quarantine

Bird flu has been reported again in Oregon.  According to the state Department of Agriculture, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was discovered September 28th in two private flocks of 60 chickens and ducks in Tillamook County.  The flock ow...

Because of ongoing problems with the Japanese beetle, the Washington state Department of Agriculture has adopted a quarantine for the Grandview area.  Starting September 15th, the movement of certain items will be limited in the infested area, in an effort to prevent the spread of the invasive pest.  Those i...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house Tuesday to discuss efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle. During the event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., WSDA will share its plans to eradicate the invasive beetle ...

Currently, the U.S. is not importing potatoes from Prince Edward Island in Canada due to an outbreak of potato wart. Kam Quarles, president of the National Potato Council, and said the quarantine is good for both the United States and Canada ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is looking for local input as a quarantine is developed to fight the spread of the Japanese beetle in the Grandview area. In 2020, three Japanese beetles were caught in south central Washington ...

It became official Friday as portions of Okanogan County were added to the areas quarantined for apple maggot in Washington.  The quarantine impacts those living in the Methow Valley.  Those living in the impacted area must separate their waste, meaning woody debris, yard waste and fresh fruits and non-commercial raw veggies will no longer be accepted in normal waste.  However...