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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

National/International

Why an eradicated parasite is back in the American Southwest+
07/06/26 Straight Arrow News
The new world screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that infects cows and was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 1966, is roaring back as other diseases and parasites push deeper into the country. Screwworm has already spread through Central America and more than two dozen cases were detected in Texas and New Mexico this June, according to the USDA. “Whether it’s ticks or insects, they will occupy any environment where they can survive,” said Cassandra Olds, a livestock entomologist at Kansas State University’s agricultural extension. “You will see pest populations move into areas where they were not a problem before.”

State/Regional

‘The fruits of the work coming into life,’ UMKC launches hydroponic farming program to fight food insecurity
07/06/26 KSHB-TV
As food prices remain high and access to fresh produce continues to challenge many Kansas City neighborhoods, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is turning Flarsheim Hall into a working farm. What started as a single hydroponic growing system in the hall has grown into a USDA-NIFA-funded initiative to develop a controlled-environment agriculture certification program. The program is a collaboration between UMKC, the University of Missouri, Kansas State University and Kansas State University Olathe.

Kansas City Pig Rescue Network saves piglet who jumped off truck on highway
07/06/26 KSNW-TV
The Kansas City Pig Rescue Network highlighted the important role of veterinary expertise from universities, including Kansas State University, in providing specialized care for pet pigs. The organization said its ongoing collaboration with K-State helps expand research and knowledge that benefits veterinarians, rescue organizations and pig owners.