Tour - Santa Theresa Cattle Port of Entry

940 College Drive,Las Cruces NM 88003

14 November, 2022

Description

Almost a third of all cattle imported each year from Mexico are processed at New Mexico ports. This year approximately three hundred thousand head of cattle will pass through the Santa Teresa and Columbus facilities. Most cattle are feeder stock destined for pasture and feedlots in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and the Midwestern states. NMDA marketing specialist Juan Sanchez will guide the tour and offer insight on the role of international trade in New Mexico agriculture. Registration required to reserve tour seat.