USDA-APHIS

APHIS removes pale cyst nematode-associated acreage from regulation in Idaho
On Jan. 11, 2023, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released approximately 32 acres in Bingham County, Idaho, from regulation for... READ MORE »
After USDA Risk Assessment, NPC urges increased protections to prevent PEI potato wart spread
On Thursday, Nov. 10, the National Potato Council (NPC) and a dozen state potato associations issued a letter to USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and ... READ MORE »
APHIS posts new Pale Cyst Nematode Eradication Program report
APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program in Idaho has posted its 2022 third quarter report (July 1... READ MORE »
APHIS updates the golden nematode regulated area in Suffolk County, New York
Effective immediately, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is removing 11,648.25 acres from the golden nematode (GN) regulated... READ MORE »

USDA report on PEI: Extent of potato wart crisis likely larger, current mitigation insufficient
On October 14, USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a comprehensive report on the current status of the potato wart crisis... READ MORE »
USDA approves Toolgen GMO potato
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service exempted Sept. 30 a genetically modified corn plant and a genetically modified potato plant from r... READ MORE »
USDA-APHIS using new tool to protect US from ralstonia
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has deployed a new, high-tech tool to help protect U.S. nursery and specialty crop gro... READ MORE »

USDA accepting comments for future pale cyst nematode regulation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating domestic regulations for pale cyst nemato... READ MORE »
USDA reopens pale cyst nematode public comment period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has again reopened the comment period on the protocols for r... READ MORE »
Idaho awarded $1.7 million from USDA to fight pests, including pale cyst nematode
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $1.7 million to Idaho as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pe... READ MORE »