A rare flesh-eating screwworm outbreak, the first in the U.S. since 1966, has struck Texas. The USDA has launched an emergency response using sterile insects and sniffing dogs, while Canada has banned Texas cattle imports.
Kenji··3 min read
The flesh-eating screwworm has returned to the southern U.S. for the first time since 1966. The USDA is employing sterile-fly biological control methods and detection dogs to manage the threat to livestock and public health.
Kenji··2 min read
The USDA confirms the first flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in the U.S. since 1966, launching urgent containment efforts using biological controls.
Kenji··1 min read
The USDA has extended its loan freeze on biogas energy projects due to high delinquency rates and financial losses. This highlights the technical and economic challenges green energy projects face in commercialization, prompting policymakers to re-evaluate federal credit subsidy and regulatory frameworks.
Jessy··2 min read
John Deere settled a $99 million class-action lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing repairs by locking out farmers and independent mechanics from essential equipment tools.
Mark··1 min read
John Deere has settled a class-action lawsuit for $99 million, agreeing to provide more repair resources and tools to farmers, marking a win for the Right-to-Repair movement.
Mark··2 min read