Researchers thought colder temperatures and higher elevations could stop the march of invasive fire ants. Mother Nature had other ideas.

GDA says the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or SLF), is an invasive planthopper that poses a serious risk to the state’s agriculture.Although it does not pose a direct threat to human ...

DOGE cuts to USDA may open door to invasive species, higher food prices Food inspectors and disease-sniffing dog handlers remain out of work as food spoils. Kate Knibbs, wired.com – Mar 18, 2025 ...

Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.