Texas Secures $150M in New World Screwworm Mitigation Grants
· Texas Border Business
Texas has secured approximately $150 million in grants from the USDA to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS). Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas institutions, including Texas Tech University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, will receive funding for 40 innovative projects aimed at enhancing detection and eradication of this pest. The grants will support advancements in sterile insect techniques, novel traps, and AI-enabled surveillance. The USDA's initiative, launched in January 2026, received 226 applications totaling $664 million, highlighting the urgency of addressing the NWS threat to livestock and agriculture in Texas. Texans are encouraged to report any suspected cases immediately.
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