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Alphabetical Program List
The major programs of the Animals category includes:
- Disease control and eradication
- Maintaining the state’s animal disease-free status
- Inspection and testing of animals, milk and milk products approval and inspection of dairy and beef waste systems
- Inspection and licensing of dairy processing facilities and various other animal agriculture facilities
- Enhancing the viability of rural communities by providing leadership in managing Idaho’s natural resources and assistance in resolving rangeland management issues.
The ISDA administers the following environment programs:
- Agricultural Ground Water Quality Protection Program
- Surface Water Quality and BMP Evaluation
- CAFO Siting Team
- Idaho State Pesticide Management Plan
- Smoke Management and Crop Residue Disposal
- Dairies and Beef Cattle Animal Feeding Operations
The ISDA performs inspections and/or exams in the following areas:
- Bees (Apiary)
- Commodity Dealers
- Fields - for Phytosanitary Certification
- Food Safety
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
- Hops
- Nursery, Florists & Landscaping
- Organic
- Pesticide Applicators
- Seed Buyers
- Warehouses
- Weights & Measures
The ISDA provides the following laboratory services:
- Animal Health Lab
- Dairy Lab
- Feed and Fertilizer Lab
- Metrology Lab
- Plant Pathology Lab
- Seed Lab
- Idaho Food Quality Assurance Lab
The following licenses and registrations can be obtained through the Idaho State Department of Agriculture:
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ISDA Marketing provides many services customized to meet the needs of Idaho companies and producers in the areas of:
- International Marketing
- Domestic Marketing
- Idaho Preferred
- Financial Assistance
- Export Statistics
- And a Calendar of Events
Through education and enforcement, the ISDA ensures compliance with federal and state rules and laws governing pesticide use in Idaho. Pesticide related programs include:
- Applicator Licensing
- Chemigation
- Ground and Surface Water Protection
- Worker Protection
- Farm Safety
- Toxicological Risk Assessment
- Endangered Species Protection
- Waste Pesticide Disposal
- Pesticide Registration
- Container Recycling
- Urban Pesticide Program
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Proper Recordkeeping
Plants and Insects programs include the following:
- Consumer Protection through Commercial Feed, Fertilizer and Soil & Plant Amendment Registrations
- Export and Phytosanitary Certification
- Pest Exclusion
- Control of Grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets
- Control of Noxious Weeds
- Certification of Organic Food Products
- Hops Inspections
- Nursery, Florist & Landscaping Licenses
- Inspection of Potato Brands and Potatoes in Retail Outlets
The Warehouse Control program is responsible for regulating the following:
- Public Warehouses
- Commodity Dealers
- Seed Buyer
Idaho's warehouse and seed industries store and market a wide variety of commodities such as wheat, barley, oats, dry edible beans, peas, lentils and a number of other diverse seed crops grown in Idaho.
ISDA Weights & Measures responsibilities and services include statewide:
- Inspection of accuracy and suitability of Commercial Weighing and Metering Devices
- Inspection of Packaged Products to ensure net contents meet labeled weight, volume or count
- Investigation of short delivery and misleading advertising
- Monitoring of Octane Labeling
An alphabetical list of all ISDA Programs and Services.
From produce to animals to accurate measuring devices, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in the many varied segments of Idaho's rich agricultural industry. As such, we would like to welcome you here and encourage you to take a moment to learn about the current ISDA featured program below. Idaho Preferred® |
Quick References
Montana Cattle Import Requirements
REDiFIT Transportation
- Program Guide
- Loan Application
- Grant Guidlines and Application
Voluntary PCN Survey Request Form
2007 Pest Survey Summary Report