Rollins discusses screwworms, ag trade, solar, USDA staff at hearing
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter In her first appearance testifying in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture [...]
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06, 2025
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06, 2025
New World screwworm announcement next week
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter The nation will soon receive an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) next [...]
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06, 2025
Bill aims to protect Texas livestock from screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in Congress aims to safeguard livestock and wildlife in Texas and the U.S. [...]
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05, 2025
TFB urges support for domestic sterile fly facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is calling for swift Congressional action to strengthen the nation’s defenses [...]
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05, 2025
USDA suspends Mexican livestock imports over screwworm concerns
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended livestock imports from Mexico to prevent the spread of [...]
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04, 2025
USDA tells Mexico to fight screwworms or face trade restrictions
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a strong warning to Mexico over the weekend, calling for [...]
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03, 2025
USDA urged to ramp up efforts against New World screwworm
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including 25 from Texas, is urging the U.S. Department of [...]
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02, 2025
Cattle imports from Mexico resume under new protocols
By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced imports of Mexican cattle and bison will resume with [...]
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11, 2024
New world screwworm confirmed in Mexico
A destructive parasite found in livestock and other warm-blooded animals has been identified in Mexico. The New World screwworm [...]
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03, 2017
Florida officials expect to win screwworm battle
Florida officials expect to win the fight against screwworms and have decided it’s safe to begin winding down efforts to [...]