The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is modifying its strategy to combat the new world screw worm (NWS) by shifting sterile fly dispersal efforts to the northernmost outbreak …
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded a quarantine area in Mission Viejo, Orange County, to control the spread of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal …
USDA/APHIS Uses Emergency Funding to Combat Exotic Fruit Fly Outbreaks
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) will use $129.2 million in emergency funding to combat exotic fruit fly outbreaks, which threaten crops and trade. …
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are running about eight percent below a year …
Pest Prevention Projects and PPA 7721
Projects to prevent plant pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over 370 projects across U.S states and territories are funded as part of a USDA program focused …
New Animal Disease Early Detection Partnership
There’s a new partnership for early detection of animal diseases. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s a new partnership among the nation’s animal health and biodefense facilities …
USDA Network Protects Livestock
How the agriculture department works to keep animals healthy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign …
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is still accepting feedback on how the agency should address Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
The USDA wants suggestions for some of next year’s projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal …
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 …
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
New funding to fight invasive plant pests and disease in our country was recently announced. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester-Moffitt talks about a program under the …
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $16.3 million to help protect animal health. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding funding to states, …
First Giant Hornet Nest of 2021 Found in Washington State
Agriculture officials found the first giant hornet nest of 2021 last week in Washington state. The nest, located near Blaine, Washington, is about a quarter-mile away from the first reported …
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to …
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