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march 12, 2020 • VOL. 103 • NO. 6 LOUISIANA WWW.LDAF.LA.GOV LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMIssIONER Second Workers help unload containers of unwanted pesticides and chemicals at the the first LDaF pesticide pickup which was held on Dec. 10, 2019 in Winnsboro, La. and resulted in the collection of 37.6 tons of unwanted pesticides and chemicals. Baton Rouge, La. (March 9, 2020) – The cancelled or expired. Louisiana Department of Agriculture The program is being conducted at and Forestry (LDAF) has scheduled its various locations in the state and will second pesticide pick-up location to continue on an annual basis. There is no collect unwanted pesticides from ag- cost to the farmer, and it is completely ricultural producers across the state anonymous for those who wish to par- who need assistance disposing of them ticipate. properly. Currently in Louisiana, an individual The second date of the Unwanted wishing to dispose of pesticide Pesticide Pick-Up Program will be on products must contact a licensed April 2, 2020 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. at contractor for disposal, which results the St. Landry Recycling Center located in a costly fee based on pounds of at 2717 West Landry St., Opelousas, La. product(s) submitted for disposal. The 70570. LDAF program will not require a fee for “Last fall, 37.6 tons of pesticides and the disposal of unwanted pesticides. chemicals were picked up at a location The cost of the program is funded in Winnsboro, La.,” said Commissioner through fees associated with pesticide of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, manufacturers’ product registrations in D.V.M. “This program not only helps our Louisiana. All pesticides offered for sale ag producers but also helps protect in Louisiana must be registered annually people and the environment in Loui- with the LDAF. siana by properly disposing of these The LDAF has retained a licensed con- items.” tractor for the program. This contractor Eligible items include but are not lim- will assume all responsibility for pesti- ited to partially full containers of pes- cide products delivered to the desig- ticides and pesticide products that are nated locations and for disposal. PAGE 2 MARKET BULLETIN MARCH 12, 2020 Louisiana Agriculture & Forestry Today rapides Parish man arrested for timber theft Baton Rouge, La., (March 6, the landowners suspected they you are being taken advantage 2020) – A Rapides Parish man is were not paid for all the timber of,” said LDAF Commissioner Mike accused of theft of timber valued hauled off the property as a result Strain, D.V.M. at $178,270.51. of some notable inconsistencies Edwards was booked into the Melvin Darren Edwards was with timber payments. Rapides Parish Jail on one count arrested March 5, 2020 by Louisiana Following an investigation, of theft of timber greater than Department of Agriculture and the LDAF enforcement division 25,000. Bond was set at $25,000. Forestry enforcement agents. determined Edwards concealed Edwards has reportedly bonded In 2019, LDAF enforcement agents the proceeds from the sale of the out. received a complaint from the timber from the owners. If convicted, Edwards could owners of two tracts of timberland “Timber is a valuable, long-term receive a fine up to $10,000 and/ totaling 180 acres located in investment. It is important to pay or jail time up to 10 years. Rapides Parish. The landowners attention to what is being hauled To report suspected timber reported that in 2018, Melvin “D.D.” off your property so you can be theft, contact the LDAF Office of Edwards was hired to log these two properly compensated. Of course, Forestry at 225-925-4500 to file a MIKE STRAIN DVM tracts of land. Investigators said we are here to help if you believe complaint. CoMMISSIONER LOUISIANA MARKET BULLETIN USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Hay Prices (USPS 672-600) Values are in tons unless otherwise noted MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMISSIONER As a public service to state residents, the Louisiana Market Bulletin offers free listings subject to aLaBama SE hay rEPOrt, march 5, 2020 existing regulations. Out-of-state residents may list. Want Ads only. Ads may not exceed 25 words. The Bermuda Small Square ................................Premium .........................$180-$300 name, address and telephone number as well as the Good.................................$220-$220 price of the item must be included with each ad. Subscription fee for the Market Bulletin is $10.00 Fair.....................................$90-$90 for a one-year subscription. Bermuda Large round ...............................Premium .........................$133.33-$133.33 The Louisiana Market Bulletin assumes no Good..................................$66.67-$66.67 responsibility for any notice appearing in the Bulletin Bermuda Mid Round ...................................Premium .........................$110-$130 nor for any transaction resulting from published Good..................................