M SchemeA southwest Florida farm manager could spend years behind bars and be ordered to repay more than $3 million after admitting to his role in a federal crop insurance fraud scheme. Mark Frisbie, 60, of Punta Gorda, pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement on a federal crop insurance claim, according to Mark Frisbie Crop Insurance Fraud Probe…USA Herald15d agoWhole story →JusticeFoodcrop insurance fraud probe
Jeff Landry orders pause on diesel tax for farmers, loggersWith midterm elections just over a month away, the price of diesel fuel has become a political liability as consumers and businesses struggle under the pressure of high fuel prices.Baton Rouge Advocate15d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodJeff Landrydiesel tax exemption
Pork, beef, other products recalled because of lack of inspectionThe federal recall affects more than 167,000 pounds of products.cleveland.com15d agoWhole story →FoodCommercefood recall notice
USDA recalls 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, goat productsThe USDA has issued a massive recall, focusing on more than 100,000 pounds of raw meat after federal officials say the items were not federally inspected.WJLA15d agoWhole story →FoodCommerceusda meat recall
Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over high diesel prices ahead of harvestA state of emergency has been issued by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season in Louisiana.WBRZ16d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodJeff Landrydiesel price emergency declaration
