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New invasive pest in Georgia poses risk to $1.2 billion beef industry

New invasive pest in Georgia poses risk to $1.2 billion beef industry
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A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it could mean further headaches for cattle ranchers and farmers. The pasture mealybug has been spreading across the Southeast since it was first confirmed in Texas last October, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper recentl...

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