Sterile fly production facility in Mexico set to open soon
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The number of sterile flies available to combat New World screwworm (NWS) in the United [...]
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06, 2026
USDA invests $105 million in New World screwworm projects
By Julie Tomascik Editor Several Texas universities and research institutions will play a role in advancing New World screwworm detection, [...]
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06, 2026
TFB vice president shares NWS update with state lawmakers
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Vice President Warren Cude urged lawmakers to continue supporting efforts to combat [...]
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06, 2026
Free New World screwworm inspector training launches
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a free online course on June 13 to expand the number of certified [...]
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06, 2026
Rollins visits South Texas to review New World screwworm response
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state animal health officials are intensifying efforts to contain and eradicate New World [...]
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06, 2026
Sterile fly dispersal drives effort to stop NWS spread
By Shelby Shank Field Editor The sterile fly program was underway before New World screwworm was confirmed in Texas, [...]
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06, 2026
Bellinger named senior advisor for NWS preparedness
The Trump administration appointed John Bellinger as the new senior advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, [...]
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06, 2026
Abbott expands disaster declaration for New World screwworm
By Julie Tomascik Editor Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Texas’ New World screwworm disaster declaration June 5 in response to [...]
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06, 2026
New World screwworm confirmed in three-week old calf in Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm (NWS) has been confirmed in Texas for the first time in decades. [...]
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05, 2026
USDA deputy secretary shares outlook for agriculture
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter Times are tough in farm country right now, but Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden [...]