Despite 3d case, U.S. to scale back mad cow testing. Despite the confirmation of a third case of mad cow disease, the government intends to scale back testing for the brain-wasting disorder blamed for the deaths of more than 150 people in Europe. [News Source]

Farmers face ongoing environmental issues. The years ahead will require farmers to know more and more about technology. [News Source]

Third mad cow case in US raises questions about testing. The third confirmed case of mad cow disease in the US points out the difficulty of preventing - or even detecting - such cases under the current voluntary testing regimen. [News Source]