Tag: #usda

Researchers to test male-only genetically engineered screwworm in Panama as USDA ramps sterile-fly response after Texas detections

U.S.-funded team will run cage-contained outdoor trials in Panama of a male-only engineered screwworm to help scale sterile-fly production after Texas detections.

#screwworm, #usda, #panama, #agriculture

USDA Cuts 2026/27 U.S. Wheat Forecast; Smallest Crop Since 1970/71

USDA's July WASDE trims U.S. 2026/27 wheat to 1.536bn bushels — the smallest harvest since 1970/71 — and tightens global grain stocks.

#wheat, #usda, #agriculture, #wasde