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Date Title Type Category
5/18/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in New Jersey Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
5/16/22 History Highlight: APHIS Battles Mediterranean Fruit Fly Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
5/12/22 U.S. Fresh Potatoes Begin Export To Mexico Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports,Plant Health
5/10/22 APHIS Announces New Plant Protection and Quarantine Deputy Administrator Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS,Plant Health
5/10/22 History Highlight: APHIS Supports the Fight Against African Swine Fever Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
5/6/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon and Washington Press Release Animal Health,HPAI
5/3/22 History Highlight: Improving Care for Laboratory Animals Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
5/1/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oklahoma Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/30/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Alaska Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/29/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Vermont Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/27/22 USDA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Rapid Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States Press Release Animal Health,HPAI
4/26/22 History Highlight: APHIS Begins Overseeing Ag Biotech Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
4/21/22 APHIS Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations for Birds Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
4/18/22 History Highlight: APHIS Launches Large-Scale Boll Weevil Eradication Program Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
4/16/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Pennsylvania and Utah Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/15/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Idaho Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/15/22 USDA Declares a Portion of East Fork State Park in Clermont County, Ohio, Removed from Asian Longhorned Beetle Quarantine Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
4/12/22 APHIS History Highlights: APHIS and Mexico Take On Deadly Screwworm Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
4/9/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Colorado Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/8/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Montana Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
4/6/22 APHIS Announces Availability of Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease Press Release Animal Health,Tribal Relations
4/6/22 APHIS Releases Annual Impact Report for 2021 Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
4/6/22 APHIS History Highlights: Why APHIS? Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,APHIS 50
4/5/22 USDA Asks the Public to Look for Invasive Pests to Protect Plants in April Press Release Plant Health,Tribal Relations,Pests and Diseases
4/4/22 APHIS Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting American Agriculture Press Release APHIS 50
4/3/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Texas Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/30/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Massachusetts, Wyoming, North Carolina, Ohio and North Dakota Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/28/22 Updated APHIS BRS Permit Application and Training is Available Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
3/26/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Minnesota Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/24/22 Prince Edward Island Table Stock Potato Imports to Resume into The United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
3/17/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in New Hampshire Press Release Animal Health,HPAI
3/16/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Nebraska Stakeholder Announcement HPAI,Animal Welfare
3/14/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wisconsin Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/14/22 Deregulation of Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
3/12/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Kansas and Illinois Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/11/22 Osama El Lissy, Former APHIS Deputy Administrator, Named Secretary of the International Plant Protection Convention Press Release APHIS,Plant Health
3/10/22 United States, Canada Agree on Protocol to Guide the Cross-Border Transit of Animals in Emergency Situations Press Release Emergency Response,Animal Welfare
3/9/22 USDA Confirms Citrus Canker in a South Carolina Nursery and Takes Action to Collect and Destroy Affected Plants Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
3/6/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Mixed Species Flock in South Dakota Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/5/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Flock of Commercial Layer Chickens in Maryland Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/4/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Flock of Commercial Broiler Chickens in Missouri Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/2/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Two Non-Commercial Backyard Flocks (Non-Poultry) in Connecticut and Iowa Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
3/1/22 APHIS BRS Permit Application Updates and Training – Coming Soon! Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
2/24/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Michigan Press Release Animal Health,HPAI
2/23/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Poultry Flock in Delaware Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
2/19/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Maine Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
2/19/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in New York Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
2/18/22 Fresh Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
2/18/22 USDA Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Establish Animal Welfare Regulations for Birds Press Release Animal Welfare
2/14/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Flock of Commercial Broiler Chickens in Kentucky and Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Virginia Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
2/11/22 USDA Increases Efforts to Protect U.S. Poultry and Expands Wild Bird Surveillance for Avian Influenza Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage,Animal Health,HPAI
2/9/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Dubois County, Indiana Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
2/9/22 APHIS Announces Final Strategic Framework for Enhancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other Emerging Diseases Under the American Rescue Plan Press Release Animal Health,APHIS
