Plants

Fruit Growers in Three Colorado Counties Granted Pest-free Status by Arizona

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us

Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Western Slope counties of Montrose, Delta and Mesa have been given Pest-free status by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, allowing fruit growers to ship commercially grown deciduous fruit to the state without a cold-storage quarantine requirement that has been in place for a number of years.

Ag Department Asking for Reports of Unsolicited Seeds Received via Mail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us


Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture has received numerous reports from across the state of people receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to have originated from China and other countries and labeled as containing jewelry or other items. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock.

Colorado Ag Department Phytosanitary Programs Protect Hemp Farmers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado’s industrial hemp plant and seed industry exports continue to grow exponentially, having expanded tenfold in the last year (see table below). As farmers begin spring planting, managing the quality of the seed and clones/transplants planned for export is paramount.

Colorado Hemp Seed and Clone Export Totals (January-March)