Alabama

State Plant Health Director

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.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Christel Harden, (334) 240-7226

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

Brittaney Allen, (334) 240-7172

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

Pest Survey Specialist

John Corban, (662) 270-4413
Chad Wetzel, (662) 270-4412

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

8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
1/2020 - Save the Trees! From the Emerald Ash Borer
1/2020 - Elodea: Cordova's most prolific invasive plant
1/2020 - Alabama Extension, Auburn University Partner with UC Davis in European Grape Studies
8/2019 - APHIS adds portions of Alabama, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Maine to the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Regulated Area
6/2019 - Cogongrass weed a growing threat for Wiregrass farmers
5/2019 - Nematode Control Increases Cotton Yield Potential