2/8/22 USDA Allows Resumption of Prince Edward Island Tablestock Potatoes into Puerto Rico Press Release Imports and Exports,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides more than $70 Million to Protect Crops and Natural Resources from Invasive Pests and Diseases in 2022 Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $3 Million to Support Projects that Protect Texas Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides more than $3.3 Million to Projects that Protect Washington State Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $650,000 to Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources in Tribal Communities Press Release Plant Health,Tribal Relations,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $4.7 Million to Projects that Protect Florida Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $2.3 Million to Projects that Protect North Carolina Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $1.9 Million to Support Projects that Protect New York Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $1.5 Million to Support Projects that Protect Oregon Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $1.3 Million to Hawaii to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides More than $1.2 Million to Support Projects that Protect Pennsylvania Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides Almost $2 Million to Support Projects that Protect Massachusetts Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides $17.6 Million to Projects that Protect California Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
2/8/22 USDA Provides $1.3 Million to Support Projects that Protect Idaho Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/21/22 APHIS Celebrates 2021 Accomplishments Press Release APHIS
1/18/22 USDA Confirms Additional Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Finds in Wild Birds Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,HPAI
1/14/22 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Wild Bird in South Carolina Press Release Animal Health,HPAI
1/13/22 APHIS Seizes Nearly a Ton of Illegal Animal Products from China Found in New York City Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
1/7/22 APHIS Posts Investigative and Enforcement Services Annual Enforcement Data Reports Stakeholder Announcement APHIS
12/23/21 APHIS Deputy Administrator Dr. Osama El-Lissy Receives Prestigious Presidential Rank Award Stakeholder Announcement
12/21/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Canada Lynx at a Pennsylvania Zoo Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
12/15/21 APHIS Releasing Evaluation of Virulent Aeromonas Hydrophila in Farmed Catfish Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
12/9/21 USDA Withdraws Proposed Horse Protection Rule, Plans to Issue Strengthened Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
12/8/21 APHIS Announces $16.3 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health Press Release Animal Health,APHIS
12/2/21 USDA Revises Federal Order Suspending Interstate Movement of Swine Products from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Press Release Animal Health
12/2/21 USDA Announces Requirement for Contingency Plans to Protect Animals During Emergencies Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
12/2/21 APHIS Updates Import Regulations for Sheep, Goats and Their Products Press Release Animal Health,Imports and Exports
12/1/21 USDA APHIS Launches New Facebook Page Stakeholder Announcement APHIS
11/30/21 USDA to Collaborate with Several Partners to Study Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Animal Health Context Stakeholder Announcement
11/26/21 APHIS Proposes Amendments to Import Regulations for Horses Stakeholder Announcement
11/24/21 Additional Information on the Potato Wart Situation Stakeholder Announcement
11/23/21 APHIS Announces Changes to Requirements for Research Facilities to Implement the 21st Century Cures Act Stakeholder Announcement
11/22/21 APHIS Associate Administrator Dr. Jack Shere Receives Prestigious Award from Iowa State University Alumni Association Stakeholder Announcement
11/22/21 APHIS Announces 2021 Administrator’s Award Recipient Dr. Rick Fredrickson Jr. from the Illinois State Veterinary Laboratory Press Release
11/16/21 APHIS Deploys a High-Tech Tool to Keep Ralstonia Out of the United States Press Release Plant Health
11/5/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Hyenas at a Colorado Zoo Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
10/26/21 APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea Receives Prestigious Awards from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the United States Animal Health Association Stakeholder Announcement APHIS
10/14/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Coatimundi at an Illinois Zoo Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
10/6/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Binturong and a Fishing Cat at an Illinois Zoo Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
9/30/21 APHIS Provides $5.7 Million in Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease Stakeholder Announcement
9/27/21 El USDA emite una orden federal como parte del establecimiento de una zona de protección contra las enfermedades animales extranjeras en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos para protegerse de la peste porcina africana Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
9/24/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Ferret in Florida Press Release Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
9/24/21 USDA Submits Dossier to the World Organisation for Animal Health to Finalize African Swine Fever Protection Zone Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
9/23/21 APHIS Eliminates the Voluntary Trichinae Certification Program Stakeholder Announcement
9/22/21 Extension of Deregulation to Apples Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
9/22/21 USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
9/21/21 USDA Statement on Confirmation of African Swine Fever in Haiti Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
9/16/21 USDA Issues Federal Order as Part of Establishment of Foreign Animal Disease Protection Zone in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands to Protect from African Swine Fever Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
8/27/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Deer in Ohio Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage,Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
8/26/21 USDA Continuing African Swine Fever Prevention Efforts – Preparing to Establish Foreign Animal Disease Protection Zone to Safeguard Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Entire U.S. Swine Industry Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
8/24/21 USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and Other Emerging Zoonotic Diseases through the American Rescue Plan Press Release Animal Health,APHIS
8/16/21 Availability of Draft Environmental Documents for Petition to Deregulate Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
8/16/21 USDA Expanding Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit from Australia Stakeholder Announcement
8/4/21 USDA Announces Requirements for Importing Dogs from Countries Affected with African Swine Fever Press Release Animal Health,Imports and Exports,Animal Welfare
8/3/21 USDA Urges Public to Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle and to Not Move Untreated Firewood Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
8/2/21 USDA Begins 2021 Oral Rabies Vaccine Efforts in Eastern United States Press Release Wildlife Damage
7/28/21 USDA Statement on Confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic Press Release Animal Health
7/26/21 Field Evaluation Continues into New Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons, Other Wildlife Press Release Wildlife Damage
7/21/21 APHIS Administrator Announces Several Animal Health Leadership Changes Administrator Letter to Stakeholders Animal Health,APHIS
