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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $25 million to establish a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona. The facility is intended to combat the New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic pest that threatens livestock and wildlife. Rollins made the announcement during a visit to Arizona, joined by Republican Representatives Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and Eli Crane. The investment underscores federal efforts to protect agricultural health and prevent the spread of invasive species in the region.
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Phoenix, AZ – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $25 million to establish a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona, aimed at combating the New World Screwworm (NWS).
During a visit to the Grand Canyon State, Rollins was joined by Arizona Republican Representatives Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and Eli Crane to highlight the department's initiative.
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USDA to invest $25 million in Arizona facility to combat New World Screwworm