Ban of live cattle imports from Mexico continues to impact markets

An ag economist says the suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm in the southern part of the country continues to impact cattle prices. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says it’s most notable on lighter-weight cattle. “If you think about a $35 to $40 per hundredweight change that […]

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