08/28/2026
Beef… what a hot topic right now.
The administration has plans to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef to be imported into the U.S.
Importing beef into the U.S. is nothing new. But over the last two years, the Mexico border has been closed because of screwworm concerns. That meant feedlots had to depend more heavily on American cattle. They didn’t have another choice.
And what did that mean? The American cattle farmer finally started to see some kind of profit. We were finally being supported and paid for our cattle closer to what they are actually worth.
Do I think the U.S. has enough cattle to supply the entire country? Absolutely not. But how can we possibly continue farming when we can’t make ends meet?
I’ll tell you how. Because we love it.
But opening the borders back up isn’t going to help us grow the American cattle herd if it puts us right back where we started.
So, I say all of this to say: Support local. Know where your beef comes from.
Anyone selling beef locally is typically doing it because they love it. They care about those animals. They make sure they receive the proper care. They want to provide you with healthy, quality beef. And they care about who processes your beef and making sure it’s done properly and safely.
Ask questions. Know your farmer. Know your beef.
You deserve honest, healthy beef whether that comes from Watters Farm or another local farmer.
And when you support a local farmer, you’re helping keep American agriculture alive. 🇺🇸🐄
