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USDA to Open $750M Fly Production Plant in Texas by 2027
The new facility will produce sterile flies to combat screwworm infestations.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to open a $750 million production facility for sterile flies in Texas by the end of 2027. The plant will produce flies to help combat screwworm infestations, a major agricultural pest.
Why it matters
Screwworms can cause significant damage to livestock and other animals, leading to economic losses for farmers and ranchers. The new USDA facility aims to provide a domestic source of sterile flies to help control screwworm populations and protect the U.S. agricultural industry.
The details
The USDA's new fly production plant will be located in Texas and is part of the agency's efforts to establish a domestic supply of sterile flies to combat screwworm infestations. Screwworms are parasitic fly larvae that can burrow into the flesh of livestock and other animals, causing serious harm and even death.
- The USDA announced plans for the new $750 million fly production facility on February 9, 2026.
- The plant is slated to open by the end of 2027.
The players
Brooke Rollins
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture who announced the plans for the new fly production facility.
Greg Abbott
The Governor of Texas, where the new USDA facility will be located.
What they’re saying
“That facility, the big facility, will be open ... by the end of next year.”
— Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (The Epoch Times)
What’s next
The USDA will continue planning and construction of the new fly production facility, with the goal of having it operational by the end of 2027.
The takeaway
The USDA's investment in a domestic sterile fly production facility underscores the importance of combating screwworm infestations, which pose a significant threat to the U.S. agricultural industry. The new plant will help provide a reliable source of sterile flies to control this agricultural pest.
