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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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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Specialized Products

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Pesticides

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Plants & insects

Latest News

June
09

Interagency Partnership Facilitates Safe Grazing After Monroe Canyon Fire Using Virtual Fencing

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and its partners are working to rehabilitate agricultural land usage after the Monroe Canyon Fire in the summer of 2025. The fire burned approximately 74,000 acres and
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
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