United States — United States Department of Agriculture & Tyson Foods

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The USDA announced and will oversee the phased reopening of cattle imports from Mexico, balancing livestock protection with trade restoration.

Tyson Foods: Tyson Foods closed a large processing plant in Nebraska in January 2026, partly due to cattle shortages exacerbated by the import ban.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to the screwworm outbreak, including sterile fly deployment, quarantine measures, and funding for new facilities. Its actions and perceived effectiveness are under scrutiny.

Tyson Foods: Shares of Tyson Foods fell due to concerns about the screwworm outbreak and its potential impact on the beef industry.

Tyson Foods: As the parent company of Tyson Foods — Hillshire Brands, Tyson Foods is impacted by the recall, which affects its brand reputation and potentially its financial performance.