Diesel relief during Louisiana harvest season could save sugarcane farmers millionsBATON ROUGE — Louisiana farmers are getting temporary relief from state penalties on dyed diesel as harvest season gets underway. Diesel prices are averaging about $6 a gallon in Louisiana, adding to the cost of moving crops and agricultural products from fields to processing facilities. Gov. Jeff Landry says rising wages and increased economic activity…WBRZ10d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrylouisiana diesel relief
Gov. Landry, Secretary of Agriculture tour LA sugar millLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins tour the Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative in St. Martin Parish, as the industry faces challenges due to labor shortages, rising fuel costs and threats from the invasive pasture mealybug.Baton Rouge Advocate10d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landryla sugar mill tour
Gov. Landry’s Order Waives Some Limits on Off-Road Diesel Use to Lower Fuel CostsLouisiana farmers and timber harvesters can use off-road diesel fuel for all purposes for 30 days under an executive order issued by Gov. Jeff Landry.Successful Farming11d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrydiesel fuel price relief
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 Advocate12d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrydiesel tax exemption
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.WBRZ13d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyJeff Landrydiesel price emergency declaration
Jeff Landry announces $20M for new fortified roof programLandry said the state plans to redirect $20 million in federal funding originally meant for affordable housing to instead launch another fortified roof grant program for homes impacted by recent hurricanes.Baton Rouge Advocate14d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyJeff Landrylouisiana roof grant program
Louisiana puts $100 million into Fortified Roof Program to lower insurance costsGov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced a $100 million investment in the Fortified Roof Program.WBRZ15d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyJeff Landryfortified roof program funding
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