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Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  You may be shelling out more cash for beef products in the near future.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  In 1975, the United States had about 132 million herd of cattle. That number has dropped to 90 million in 2012.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Friday, July 13, 2012  The Sullivan County Fair has been going on this week and will be ending this weekend.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Hy-Vee grocery stores announced Wednesday that they will start offering for sale ground beef with or without the ingredient known as pink slime.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Friday, August 12, 2011  Producers come together to learn about agricultural advancements at the Greenley Memorial Research Center’s annual Field Day.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Greenley Memorial Research Center held their 34th Annual Field Day on Tuesday in Novelty, Mo.

Monday, May 16, 2011  U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Ottumwa concluded its two day Cow-Calf Conference with plenty of exhibits.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Updated with official statement from president and chief concept officer. An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products.