UDAF Drops Ag Loan Rates to 0% and Offers Deferral for Up to a Year
Beginning November 1, 2026, UDAF will adjust the interest rate on current UDAF agricultural loans to 0% for 1 year. Borrowers will also have the option to defer their loan payments for a period of up to 12 months, as long as they opt in and contact the department.
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UDAF Offers Free Pesticide Disposal Event
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will host a free pesticide collection event October 14, 2026 at a UDOT road shed in Salt Lake City, providing farmers, agricultural producers, pesticide professionals, and residents
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Utah Seeks Local Beef and Tree Fruit Vendors for School Meal Programs
New state solicitation creates opportunities for Utah producers to access school markets The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from Utah beef and fruit vendors, creating new opportunities
September
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Utah Celebrates September as Utah’s Own Month
A new statewide declaration celebrates Utah-grown and Utah-made ag and food products and the people behind them. September is officially Utah’s Own Month, following a declaration by Governor Spencer Cox establishing an annual celebration beginning in
September
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UDAF Announces Unprecedented Loan Relief for Agricultural Producers
All existing UDAF loans will receive 0% interest for one year, with optional payment deferrals of up to 12 months In response to an exceptionally difficult year for Utah agriculture, the Utah Department of Agriculture
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