Screwworm Crisis Could Make Meat Prices Skyrocket — Here’s How It Hits Your Grocery Bill
The resurgence of the New World screwworm in the Florida Keys isn’t just a livestock disaster—it’s a ticking time bomb for your wallet. This parasitic fly lays eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals, causing massive losses for cattle farmers. If it spreads, expect beef and pork prices to spike 15-25% at the meat counter this summer, as ranchers cull infected herds and quarantine efforts drive up supply costs. Your family cookout just got a lot more expensive.