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Beef Prices Drop? Border Cattle Reopening | Texas News
The U.S. just reopened a cattle border crossing in Arizona to tackle soaring beef prices — but don’t get too hopeful yet. This move, aimed at boosting supply and lowering costs, comes after a deadly screwworm outbreak forced a temporary shutdown. With America’s cattle herd shrinking for years and steak prices up 35% since 2019, officials are cautiously optimistic. The Arizona crossing is seen as a safe pilot, thanks to strong vetting in Mexican states like Sonora and Chihuahua — but economists question whether this will actually ease the grocery bill. More crossings may follow, but the real…
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