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U.S. Clean Energy Capacity Reaches New Heights, Powering 80 Million Homes

U.S. Clean Energy Capacity Reaches New Heights, Powering 80 Million Homes

U.S. Clean Energy Capacity Reaches New Heights, Powering 80 Million Homes

Meta Launches $115M Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Launches $115M Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Launches $115M Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

Meta Launches America's Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

Meta Launches $115 Million Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Launches $115 Million Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Launches $115 Million Skilled Trades Academy with Job Guarantees in Four States

Meta Commits $115 Million to Train Workers for Data Center Jobs Amid Skilled Trades Shortage

Meta Commits $115 Million to Train Workers for Data Center Jobs Amid Skilled Trades Shortage

Meta Commits $115 Million to Train Workers for Data Center Jobs Amid Skilled Trades Shortage

USDA Battles Screwworm Parasite Threatening American Cattle Industry

USDA Battles Screwworm Parasite Threatening American Cattle Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is intensifying efforts to combat the resurgence of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that poses a significant threat to American cattle. The screwworm, which was previously eradicated in the U.S., has reappeared, with larvae recently discovered in Texas and New Mexico. The USDA has been using a sterile-insect technique since the 1950s to control the screwworm population, involving the release of sterilized flies to reduce the breeding population. However, the current production capacity for sterile flies is limited, with only a Panamanian facility capable of producing 100 million flies weekly. The resurgence of the screwworm is attributed to factors such as illegal cattle trafficking, which has facilitated the parasite's northward spread from Central America.

Watchdog Report Uncovers Waste and Unsanitary Conditions at ICE Facility in Fort Bliss

Watchdog Report Uncovers Waste and Unsanitary Conditions at ICE Facility in Fort Bliss

A government watchdog has identified significant issues at an ICE detention facility located at Fort Bliss, Texas. The report highlights millions of dollars in waste, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate health measures, including tuberculosis control. The facility, known as Camp East Montana, experienced serious incidents from August 2025 to March 2026, including two detainee deaths. One death was ruled a homicide, while another was a suicide. Additionally, a security guard lost a loaded firearm within the facility, which remains unfound. The report criticizes the rushed construction and contracting process, which led to these negative outcomes.

Freight Industry Implements Advanced Technologies to Combat Rising Fraud Schemes

Freight Industry Implements Advanced Technologies to Combat Rising Fraud Schemes

Freight Industry Implements Advanced Technologies to Combat Rising Fraud Schemes

Meta Launches $115 Million Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

Meta Launches $115 Million Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

Meta Launches $115 Million Workforce Academy to Address Skilled Labor Shortage

USDA Confirms New Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico

USDA Confirms New Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed three new cases of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in livestock, with two cases in Texas and one in New Mexico. The screwworm, a serious pest, infests warm-blooded animals, causing severe wounds and economic losses. The recent cases involve a calf and a goat in Texas, and a dog in New Mexico. The resurgence of the screwworm poses a significant threat to the cattle industry, particularly in Texas, a major cattle-producing state. The USDA is escalating its response to combat the spread of the parasite.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Urges USDA Action Against Screwworm Outbreak Threatening Livestock

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Urges USDA Action Against Screwworm Outbreak Threatening Livestock

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has called for immediate federal action to combat the spread of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest. Recent detections in Texas and New Mexico have raised alarms, prompting Miller to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deploy the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS). This system uses targeted bait to kill fertile adult screwworm flies, preventing reproduction. Miller emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the pest's spread could threaten billions of dollars in agricultural production. The USDA, along with state and federal partners, has initiated surveillance and testing efforts, but Miller insists on a more aggressive approach, including the use of sterile fly releases in conjunction with SWASS.

Iowa Prepares to Combat Screwworm Threat Following Texas Case

Iowa Prepares to Combat Screwworm Threat Following Texas Case

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced that the state is prepared to protect its livestock and farmers from the screwworm, following the detection of the first U.S. case in Texas. The screwworm, a parasitic fly that affects warm-blooded animals, was confirmed in a Texas calf by the USDA's Veterinary Field Services Laboratories. While the parasite poses no risk to food safety, its presence can have significant implications for livestock health and agricultural productivity. Iowa's readiness to address this threat underscores the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding the state's agricultural sector.