May 30, 2025: U.S. Cattle Trade, New World Screwworm Update

Many stories and an interview discussing the U.S. livestock industry in this week’s episode, along with ag policy, crop conditions and market news. Agriculture news this week includes weekly crop, weather and market updates in addition to several top agriculture related headlines. On the ag policy front, hundreds of agricultural groups have sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation that would protect access to key pesticides, another $1 billion for livestock products affected by drought or wildfire in 2023 or 2024 and $14.5 million increase in federal reimbursements to support state meat and poultry inspection programs. Related to the livestock sector, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach recently stated the U.S. cattle herd rebuilding effort may finally be gaining momentum, recently announced $21 million investment in a sterile fly facility in Mexico to fight against the New World screwworm and the USDA’s Chief Veterinarian stating the U.S. will likely resume Mexican cattle imports by the end of the year. We close out May Beef Month with an interview talking about many of the challenges the U.S. cattle industry is facing from both bull and bear perspective with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. He talks about some of the opportunities and challenges for U.S. beef in trade relationships, New World screwworm concerns and more when Delaney Howell was in Washington D.C. for the annual NAFB Washington Watch event. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!