What screwworm's appearance in U.S. cattle could mean for beef prices this summer

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What screwworm's appearance in U.S. cattle could mean for beef prices this summer

Cattle roam a field on June 6, 2026 in La Pryor, Texas. Joel Angel Juarez | Getty Images The arrival of the invasive New World screwworm in Texas , a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh …

Cattle roam a field on June 6, 2026 in La Pryor, Texas. Joel Angel Juarez | Getty Images The arrival of the invasive New World screwworm in Texas , a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of living warm-blooded animals, could exacerbate existing inflation pain for Americans already grappling with high beef prices . Carmen Smith and her fiancé, Jim, relocated to San Diego County from North Carolina in late 2024. …

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