SCIENCEJul 30 · 03:05 UTCTHE HILLMax Rego

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight New World screwworm

The USDA will invest $25 million in a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona to combat New World Screwworm. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced this during a visit, joined by Arizona GOP Reps Andy Biggs, Juan Ciscomani, and Eli Crane.

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