Tyson to close beef plants in Illinois, Utah
By Julie Tomascik Editor Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef processing network as tight cattle supplies continue to challenge the [...]
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08, 2026
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08, 2026
USDA, DHS sign new MOU to safeguard agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal agencies are expanding coordination to protect U.S. agriculture from New World screwworm (NWS) and other [...]
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08, 2026
New World screwworm movement guidance available
Animal owners and ranchers now have a new tool to help navigate livestock movement requirements related to New World screwworm [...]
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07, 2026
USDA plans phased reopening of southern ports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock imports from Mexico will soon resume through southern ports under a phased reopening announced [...]
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07, 2026
New World screwworm response expands across Lone Star State
By Julie Tomascik Editor Federal and state responses to New World screwworm continue to expand as additional cases are confirmed, [...]
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06, 2026
Sterile fly production facility opens in Mexico
By Julie Tomascik Editor The fight against New World screwworm gained another tool this month as the U.S. Department of [...]
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06, 2026
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 [...]