6/30/21 USDA Releases National Aquaculture Health Plan and Standards: 2021-2023 Press Release
6/23/21 USDA Proposes to Implement Contingency Planning Regulations for the Handling of Animals During Emergencies Press Release Animal Welfare
6/23/21 USDA APHIS, Wildlife Services Honored with Presidential Award for Migratory Bird Stewardship Press Release Wildlife Damage
6/23/21 Availability of Preliminary Environmental Documents for Petition to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Biotechnology
6/8/21 APHIS Announces 2021 Open Period for Farm Bill Funding Opportunities Supporting Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Activities Press Release Animal Health
6/7/21 USDA Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2022 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 and National Clean Plant Network Program Projects Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
6/3/21 USDA Announces 2021 Plans for Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Efforts in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle,Pests and Diseases
6/2/21 USDA Launches New Poultry Biosecurity Outreach Effort Aimed at Youth and Student Audiences Press Release Animal Health
5/28/21 USDA Confirms Box Tree Moth and Takes Action to Contain and Eradicate the Pest Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
5/21/21 USDA Expands the Federal Quarantine Area for Asian Longhorned Beetle in South Carolina Stakeholder Announcement Asian Longhorned Beetle
4/22/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Otters at an Aquarium in Georgia Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
4/20/21 USDA Asks for the Public’s Help to Protect Citrus in Texas Press Release
4/20/21 APHIS Announces Availability of Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease Press Release Wildlife Damage,Animal Health
4/20/21 USDA Illuminates the Jamie L. Whitten Building in Green from April 18th to April 21st to Highlight Invasive Plant Pest Disease and Awareness Month Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
4/5/21 New USDA Video Series Highlights Personal Stories about Invasive Feral Swine Damage Press Release Wildlife Damage
4/5/21 Cabo Rojo Native Assists with National Vaccination Efforts Press Release
4/5/21 Wilmington Native Assists with National Vaccination Efforts Press Release APHIS
4/5/21 Shirley, NY Native Assists with National Vaccination Efforts Press Release APHIS
4/2/21 USDA Encourages the Public to Protect Plants Against Invasive Pests in April Press Release Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
3/24/21 APHIS Administrator Shares Agency's 2020 Impact Report Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
3/23/21 USDA Announces Intent to Pursue Rulemaking on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Use in Animal Disease Traceability Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/16/21 USDA Seeks Input on Potential Regulatory Oversight for Certain Animals Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement
3/16/21 USDA and CFIA Establish Protocol to Minimize Trade Disruptions in the Event of an ASF Detection in Feral Swine Press Release Animal Health,Imports and Exports
3/2/21 APHIS Proposes to Eliminate the Voluntary Trichinae Certification Program Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
2/19/21 Join a Free Webinar on February 25 to Learn How Avian Influenza Affects Us All Press Release Animal Health
2/18/21 USDA Clarifies Rules for Buying and Selling Seeds and Plants Online From Other Countries Press Release Imports and Exports,Plant Health
2/17/21 APHIS Deploys Employees to Support President Biden’s Priority to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
2/10/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Cougar at a Wild Animal Exhibitor in Texas Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
1/19/21 USDA Announces Deregulation of Petunias Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
1/19/21 Secretary Perdue Statement on MOU on Animal Biotechnology Press Release Biotechnology
1/19/21 USDA SECURE Rule: Guidance Available for Preparing Proposals to Exempt Plants with Additional Modifications Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
1/15/21 USDA Announces Deregulation of Cotton Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
1/11/21 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Gorillas at a California Zoo Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
1/11/21 Availability of an Environmental Assessment for a Biological Control Agent of Air Potato Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
1/5/21 USDA Provides more than $70 Million in Fiscal Year 2021 to Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources from Plant Pests and Diseases Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides Almost $60,000 to Nebraska to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides Almost $1.6 Million to Idaho to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $5 Million to Texas to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $3.3 Million to Florida to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $2.3 Million to Washington State to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $2.1 Million to Massachusetts to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $2 Million to North Carolina to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $14.3 Million to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $1.6 Million to New York to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $1.5 Million to Pennsylvania to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
1/5/21 USDA Provides $1.2 Million to Oregon to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS,Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
12/21/20 Secretary Perdue Announces Groundbreaking Proposal to Transfer Agricultural Animal Biotechnology Regulatory Framework to USDA Press Release Biotechnology
12/18/20 USDA Announces Deregulation of Enhanced Yield, Herbicide Tolerant Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
12/16/20 APHIS Celebrates 2020 Accomplishments Press Release APHIS
12/14/20 APHIS Changes Approach to Fight Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
12/11/20 Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Snow Leopard at a Kentucky Zoo Press Release Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
12/8/20 APHIS Administrator Promotes Upcoming International Year of Plant Health Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS,Plant Health
12/1/20 APHIS Announces $14.4 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health Press Release Animal Health
11/10/20 Availability of Petition for Deregulation of Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
11/9/20 APHIS Begins Eradicating Asian Longhorned Beetle Infestation in Charleston County, South Carolina Stakeholder Announcement Asian Longhorned Beetle
11/4/20 USDA Authorizes Importation of Cold-Treated Citrus Fruit from South Africa into All U.S. Ports of Entry Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
11/2/20 Availability of Petition for Deregulation of Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
10/20/20 APHIS Issues Finding of No Significant Impact for the Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program in Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties, South Carolina Stakeholder Announcement Asian Longhorned Beetle
10/15/20 APHIS Announces $2.8 million in Funding to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
