The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its National Poultry Improvement Plan program standards to include the processes and procedures for the poultry primary breeding industry…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…though funding was reduced by sequestration. You can view the FY 2017 Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill spending plan on the APHIS web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/farmbill. The public…
No GMO Wheat Found in Commercial Supplies
…APHIS for their work on the incident. The organizations credited effective communication between APHIS, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, farmer organizations, the grain trade, and customers to keep things moving in…
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
…(APHIS) is asking the public to help safeguard the nation’s trees and plants by taking a few simple actions. “By following a few simple steps this holiday season, consumers can…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
…GE organism without further authorization from USDA. Following legal action from environmental groups in March 2007, plantings were temporarily suspended while USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prepared…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…(FS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Wildlife Services (APHIS-WS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Veterinary Services (APHIS-VS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Plant Protection and Quarantine (APHIS-PPQ),…
Bird Quarantine Facility in California Closing
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the closure of the APHIS-operated bird import quarantine facility located at the port of Otay Mesa, California. These changes will…
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
Courtesy of California Invasive Plant Council USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment relative to the control…
APHIS Extends Status to Two GE Potatoes
…Determination and PPRSA Preliminary FONSI Final Determination and PPRSA Final FONSI To view related documents or the public comments APHIS received on this docket, please see APHIS Docket No. APHIS-2016-0067….
APHIS Proposes Imports of Hass Avocados
…APHIS will accept public comments for 60 days, starting on October 27, 2016 through December 27. You may submit comments online at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0022 or by mail at: Docket No. APHIS-2016-0022,…
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
…submit comments by either of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2016-0005 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2016-0005, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,…
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…stone fruit, another EGVM host. APHIS Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy “The key to success was early detection, rapid response, and strong partnerships,” said APHIS Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy. “The strong…
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
…Jere Dick, Associate APHIS administrator; Kevin Shea, APHIS administrator; and Dr. Jack Shere, APHIS deputy administrator. (Image courtesy of CDFA) California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has been honored for…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…else. Nomination forms are available on the Internet at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/acah/downloads/sacah_ad_form_755_2012.docx . Completed forms should be sent by mail or email to Dr. Diane Sutton, APHIS Veterinary Services, 4700 River Road,…