Iceland’s farmers try to save herds from toxic ash

SKOGAR, Iceland (AP) — In Europe, the volcanic ash danger travels at high altitudes, but for Iceland’s farmers the problem is very much on the ground.

Meat, poultry industries await new antitrust rules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal regulators are set to release the most sweeping antitrust rules covering the meat industry in decades, potentially altering the balance of power between meat companies and the farmers who raise their animals.

S.Korea slaughters thousands of cows, pigs to stop foot-and-mouth disease

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is slaughtering about 6,000 more cows and pigs to stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

New documents boost egg-price fixing lawsuit claim

BeefTalk: Bulls deserve a good vaccination program

Mad cow worry prompts N.D. bison head recall

NDSU seeks input on sheep specialist candidates

Livestock Marketing: Lamb prices show seasonal strength

Bees in more trouble than ever after bad winter

MERCED, Calif. (AP) — The mysterious 4-year-old crisis of disappearing honeybees is deepening. A quick federal survey indicates a heavy bee die-off this winter, while a new study shows honeybees’ pollen and hives laden with pesticides.

Turkey rendering plant approved in Huron