10/15/20 APHIS Establishes an Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) Quarantine Area in Charleston County, South Carolina Stakeholder Announcement Asian Longhorned Beetle
10/15/20 Availability of Preliminary Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Draft Environmental Assessment for Petition to Deregulate Cotton Developed Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
10/14/20 USDA Issues Draft Select Agent Policy Statement on Studying Brucella Species in Large Animal Outdoor Containment Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
10/5/20 USDA Wildlife Services Posts FY2019 Data on Damage Management Actions and Funding Sources Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
10/1/20 USDA Updates the National Poultry Improvement Plan Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
9/30/20 APHIS Removes Federal Domestic Quarantine for Pine Shoot Beetle Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
9/25/20 Availability of Preliminary Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Draft Environmental Assessment for Petition to Deregulate Petunias Modified Using Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
9/16/20 APHIS Proposes Animal Welfare Amendments for Research Facilities to Remove Duplicative and Unnecessary Information Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
9/16/20 USDA Updates Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis Import Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Imports and Exports
8/24/20 USDA to Launch Updated Animal Welfare Act Compliance Database and Public Search Tool Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
8/19/20 APHIS Announces Virtual Listening Sessions Seeking Public Input on Regulations Regarding The Welfare Of Birds Not Bred For Use In Research Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
8/18/20 Availability of Petition for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Through Genetic Engineering Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
8/17/20 USDA Confirms SARS-CoV-2 in Mink in Utah Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
8/12/20 APHIS Awards Contracts to Provide up to Eight Million Low-Frequency Radio Frequency Identification Tags to Cattle and Bison Producers Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/6/20 APHIS Seeks Feedback on List of Animal and Plant Pest and Disease Threats Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,Pests and Diseases
8/3/20 APHIS Announces Sources Sought Notice to Gather Information on Diagnostic Test Kits for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/3/20 USDA Begins 2020 Oral Rabies Vaccine Efforts in Eastern United States Press Release Wildlife Damage
7/30/20 Field Evaluation Continues on New Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons, Other Wildlife Press Release
7/29/20 New Lighting System Helps Deer Avoid Vehicles at Night Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
7/28/20 USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds from China Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
7/27/20 APHIS Launches Animal Welfare Act Licensing Rule Website and Videos Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
7/24/20 APHIS Releases Full Suite of Defend the Flock Materials Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
7/23/20 USDA Declares August Tree Check Month Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
7/17/20 Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Petition to Deregulate GE Corn Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/16/20 USDA Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2021 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 and National Clean Plant Network Program Projects Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
7/15/20 APHIS Announces 2020 Open Period for Farm Bill Funding Opportunities Supporting Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Activities Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
7/13/20 APHIS Seeking Public Comment on a Request to Produce FMD Vaccine on U.S. Mainland Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
7/9/20 APHIS Announces Availability of Funding to Combat Chronic Wasting Disease Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
7/8/20 USDA Announces Initial Purchase of Vaccine for National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
7/2/20 APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Transition to RFID Official Identification Tags Stakeholder Announcement
6/24/20 Availability of Deregulation Extension Request for GE Potato Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
6/23/20 APHIS Announces Project to Develop ASF/CSF-Monitored Certification Pilot Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
6/22/20 USDA Provides Additional $2.8 million to Support Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression in Western States Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
6/18/20 APHIS Shares SECURE Confirmation Process Guidance and Announces Webinars Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
6/15/20 Tree Surveys Are Underway In South Carolina to Detect Asian Longhorned Beetle Stakeholder Announcement Asian Longhorned Beetle
6/12/20 USDA Announces Agreement to Allow New Ingredients in Pet Food Exports to China Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
6/12/20 APHIS Takes Additional Actions to Safeguard U.S. Agriculture Against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
6/11/20 Ralstonia Eradicated from Greenhouses Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
6/3/20 USFWS and USDA Providing Additional Support to Montana Livestock Producers Press Release Wildlife Damage
6/2/20 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Pet Dog in New York Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health,SARS-CoV-2
6/1/20 USDA Announces Transition to Preventive Plan for Virulent Newcastle Disease in California Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/27/20 Availability of Petition for Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Soybean Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
5/21/20 USDA Market Access Gains for U.S. Products to China Valued At More Than $700 Million: Demonstrates Continued Progress Under the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/14/20 USDA SECURE Rule Paves Way for Agricultural Innovation Press Release Biotechnology
5/12/20 APHIS Announces Changes to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
5/12/20 USDA Announces New Director for Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
5/5/20 USDA Posts Animal Disease Traceability General Program Standards Document Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/25/20 USDA APHIS Establishing Coordination Center to Assist Producers Affected by Meat Processing Plant Closures Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/22/20 Confirmation of COVID-19 in Two Pet Cats in New York Press Release Animal Health,Animal Welfare
4/21/20 USDA Confirms Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 in Geranium Plants in Greenhouse Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/16/20 USDA Offers Resources for New Backyard Poultry Keepers Press Release Animal Health
4/14/20 APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit from China Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/9/20 USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic H7N3 Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/9/20 USDA Urges Public to Help Stop Invasive Pests and Protect Plant Health Press Release Plant Health
