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The threat could affect southeastern farmers and the agricultural economy. The article does not specify which crops or livestock operations are most exposed, or quantify losses to date.
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Invasive pasture mealybugs threaten southeastern grasses and agriculture
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Pasture mealybugs have killed large areas of grass in the Southeast, NPR reports. The invasive insect is difficult to detect and eliminate and poses a multibillion-dollar threat to agriculture, adding pressure on farmers facing high costs.
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