Application deadline extended to September 25 for partnerships targeting feral swine damage, control and on-farm trapping
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $35 million available for partnerships aimed at controlling feral swine, expanding efforts against an invasive population that poses risks not only to agricultural land and crops, but also to livestock health and U.S. pork production.
The application deadline for USDA’s Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program has been extended to Friday, September 25, 2026, according to a USDA announcement.
The $35 million partnership opportunity is part of a broader $105 million investment in the program, jointly administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
For the pork industry, the initiative carries particular significance because feral swine remain a potential reservoir for diseases capable of affecting domestic pigs.
More Than a Property-Damage Problem
Feral swine cause extensive damage to agricultural land, natural resources and infrastructure.
USDA estimates the invasive animals cause more than $3.4 billion in damage annually, including damage to agricultural landscapes.
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