A flesh-eating pest, the New World screwworm fly, has reappeared in Texas and New Mexico for the first time since 1966, threatening the cattle industry with millions in losses. Texas agricultural commissioner Sid Miller is publicly criticizing the USDA's response, calling their sterile fly release program an outdated and ineffective solution. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins dismissed Miller's criticisms as "dangerous" and "unserious," highlighting a political rift over the pest control strategy. AI
RANK_REASON A significant political dispute has emerged between a state official and a federal agency regarding a critical agricultural issue. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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