Beef & United States — United States Department of Agriculture

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 — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> detected the New World Screwworm in Mexico and is actively involved in containment efforts, including blocking cattle imports and investing in sterile fly production facilities. The detection highlights the ongoing challenge for the United States — United States Department of Agriculture>>> to protect the US livestock industry.

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

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: USDA reported pasture ratings, weekly export sales, and cattle slaughter estimates, providing market data.

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.