309: False Reports, Cartels, & Screw Worm — We’re Still Talking About This Border Story with John Campbell

Today Lauren and John Campbell revisit the ongoing situation at the U.S.–Mexico border, as screw worm concerns, shifting headlines, and new information continue to keep this topic front and center in the cattle industry. Recent false reports around a potential border reopening added another layer to the conversation, highlighting just how quickly information, and misinformation, can move the market and industry sentiment.

They break down where things actually stand today, including updates on sterile fly production, cattle movement, and how both U.S. and Mexican producers are being impacted as this situation continues to develop.

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Key Takeaways:

• False reports about the border reopening continue to circulate
• Screw worm remains a key factor in ongoing policy decisions
• Sterile fly production is still below needed levels
• The closed border continues to impact cattle flow and pricing
• Both U.S. and Mexican producers are feeling the effects
• Market dynamics are being shaped by limited supply movement
• This remains an evolving situation across the industry

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + ongoing border discussion
03:00 Market recap and regional conditions
08:00 False reports and border rumors
12:00 Sterile fly program updates
16:00 Impact on cattle movement and supply
20:00 Broader industry implications
25:00 Current outlook

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