USDA invests $105 million in New World screwworm projects

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas New World Screwworm Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted Texas institutions that were selected to receive significant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge. The USDA announced approximately $105 million for 40 innovative projects nationwide, with multiple awards going to Texas universities and research institutions to strengthen

USDA invests $105 million in New World screwworm projects

By Julie Tomascik Editor Several Texas universities and research institutions will play a role in advancing New World screwworm detection, control and eradication efforts after being selected for funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) New World Screwworm Grand Challenge. USDA recently announced about $105 million for 40 projects nationwide related to the pest. Texas recipients include projects led by Texas Tech University, T…