USDA Awards $51.9 Million to Combat Feral Swine in 13 States

USDA awards $51.9 million to combat feral swine in 13 states

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $51.9 million to 29 partnership projects across 13 states to help control and eradicate feral swine populations and limit damage to agricultural lands and natural resources.  Feral swine can damage plant and wildlife habitats, soil and water quality, and other natural resources. According to the Animal and Plant […]

USDA Awards $6.3 Million to Partnership Projects in Texas to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands

(Temple, Texas Nov. 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $51.9 million to 29 partnership projects in 13 states to help partners respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This includes $6.3 million awarded to four projects in Texas. The awarded projects…

Projects target feral hog populations in nine Texas counties

By Julie Tomascik Editor Three new federally funded projects will help Texas farmers and ranchers combat feral hog populations and reduce damage to agricultural lands across nine counties. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) will lead the projects through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program. The three projects received