Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle futures fell on Friday, on news the U.S. could resume feeder cattle imports from Mexico after Washington suspended cattle imports from Mexico over a case of New World screwworm.
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U.S. livestock: CME feeders fall on news US may resume Mexico cattle imports
USDA approves funds to fight screwworm, may resume Mexico cattle imports this year
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