Feral swine rooting across Mid-SouthFeral swine rooting across Mid-South

As sounders of feral swine continue roaming across Mid-South states, evidence of their presence is easily found.

Brad Robb, Staff Writer

May 31, 2018

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Wild pigs were introduced to North America in 1493 when Columbus made his second trip to the "new world".USDA

USDA Wildlife Services is one agency working to reduce populations of feral hogs in areas where farmers are trying to plant row crops.

From helicopters to trapping, they are working collaboratively with other local and state agencies and organizations to curb this seemingly insurmountable problem. 

See: Feral swine program giving farmers a planting window

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