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NWS UPDATE from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson:“Over a year ago, when we heard the New World Screwwo...
06/12/2026

NWS UPDATE from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson:

“Over a year ago, when we heard the New World Screwworm could be a threat to the U.S., FDACS started modernizing traps that our trained scientists can use to help with fly detection. I am pleased to report our traps work and are being used today in Texas and New Mexico. Our staff will be placing these traps strategically throughout Florida as well.

“Detection is a major key in response efforts, and Florida will continue to be a strong partner with the USDA and our other states in combatting and eradicating the NWS.

“We have no reports of NWS in Florida at this time. Let’s all stay vigilant to keep it out of Florida.”

We are doing everything we can to keep your pets safe.The new Emergency Rule issued today by Commissioner Wilton Simpson...
06/10/2026

We are doing everything we can to keep your pets safe.

The new Emergency Rule issued today by Commissioner Wilton Simpson prohibits the importation of rescue and shelter dogs and cats from states with confirmed New World Screwworm detections.

Many monthly flea and tick medications can be effective in protecting against New World Screwworm.

Approved treatment for NWS (this page will be updated as information is received): https://tinyurl.com/4zcd8zcx

NWS UPDATE: Following additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Florida Commissioner o...
06/10/2026

NWS UPDATE: Following additional detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced today that the department will be further strengthening Florida's already aggressive efforts to prevent the reintroduction of the destructive pest into the state by implementing Emergency Rule, 5CER26-7.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/84whcx43

Another 6,200+ acres of working Florida farmland protected from future development!Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced...
06/09/2026

Another 6,200+ acres of working Florida farmland protected from future development!

Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced today that the Governor and Florida Cabinet approved four new Rural and Family Lands Protection Program projects, helping ensure these lands remain productive, protected, and working for Florida for generations to come.

PRESS RELEASE: https://tinyurl.com/2m72h96t
📷: Lauren Yoho/Wildpath

Following the detection of the New World Screwworm in South Texas, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson to...
06/05/2026

Following the detection of the New World Screwworm in South Texas, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today took aggressive action and issued Emergency Rule 5CER26-6, which places heightened restrictions on the importation of warm-blooded animals into Florida from designated infested zones and high-risk areas.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/59zncxhn

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Statement on New World Screwworm Detection in South Texas:
06/04/2026

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Statement on New World Screwworm Detection in South Texas:

WHEN FARMERS WIN, FLORIDA WINS:Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Farmer, Wilton Simpson, Highlights Major Wins for...
06/02/2026

WHEN FARMERS WIN, FLORIDA WINS:

Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Farmer, Wilton Simpson, Highlights Major Wins for Florida Agriculture in State Budget

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2myrp4n9

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing a state budget t...
06/01/2026

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson applauded the Florida Legislature for passing a state budget that provides $425 million in funding, the largest amount in state history, to save Florida’s working farms and ranches from development through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/52m4jmpw

Florida farmers faced a difficult year marked by freezes, wildfires, and other serious challenges.In response, the Flori...
05/29/2026

Florida farmers faced a difficult year marked by freezes, wildfires, and other serious challenges.

In response, the Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis delivered a budget that makes 2026 The Year of the Farmer.

In the days ahead, we look forward to sharing, as Paul Harvey would say, “the rest of the story” on what this budget means for Florida farmers.

Today, we simply say thank you.

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