Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
A U.S. cattle shortage from a Mexican import ban has slashed feedlot numbers, raising beef prices and threatening meatpackers.
U.S. beef markets are in turmoil due to a historic cattle herd decline and a ban on Mexican cattle imports since July 2024 over a screwworm outbreak, causing feedlot placements to hit record lows and prompting major meatpacker closures.
While beef imports are rising 15%, they only cover 17% of supply and are mainly for ground beef.
Experts say reopening the border is critical for steak prices, but herd recovery will take years.
Despite USDA efforts to control the pest, industry leaders warn the ban’s lifting alone won’t fix long-term supply issues.
4 Articles
La escasez de ganado bovino en los Estados Unidos debido a una prohibición de importación mexicana ha reducido drásticamente el número de criaderos, elevando los precios de la carne y amenazando a los empacadores de carne.