USDA
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worldCanada Bans Texas Cattle Amid Flesh-Eating Screwworm Outbreak
Canada halts imports of Texas livestock after flesh-eating screwworm is detected in two calves, prompting a state of disaster declaration.
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healthUS Deploys Sterile Flies and Sniffer Dogs to Fight Screwworm Outbreak
US officials outline a plan to combat the first New World Screwworm outbreak in 60 years, using sterile flies and detection dogs.
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healthFlesh-Eating Screwworm Found in Texas Cow for First Time in Decades
The USDA confirmed a New World screwworm infestation in a Texas cow, raising concerns about livestock and public health.
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healthFlesh-Eating Parasite Returns to Texas After Nearly 60 Years
New World screwworm detected in Texas cattle. First case since 1966, quarantine zone established.
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healthFlesh-Eating Screwworm Threat Resurfaces in South Texas
A suspected screwworm infection in South Texas cattle raises alarm, decades after eradication.
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financeViral Walmart Receipt from 2006 Sparks Fury Over Soaring Grocery Costs
A 2006 Walmart receipt showing 79 items for $161.87 goes viral, highlighting the dramatic rise in food prices over nearly two decades.
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healthSell-By Dates Don’t Mean Food Is Spoiled-Here’s What Actually Matters
Most food remains safe long after sell-by dates. Learn the truth behind expiration labels and how to reduce waste without risking safety.
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financeUS Farmers Cut Corn Planting as Iran War Drives Fertilizer Costs
USDA reports farmers plan 95.3 million corn acres for 2026, down from 98.8 million in 2025, amid rising fertilizer prices from Iran conflict.