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The US closed its southern border to Mexican live cattle, horses and bison in May. A planned reopening of three ports in July and two more by September 15 was then disrupted after a new screwworm infestation was reported.
Continued closure of Mexican cattle imports keeps feeder supplies tight, supporting cattle prices.
apnews.comJohn HannaJul 10, 2025
m.efeedlink.comJul 28, 2025After 167 past bearish disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.4%), and -0.8% over 20.
After 177 past bullish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 122 past bullish disease events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.6%), and +2.0% over 20.
After 148 past bullish disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.2%), and +1.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
The border reclosure confirms the disrupted reopening timeline and prolongs the supply tightness that supports cattle prices.
