Missouri

State Plant Regulatory Official

Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

State Survey Coordinator

Sarah Phipps, (573) 526-1732

Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

State Plant Health Director

Mike Brown, (573) 893-6833

Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

Pest Survey Specialist

Chris Pierce, (573) 893-6833

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

5/2021 - USDA APHIS | Using Data to Tackle the Dangerous Mail Pest Pathway
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
8/2020 - LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS URGED TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR POISON HEMLOCK
8/2020 - Watch for poison hemlock
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
3/2020 - Test in spring for soybean cyst nematode
3/2020 - Spotted Wing Drosophila returns
3/2020 - Pest sets in at St. Francois State Park: Emerald ash borer