Beef & United States

Beef: The potential spread of the Cochliomyia threatens to further spike record-high Beef>>> prices in the United States>>> by reducing cattle supply. An outbreak would exacerbate existing market pressures on the Beef>>> industry.

United States: The United States>>> faces a significant economic threat from the potential entry of the New World Screwworm, which could devastate its beef industry, spike prices, and cause billions in damages, particularly in United States — Texas>>>. The United States>>> has blocked cattle imports from Mexico>>> to prevent the parasite's spread.

Beef: Wholesale boxed beef prices were mixed, with Choice and Select spreads varying.

United States: US cattle market faces supply tightness and screwworm outbreak, affecting livestock.

Beef: Beef products have seen significant price increases, with roasts rising 73.8%, steaks 57.0%, and ground beef 52.5% between March 2020 and December 2025, due to low U.S. cattle inventory.

Beef: China has restored market access for US beef, renewing licenses for hundreds of US beef plants and increasing import value.

Beef: Beef>>> market access for the United States>>> has been restored by China>>>, benefiting American farmers.