Government to use drone technology to fight New World screwworm

The problem of the screwworm has spread to at least 15 documented infections, according to officials.

Four New Cases of New World Screwworm Reported by USDA - Oklahoma Farm Report
https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/06/22/three-new-cases-of-new-world-screwworm-reported-by-usda/

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Four New Cases of New World Screwworm Reported by USDA - Oklahoma Farm Report

USDA has reported four new cases of New World Screwworm as we came out of the Holiday weekend. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has responded on X about those cases. "In the last 24 hours, 1 lamb in Crockett County, TX and 2 calves in Edwards County, TX have tested positive for New World Screwworm, bringing

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After drought and wildfires, wheat farmers in the Great Plains are in for a rough year | KOSU
https://www.kosu.org/2026-06-22/winter-wheat-bad-crop-drought

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Oklahoma experts: New World Screwworm can infest any warm-blooded mammal
https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-experts-new-world-screwworm-spread-being-monitored

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Oklahoma experts: New World Screwworm can infest any warm-blooded mammal

While there has not been a confirmed case of New World Screwworm in Oklahoma, agricultural leaders are monitoring its spread.New World Screwworm is an invasive

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Crop Production Shows Sharp Winter Wheat Production Declines Across Southern Plains - Oklahoma Farm Report
https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/06/11/crop-production-shows-sharp-winter-wheat-production-declines-across-southern-plains/

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Crop Production Shows Sharp Winter Wheat Production Declines Across Southern Plains - Oklahoma Farm Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released updated June 1 forecasts for the 2026 winter wheat crop in a crop production report. New data highlights significant reductions across the Southern Plains—Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas—driven by persistent drought, high abandonment, and reduced yield potential. These three Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat states

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Kilimo launches water-saving projects to aid Oklahoma farms amid drought
https://journalrecord.com/2026/06/08/kilimo-water-saving-projects-oklahoma-farms-drought/

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Kilimo launches water-saving projects to aid Oklahoma farms amid drought

Kilimo to launch projects in Oklahoma to help corporations fund farm upgrades and secure agricultural supply chains amid drought and water scarcity.

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Oklahoma farmers eyeing deadly livestock pest following Texas infection • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/06/05/oklahoma-farmers-eyeing-deadly-livestock-pest-following-texas-infection/

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Oklahoma farmers eyeing deadly livestock pest following Texas infection • Oklahoma Voice

A recent confirmed case of a deadly livestock pest in Texas has Oklahoma farmers and ranchers monitoring their animals.

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Oklahoma Wheat Breeding: Drought Resilience, Genetic Innovation, and Infrastructure Investment - Oklahoma Farm Report
https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/05/01/oklahoma-wheat-breeding-drought-resilience-genetic-innovation-and-infrastructure-investment/

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Oklahoma Wheat Breeding: Drought Resilience, Genetic Innovation, and Infrastructure Investment - Oklahoma Farm Report

Brett Carver, Regents Professor and Wheat Breeding Chair at Oklahoma State University (OSU), recently sat down with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the current state of the Oklahoma wheat crop and the future of the university's breeding program. The discussion centered on environmental challenges, the development of specialty varieties, and a significant capital

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USDA Restructuring Research, Education, and Economics Mission Areas- Including the Closing of Beltsville Ag Research Center - Oklahoma Farm Report
https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/04/23/usda-advances-reorganization-and-restructuring-of-the-research-education-and-economics-mission-area-to-improve-efficiency-and-better-serve-american-farmers/

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USDA Restructuring Research, Education, and Economics Mission Areas- Including the Closing of Beltsville Ag Research Center - Oklahoma Farm Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver results more effectively for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This effort refocuses REE’s structure on mission delivery—streamlining operations, strengthening leadership accountability, and positioning

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