USDA sets rules for tracking livestock across state lines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday final rules meant to improve the ability to trace livestock across state lines when there are disease outbreaks. Full story
Mysterious Attacks Leave Livestock Earless in Kentucky
An unknown animal is attacking, but not eating, livestock in Kentucky, leaving many of the victims with gnawed or detached ears. Full story
Farm Aid Hung up in Politics
Relief for the nation's drought-stricken farmers and livestock producers is growing more political than practical, reports CNBC's Diana Olick.
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Gartman: Not Going to be Good Time for Livestock
Fears of a corn shortage are sending futures up 3 percent as sweltering temperatures and droughts in the Midwest are threatening corn crops. Dennis Gartman of The Garman Letter explains why he thinks the livestock business is facing even tougher times.
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