Ordered a brisket sandwich recently and balked at the price? The Texas beef industry was already fighting an uphill battle after recent years brought wildfires, drought, and trade war disruptions. But the New World screwworm outbreak is now the latest hindrance for ranchers, driving cattle numbers down and costs up.
Ranchers, meatpackers, and restaurant owners were counting on some relief by 2028. Now, the future of the beef industry is uncertain.
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