…(APHIS). “We are going to identify five scientists and place them in five of our NAHLN laboratories around the country with the intent of them to take their region, look…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
…Santa Clarita area. CDFA is coordinating with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to address the ongoing fruit fly issues. APHIS is working on safeguarding measures and restrictions…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
COURTESY: USDA/APHIS Additional areas of the state are now under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine. The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) made the announcement last week. Following the…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). President of the California Citrus Quality Council (CCQC), Jim Cranney said the assessment is for fresh oranges and tangerines, which would…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is finalizing amendments to its import regulations for horses. These amendments will better align our regulations…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
…USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), says that’s the key role the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). “That’s a network of over 60 Animal Health diagnostic laboratories….
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
…BY 2.0/Wikipedia image USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public input on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements. Announced last week, the proposed…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
…effectively ending APHIS’s response to domestic virus detections. A third option would maintain ToBRFV as a quarantine pest and uphold the present import order requirements. APHIS would continue actions against…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…pest poses a threat to various crops and plants, including grapes, apples, hops, and walnuts. The working group is made up of representatives from APHIS, the National Plant Board (NPB),…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural…
Biden to Nominate Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary
…ability to excel in this essential role at the Department.” Upon the conclusion of Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh’s service with USDA, Kevin Shea, APHIS Administrator and a career public servant…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…$300 million to conduct monitoring and surveillance of animals that are susceptible to the COVID virus. Through the initiative, ARS, in partnership with APHIS, is conducting five research projects to…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…