Invasive weeds impact us more than we realize. They contributed to Utah's wildfire season that cost the State about $25 million in suppression costs. The fires also claimed three lives. The UDAF is working with various partners to replace fire-prone weeds with species that resist fire and contribute to the health of our environment. See a video..

Other invasive weeds control projects.

How dry is it? View the Utah and national DROUGHT MONITOR.

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FEED THE ANIMALS FUND

Make a donation to help Utah livestock impacted by wildfires.

Read the news release

If you wish to DONATE HAY, click here.

If you NEED hay, click here.

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New Mexico Livestock Disease Prompts Call For Caution in Utah.

UDAF Markets Utah Agriculture in South Korea and Singapore.

Link to the latest USDA and FDA information on BSE (Mad Cow).

2012 Legislative Session – Ag. Bills Summary

$260,000 in Specialty Crop Grants.

Thinking about joining a CSA? Visit the CSA Utah web site for more information.

USDA publishes its annual review of pesticides.
An annual examination of consumer dietary exposure to pesticides. This report shows that pesticide residues found on foods tested are at levels below the tolerances set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Annual Summary, Calendar Year 2009

Utah Gasoline Pumps Remain Accurate
Routine testing shows consumers get what they pay for at the pump - also see a video of an inspection.

Ever wonder how farmers grow the food we eat? This is the chance to ask 'em about it.
We asked Wasatch Front consumers to pose a few questions to Utah farmers. Click here to see a video with the questions and answers.

Foot and mouth disease outbreak in S. Korea.
Safety precautions for Utah livestock owners.

A message to the Utah food service industry from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
"If you see something, say something campaign."

The Spotted Wing Drosophila has been discovered in Utah. The SWD is a form of fruit fly and can be easily controlled by commercial and backyard fruit growers.
Find out more.

Safe Eggs. The nation recently went through a major recall of eggs because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Utah eggs were not part of that recall. One reason is that our egg producers and food safety regulators work together to make sure egg farms take specific steps to keep salmonella and other diseases out.
See a video on the subject.

Africanized honey bees now have many colonies in Southern Utah (Washington, Iron, Kane, and San Juan Counties). The UDAF is monitoring how far north the bees are migrating.
Learn how to stay safe.
Learn about honeybees
Report a swarm to a Utah beekeeper

State of Utah Veterinarian, Dr. Bruce King, explains how Utah dairy farmers care for their animals while safeguarding the food supply.
See the video

The icon of the West...the wild Mustang…finds helping hands from Utah prison inmates as a partnership of state and federal agencies work to reduce the horse’s impact on the open range. Play video.