Joshua Baethge

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.

U.S. set to reopen the southern border to cattle trade as screwworm numbers decline.

Beef industry leaders say Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of discounted ground beef will hurt U.S. ranchers.

Critics argue plan only harms cattle producers.