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USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm — drones, dogs and fungi
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on these projects and the USDA's strategy can be found through the San Antonio Report, which initially reported on this development on June 20, 2026.
The US Department of Agriculture has launched new efforts to combat the spread of New World Screwworm. This initiative involves various innovative methods. A total of $105 million has been awarded to support these endeavors, which will be divided among 40 different projects.
The approaches being explored include the use of drones, dogs, and fungi to stop the spread of the screwworm. Further information on these projects and the USDA's strategy can be found through the San Antonio Report, which initially reported on this development on June 20, 2026.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) Reading time: 1 min
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