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U.S. to spend $850M fighting screwworm fly that's threatening Texas livestock

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the U.S. Agriculture Secretary met on Friday to announce steps to battle an invasive species that is threatening the state’s livestock. Those steps include a federal cash infusion of about $850 million.

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U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry

Mounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

USDA to build Texas facility to fight flesh-eating screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday.

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Texas, USDA unveil $100 million push and $750 million plant to stop New World screwworm

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins held a joint news conference Friday to announce new ...

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In Texas cattle country, ranchers brace for flesh-eating screwworms

The devastating pests have crossed Central America. Despite stepped-up efforts, there are not enough sterile flies to stop ...

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USDA Secretary announces large federal investment, new South Texas facility to combat New World screwworm

Gov. Greg Abbott was joined by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at the Texas Capitol where Rollins announced the ...

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Texas Sheep & Goat Expo addresses screw worm issue

During the days of August 15 and 16, the Texas Sheep and Goat Expo is taking place in San Angelo with a particular concern.

ValleyCentral.com on MSN1d

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to announce plans to address screwworm threat

On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will host a press conference alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to ...

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Gov. Abbott announces $750M New World Screwworm protection facility

The facility will have the capacity to produce 300 million sterile screwworm flies per week, tripling the current capacity to ...

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Texas Gov. Abbott addresses screwworm threat: Full press conference

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the threat of the New World Screwworm to livestock, pets, people and the economy. Follow updates on this developin ...

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Screwworm Coalition launches resource website

The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas groups, has launched a new website to deliver reliable information.

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