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US screwworm cases rise as outbreak spreads beyond initial contamination zones

Twelve animal cases have been confirmed so far among cattle, goats, sheep and a dog in Texas and New Mexico

The Guardian - US · Jun 16

I tried this genius money-saving hack to give my plants a boost — all you need is a box of matches

I'm always on the lookout for money-saving garden hacks and this one using just a box of matches surprised me – here's what happened and how to do it yourself.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 16

Where is screwworm in Texas? Track cases here.

The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 15

Trump Officials Blame the Biden Admin's 'Border Policy' For Flesh-Eating Parasite Outbreak

The New World screwworm outbreak in the US has sparked political debate, with Trump officials blaming Biden's immigration policies for the parasite's spread, impacting the cattle industry.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Climate change is putting South Africa’s sheep farmers under strain, and how they’re adapting

South African sheep farmers in the Drakensberg mountains are battling a changing climate, facing shrinking pastures, heatwaves, and disease. Despite these challenges, they are adapting through rotational grazing and choosing resilient breeds. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for government support, including better infrastructure and veterinary services, to ensure…

The Times of India · Jun 10

H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Poultry Across 12 States — Dallas's Egg and Poultry Supply Chain Faces Disruption and Food Price Pressure as Summer Heats Up

USDA confirmed H5N1 in commercial poultry flocks across 12 states in 2026. The outbreak is creating supply disruptions and price pressure on eggs and poultry in major cities, including Dallas and Fort Worth.

Medical Daily · Jun 10

Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains

Colombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems

The Independent UK · Jun 9

H5N1 Bird Flu in Colorado: Dairy Farm Workers Face Ongoing Risk as NIOSH Expands Worker Safety Campaign Nationwide

NIOSH is repeating its 2025 H5N1 dairy worker safety campaign in Summer 2026. Colorado remains a key affected state with confirmed dairy cow and worker exposures. General public risk remains low.

Medical Daily · Jun 9

John Bennett didn’t factor a war into his farm’s finances. Now he’s at risk of losing $600,000

Urea prices have risen 75% since the start of the US-Israel war in Iran, eroding the already thin profit margins of Australian grain farmers

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9

Jeremy Clarkson sends warning to locals ahead of huge 'important' event at his farm

The presenter, 66, admitted farming is in ‘deep trouble’ as he spoke to his Cotswolds neighbours

Evening Standard · Jun 9