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The Commerce Department is setting a date to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. beef.

Deep snow is melting into western mountain streams, but some farmers and ranchers on the high plains are struggling amid a lengthy dry spell and the aftermath of destructive wildfires.

North Dakota cattle producers are cheering the latest industry development — the reopening of the Chinese market to U.S. beef.

Dryness is intensifying in the northern Plains, and cattlemen and grain markets are responding.

Beef trade protocols with China have been finalized by USDA.

USDA published details for traceability of American meat.

The U.S. has finalized details under a plan to send U.S. beef to China for the first time since 2003.

In letter, EU demands improved checks on meat safety.

Last week, the cattle market saw some huge swings.

Deal paves way for more trade negotiations in coming months.