US Planes to Airdrop Billions of Flies to Combat ‘Man-Eater’ Maggot Menace The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is battling a dangerous flesh-eating parasite known as the screwworm fly that poses a significant threat to livestock and wildlife in the Southern United States. In an innovative and environmentally friendly approach, the USDA has announced plans […]
Deadly fungus seized from Chinese scientists could wreck US wheat, rice, livestock: FBI
Deadly Fungus Seized from Chinese Scientists Poses Threat to US Agriculture Two Chinese researchers face serious charges for attempting to smuggle a dangerous fungus into the United States, as reported by the FBI. The incident raises concerns about the potential risks this deadly fungus could pose to American agriculture, specifically targeting wheat, rice, and livestock. […]