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Five prong plan is working to fend off NWS, officials say 

A U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary said a five-prong plan to attack the New World screwworm is used every day.   Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator Mic... Read More

John Bellinger - USDA senior adviser for New World screwworm preparedness
Animal Health, Beef, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Texas, USDA

Texas A&M regent John Bellinger named USDA NWS senior adviser 

Fly on on green leaf. (Adobe Stock-#284696706 │ thithawat)
New Mexico, Regional Roundup, Southern Region

New Mexico unveils one-stop NWS website



New World screwworm reaches 2 states as USDA confirms fifth U.S. case

Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in the United States

Grape field growing for wine. Vineyard hills. Summer scenery with wineyard rows. (Adobe Stock-#408394615 │ Zedspider)

Viticulture field day highlights latest grape research

New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

USDA opens livestock insect research laboratory in Texas 

Taking precautions before and after you venture into places that make ideal hiding spots for chiggers can prevent the itchy, scratchy bites they can leave behind. (Chris Swann/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Chigger season tips to beat the itch

  • By Adam Russell │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
New Mexico State University

NMSU to host first field day of the season

Tick. (Adobe Stock-#82680278 │ Chalabala)

Changing Missouri weather fuels tick populations