USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight New World screwworm
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $25 million to open a new facility in Arizona that produces sterile flies. These flies will help control the New World Screwworm, an insect that harms livestock. The announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during a visit to Arizona.Key Facts
- The USDA is investing $25 million to build a sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona.
- The facility aims to fight the New World Screwworm insect.
- New World Screwworms cause damage to livestock by infesting wounds.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the investment.
- Arizona Republican Representatives Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and Eli Crane supported the project.
- The sterile fly method works by releasing sterilized flies to reduce the pest population.
- The project is part of efforts to protect the agricultural industry in the U.S.
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