Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Many Americans travel to the Caribbean each year, and cruise activity in the region continues to grow. Expanding cruise routes, larger fleets and improved port infrastructure have made island-hopping or traveling from one island to another, increasingly accessible giving travelers more opportunities...

USDA’s Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program and its state partners are working together to protect honey bees and other pollinators.

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on! With games scheduled from June 11-July 19 in 16 cities across North America, many people will be traveling into the United States and to neighboring host countries, Mexico and Canada, to catch a match. While organizers work to ensure a safe and fun...

Today, we’re wrapping up our myth busters series.

As African swine fever (ASF) causes severe outbreaks across the globe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) remains vigilant in preventing its spread in the United States.

In this edition of our myth busters series, we’re reviewing the rules and regulations on traveling with foods that contain pork and how you can be prepared for your next trip!

At APHIS, we get questions about what we do and the animal diseases we track. Let’s review some of the common misconceptions around African swine fever (ASF) — what it is and how it’s transmitted.

Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.