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Agriculture Voluntary Incentive Program opens for 2025 applications

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has opened applications for its Agriculture Voluntary Incentive Program (Ag VIP) for the 2025 period.

By Beehive State News | Apr 15, 2025

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UDAF seeks public input for food security processing grant priorities

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is inviting public input regarding the newly established Utah Food Security Processing Grant Program (UFSPG).

By Beehive State News | Apr 8, 2025

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Utah invites applications for invasive species mitigation grants for 2025-26 seasons

By Beehive State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has opened applications for the Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant for the 2025-26 seasons.

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Utah Department of Agriculture and Food hosts fourth annual food safety conference

By Beehive State News | Apr 7, 2025

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced its 4th Annual Food Safety Conference, scheduled to be held from April 9-10, 2025, at the Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point.

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Utah launches online system for brand renewals

By Beehive State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 19, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 17, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Feb 6, 2025

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.