️What do drug cartels, a flesh-eating parasite, and cheap feedlot beef have in common? More than you’d expect.
In this episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast, Rich and Shelley dive into the shocking connection between the New World Screwworm, drug-fueled illegal cattle ranching, and the rising risks to America’s beef supply.
We break down how narco-cartels use cattle for money laundering, how uninspected livestock may be reintroducing a parasite once eradicated from the U.S., and why importing over 1.25 million head of cattle from Mexico each year might be putting our national herds—and food sovereignty—at risk.
You’ll also hear how the USDA once partnered successfully across borders to stop this pest, and why cutting these programs opened the door for its return.
This isn’t political—it’s practical. It’s about food, freedom, and the price we’re really paying for cheap beef.
In this episode:
– What is the screwworm, and why should U.S. ranchers care?
– How narco-cartels are using cattle to fund drug empires
– The USDA’s former success—and current struggles
– How imports of feeder cattle are distorting the beef market
– Why local, traceable food systems matter now more than ever
Want to understand how global crime, parasites, and food policy collide? You’re in the right place.
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