WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $35 million in grants for partnerships targeting feral swine damage across 14 states, providing producers with more support for trapping, land restoration, and disease protection. The funding is part of a broader $105 million federal eradication and control effort.
Eligible projects may operate in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Applications are due September 21.
Selected partners will work with landowners on trapping, habitat restoration, training, and related services. Projects will be coordinated through the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Feral swine cause more than $3.4 billion in annual damage to crops, pastures, soils, water resources, and wildlife habitat. They can also carry diseases threatening livestock and people.
From 2020 through 2024, the program invested $41 million in 34 projects that covered nearly 9 million acres and assisted more than 6,700 landowners. Producers should watch for local partnerships and enrollment opportunities.