4/5/20 USDA Statement on the Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Tiger in New York Press Release Animal Welfare
4/1/20 USDA Proposes National List of Reportable Animal Diseases Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/1/20 USDA Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes for the Importation of Fresh Blueberries from Chile into the United States Federal Register Notice Imports and Exports
3/31/20 USDA Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes for the Importation of Fresh Citrus from South Africa into the United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/30/20 APHIS Announces Phase Six of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
3/30/20 APHIS Announces Consultation Board to Assist with Implementing National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/26/20 APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fragrant Pears from an Additional Area in China Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/24/20 APHIS Administrator Shares 2019 Impact Report Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
3/23/20 APHIS Leadership Signs Poultry Regionalization Agreement with China Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/20/20 APHIS Posts Investigative and Enforcement Services Annual Enforcement Data Report Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
3/19/20 USDA Announces 2020 Plans for Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Efforts in New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
3/17/20 APHIS Administrator Provides Update on Agency Operations to Protect Health and Safety of Employees and Customers Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
3/16/20 USDA's Office of Food Safety and Marketing and Regulatory Programs Statement to Industry Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/16/20 APHIS Seeking Public Comment on Potential Changes to Select Agent and Toxin Registration List Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/11/20 APHIS Authorizes Importation of Fresh Jujube Fruit from China into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/6/20 USDA Announces Action Plan at Pork Forum Press Release Animal Health
3/5/20 USDA Begins Surveying and Trapping for Mexican Fruit Flies in Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 APHIS Publishes Final Rule Establishing Exception to Lacey Act Declaration Requirement for Imported Products that Contain a Minimal Amount of Plant Material Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $4 Million to Florida to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $12.7 Million to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides Funding to Nebraska to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $5 Million to Texas to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.9 Million to Washington State to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.8 Million to Massachusetts to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.7 Million to North Carolina to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.6 Million to New York to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.4 Million to Pennsylvania to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1.2 Million to Maryland to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides $1 Million to Oregon to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release Plant Health
3/2/20 USDA Provides Almost $70 Million in Fiscal Year 2020 to Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources from Plant Pests and Diseases Press Release Plant Health
2/28/20 APHIS Publishes Criteria for Recognizing Livestock Compartments Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
2/25/20 USDA and USTR Announce Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement Press Release Imports and Exports
2/18/20 APHIS Restores Online Animal Welfare Act Records Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
1/31/20 APHIS Takes Next Step Toward Paperless Clearance of Agricultural Imports Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
1/31/20 APHIS Determines Unshu Oranges Can be Safely Imported from Japan Into the United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
1/27/20 United Nations Declares 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health Press Release Plant Health
1/23/20 USDA Consolidates Regulations for Laboratory Testing Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
1/16/20 APHIS Announces Progress in Implementing 2018 Farm Bill Programs Stakeholder Announcement
1/15/20 APHIS Finalizes Interpretive Rule Clarifying Authority to Maintain a Funding Reserve in its Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fee Program Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
12/19/19 APHIS’ 2019 Accomplishments Support American Producers and Protect U.S. Agriculture Press Release APHIS
12/11/19 APHIS Recognizes 2019 Presidential Rank Award Winner Press Release APHIS
12/5/19 APHIS Administrator Names Betty Goldentyer as Animal Care Deputy Administrator Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS,Animal Welfare
12/4/19 USDA Proposes Updates to National Poultry Improvement Plan Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
11/15/19 USDA Taking Action to Protect the United States from Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
11/12/19 USDA Announces Federal Order to Prevent the Entry of Tilapia Lake Virus into the United States Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
11/1/19 APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
10/18/19 USDA Issues Notice of Decision to Authorize the Importation of Fresh Guava Fruit from Taiwan into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
10/17/19 USDA Declares United States Free from Plum Pox Virus Press Release Plant Health
10/10/19 USDA Declares New York City Free of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
10/1/19 Dr. Alfonso Clavijo Named Director of USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Press Release Science
9/25/19 Availability of Petition for Deregulation of GE Cotton Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
9/20/19 APHIS Proposes to Lift the Domestic Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health,Pests and Diseases
9/10/19 APHIS Announces Sources Sought Notice to Gather Information for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/27/19 Canada, Mexico and U.S. plan North American strategy for African swine fever prevention and preparedness Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/26/19 APHIS Announces 2019 Open Period for Farm Bill Funding Opportunities Supporting Animal Health Activities Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/21/19 APHIS Administrator Shares 2018 Impact Report Press Release APHIS
8/12/19 APHIS Announces Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management Press Release Animal Health
8/9/19 Field Evaluation Continues into New Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons, Other Wildlife Press Release Wildlife Damage
8/8/19 USDA Announces Deregulation of Increased Yield, Herbicide-Resistant GE Soybean Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
8/8/19 USDA Announces Deregulation of Altered Oil Profile and Herbicide-Resistant GE Canola Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
8/1/19 USDA Begins 2019 Oral Rabies Vaccine Efforts in Eastern United States Press Release Wildlife Damage
