Russia pledges payouts as disease response draws scrutiny
Grazing losses threaten recovery of US cattle supplies
Cattle, sheep, goats fall as pig production rises
Farmers challenge diagnoses as authorities enforce quarantines
Nutrition unit probe ends with civil penalty, no crimes
Costs and trade fears test rural support ahead of midterms
Lean hog futures hit contract highs on weak dollar
Biofuel delays and weak hog, corn markets weigh on farmers
Hog futures hit contract highs on tighter slaughter
Fed cattle prices may trend higher amid limited production
Shareholders allege disclosures hid losses as sales slid