First 2023 Delaware Evidence of West Nile Virus Detected in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware the first time for 2023 in a sentinel chicken, DNREC announced today.
Delaware Sends Wildfire Crew to Southern California
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 31, 2023
The Delaware Forest Service mobilized a 3-person wildland fire engine crew from Blackbird State Forest on July 28th for a fire assignment to Wawona, California. Working with the Yosemite National Park’s Emergency Communication Center and various agencies from all over the country, the crew will be working on patrolling and isolating new fire starts due to human activity and lightning strikes.
Farmer Kitty Holtz Honored at Delaware State Fair for Contributions to Agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, July 31, 2023
Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse presented Katherine “Kitty” Holtz with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture during the State Fair Awards presentation on Governor’s Day for her contributions.
Delaware Department of Agriculture Awards Over $665,000 for Innovative Projects to Improve Food Supply Chain
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 24, 2023
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced it is awarding $665,872 in funding to 12 projects through the First State Food System Program. The program, managed by the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy, strengthens the local food system by supporting the broad food supply chain spectrum.
Delaware Ag Department Provides Microchip Option for Potbellied Pig Owners
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 21, 2023
More than 40 Delaware potbellied pig owners have applied for an Invasive Animal Permit since the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) notified residents last week of the new regulation, 3 DE Admin. Code 906 Possession, Sale, or Exhibition of Non-Native and Invasive Animal Species, listing potbellied pigs and feral swine of any kind as invasive. One of the biggest concerns for these owners is the visible identification ear tag their animals must have to comply with the regulation.