8/1/19 USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Open Period for Submitting National Clean Plant Network Proposals Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
7/25/19 USDA Reminds Stakeholders and the Public About Open Comment Period for Biotechnology Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/24/19 USDA Announces Availability of Petition for Deregulation of GE Petunias Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/24/19 USDA Announces Availability of Petition for Deregulation of GE Corn Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/23/19 USDA Declares August Tree Check Month; Urges Public To Look For Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
7/22/19 APHIS Administrator Announces Several Senior Leadership Changes Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
7/15/19 USDA Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2020 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Projects Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
7/12/19 APHIS Provides Update on Detection of Genetically Engineered (GE) Wheat Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/9/19 Eradication Program Announces Plans for Fighting Asian Longhorned Beetle and Reminds Public of Quarantines Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
6/21/19 USDA Modernizes Plant Pest Regulations, Improves Customer Service Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
6/21/19 Signing Ceremony Sets Terms of NBAF Transfer from Homeland Security to USDA Press Release
6/7/19 USDA Investigating Detection of Genetically Engineered (GE) Wheat in Washington State Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
6/5/19 USDA Proposes New SECURE Biotechnology Regulations to Protect Plant Health and Promote Agricultural Innovation Press Release Biotechnology
6/3/19 USDA’s Wildlife Services Posts FY2018 Data on Funding Sources and Damage Management Activities Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
5/29/19 USDA Proposes to Consolidate Regulations for Laboratory Testing Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/24/19 APHIS Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposed Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
5/23/19 USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/20/19 APHIS Announces the Finalized Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program Standards Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/17/19 USDA Names Membership to Three Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Advisory Boards Stakeholder Announcement APHIS
5/16/19 USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts Press Release Animal Health
5/14/19 APHIS’ Osama El-Lissy Named as Finalist for the 2019 Service to America Medals Stakeholder Announcement APHIS,Plant Health
5/10/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Pepper Fruit from Colombia into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/10/19 APHIS Seeks Comment On A Proposal to Adjust Requirements for Importation of Carnations From Kenya Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/9/19 USDA Issues Notice of Decision to Revise Conditions of Importation for Fresh Peppers from the Republic of Korea into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/9/19 USDA Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Screwworm Barrier Maintenance Program Press Release Pests and Diseases
5/8/19 APHIS eFile Launches July 23, 2019 Stakeholder Announcement APHIS
5/2/19 Joint Statement on the International African Swine Fever Forum Press Release Animal Health
5/2/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Pest Risk Analysis for Fresh Sapodilla Fruit Imports from Mexico into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/2/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Pest Risk Analysis for Fresh Soursop Fruit Imports from Mexico Into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/2/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Pest Risk Analysis For Importation of Fresh Mamey Sapote Fruit from Mexico Into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/2/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Pest Risk Analysis and Risk Management Document for Fresh Mombin Fruit Imports from Mexico into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
5/2/19 National Poultry Improvement Plan General Conference Committee to Meet Federal Register Notice
4/30/19 APHIS Analyzes Pest Risks Associated with Importing Fresh Citrus Fruit from China, Seeks Comments Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/29/19 USDA Unveils New Licensing and Registration Assistant Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
4/25/19 USDA Seeks Public Comments on its Authority to Maintain a Funding Reserve in the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fee Program Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/18/19 APHIS Announces Investigative and Enforcement Services Website Revisions Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
4/17/19 USDA Updates Domestic Regulations for Sudden Oak Death to Include Long-Standing Federal Orders Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/16/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Importation of Fragrant Pears from an Additional Area in China Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/16/19 USDA Announces Cooperative Agreement Funding for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Project Proposals Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/12/19 USDA Announces Reopening of Public Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Preliminary Plant Pest Risk Assessment for GE Citrus Tristeza Virus Permit Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
4/11/19 USDA Proposes Updated NPIP Program Standards Federal Register Notice
4/9/19 APHIS Seeks Comments on Environmental Assessment for Importing Plants in Approved Growing Media Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/5/19 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Pet Chickens in Arizona; Not a Food Safety Concern Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/4/19 USDA Announces ​ Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment for Petition to Deregulate Altered Oil Profile and Herbicide Resistant GE Canola Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
4/2/19 APHIS Proposes Criteria for Recognizing Livestock Compartments Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/1/19 Moving Households? USDA Says Don’t Move Invasive Hungry Pests, Too Press Release Pests and Diseases
3/27/19 USDA Withdraws Proposal to Combine Domestic Programs for Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis Federal Register Notice
3/26/19 USDA Adds China to List of Regions with African Swine Fever Federal Register Notice
3/22/19 USDA Shifts Emergency Funds to Address Virulent Newcastle Disease in California Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/22/19 USDA Updates Scrapie Regulations and Program Standards Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/22/19 APHIS Seeks Comment on the Importation of Fresh Jujube Fruit from China into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/21/19 USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against African Swine Fever Through Sound Biosecurity and Disease Reporting Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/21/19 APHIS Seeks Public Input on Updates to Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
3/20/19 USDA Provides Tips for International Travelers to Help Keep African Swine Fever Out of the United States Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/19/19 USDA Completes an Evaluation of Baja California for Fever Ticks Federal Register Notice
