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USDA has new partners in the fight against screwworm — drones, dogs and fungi

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McALLEN The U.S. Department of Agriculture is doubling down on its fight against screwworm.On Tuesday, the USDA announced new approaches to combat screwworm, including using AI drones to monitor wildlife and enlisting the help of 40 research projects that would be funded via a grant program launched earlier this year. Additionally, the agency said it is in talks to partner with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy the AI-controlled…

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McAllen— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its fight against the sweeper worm. On Tuesday, USDA announced new approaches to fighting the sweeper worm, including the use of artificial intelligence drones to monitor wildlife and the incorporation of 40 research projects that would be funded through a scholarship program launched earlier this year. In addition, the agency said it is in discussions to partner with the Departme…

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KXXV broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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