380: Southern Border Reopens: What It Means for the Cattle Market with Samantha Cozza-Wright

The cattle industry saw one of its biggest headlines of the year as the USDA announced a phased reopening of the southern border to Mexican cattle. In this timely episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with Samantha Cozza-Wright to break down what the announcement means for producers, how the markets reacted, and why the conversation extends far beyond a single headline. They discuss recent USDA reports, the impact of New World Screwworm, shifting cattle supplies, Mexican infrastructure, and what producers should consider as the market adjusts to a new chapter in the North American beef industry.Connect with Samantha:Email - [email protected] Phone - 785-940-5533Links:CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l...⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleu...CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Facebook -   / cattleusamedia  Instagram -   / cattleusa.media  Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/c...CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram -   / _laurenmoylan  Lauren’s Youtube -    / @showboatmediaco  The Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Why the USDA's phased reopening of the southern border moved cattle marketsHow New World Screwworm has reshaped cattle trade between the U.S. and MexicoWhat the latest Cattle on Feed and Mid-Year Inventory reports revealedWhy market volatility began before the border announcementHow Mexican investments in feedyards and packing infrastructure could change future cattle flowsWhy imported cattle are unlikely to return to pre-closure volumesThe difference between market headlines and long-term industry fundamentalsRisk management strategies producers should consider during volatile marketsWhat producers should watch as additional border crossings reopenChapters:00:00 Introduction03:01 Cattle Markets Before the Border News05:05 Breaking Down the Latest USDA Reports13:22 The Southern Border Reopening Explained18:40 Market Reaction & Producer Concerns22:15 Mexico's Changing Cattle Industry26:00 Managing Risk in a Volatile Market30:32 Final Thoughts & Looking Aheadsouthern border reopening, Mexican cattle imports, cattle market, cattle prices, feeder cattle, live cattle, cattle futures, New World Screwworm, USDA, Cattle on Feed report, Mid-Year Inventory report, Samantha Cozza-Wright, Lauren Moylan, beef industry, cattle producers, risk management, livestock markets, feeder cattle market, live cattle market, Mexico cattle trade, beef supply, cattle economics, agricultural markets, livestock marketing, cattle industry news, U.S. cattle market, North American beef industry, Cattle USA Daily Podcast