The Utah Medical Cannabis Production Establishment and Pharmacy Licensing Advisory Board has awarded the first of two new independent medical cannabis pharmacy licenses to Boojum Medical, a Utah-based company that will open the state’s 16th medical …
The Utah State Veterinarian, Dr. Amanda Price, is actively monitoring a multi-state outbreak of neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) linked to recent large equine events outside Utah. Several states have reported cases associated with competitions held in …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Division of Regulatory Services is issuing a public health advisory following a voluntary nationwide recall of all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products. This includes all unexpired lots of …
Utah’s Own and Millcreek City announce the return of the indoor holiday market, featuring 100% locally made products from more than 45 Utah businesses. The highly anticipated third annual Utah’s Own Holiday Shoppes at Millcreek Common is back for the 2025 …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus (WNV) following confirmed cases across the state. To date, horses in the following 11 counties have tested positive for WNV: …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is alerting consumers to a national public health alert affecting ready-to-eat pasta meals sold nationwide, including in Utah, due to the risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. UDAF is urging …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey facility in Sanpete County. HPAI is a contagious viral disease that affects domestic poultry and wild birds, often leading to …
Through USDA, FSA is issuing approximately $1 billion in emergency relief payments to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to qualifying flood or wildfire. Livestock producers can receive payment for one or both years. To be eligible for an …
UDAF’s Pesticide Program will be teaching a Private Pesticide Applicator Workshop in Monticello on Monday, September 22, 2025. It will take place from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Hideout Community Center at 648 S Hideout Way, Monticello, UT, 84535. UDAF’s …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Division of Regulatory Services, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and Utah County Health Department are investigating a norovirus outbreak in Utah county that has been linked to frozen …
Since 2018, UDAF has collected over 60 tons of waste. These events are a free public service to dispose of unwanted or unusable pesticides. For updates about future visits, click here. Next event is scheduled for September 3, 2025, 9am to 1pm. Held at the …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Animal Health Program is hosting a webinar with updates on New World Screwworm for veterinarians and livestock and pet owners. Please share with relevant producer groups, livestock owners, and veterinarians. …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has opened the application period for the first of two independent medical pharmacies, a development stemming from House Bill 54 (HB54) passed during the 2025 legislative session. This initiative aims to …
As Utah’s agricultural lands face increasing development pressure, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is announcing $1 million in funding to permanently protect working farms and ranches through conservation easements under the 2025 LeRay …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is announcing the availability of low-interest loans for agricultural producers impacted by drought through the Emergency Disaster Relief Loan (EDRL) program, a subprogram of the Agricultural Resource …
Cory Sudweeks operates a diversified farm in Piute Country, managing a mix of crops, pasture and beef cattle. His operation includes 145 head of beef cattle and 145 acres of irrigated land used for growing crops and maintaining pasture. Given the region’s …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Commissioner, Kelly Pehrson has appointed Amber Brown and Troy Forrest to serve as Deputy Commissioners for UDAF effective May 5, 2025. Brown and Forrest were selected to fill the role Pehrson held prior …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has $1,000,000 available for local food and agriculture businesses through the Utah Food Security Grant (UFSG). This grant aims to increase the security of Utah’s food supply chain by increasing the in- …
On April 24, 2025, Governor Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to drought conditions in 17 Utah counties, including Washington, Iron, San Juan, Kane, Juab, Emery, Grand, Beaver, Garfield, Piute, Millard, Tooele, …
Utah’s Own invites the community to celebrate local food and farm-fresh goods at its inaugural Spring Market, happening Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Oliver’s Place in Pleasant Grove. As a program of the Utah Department of Agriculture and …
