July 2022

Plant Protection Today

Just One Place for PPQ Import Requirements

Finding U.S. import requirements for agricultural commodities shouldn’t be complicated. Importers, brokers, and the general public should find the process to be a snap. And now it is, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements portal, known as ACIR. It provides easy access to all agricultural commodity import requirements. Read more.

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About Plant Protection Today

Every day, USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) employees collaborate with many partners, cooperators, and stakeholders to protect plant health. To stay on the leading edge, PPQ explores scientific frontiers, develops new plant protection methods, and makes critical advancements. These efforts safeguard our nation’s agricultural and natural resources while facilitating the safe global trade of agricultural products. Plant Protection Today highlights some of PPQ's most successful and impactful programs and activities. Please send your feedback and comments to:

PPQ.Plant.Protection.Today@usda.gov