U.S. Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the department responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and abroad.
News/Updates
- 08/25/10 APHIS Cold Treatment Regulations
- 06/17/10 AMS Relaxes Handling Requirements for Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California and Imported Table Grapes
- 06/10/10 Republic of Chile Recognized as Pest Free for Medfly
- 06/01/10 Importation of Peppers From Panama
- 05/27/10 Importation of Mexican Hass Avocados; Additional Shipping Options
- 05/12/10 APHIS Decision to Issue Permits for the Importation of Fresh
Pomegranates and Baby Kiwi from Chile into the United States - 05/12/10 Asian Gypsy Moth 2010 Update
- 04/28/10 Importation of Papayas From Colombia and Ecuador
- 03/06/10 Amendments to Regulations for Imported Citrus Seed, Citrus Greening, and Citrus Variegated Chlorosis
- 03/05/10 AMS Relaxes Handling Requirements for Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California and Imported Table Grapes
- 02/09/10 Notice of Determination of Pest-Free Areas in the Republic of South Africa
- 02/09/10 Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Male Summer Squash Flowers from Israel into the Continental United States
- 02/09/10 Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analyses for Importation of Fresh Figs, Pomegranates, and Baby Kiwi from Chile into the United States
- 02/09/10 Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh False Coriander from Panama into the Continental United States
- 02/05/10 Change in Regulatory Periods for Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California and Imported Table Grapes
- 01/04/10 Hass Avacado Imported From Peru Regulations
- 11/04/09 User Fee Adjustments for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services Withdrawn Effective October 30, 2009
- 10/19/09 Old World Climbing Fern and Maidenhair Creeper Added to List of Terrestrial Noxious Weeds
- 10/19/09 Amendments to Treatments for Sweet Cherry and Citrus Fruit from Australia and Irradiation Dose for Mediterranean Fruit Fly
- 10/02/09 User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services Delayed Effective Date to November 1, 2009
- 09/28/09 User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Services
- 09/15/09 Relaxation of Size Requirements for Imported Grapefruit
- 09/10/09 Technical Amendment for Importation of Clementines, Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines
- 09/02/09 Lacey Act Declaration Requirement Changes to Enforcement Phases
- 08/27/09 Wood Packaging Material Request for Public Comment on Regulatory Options and Intention to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Potential Pest Mitigation Measures
- 07/23/09 Establishing a Category for Importation of Plants for Planting That Are Not Authorized for Importation Pending Pest Risk Analysis
- 07/08/09 User Fee Increase for Plant and Plant Product Export Certification
- 06/30/09 Hass Avacado Imported from Michoacan, Mexico Regulations
- 06/10/09 Noxious Weed Regulations
- 05/05/09 Lacey Act Declaration Guidance
- 04/21/09 APHIS Importation of Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador
- 04/21/09 APHIS 2009-2013 User Fee Increases for Import/Export Services Correction
- 04/09/09 APHIS Regulations for Wooden Handicrafts from China
- 04/07/09 APHIS Importation of Sweet Oranges and Grapefruit from Chile
- 04/07/09 Agricultural Marketing Service Relaxation of Size Requirements for Grapefruit
- 03/30/09 APHIS 2009-2013 User Fee Increases for Import/Export Services
- 03/06/09 USDA Update on Asian Gypsy Moth Infestations
- 02/03/09 APHIS Revision to Lacey Act Provisions
- 01/16/09 APHIS Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms
- 01/16/09 Agricultural Marketing Service Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops Import Regulations
- 01/15/09 Agricultural Marketing Service Mandatory Country of Origin Markings of Perishable Commodities
- 01/13/09 APHIS Official Animal Identification Numbering Systems Regulations
- 01/07/09 APHIS Importation of Hass Avocados from Peru Regulations
- 12/19/08 Notice of Decision to Issue Permits for the Importation of Fresh White Asparagus from Senegal
- 12/18/08 Importation of Baby Squash and Baby Courgettes from Zambia
- 12/18/08 APHIS Importation of Ash Plants
- 12/12/08 USDA Clarifies Policies and Procedures for Transit Permits
- 12/12/08 APHIS Final Rule on Movement of Fruit from a Quarantined Area - Bag Markings
- 10/24/08 CBP Animal Disease Risk Forum December 9, 2008
- 10/14/08 APHIS Notice - Decision to Issue Permits for Importation of Fresh Guava from Mexico
- 10/08/08 APHIS Revised Lacey Act - Declaration Requirements for Plants Effective December 15, 2008
- 09/23/08 Importation of Ash Plant from Foreign Countries
- 08/28/08 Importation of Oranges and Grapefruit from Chile
- 08/27/08 Importation of Grapes from Chile
- 08/18/08 Importation of Fresh White Asparagus from Senegal
- 07/01/08 Wood Packing Materials Regulations Reminder Notice
- 06/04/08 Proposed Rule to Increase Import/Export User Fees
- 05/16/08 Importation of Squash and Courgettes from Zambia
- 05/16/08 Importation of Tomatoes from Souss-Massa, Morocco
- 04/18/08 Asian Gypsy Moth 2008 Vessel Certification Requirement
- 05/22/07 Asian Gypsy Moth Vessel Certification Requirement for Japan
- 03/14/07 Feinstein Durbin Bill
- 02/01/07 CBP Service Pipeline 2007- 08 Vessel User Fee Changes
- 09/16/04 Final Rule: Importation of Wood Packaging Material
