Louisiana governor declares state of emergency as diesel prices hit farmers hard — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/louisiana-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-as-diesel-prices-hit-farmers-hardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Louisiana and Alabama issue orders to lower diesel costs for farmershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/louisiana-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-as-diesel-prices-hit-farmers-hardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/louisiana-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-as-diesel-prices-hit-farmers-hard#u85717Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:55:54 +0000Governor Landry of Louisiana and Governor Ivey of Alabama have issued orders to mitigate the impact of rising diesel prices on agricultural and timber sectors. Landry declared a state of emergency in Louisiana to waive certain limits on off-road diesel use before the harvest begins. In Alabama, Governor Ivey directed the state Law Enforcement Agency to stop enforcing rules regarding dyed diesel fuel to provide financial relief to rural communities. Both actions aim to lower fuel expenses for producers facing skyrocketing costs.Why it mattersDiesel fuel is a primary operational expense for farm