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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

AAP · Jun 19

El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for Kharif

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 states likely to face severe El Nino impacts during the Kharif season. The focus is on advance contingency planning for rain-deficient districts, increasing cotton and pulse acreage, and ensuring farmers receive scientific, solution-oriented…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing ‘Irresponsible’ Policy for Political Gain?

For candidates like James Talarico, calling to suspend fuel taxes may be an easy way to sell “affordability” to swing voters. But it would come with its own long-term policy consequences.

Texas Observer · Jun 12

Elon Musk Faces Backlash as a Horrific Texas Screwworm Outbreak Follows Brutal DOGE Budget Cuts

A flesh-eating parasite, unseen in the US for 60 years, has resurfaced in Texas, sparking political debate over budget cuts that dismantled key prevention programmes.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser

The case in Andrews County included an infested dog. Another case included a goat in Gillespie County.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 8

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

AAP · Jun 4

Nightmare parasite that eats living flesh detected in Texas after disappearing for decades

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in a 3-week-old calf in LaPryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

AAP · Jun 4

A screwworm fly that bedeviled cattle ranchers decades ago has returned to Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

AAP · Jun 4

US Agriculture Threat: Flesh-Eating Screwworm Warning Shows It Could Devastate Live Stocks

US agricultural authorities are investigating a potential screwworm outbreak in Texas, following detections near the Mexican border. The parasite poses a significant threat to livestock and supply chains.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3