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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Response: Bayer CropScience Corn
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a corn plant modified using genetic engineering.
79 press releases published in May by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
By USDA Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were 79 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in May.
Addition of Gabon, Guinea, and Moldova to the List of Regions Affected With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public that we added Gabon, Guinea, and Moldova to the list of regions that APHIS considers to be affected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Selects New Leader for Its Emergency and Domestic Programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
We want to share an important change to the APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Management Team.
APHIS Establishes a Quarantine for Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Michigan
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Subject: APHIS Establishes a Quarantine for Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Michigan
APHIS Core Message Set Announces Release of Cut Flower Name Validation List
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces the inclusion of a Cut Flower Name Validation List to verify spellings on the APHIS Core Message Set website.
U.S. Baled Cotton Now Can Enter Bangladesh Without Fumigation on Arrival
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Bangladesh’s government has removed a significant trade barrier for U.S. cotton exports, no longer requiring upon-arrival fumigation of baled cotton coming into the country from the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Hass Avocado from Kenya
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh Hass avocado (Persea americana) for consumption from Kenya into the United States.
APHIS Announces Funding for Tribal Partners Supporting Farm Bill Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Activities
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $566,626 to support four new cooperative agreements with tribal partners through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP).
Constituent Update - June 2, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter. FSIS updated the document in response to comments on the previous guideline. Updates include the addition of current...
GSA Breaks Ground on New FSIS Midwestern Lab
By USDA Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
On May 24, 2023, FSIS and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new FSIS Midwestern Laboratory in the St. Louis, Mo., metro region.
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sonesta Downtown Columbus Hotel, 33 East Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215.
APHIS Announces Finding of No Significant Impact to Control Old World bollworm in Northern Illinois
By USDA Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision for the final Environmental Assessment (EA) to control Old World bollworm in northern Illinois.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 29, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Constituent Update - May 26, 2023
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2023
Release: On May 24, 2023, FSIS and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new FSIS Midwestern Laboratory in the St. Louis, Mo., metro region. The new facility will allow the FSIS Midwestern lab to evolve and incorporate advancements in science and technology to meet present and future challenges. Construction of the new lab is expected to begin this summer with an estimated completion date of spring/summer 2025.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.