HPAI has been confirmed in a Utah dairy. Visit the Dairy HPAI webpage to learn more.

Drought Resources

UDAF recognizes the significant challenges posed by current drought conditions. We are committed to providing the necessary resources to assist Utahns during this difficult time. 

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Areas of service

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Animal health, brands, & movement

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Food Inspections & registration

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Conservation initiatives

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Consumer Protection

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Grants & loans

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Laboratory Services

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Marketing & Economic Development

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Specialized Products

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Payments, Applications, Renewals

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Pesticides

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Plants & insects

Latest News

June
05

UDAF Prepares As New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) has been notified that USDA-APHIS identified a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas near the southern border. It is currently the only confirmed case
June
02

Dairy HPAI Detected in Cache County: UDAF Enacts Mandatory Surveillance

On June 1, 2026, officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) were notified of a sample from a dairy in Cache County that tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). As
June
01

UDAF Publishes MCORE 2025 Utah Medical Cannabis Market Analysis

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) has recently published a report in collaboration with the University of Utah’s Medical Cannabis Outcome Research & Evaluation (MCORE) team. The study surveyed participants and non-participants of
June
01

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Receives USDA Farm to School Grant to Expand Local Food Access and Education Statewide

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has been selected as a Patrick Leahy Farm to School grantee by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This $350,000 grant will support a statewide initiative to
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