The latest screwworm cases in Mexico bring more discussion about legal—and illegal—Latin American cattle trade.

As Mexico continues to report screwworm cases, the U.S. border will remain closed, and feedyard placements will keep declining in 2026.

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for United States red meat and poultry production for 2026 is forecast lower than in 2025 and prices likely will stay higher for 2026 ...

The lowest U.S. cattle inventories in 73 years have pushed U.S. beef prices to all-time highs in recent months. Reduced slaughter is forecast to limit beef production in the months ahead and into 2026 ...