Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson as the new Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), pending confirmation by the Utah State Senate. Pehrson’s appointment follows the retirement of former Commissioner Craig Buttars. …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) Agriculture Voluntary Incentive Program (Ag VIP), is now accepting applications for the 2025 application period. Ag VIP is a voluntary, incentive-based program to help producers implement nutrient …
Melanie Stock and Claudia Nischwitz at Utah State University (USU) are leading a project funded by the Utah Specialty Crop Block Grant to develop efficient irrigation strategies for dahlias, a popular cut flower in Utah. As demand for cut flowers, …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking input on priorities for the Utah Food Security Processing Grant Program (UFSPG). UDAF was appropriated $1,000,000 from the State Legislature for this program during the 2025 Legislative Session. …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is proud to announce Utah’s 4th Annual Food Safety Conference hosted April 9-10, 2025 at the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point. The conference will be held from 8:00 to 5:00 each day. “This conference is a great …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is pleased to announce the upcoming Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant Applications for the 2025-26 seasons. The goal of this program is to allocate funds to projects with a high degree …
For those who received their 2025 brand renewal notices earlier this month, we’re pleased to let you know that the online renewal system is now live at brands.utah.gov. Previously, your options to renew were by phone or by mailing in a check with your …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have agreed to allow brands on cattle to be used as official identification for cattle moving between Utah and Wyoming. This is in response to the changes in official …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is seeking grant proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant. This funding is available for projects designed to enhance the competitiveness of Utah-grown specialty crops; specialty crops include …
Governor Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson to serve as Interim Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), effective March 8, 2025. Pehrson’s appointment follows the retirement of Commissioner Craig Buttars. “I am honored for the …
Commissioner Craig W Buttars with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced his decision to retire, concluding four years of dedicated service to the State of Utah. “I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve as …
Recent studies that single out agriculture — particularly alfalfa farming — as the primary cause of the Great Salt Lake’s decline are counterproductive, as they create a false dichotomy, pitting the lake against agriculture. This approach ignores the …
Through their research, the team has been isolating Frankia from the nodules using innovative techniques like filtration and ultracentrifugation. While Frankia is challenging to culture due to its slow growth and specific nutrient needs, they’re refining …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is announcing the appointment of a new state veterinarian, Dr. Amanda Price, effective immediately. “Dr. Price has been a great asset to UDAF and the agriculture producers in the state of Utah for the last five …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food in collaboration with Utah State University Extension is pleased to announce the availability of $600,000 in Business Builder Award grants available through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center. …
The Agricultural Water Optimization Program is pleased to announce that the FY2025 application period is now open through February 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm MST. The Agricultural Water Optimization Program provides grants to help agricultural producers …
The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program provides financial assistance to specialty crop producers to help them expand domestic markets or develop new markets for their crops. MASC helps specialty crop producers offset higher marketing …
Utah Agritourism member, Golden Hour Farm, is a great example of how anyone can get involved in agriculture. Recently an article was written by the Deseret News titled From hoops to Highland cows: The unusual origin story of Golden Hour Farm highlights one …
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has confirmed an additional four cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this month, including one small backyard poultry flock in Salt Lake County and three closely related commercial turkey …
Officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 8 commercial dairy facilities in Cache County. Mandatory surveillance of HPAI was put into effect for all dairies in Cache County on …
