Posted on November 16th, 2012 in Agricultural Disasters, Agrosecurity, disasters, Drought, Economic Impacts, Plant and Crop Security
Drought and Red Imported Fire Ants in Found in Hay
Taken from University of Missouri Extension press release, an Ozark County farmer got more than he bargained for when he recently bought hay from Florida,. The hay contained Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA). In accordance with USDA regulations hay in areas with established populations of RIFA must be inspected and certified prior to shipment out of an area under quarantine.
For more information see Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) alert and the RIFA Community of Practice of eXtension.
Kim Cassel
