Joshua Baethge

The Federal Trade Commission opens an industrywide investigation into rising fertilizer costs as farmers face mounting input prices.

USDA deploys sterile flies and establishes infested zone to protect livestock. Officials urge ranchers to monitor wounds, report suspicions immediately.

Second NWS case confirmed: USDA deploys sterile flies and enforces quarantines as Texas governor declares disaster to combat screwworm outbreak.

USDA officials vow swift action as screwworm cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, while critics push for stronger policies to protect livestock.

USDA has now detected five U.S. cases of New World screwworm since June 3. On June 7, officials confirmed NWS in a La Salle County, Texas, calf. That same

Farmers and ranchers alarmed as New World screwworm spreads. Lawmakers push USDA for swift action to safeguard livestock and food supply.

USDA confirms screwworm in sheep, cattle and goat across three Texas counties. Mexico reports 1,785 active cases, 62 near U.S. border.

Senate Republicans release farm bill but lack votes to pass. Democrats demand nutrition program restoration before backing measure.

Texas reports 21 active screwworm cases while Mexico confirms 62 near the border. New facility will produce 50M sterile flies weekly within 12 weeks.

Boozman expected to call for another vote in September as Committee enters indefinite recess while party lines clash on nutrition aid.