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USDA begins hiring for new New World Screwworm facility in Texas

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a hiring push for a new facility in Texas aimed at combating the New World Screwworm. The agency is hiring 228 positions for the New World Screwworm Sterile Fly Production Facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. A three-day hiring event is scheduled in McAllen from November 17 to 19, 2026.

From foxsanantonio.com

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The new facility is intended to boost the availability of sterile flies, which the USDA calls its most successful offensive capability against the pest. This hiring initiative represents a federal investment in pest control and livestock protection within Texas.

From foxsanantonio.com

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  • TexasSpeculative

    Texas might see increased federal investment and job creation due to the new facility.

  • Cameron CountySpeculative

    Cameron County might see increased local demand and job growth due to the 228 positions.

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