Officials said the resident died from pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection. The risk to the public remains low.

The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying that a flesh-eating parasite has moved farther ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture works to neutralize -- again -- the flesh-eating larva of the New World Screwworm fly.

The USDA hopes a new fly factory will be operating in southern Mexico by July 2026 to supplement fly breeding at an existing ...

Oil futures have risen roughly 10% since the start of the Israel-Iran conflict. Analysts predict prices could go higher if Iran is destabilized.

As of May 17, 2025, it is illegal in Washington state to feed specific wild animals — deer, elk and moose in particular. Prior to the new law, Bellingham was the only local government in the ...

If you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast who loves to leave treats for wild animals who visit your yard, the state of Washington has a request: Please stop. As of May 17, 2025, it is illegal in ...

If you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast who loves to leave treats for wild animals who visit your yard, the state of Washington has a request: Please stop. As of May 17, 2025, it is illegal in ...