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Mexico Cattle Back in US and More Beef Coming
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. border has resumed live cattle imports from Mexico, starting with the Douglas Port in Arizona. The reopening comes after Sonora confirmed its first case of New World screwworm. Additionally, there's a push to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef imports to support U.S. farmers and ranchers, as a 14-month closure led to over a million head of cattle remaining in Mexico.
Cattle Industry Prepares for Border Reopening
California Ag Today
USDA’s phased reopening plans move closer as work continues to address the threat of New World screwworm.
Argentine Cattle Imports and Psychology in the US Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump's plan to increase Argentinian beef imports to the U.S. is unlikely to significantly reduce consumer retail prices. The real impact may be psychological, potentially discouraging U.S. cattle producers from investing in their herds.
NCBA Continues to Support USDA New World Screwworm Prevention efforts
Line on Agriculture
New technology and increased off-label product approvals are a couple of new efforts being supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to control New World screwworm in Mexico.
New World Screwworm at the Top of Cattle Producers' Minds
Line on Agriculture
With imports closed to Mexican cattle entering the US, cattle producers are more worried about the cattle supply- but they are more worried about the New World screwworm entering the country.
New World Screwworm Remains Top-of-Mind Concern for Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
Illegal cattle trafficking makes for a high-risk situation when it comes to the NWS entering the US, as the US-Mexico border remains closed to cattle imports into the US.
Handling New World Screwworm Amidst Global Politics
Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking news headlines this week have told of an agreement between U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Mexico when it comes to the handling of a damaging pest, the New World screwworm, which was detected in Mexico late this past fall.
R-CALF Supports Tariffs
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.
Cattle Imports from Mexico Halted Immediately
Southeast Regional Ag News
The United States has hit pause on cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm. The parasite last made headlines in 2016 with an outbreak in Florida.
Mexican Cattle Imports Paused
California Ag Today
The United States has hit pause on cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS)—an invasive pest with a deadly reputation.