June 11, 2026Contact: aphispress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh …
West Virginia Department of Agriculture Announces Interstate Movement Requirements Following Multiple New World Screwworm Detections in the United States
June 11, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has issued a special movement notice establishing additional interstate movement requirements for warm-blooded animals entering West Virginia from areas impacted by New World Screwworm (NWS). These movement requirements are effective immediately and are issued under the Commissioner of Agriculture’s authority granted in West Virginia Code §19-9-2 to prevent, …
WVDA Hosts Successful SUSTA Inbound Trade Mission Focused on Forest Products
April 2, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) recently hosted a highly successful inbound trade mission March 26-28 in partnership with the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), connecting international buyers from India and Vietnam with West Virginia’s log and lumber industry. The mission focused exclusively on forest products, with visiting buyers touring log yards and …
WVDA Confirms Case of Avian Influenza in Backyard Flock in Kanawha County
March 23, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. This is only the sixth detection of HPAI in domestic backyard birds in West Virginia since the global outbreak began in early 2022. The diagnosis was confirmed following a field investigation, …
WVDA Announces Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Encourages Farmers to Apply Now
March 18, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for the 2026 growing season. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Seniors can sign up for vouchers …
WVDA Issues Advisory to Poultry Owners Amid Increased Avian Influenza Cases in Surrounding States
March 4, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is encouraging commercial poultry producers and backyard flock owners to continue maintaining strong biosecurity practices following a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases in surrounding states. While no new cases in domestic birds have been confirmed in West Virginia since January, continued vigilance is important. With …