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New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Animal Health, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Southern Region, Texas, USDA

Three new cases of NWS confirmed in Texas 

USDA confirmed three additional New World screwworm cases in Texas, bringing the U.S. total to 15 as eradication efforts continue. Read More

(Photo courtesy of National Sorghum Producers.)
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Food for Peace sending 400,000 bushels of sorghum to Africa

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Kansas wheat crop a testament to hardiness 

New World screwworm has dominated news cycles as ranchers and livestock economists say producers have been ramping up for the unwelcome pest. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Reports of NWS was not unexpected

2 U.S. House members look to restore USDA staff cuts

John Bellinger - USDA senior adviser for New World screwworm preparedness

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

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Landowners need to review Base Allocation Summary by Aug. 31

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

USDA: Poultry production expectations raised for 2027

High-voltage power lines. High voltage electric transmission tower. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #249982315 - yelantsevv)

Defining our spiritual war

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

USDA chief scientist to give speech

Ivomec approved for EUA as a preventative for NWS