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Arizona Border Reopens for Beef Imports | Odessa News
The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to import cattle from Mexico, aiming to ease soaring beef prices — but experts say it won’t hit grocery shelves anytime soon. The move follows a year-long closure to block a deadly screwworm parasite, which had worsened an already critical shortage: the nation’s cattle herd is now the smallest in 75 years, down to 86.2 million head. Beef prices have climbed 35% over five years, hitting record highs. While tariff-free imports for 90 days may help, economists note that beef production efficiency has improved and rebuilding herds takes time —…
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