Asian Needle Ants, Getting Closer.
msn – June 24, 2025
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Cure for Chagas Disease?
Headline Health – June 24, 2025
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Micro Drone – I wonder if it could be used to scout field crops?
MSN – June 23, 2025
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New World Screwworm Listening Sessions; Tech and Tools
APHIS Press – June 23, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Sterile Fly Production Technology
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Eradication Tools and Technologies Aside from Sterile Fly Production
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Monday, July 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Benefits and Barriers of Enhanced Domestic vs International Sterile Fly Production (including timelines and costs)
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Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Other Innovative NWS Ideas
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National honeybee colony decline
SouthWest FarmPress – June 20, 2025
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USDA to launch sterile fly dispersal to fight New World screwworm
Feed Strategy eNews – June 18, 2025
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Are drones the most effective way to spray?
Prairie Farmer – June 16, 2025
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Robots May Take Over Weeds
MSN – May 27, 2025
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Study: Ticks could Help Spread ASF
US | Feed & Grain – June 12, 2025
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Presidential Documents: Unleashing American Drone Dominance
Executive Order 14307 – June 6, 2025
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Get Rid of Weeds in Waterways
American City & County June 4, 2025
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Shelby County, TN – Health Dept and Mosquitofish
Action News 5 – June 2, 2025
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Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Improve Pesticide Applicator Process-
AgWeb June 4, 2025
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Iron, Oops, no I mean Air Curtain
June 3, 2025
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Potential Agroterrorism Plot Stopped, and Where was Their Permit, PPQ526
June 3, 2025
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Summer Celebration to be held on July 10 at the West TN Research and Education Center
June 2, 2025
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Bobcat Fever in Domestic Cats, can be Deadly
May 31, 2025
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U.S.-Panama Partnership Keeps New World Screwworm at Bay
May 13, 2025
APHIS’ International Services program operates in more than 27 countries around the world to keep agriculture healthy and trade markets open. Panama is one of those countries.
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New proposed bill could put Ivermectin in pharmacies
May 1, 2025
La. (KPLC) – Ivermectin, originally an animal medication, gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Louisiana, it’s currently only available in livestock and feed stores, but pharmacists may soon be able to dispense it.
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EPA Releases Strategy to Better Protect Endangered Species from Insecticides Using Commonsense Practices, Provides Flexibilities to States and Growers
April 29, 2025
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Insecticide Strategy that identifies practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides, while providing flexibility for pesticide users and growers. The Strategy identifies mitigations aimed at protecting more than 900 species listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that EPA considers when it registers a new insecticide or reevaluates an existing one.
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Girl Scout cookies face scrutiny over safety and sustainability concerns
April 15, 2025
Girl Scout cookies, beloved for varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas, draw millions of buyers annually, but a 2024 study and lawsuit have raised concerns about heavy metals, pesticides, and sustainability, challenging the treat’s wholesome reputation.
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