$50-$110 notices. Advertisers are cautioned that it is against the law to misrepresent any product offered for sale in a public notice or advertisement carried in any publication or that is delivered through the United EaSt tExaS WEEkLy hay rEPOrt, march 6, 2020 States mail. Commercial listings or advertisements from anyone acting in the capacity of any agent cannot be accepted. For more information contact: Coastal Bermuda Small Square ................Good/Premium ............$8-$10/per bale LAURA PURSNELL-LINDSAY coastal Bermuda Large rounds ..............Good/Premium ............$60-$70/per roll MANAGING EDITOR 5825 FLORIDA Blvd., STE 2001 BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 phone 225-922-1284 • fax 225- 923-4828 Published bi-weekly by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. Periodical non-profit postage paid at 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, 70806. All facilities, programs and services of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry are available to all persons. Discrimination is prohibited and should be reported to the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry. POSTMASTER: Send form 3579 to Louisi- ana Market Bulletin, 5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 2001, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. This public document was published at a total cost of $1,185.36. 9.300 copies of this public document were published in this first printing. This document was published for The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Marketing Division, 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 2001, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 by Baton Rouge Press Inc, 2621 E. Perdue, Baton Rouge, LA, 70814, under authority of R.S. 3:2 (A) for the purpose of promoting and advancing agriculture and forestry. This material was printed in accordance with the standards for printing by state agencies established pursuant to R.S. 43:31. Printing of this material was purchased in accordance with the provisions of Title 43 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. MARCH 12, 2020 MARKET BULLETIN PAGE 3 Visit your local farmers market ACADIA PARISH Delta Farmers Market 26105 Liberty Cemetery Rd. Crescent City Farmers Market #3 Railroad Avenue Iota 405 Carter St. - Old Courthouse Fri 4-6 p.m., year round 3700 Orleans Ave. 3rd Sat., 9 a.m - 1 p.m. Iota Farmers Market Wed. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June-1st freeze Thurs., 3 - 7 p.m., year round March-Nov. Gazebo on Main St. Jennings 2nd, 4th Sat., 8 a.m.-noon, Jan. closed DESOTO PARISH Main Street Farmers Market New Orleans Mandeville Mansfield Founder’s Park on Main St. Marketplace at Armstrong Park Mandeville Trailhead Market Crowley DeSoto Farmers Market Sat. 7 a.m.-10 a.m., May - Nov. 700-900 block of N. Rampart St. 675 Lafitte St. Crowley Farmers Market DeSoto Parish Ext. Office Thurs. 3-7 p.m., year round Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., year round Located at Tractor Supply Sat. 8 -11 a.m., May -June Welsh 1st Sat., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., closed in Jan. Welsh Farmers Market New Orleans Pearl River EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 201 South Elms St. Sankofa Farmers Market Pearl River Farmers Market Rayne Baton Rouge Tues. 4:30-6:30 p.m., May- Oct. 3819 St. Claude Ave. 67518 Lou Rd. Rayne Farmers Market Red Stick Farmers Market #1 Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., year round 1st & 3rd Sat., 8 a.m.-til, year round Frog Fest Pavilion, Fifth St. & Main St. LAFAYETTE PARISH 210 Frog Festival Dr. Sat. 8 a.m.- noon, year round Lafayette OUACHITA PARISH Slidell 2nd Sat., 8 a.m. - 2p.m. Acadiana Farmers Market Monroe Camellia City Farmers Market Baton Rouge 801 Foreman Dr. & Dulles St. Monroe Farmers Market ALLEN PARISH Red Stick Farmers Market #2 Tues., Thurs., Sat., 5-10 a.m., year 333 Erlanger, Old Towne Slidell 1013 Washington St. Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., year round Oakdale EBRP Main Library round Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-1 p.m., June-Aug. Oakdale Farmers Market 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Hwy 165 S, next to Burger King Tues. 8 a.m.-noon, Oct.- Dec., Apr-July TANGIPAHOA PARISH Lafayette West Monroe Wed. 3-6 p.m., Fri. 7:30 a.m.-noon Hammond Hub City Farmers Market West Monroe Farmers Market Year round Baton Rouge Hammond Farmers Market Corner of South College and Pinhook, 1700 North 7th St. Red Stick Farmers Market #3 2 West Thomas St., Oil Center. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m, year round Oberlin 6400 Perkins Road Sat. 8 a.m. - noon, year round Sat., 8 a.m. - noon, year round Oberlin Farmers Market Thurs. 8 a.m. - noon, year round RA ARI 228 West 6th Ave. PIDES P SH TENSAS PARISH Lafayette Alexandria Wed. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., year round Zachary St. Joseph Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market Alexandria Market Zachary Famers Market St. Joseph Tailgate Market 3011 N.W. Evangeline Trwy. 4724 Sterkx Road AVOYELLES PARISH City Hall side parking lot Sat.-Sun. 8-5 p.m., year round Gazebo on Plank Road Sat.

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