Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
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Recent News About Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
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Utah launches online system for brand renewals
The online renewal system for brand renewals is now operational at brands.utah.gov, providing a new option for those who received their 2025 brand renewal notices earlier this month.
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Utah and Wyoming allow brands as ID for interstate cattle movement
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have reached an agreement allowing cattle brands to serve as official identification for cattle moving between Utah and Wyoming.
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Utah seeks applications for 2025 specialty crop block grant
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced the call for grant proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.
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Governor Cox appoints Kelly Pehrson as interim agriculture commissioner
Governor Spencer Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson as the Interim Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), effective March 8, 2025.
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Utah Agriculture Commissioner Craig W. Buttars announces retirement after four years
Commissioner Craig W. Buttars of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced his retirement, concluding four years of service to the State of Utah.
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Efforts to protect Great Salt Lake involve entire Utah community
The health of the Great Salt Lake and Utah's agricultural community are closely connected, according to a recent article.
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Utah grant supports research on native plant health and water-efficient farming
Amita Kaundel, a recipient of the 2023 Utah Specialty Crop Grant and a professor at Utah State University, is leading a research team focused on enhancing the health of native plants.
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Research focuses on enhancing native plant health through nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Amita Kaundel, a professor at Utah State University and recipient of the 2023 Utah Specialty Crop Grant, is leading research to enhance native plant health and encourage water-efficient agriculture.