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September 24, 2026
US Reopens Santa Teresa Port for Cattle Imports
- The Santa Teresa port in New Mexico will reopen for cattle imports on Thursday after a year-long halt due to pest concerns.
- The USDA's decision is expected to allow daily crossings of 750 to 1,600 cattle, significantly lower than historical levels.
- Experts warn that it will take months for imported cattle to affect beef prices, which remain near record highs.
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- US is reopening another port to cattle amid record-high beef pricesSep 24, 2026 at 3:11 PM · Independent
- Meet the Press NOW — September 24Sep 24, 2026 at 9:05 PM · NBC