3/19/19 APHIS Proposes to Recognize Singapore as Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/19/19 USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S. Press Release Animal Health
3/15/19 USDA APHIS Announces Availability of Draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Draft Environmental Assessment for Petition to Deregulate GE Soybean for Increased Yield and Herbicide Resistance Press Release Biotechnology
3/14/19 APHIS Launches Webpage for Pests and Diseases Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
3/7/19 APHIS Proposes Clarifications to Accredited Veterinarian Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/7/19 USDA Provides $16 Million to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $2.5 Million to Washington State to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides 7.2 Million to Florida to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $3.1 Million to Hawaii to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $1.7 Million to Idaho to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $1.7 Million to Massachusetts to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $155,293 to Nebraska to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $2.2 Million to New York to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $2.5 Million to Oregon to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $7.1 Million to Pennsylvania to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/7/19 USDA Provides $1.9 Million to Texas to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources Press Release APHIS
3/1/19 APHIS Proposes To Allow Public Comment on Protocols for Deregulating Fields Previously Infested with Pale Cyst Nematode Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
3/1/19 APHIS is Advising the Public of the Intent to Prepare an EIS on Predator Damage Management in Idaho Federal Register Notice
2/26/19 Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Brazilian Peppertree Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
2/26/19 APHIS Scientist Receives 2019 FLC Laboratory Director of the Year Award Press Release Science
2/25/19 Improving Aviation Safety by Reducing Wildlife Hazards – USDA Accomplishments since the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Press Release Wildlife Damage
2/21/19 USDA Completes Environmental Assessment to Allow Field Testing of Poultry Vaccine for Three Diseases Federal Register Notice
2/21/19 USDA Completes Environmental Assessment to Allow Field Testing of Poultry Vaccine for Two Diseases Federal Register Notice
2/15/19 USDA Provides $66 Million in Fiscal Year 2019 to Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources from Plant Pests and Diseases Press Release Plant Health
2/1/19 APHIS Requests Public Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
1/18/19 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in Utah, Not a Food Safety Concern Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
1/10/19 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in a Third Commercial Chicken Flock in California Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
1/8/19 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in a Commercial Chicken Flock in California Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
12/19/18 Secretary Perdue Statement on United Nations’ Designation of 2020 as International Year of Plant Health Press Release Plant Health
12/18/18 USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves Know What Agricultural Items Can Safely Be Brought into the U.S. as Christmas Presents Press Release Imports and Exports
12/15/18 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in a Commercial Chicken Flock in California Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
12/13/18 USDA Updates Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
12/13/18 APHIS Seeks Comments on the Pest Risk Assessment and Risk Management Document for Fresh Guava Fruit Imports from Taiwan into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
11/30/18 USDA Issues Record of Decision on Cattle Fever Tick Control Fencing in Texas Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
11/27/18 APHIS Administrator Shares New Strategic Plan Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
11/16/18 USDA Launches New Biosecurity Campaign Asking All Poultry Owners, Workers and Hobbyists to Protect the Health of Live Poultry Press Release Animal Health
11/16/18 APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
11/13/18 USDA Reminds Public: Don’t Move Wood Out of Areas Quarantined for Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
11/2/18 APHIS Proposes Updates to Avian Influenza Virus Elimination Flat Rate for Table Egg Laying Bird Barns and Table Egg Storage and Processing Facilities Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
10/26/18 USDA Lifts Restrictions on Some Pork Imports from Poland Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
10/23/18 USDA’s “Beagle Brigade” Helping to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering U.S. Press Release Animal Health
10/19/18 USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs Press Release Plant Health
10/18/18 USDA Suspends Pork Imports from Poland to Protect Animal Health Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
10/16/18 USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
10/3/18 USDA Informs the Public on International Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standard-Setting Activities Stakeholder Announcement Plant Health
9/25/18 USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability Press Release Animal Health
9/18/18 Availability of the Proposal to Remove the Domestic Quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
9/12/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Expand Notice-Based Process for Importation and Interstate Movement of Fruits and Vegetables Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
9/12/18 USDA Declares Monroe Township Ohio Free of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
8/30/18 USDA Receives Federal Laboratory Consortium Mid-Continent Region’s 2018 Partnership Award for Bird and Mammal Repellent Technology Press Release Wildlife Damage
8/29/18 USDA Announces Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Detection Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/24/18 USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Canola with Altered Oil Profile Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
8/14/18 APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
8/8/18 USDA Begins 2018 Field Evaluation of New Oral Rabies Vaccine in Raccoons, Other Wildlife Press Release Wildlife Damage
8/1/18 August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Find the Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle,Pests and Diseases
7/30/18 USDA Begins 2018 Oral Rabies Vaccine Efforts in Eastern United States Press Release Wildlife Damage
7/24/18 USDA Announces Deregulation of Herbicide-Resistant GE Cotton Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
7/20/18 APHIS Contacts Individuals and Businesses that may be Exempt from Licensing Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
7/6/18 APHIS Proposes Exception to Lacey Act Declaration Requirement for Imported Products that Contain a Minimal Amount of Plant Material Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
