U.S. Screwworm Outbreak: Beef Prices and Food Supply at Risk

A flesh-eating parasite not seen in U.S. cattle for decades has returned to Texas and New Mexico, threatening an already-strained beef supply. Beef prices are up nearly 13% year-over-year, and experts warn the screwworm could keep grocery costs elevated for months. CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke with Bryan Quoc Le, Founder & CEO of Mendocino Food Consulting, about the threat to ranchers, consumers, and nations that import U.S. beef. #bizshow #screwworm #beefprices #foodsupply #inflation #agriculture #USA Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica.tiktok This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.