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Mystery Seeds From China Are back

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Post: # 145386Unread post GoDawgs
Wed Feb 19, 2025 9:38 am

They’re Back! Five mystery, Chinese seed packages have been reported in Texas
February 11, 2025

https://www.rfdtv.com/theyre-back-five- ... d-in-texas

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller is warning about the return of mystery seed packages making their way to the United States from China.

So far, five packages have been reported statewide.

Texas Ag and USDA’s APHIS are collecting and inspecting the seeds. One package has already been identified as an invasive, aquatic plant known as the sacred lotus or Indian lotus.

Commissioner Miller says the packages should have never made their way through customs blaming loopholes in today’s biosecurity protections.

He urged Texans to use caution saying:

“It’s clear there’s a trend here and Americans nationwide need to stay vigilant. The importance of biosecurity for our country shouldn’t be overlooked.”

If you receive a foreign package containing seeds, do not open it. Keep the contents sealed in their original packaging and call your state ag department.

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Post: # 145390Unread post Mark_Thompson
Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:28 am

No way man, I’m sprouting those. Could be hallucinogenic!
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Post: # 145400Unread post Homegrwoninillinois
Wed Feb 19, 2025 11:24 am

Mark_Thompson wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:28 am No way man, I’m sprouting those. Could be hallucinogenic!
Same
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