7/6/18 APHIS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Exception to Lacey Act Declaration Requirements for Imported Products that Contain Composite Plant Materials Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
6/28/18 USDA Seeks Comment on Notice of Intent to Prepare Draft Programmatic EIS on its Biotechnology Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
6/22/18 USDA Proposes Lifting Sudden Oak Death Restrictions on Low-Risk Nurseries and Areas; Strengthening Restrictions on Higher-Risk Nurseries Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
6/14/18 USDA Establishes European Cherry Fruit Fly Quarantine in Niagara County, New York Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
6/14/18 APHIS Proposes to Allow Imports of Fresh Avocado Fruit from Continental Ecuador Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
6/8/18 APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait; Plans Modifications to Mitigate Hazards to Non-Target Species Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
6/1/18 APHIS Updates its Animal Welfare Regulations to Provide Certain Small Scale Dealers and Exhibitors with Additional Exemptions from Licensing Requirements Stakeholder Announcement Animal Welfare
5/31/18 USDA Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement on Cattle Fever Tick Control Fencing in Texas Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/25/18 Additional Cases of Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Birds in California Increase the Need for Backyard Owners to Be Vigilant about Biosecurity Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
5/24/18 Eradication Program Announces 2018 Plans for Fighting the Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
5/23/18 USDA APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Amend its National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
5/18/18 USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California, Not a Food Safety Concern Press Release Animal Health
4/27/18 APHIS Invites Public Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program Stakeholder Announcement Pests and Diseases
4/26/18 Secretary Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland Under Specific Conditions for Vaccine Development Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
4/19/18 APHIS Proposes to Amend Import Regulations for Peppers from the Republic of Korea Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/19/18 APHIS Proposes to Allow the Importation of Fresh Cape Gooseberry Fruit from Ecuador Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/11/18 USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/5/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow the Importation of Fresh Lemons from Chile into the Continental United States Under a Systems Approach Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
4/2/18 USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List Press Release Pests and Diseases
3/29/18 USDA Publishes Final Rule to Allow the Importation of Fresh Cherimoya Fruit from Chile Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/29/18 APHIS Proposes to Allow the Importation of Fresh Pummelo Fruit from Thailand into the Continental United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/28/18 Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation Press Release Plant Health
3/28/18 APHIS Revises Chronic Wasting Disease Program Standards Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
3/23/18 USDA Provides Almost $70 Million in Fiscal Year 2018 to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007 Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Washington to Receive $3.39 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Nebraska to Receive $33,000 in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Idaho to Receive $1.47 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Florida to Receive $6.4 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 New York to Receive $2 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 North Carolina to Receive $2 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Hawaii to Receive $3.7 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 California to Receive $14.8 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Ohio to Receive $873,000 in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Oregon to Receive $2.7 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Texas to Receive $2.24 Million in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/22/18 Pennsylvania to Receive $841,000 in USDA Farm Bill Section 10007 Funding Press Release Plant Health
3/16/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Restructure its Plants for Planting Import Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/16/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow Commercial Imports of Bellflower Plants for Planting from Denmark into the United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
3/16/18 USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea to Help Protect U.S. Trade During HPAI Detections Press Release Imports and Exports
3/15/18 USDA Declares a Portion of Clermont County, Ohio, Free of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Press Release Asian Longhorned Beetle
3/14/18 USDA Updates Veterinary Biologics Labeling Requirements for Product Expiration Dates Animal Health
3/6/18 USDA Ends Required Reporting of Swine Enteric Coronavirus Diseases Stakeholder Announcement Wildlife Damage
2/23/18 USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade Press Release Imports and Exports
2/19/18 Remembering Dr. Saul T. Wilson Jr. Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
2/15/18 APHIS Launches Webpage for Frequently Requested Records Stakeholder Announcement Business Services
2/9/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Standardize Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations Stakeholder Announcement Biotechnology
2/7/18 Perdue Announces Emergency Funding for Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania Press Release Pests and Diseases
2/5/18 APHIS Accepts Comments on Updated Import Requirements for Fresh Citrus Fruit from Colombia Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
2/5/18 APHIS Administrator Announces New Associate Administrator Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
1/30/18 APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow the Importation of Dendrobium spp. Orchid Plants from Taiwan into the United States Stakeholder Announcement Imports and Exports
1/12/18 APHIS Recognizes Mexico as Free of Classical Swine Fever Stakeholder Announcement Animal Health
1/2/18 APHIS Leadership Announcements Administrator Letter to Stakeholders Wildlife Damage,APHIS,International Services
12/22/17 Message from the APHIS Administrator Regarding the Retirement of Bill Clay, Deputy Administrator for Wildlife Services Administrator Letter to Stakeholders Wildlife Damage,APHIS
12/4/17 Message from the APHIS Administrator Regarding Dr. Jere Dick's Upcoming Retirement Administrator Letter to Stakeholders Animal Health,APHIS
9/25/17 Acting APHIS Administrator Jere Dick Announces Animal Care and Veterinary Services Leadership Changes Administrator Letter to Stakeholders Animal Health,APHIS,Animal Welfare
3/24/17 Questions and Answers: Moving Baled Hay From Areas Under Quarantine for Imported Fire Ant
8/10/16 APHIS Customer Service Call Center Anniversary Administrator Letter to Stakeholders APHIS
7/25/16 USDA Proposes Changes to End the Inhumane Practice of Soring Press Release Animal Welfare

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