USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm drones, dogs and fungi
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is intensifying its efforts to combat the New World Screwworm by introducing innovative strategies, including AI drones for wildlife monitoring and funding 40 research projects through a new grant program. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced potential collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security for drone deployment. Although screwworm has not been detected in U.S. wildlife, it poses a significant threat to the cattle industry. The USDA's Grand Challenge initiative has allocated $105 million to researchers for solutions, including sterile fly production and insect-killing fungi. Five Texas universities are among the recipients of these grants.
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