The $25 million gap in sterile fly production

The USDA's novel sterile fly production facility in South Texas, projected to produce another 300 million flies weekly, is not expected to be completed until November 2027 at the earliest.

This development has raised concerns about the Trump administration's response to the threat, which could devastate the state's multi-billion dollar livestock industry.

The parasitic fly, typically confined to South America and the Caribbean, has been moving northwards due to increased immigration in the region.

Critics have slammed the government's gradual response to the matter, with Texas currently having access to only 100 million sterile flies weekly, compared to the 700 million flies on hand during the last major outbreak.

25 miles from the Texas border, and counting

The New World screwworm, a parasitic pest, has moved closer to the Texas border, raising concerns about the Trump administration's response.

The fly, which can be deadly to livestock,has been found just 25 miles from the border, sparking criticism of the government's sluggish response to the matter.

The New Globe screwworm, a parasitic pest, is now just 25 miles from the Texas border, according to a statement by USDA official Kim Rollins.

A 5-year-old goat's close call

Rollins confirmed that the screwworm had been found in a 5-year-old goat in Mexico's Coahuila state,the closest confirmed case to the U.S. border during the recent outbreak.

The parasitic fly, typically confined to South America and the Caribbean, has been moving northwards due to increased immigration in the region.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The USDA's response to the threat has been criticized for being too slow, with some auditors flagging concerns about the government's ability to respond to the crisis in a timely manner.

The May filing highlighted the need for increased funding to combat the screwworm threat, but so far, the government has failed to provide sufficient resources.

The lack of funding has raised concerns about the government's ability to respond to the crisis, with some experts warning that the situation could worsen if left unchecked.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The government has been criticized for its slow response to the screwworm threat, with some experts warning that the situation could worsen if left unchecked.

The lack of funding has raised concerns about the government's ability to respond to the crisis, with some experts warning that the situation could worsen if left unchecked.

The government's sluggish response has been criticized by experts, who warn that the situation could worsen if left unchecked.