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US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sarah Davis , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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The US Department of Agriculture has announced plans to reopen the country's southern cattle ports. These ports were closed in May due to an outbreak of New World Screwworm. The reopening will be done
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Key takeaway The reopening will be done in phases, with the first port to reopen being the one in Douglas, Arizona, on August 24.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The reopening of the southern cattle ports will have a significant impact on El Paso's agricultural industry, which relies heavily on trade with Mexico. The closure of these ports in May due to the New World Screwworm outbreak had disrupted the flow of cattle imports, affecting local ranchers and livestock businesses. With the phased reopening, El Paso's cattle industry can expect a gradual return to normal operations, potentially boosting the local economy. The port in Douglas, Arizona, set to reopen on August 24, may also influence trade patterns in the El Paso area, as cattle imports from Mexico are redirected through the reopened port. As the US Department of Agriculture releases further details on the reopening plan, local ranchers and businesses will be watching closely to understand how the phased reopening will affect their operations and the broader agricultural industry in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The US Department of Agriculture has announced plans to reopen the country's southern cattle ports. These ports were closed in May due to an outbreak of New World Screwworm. The reopening will be done
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