Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Press Releases

• Published on April 1, 2021 - 23:02 GMT

  Consumer Advisory: Real Water, Inc. Issues Precautionary Recall of Real Water Brand Drinking Water Due to Possible Health Risk

    Real Water Water, Inc., of Mesa, AZ and Henderson, NV with a bottling facility in Hildale, UT has issued a voluntary recall of all sizes of Real Water brand drinking water; this water may be linked to instances of non-viral hepatitis reported in or about …

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• Published on March 25, 2021 - 15:52 GMT

  Japanese Beetle Informational Virtual Open House 3/25

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Invasive Insect Program will be hosting a Japanese beetle (JB) eradication virtual open house Thursday, March 25 from 6:00-8:00pm. The meeting is open to public comment and can be accessed via Facebook Live at  …

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• Published on March 24, 2021 - 16:23 GMT

  UDAF Celebrates National Ag Day – March 23, 2021

  Here at UDAF, we take great pride in supporting and giving thanks to the farmers and ranchers that keep our families fed year-round.  Below are just a few members of our UDAF family sharing a bit about the role of the department in serving Utah producers …

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• Published on March 9, 2021 - 00:29 GMT

  UDAF Initiates 2021 Japanese Beetle Eradication Plan

    Since 1993 the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Invasive Insect Program has taken extensive measures to exclude Japanese beetle (JB) from the state. JB is a destructive, invasive pest that feeds on the foliage of over 300 different plants, …

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• Published on March 2, 2021 - 09:17 GMT

  National Weights and Measures Week: March 1 – 7, 2021

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Regulatory Services Division is home to the Weights and Measures Program and State Metrology Lab. This week, we’re acknowledging and giving thanks to the hardworking public servants who dedicate their time to …

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• Published on January 26, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

  UDAF Seeks Proposals for $350,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking grant proposals for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This grant is available for projects designed to increase production, consumption and availability of fruits, vegetables and …

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• Published on January 26, 2021 - 01:20 GMT

  UDAF’s Plant Industry Recognized with USDA Data Quality Award

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Organic Certification Program was recognized as one of ten recipients of this year’s Investing in INTEGRITY Data Quality Awards from the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP). Organic data reporting advances …

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• Published on January 21, 2021 - 17:27 GMT

  UDAF and USU Study Finds Growth Potential for Utah Beef Processing and Sales

  Findings from a recent joint study between the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and Utah State University Extension Department of Applied Economics indicates Utah markets demonstrate the potential for growth opportunities for Utah beef processing …

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• Published on January 20, 2021 - 09:25 GMT

  UDAF Celebrates 100 Years of Supporting Utah Agriculture and Food

    This year marks the 100th year in operation for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). For the past century, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has proudly supported agricultural and food producers throughout the state.  The …

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• Published on January 4, 2021 - 23:53 GMT

  UDAF Welcomes Craig Buttars as New Commissioner of Agriculture and Food

    Craig W. Buttars The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is pleased to welcome Craig Buttars as the new Commissioner of Agriculture and Food. Commissioner Buttars has served as Cache County Executive for the past six years and as a member of …

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• Published on December 29, 2020 - 00:12 GMT

  Encouraging Results from Ongoing Investigations on Utah Mink Farms

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) continue to work with Federal partners, including the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture …

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• Published on December 8, 2020 - 22:21 GMT

  FY2022 Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Application

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is accepting Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant Applications for the 2021-22 seasons. The goal of this program is to allocate funds to projects which have management strategies with a high …

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• Published on December 4, 2020 - 19:39 GMT

  UDAF Urges Consumers to Monitor Christmas Trees for Invasive Species and Consider Local Options

  As many families bring fresh Christmas trees into their homes this time of year, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) would like to issue a reminder to watch for evidence of invasive species, particularly indicators of the gypsy moth and pine …

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• Published on November 24, 2020 - 02:11 GMT

  Harvest Gratitude Day — Giving Thanks and Celebrating the Importance of Agriculture with Utah School Children

  Salt Lake City, UT — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) with our partners in this event, the Utah State Board of Education and Dairy West, are thrilled to celebrate Harvest Gratitude Day with Governor Herbert and kindergarten students from …

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• Published on November 18, 2020 - 19:17 GMT

  UDAF Celebrates Collection of 10.5 Tons of Pesticide Waste

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is pleased to report the collection of over 10.5 tons of waste pesticides at this year’s pesticide waste collection events. These events are a free, statewide service UDAF provides to the agricultural …

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• Published on November 9, 2020 - 18:44 GMT

  UDAF Operating with Limited On-site Staff for the Upcoming Weeks

    In accordance with Governor Herbert’s executive order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food will be operating with limited on-site staff for the coming weeks. For assistance, we advise calling ahead to (801) 982-2200 …

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• Published on November 3, 2020 - 23:18 GMT

  Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Issues Warning About Fraudulent Sanitizer and Disinfectant Claims Against Coronavirus

    The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), which provides regulatory oversight of all disinfectants and sanitizers other than hand sanitizer and wipes, would like to issue a warning to consumers to beware of claims related to the use of …

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• Published on October 29, 2020 - 19:49 GMT

  Department of the Interior Returns Management and Protection of Wolves to State, Tribes Following Successful Recovery Efforts

  More than 45 years after gray wolves were first protected, as populations have recovered, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). State and tribal wildlife management agency professionals will …

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• Published on October 28, 2020 - 18:08 GMT

  Just Released: UDAF’s 2020 Annual Report

  350 North Redwood Road PO Box 146500 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6500

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• Published on September 25, 2020 - 03:05 GMT

  UDAF Migrating Information to New Software

  The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is in the process of migrating information to a new software program.   To ensure that correct information is migrated into the new program UDAF will require that each company have current valid contact …

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