Funding cuts to the USAID program by the DOGE agency last year eliminated a crucial screwworm fly detection and warning system, contributing to the pest's return to South Texas. This program was part of a broader set of grant reductions that have now led to an USDA import ban on Mexican cattle, exacerbating already rising beef prices. The situation demonstrates the immediate real-world consequences of poorly considered budget cuts for agricultural security and the economy, impacting food supply chains and consumer costs.
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