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Recent Press Releases

• ISDA Director Congratulates State Veterinarian on Retirement and Makes New Appointment

  January 28, 2021
  Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould announced today the appointment of Scott Leibsle, DVM, as the new State Veterinarian following the retirement of Bill Barton, DVM. “Dr. Barton showed his deep love of agriculture through years of service and with steadfast commitment to all Idahoans,” said Gould. “He will always have a special place within this agency and among producer... More

• ISDA Agricultural Resources COVID-19 Updates & FAQs

  August 20, 2020
  Find the latest ISDA Agricultural Resources COVID-19 Updates & FAQs here. More

• Unsolicited Seed Packages from China

  July 28, 2020
  July 27, 2020- The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is sharing information for Idahoans who have received unsolicited packages of seeds from China. The ISDA has received approximately 20 calls or emails reporting these kind of packages being sent to Idahoans. Several states are reporting similar occurrences. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspectio... More

• ISDA Statement on Asian Giant Hornets

  May 7, 2020
  As of May 7, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has no confirmed reports of Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) being found in the state. At this point in time only two specimens have ever been collected in the United States - both in northwest Washington. Each year ISDA investigates calls concerning the observation of possible non-native bees and hornets. Some native species a... More

• If You Feel Sick, Please Cancel and Reschedule Your ISDA Licensing Exam

  March 16, 2020
  If you become ill for any reason, regardless of whether you were exposed to COVID-19, please do not come to appointments or exams at any ISDA facility or an ISDA sponsored exam. Please contact Elizabeth Palmateer at 208-332-8595 to reschedule your exam. You should reschedule your exam if: • Have traveled internationally to any country outside the U.S. within 14 days of your sched... More