TAX-NEWS.COM (Tax-News.com) It emerged on Friday that Korea has lifted restrictions on the importing of US beef, put in place following a 2003 outbreak of 'Mad Cow Disease', a move likely to hasten the implementation of a free trade agreement between the two countries. [News Source]

Changes to the Beef Industry (KAAL Austin) (KAAL)--- Cattle farmers from across the area were in Austin this weekend for the annual junior cattle show. But recent beef recalls, the ear of mad cow disease, and rising prices at the pump are just a few of the obstacles facing the beef industry. [News Source]