Chihuahua news
The gist
Chihuahua resumed live cattle exports to the US on Sept 24 after a 16-month screwworm suspension.
The restart eases cross-border beef supply, though record prices may not fall soon.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 2026Live cattle exports from Chihuahua to the US resumed via the San Jerónimo-Santa Teresa border bridge, with the first 750 head crossing after restrictions tied to the Cattle Borer Maggot were lifted.
- Sep 25, 2026Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) reported the first shipment included 430 head of cattle, a figure set to gradually rise to 1,500 animals per day by the fourth week.
- Oct 1, 2026 -3, 2026Copper Canyon in Divisadero is scheduled to host Chihuahua by UTMB, with trail races, live music and an Ultra Trail Village.