APHIS declares gladiolus rust quarantine

APHIS has quarantined the Clewiston, Fla., farm where gladiolus rust was discovered in March. All live, green and/or infected or exposed gladiolus plants and plant parts (including corms, stems, flowers and leaves) are restricted from moving interstate from the affected farm. The operation is located at Box 69 County Road 833 in Clewiston, Fla. For a full list of quarantine requirements, see the federal order. The March discovery was the 1st detection of the rust in Florida this year. It was found in 2006 and 2007 at the same operation.