USDA Pledges $51.9M to Combat Feral Pigs

Feral pigs are causing $3.4 billion in annual damage to United States agriculture and ecosystems. In response, the USDA has allocated $51.9 million for targeted removal initiatives across 13 states. This funding will enhance trapping efforts and ecosystem restoration. The coordinated projects aim to control the surging feral swine population and reduce economic losses.