Screwworm, ag policy updates focus of Summer Conference
By Julie Tomascik Editor New World screwworm, data centers and policy updates were among the topics discussed during Texas [...]
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06, 2026
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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
South Texas rancher stays vigilant after finding first U.S. screwworm case
By Shelby Shank Field Editor A routine check on a cattle herd in South Texas led to the confirmation of [...]
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05, 2026
Ranchers tour USDA screwworm, cattle fever tick facilities
By Julie Tomascik Editor Members of Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Commodity Advisory Committees toured U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) [...]
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12, 2025
TFB urges vigilance as screwworm threat nears Texas
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) called for sustained vigilance and strong agency coordination this week as state [...]
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10, 2025
Hunter, landowner awareness can help screwworm early detection
By Emmy Powell Communications Specialist Texas hunters and landowners are being asked to stay alert for signs of New [...]
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07, 2025
USDA once again closes border to Mexican cattle imports
By Julie Tomascik Editor Livestock trade across the U.S.-Mexico border is once again suspended, effective immediately. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture [...]
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06, 2025
USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio [...]
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05, 2025
U.S., Mexico reach agreement to combat screwworm threat
By Julie Tomascik Editor This week, Mexico agreed to the U.S.’ demands in efforts to control the spread of the [...]
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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 [...]