USDA Extends Plant Pest Info Requests Without New Burdens
Published Date: 4/20/2026
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Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to keep collecting info from states that ask for special rules to stop harmful plant pests. This extension means states can keep protecting plants by adding extra restrictions beyond federal rules. If you’re involved, you can share your thoughts by June 22, 2026, and there’s no new cost—just keeping the process going smoothly.
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