UDAF Drops Ag Loan Rates to 0% and Offers Deferral for Up to a Year
Beginning November 1, 2026, UDAF will adjust the interest rate on current UDAF agricultural loans to 0% for 1 year. Borrowers will also have the option to defer their loan payments for a period of up to 12 months, as long as they opt in and contact the department.
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September
04
Notice: Horses in Washington County at Low Risk for Pigeon Fever
Pigeon fever is a bacterial infection in horses that can cause large painful abscesses. UDAF has been made aware of recent reports of pigeon fever in Washington County. “I have talked to the veterinarian treating
August
03
Utah Food Systems Study Assesses Utah Local Food Access, Finds Opportunities for Growth
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is announcing the release of a commissioned study on Utah’s local food production industries, as directed and funded by the Utah legislature under H.B. 510. The study
July
30
Illegal Kratom Product Sold in Utah County Linked to Death in Utah
The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) and the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) are issuing a warning regarding illegally sold kratom products mislabeled as cat’s claw products in Utah retailers. Investigations are ongoing
July
29
UDAF Opens Application to License New Independent Medical Cannabis Pharmacy
Taylorsville, UT —The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will open the application period for the second of two independent medical cannabis pharmacies, as required by House Bill 54 (HB54) passed during the 2025
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