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New World screwworm spread and control in US‑Mexico
117 clusters · 382 sources · last updated
Latest: Cochliomyia hominivorax worm outbreak spreads in Chihuahua and Coahuila, first pet case reported
The New World screwworm outbreak that began in Chiapas in late 2024 has continued to expand throughout Mexico and into the United States. By mid‑July 2026 the parasite was confirmed in 28 of Mexico’s 32 states, affecting
Mexico screwworm program and phased cattle export reopening
11 clusters · 81 sources · last updated
Latest: Coahuila prepares to resume cattle exports to the United States
Mexico’s sterile‑fly campaign against the New World screwworm is progressing, with President Claudia Sheinbaum confirming releases will begin within two weeks and scale toward 100 million flies per week by late 2026. The
US bee colony decline impacts agriculture
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: US Bee Decline Threatens Fruit Production in Home Gardens
U.S. agricultural authorities reported that 1.7 million bee colonies died between summer 2024 and spring 2025, representing more than 60 % of commercial hives. The loss sharply reduced pollination of cucurbit crops such
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USDA Purchases $20 Million of Surplus Catfish to Aid Southern Farmers
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