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Pasture mealybug is raising concerns for Texas livestock producers
Texas livestock producers are dealing with the spread of the pasture mealybug, which is threatening pastures, hayfields, and forage resources. The mealybug is spreading rapidly across Texas while producers also face the threat of the New World screwworm.
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