APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Gerbera (Gerbera spp.) Plants for Planting from the Netherlands

September 3, 2021 USDA APHIS

The Government of Netherlands has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of gerbera (Gerbera spp.) plants for planting into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Orchid Plants for Planting from Taiwan

September 3, 2021 USDA APHIS

The Government of Taiwan has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of orchid (Cattleya spp.) and orchid (Paphiopedilum spp.) plants for planting into the United States and Territories.

American Cheese Society is Saddened to Announce the Passing of Pat Polowsky

September 3, 2021 American Cheese Society

It is with the heaviest of hearts that American Cheese Society shares the news of the death of our dear friend and colleague, Pat Polowsky. Pat was beloved in the cheese community and we know that the news of his passing is unexpected and difficult.

The Call For 2022 American Cheese Society Conference Presentation Proposals is Now Open

September 3, 2021 American Cheese Society

The American Cheese Society’s next in-person conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, from July 20-23, 2022.   Call for Presentations will close on Sept. 17th.

Vancouver’s Festival of All Things Meat and Cheese Returns This Fall

And so we “meat” again: the Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival will return for 2021 with an event they hope will be un-brie-lievable for charcuterie fans this fall.