Beef Prices Are Already Sky High. Now Comes Screwworm.
The return of the screwworm parasite is raising concerns about its impact on already high beef prices. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has attributed the situation to immigration policies, but other factors may also be at play. Ranchers warn of further disruptions if the outbreak spreads, affecting both farmers and consumers.
- ▪Beef prices are currently at record highs.
- ▪Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has blamed Biden's border policies for the screwworm outbreak.
- ▪Ranchers are warning of potential disruptions to the beef supply if the outbreak spreads.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview611Beef Prices Are Already Sky High. Now Comes Screwworm.Catherine Rampell and Jonathan CohnJun 05, 2026∙ Paid611ShareCatherine Rampell and Jonathan Cohn give their takes on the return of the flesh-eating parasite screwworm. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has already blamed the Biden's border and immigration policies as a potential cause after saying in November that it was under control. But is that the full story? We examine whether DOGE-related staffing cuts and the broader erosion of international cooperation may have played a role in weakening surveillance and response systems.
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