- For five days immediately prior to travel, avoid all contact with farm animals, marketing facilities, zoos, fairs/exhibitions or other sites where livestock are kept.
- Wash or dry clean all clothing articles before packing for travel. Wear clean clothes that have not been near livestock, wildlife or other animals within five days prior to travel.
- To the extent possible, disinfect other possessions before embarking on travel to the United States. Team members should be advised to wipe down glasses, jewelry, watches, belts, hats, cell phones, purses, luggage, etc.
- Do not to wear or bring shoes and/or boots that have been used on or around livestock facilities in country of origin. If this is not practical or possible, travelers must assure that a minimum of 10 days have elapsed immediately prior to travel before wearing or packing shoes/boots that have been used on farms or around livestock facilities in country of origin. In either case, shoes and boots should be cleaned and disinfected.
- Don’t carry food or other prohibited items to the United States.
- Upon arrival in the United States, make a customs declaration related to contact with farms/ranches or any other sites where animals or livestock are kept.
- Comply with specific biosecurity procedures at each visit site. Wear protective clothing and/or barrier plastics (coats/boots) provided by the Council or the host. Leave behind and/or dispose of protective clothing or barrier plastics at the end of each visit.
USA -USGC takes precautions to limit African swine fever exposure
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ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event
22.10.2024The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.
Scaling up crop insurance in Africa for climate resilience and agricultural transformation
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USA - Specialty Crop Losses Outpace Federal Bridge Assistance Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program for specialty crops — that is, crops not included in the first $1 billion relief package — but early analysis from Terrain suggests economic losses across the sector far exceed available funding.
India - Maharashtra Govt Sanctions ₹15.77 Crore Relief For Jalgaon Farmers, Increases Compensation Limit To 3 Hectares
Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makarand Jadhav-Patil informed the Assembly that the Government of Maharashtra has sanctioned ₹15.77 crore for farmers in Jalgaon district affected by crop damage due to unseasonal rains in Raver and Yawal talukas.
Fertilizer emissions may damage soil bacteria that help crops grow
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is usually discussed as a climate problem – a powerful greenhouse gas that can spike in soils after fertilizer use. But new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests it may also play an unexpected biological role.
India - ₹243.52 crore interim crop insurance relief released to 2.9 lakh farmers in Kalaburagi
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USA - Wheat Prices Rise on Poor Crop Conditions as Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Plantings
Wheat markets have seen strong price movement in recent days following a disappointing crop condition report across several major producing states.
India - Nearly all crop insurance claims settled, Centre tells Lok Sabha
The Centre on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that nearly all claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) have been settled, asserting that the crop insurance scheme now ensures timely and transparent compensation for farmers across the country.
Turkish Malatya apricot crop recovers after 2025 frost damage
Malatya in Turkey, which accounts for about 85% of global dried apricot production, is entering the budding stage following frost damage recorded in April 2025. Early assessments from the region indicate improved crop conditions compared with earlier expectations.
