Cattle markets weight Mexican border reopening

USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle…

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…

R-CALF USA on USDA Phased Border Reopening

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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…