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Unsolicited seeds that appear to be from China arriving at Wisconsin homes, state says

In Delaware, some of the seeds reportedly came packaged “with jewelry, or another inexpensive item.”

By Adam Rogen
Journal Times
July 28, 2020

Excerpt:

Reports nationwide of seeds that appear to come from China showing up unsolicited in mailboxes have confused U.S. agricultural leaders. The reports have now reached Wisconsin, with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on Tuesday issuing guidance for Wisconsinites if seeds show up at their homes.

“The types of seeds in the packages are currently unknown and may contain invasive plant species,” the Wisconsin DATCP said in a release Tuesday. “Unsolicited seeds could be invasive species, contain noxious weeds, could introduce diseases to local plants, or could be harmful to livestock. Invasive species and noxious weeds can displace native plants and increase costs of food production.”

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