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.Links:Nominate or request to be a guest - forms.gle/fRkvzRenh7mqkDXV7 CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusadrive.com/premiumCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:False reports about the border reopening continue to circulateScrew worm remains a key factor in ongoing policy decisionsSterile fly production is still below needed levelsThe closed border continues to impact cattle flow and pricingBoth U.S. and Mexican producers are feeling the effectsMarket dynamics are being shaped by limited supply movementThis remains an evolving situation across the industryChapters:00:00 Introduction + ongoing border discussion03:00 Market recap and regional conditions08:00 False reports and border rumors12:00 Sterile fly program updates16:00 Impact on cattle movement and supply20:00 Broader industry implications25:00 Current outlookscrew worm cattle, cattle border news, US Mexico cattle trade, cattle market border impact, sterile fly program cattle, livestock disease control, cattle imports Mexico, agriculture policy cattle, cattle supply chain, beef industry news, ranching industry update, livestock trade US Mexico, cattle movement restrictions