Cattle markets weight Mexican border reopening

The U.S. will import Mexican cattle again

Why consumers might not see relief from high beef prices until 2028 The U.S. Agriculture Department is planning to reopen U.S. borders to Mexican cattle as domestic beef prices at the grocery store hover near record highs. The U.S. Agriculture Department will allow cattle imports from Mexico for the first time in more than a year beginning in late August, even as New World screwworm remains a threat to domestic livestock. The easing of cattle cr…

Cattle markets weight Mexican border reopening

“Sharply weaker trade in live cattle and limit down action in feeders was the feature yesterday, especially in the deferred months, after the surprise Mexican border reopening announcement over the weekend,” the Hightower Report said. “Recent weakness over the last…

Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports approach

The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […] The post Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports appr…

Markets react to July USDA cattle reports | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

The USDA released two important reports last week that each had a direct impact on the U.S. cattle industry: the July Cattle Inventory and July Cattle on Feed Reports. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the two reports offer a good snapshot of the current U.S. cattle industry. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/07/07282026-nelson-01.mp3 Nelson said a potential herd rebuild and sustained demand for beef are among the many factors influencing the cattle market. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/07/07282026-nelson-02.mp3 Nelson said markets will be further influenced by a phased reopening of the border with Mexico, as USDA works to combat New World screwworm. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/07/07282026-nelson-03.mp3 For more information, visit fb.org.