Plant Industries Division

The Plant Industries Division strives to provide a mechanism to strengthen consumer confidence in Missouri agricultural products and services, as well as offer professional administration of regulatory and service programs. We reinforce fairness in trade and provide protection for all consumers and agricultural resources. The division works to prevent the spread of harmful insects and plant diseases, registers pesticides, licenses pesticide applicators, assures label accuracy and quality of commercial feeds and seeds, and conducts inspections of commercial produce farms.

Who We Are and What We Do

Produce Safety
Program

  • FDA Produce Safety Rule
  • Produce Farm Survey
  • Grower Training
  • Voluntary Farm Reviews
  • Inspections

Plant Pest
Program

  • Certifications
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Export Certification
  • Apiary (Bee) Certification
  • Noxious Weeds
  • Boll Weevil