The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding 33 new varieties of black stem rust-resistant barberry plants to the list of regulated articles. This change allows these plant varieties to be moved between states without restrictions, as they don't pose a risk of spreading the disease that affects crops like wheat and oats. The update follows the discovery that one variety, previously omitted, should be included as resistant to black stem rust, correcting earlier oversight. The announcement was published in the Federal Register, marking the official addition and correction of barberry plant classifications.
Simple Explanation
The government is letting 33 new types of rust-resistant barberry plants be moved between states freely because they don't spread a harmful plant disease. This change is meant to protect plants like wheat and oats without causing any hassle.