Gov. Landry Declares State of Emergency over High Diesel Prices Ahead of Harvest

Governor Jeff Landry declares emergency to cut diesel costs for farmers

Jeff Landry orders fuel tax pause for farmers, loggers as prices soar and midterms approach

As soaring fuel prices slam farmers and cause political headaches for Republicans before the midterm elections, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Wednesday that he says will give the agricultural industry a tax break.

Gov. Landry declares State of Emergency on farm diesel prices

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order allowing Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel fuel, effective immediately.

Louisiana governor declares state of emergency as diesel prices hit farmers hard

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana as diesel prices rise to record levels during peak harvest season.

Gov. Landry’s order waives some limits on off-road diesel use to lower fuel costs

Farmers and timber harvesters can use off-road diesel fuel for all purposes for the next 30 days under an executive order Gov. Jeff Landry issued Wednesday.

Landry declares emergency to help farmers, loggers cope with record diesel prices

Executive order lets farmers and loggers tap fuel already on hand as diesel prices hit $6.03 a gallon