USDA Awards $52 Million to Combat Feral Hogs in 13 States
USDA is investing nearly $52 million in feral swine eradication projects across 13 states, including Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. Five projects in those three states will receive funding to reduce feral hog populations and agricultural damage.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Services has awarded nearly $52 million to eliminate feral hogs and reduce the damage they cause to agriculture.
The funding comes from the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program and will support projects across 13 states, including Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Arkansas has two projects. The AR East and AR West Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Projects each received more than $1.49 million.
Three projects in Missouri are receiving funding, including more than $1.7 million for the Lakes program, $2.2 million for the Ozark Highlands program, and $1.4 million for the White River program.
In Tennessee, the Central Cumberland project received more than $396,000. [Read more](Read more.)