U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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USDA Proposes Changes to Cut Flowers Regulations and Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-related Provisions
The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to adopt a notice-based process for changes to the import requirements for cut flowers.
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APHIS Adds Douglas County, Wisconsin to the Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Quarantine Area
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding Douglas County in Wisconsin to the list of quarantine areas for spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth1).
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APHIS Announces Availability of More Than $12 Million in Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making over $12 million available for states and Tribal governments, research institutions and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk).
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USDA Announces 2023 Plans for Eradicating Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its 2023 plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infestations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina.
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USDA Seeks Public Input on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering [open for comment through May 11, 2023]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA).
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APHIS Amends Federal Order for Entry Requirements for Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Seeds Imported from All Countries into the United States
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for pepper (Capsicum spp.) seeds imported into the United States from all countries.
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APHIS Seeks Comments on Draft Pest Risk Assessments for the Importation of Spinach and of Melon Seeds for Planting from All Countries
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on draft pest risk assessments for the importation of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and melon (Cucumis melo) seeds for planting from all countries.
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USDA Asks Americans to Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM).
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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Donald Danforth Center Teff and Moolec Science Limited Safflower
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a teff plant and a safflower plant that were modified using genetic engineering. We reviewed the plants to determine whether they present an increased plant pest risk as compared to unmodified plants.
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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in Washington State
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making available to the public a draft environmental assessment (EA) addressing Federal involvement in portions of Washington State for the Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program.
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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in Washington State
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making available to the public a draft environmental assessment (EA) addressing Federal involvement in portions of Washington State for the Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program.
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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule to Allow Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule to Allow Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay
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USDA Wildlife Services Posts Fiscal Year 2022 Data on Management Actions and Funding Sources
USDA Wildlife Services Posts Fiscal Year 2022 Data on Management Actions and Funding Sources
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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in Montana
APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in Montana
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Representatives Named to Advisory Board for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Program
Representatives Named to Advisory Board for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Program
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APHIS Amends Regulations for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) User Fees in Response to Court Order
APHIS Amends Regulations for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) User Fees in Response to Court Order
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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in New Mexico
APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in New Mexico
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Federal Order for U.S. Imports of Host Materials of Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta)
Federal Order for U.S. Imports of Host Materials of Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta)
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USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule
USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule
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APHIS Announces Draft Modified Microorganisms Guide Available for Public Comment [open for comment through May 22, 2023]
APHIS Announces Draft Modified Microorganisms Guide Available for Public Comment [open for comment through May 22, 2023]