Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas PBS NewsHour - The Latest By: Jeffrey Collins · Associated Press 12 June 2026 at 22:38 Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.