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Floodwaters raise concerns as Texas fights New World screwworm spread
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· July 24, 2026
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Texas flooding is complicating the fight against the New World screwworm, with officials warning wet conditions could boost the parasitic fly’s spread. Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says cases top 40 and urges USDA action.
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Key points Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says cases top 40 and urges USDA action. Texas flooding is complicating the fight against the New World screwworm, with officials warning wet conditions could boost the parasitic fly’s spread. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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