Today, Representative Barry Moore from Alabama’s 1st Congressional District introduced the Feral Swine Eradication Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation seeks to extend the existing Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP), which aims to address the significant damage caused by feral swine. These animals are responsible for approximately $1.5 billion in damages annually to farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
The FSCP has been successful in mitigating these impacts through various methods such as trapping, removing, and monitoring the areas where feral swine are commonly found. Texas Senator John Cornyn has also introduced a Senate reauthorization of this program.
“Feral swine have caused millions of dollars in damage on agricultural operations across Alabama and can undo years of hard work on Alabama’s farms, ranches and forests toward feeding our country,” said Moore. “I am standing with Alabama farmers to take action against this threat by authorizing an eradication pilot program with proven results, with changes to make it even more effective.”
Texas farmers face similar challenges due to invasive species affecting their crops and livestock. This issue has resulted in higher food prices for consumers. “All across Texas, farmers are struggling to save their fields from invasive species that are destroying their crops and threatening other livestock on their land. This in turn has meant our constituents have had to pay higher food prices at the grocery stores,” stated Crockett. He expressed gratitude for working alongside Congresswoman De La Cruz on addressing this matter.
