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The FDA last week issued its final rule on annual reporting requirements for drug sponsors of all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals.

Livestock feed contaminated with mycotoxins, pesticides, excessive minerals or other toxins can present a hazard to animals or to people who consume meat, milk or eggs from exposed animals. 

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Cattlemen express concerns as EPA Administrator nominee goes before Senate in confirmation hearing.

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is suspending a number of statistical surveys and reports for the rest of the year.

The most recent audit shows that while the industry continues to make progress, there is still room for improvement.

Preserving America's Family Farm Act passes with bipartisan support, and a similar bill awaits Senate consideration.

USDA assures consumers that existing safeguards protected food supply; reiterates safety of consuming beef products.

President Obama signs the Free Trade Agreements approved by Congress last week, and all that's left is implementation.

USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.

Research has found that producers’ attitudes toward the beef checkoff program remain stable and are favorable.

U.S. Department of Transportation walks away from creating new regulations that would be detrimental to agriculture.

Livestock moved interstate would have to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection or other documentation.

Beef cows were down 1 percent and replacement heifers down 5 percent. Meanwhile milk cows and replacement heifers numbers increased.

The measure are meant to ensure humane treatment and slaughter of all cattle

Animal-source foods combat poor nutrition, health and economic status.

Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.

USDA-Economic Research Service's latest Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows strong export demand.

Senator calls for better cost-benefit analysis on the rule.

House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Chairman David Scott (D-Ga.) held a hearing on to review livestock and related USDA programs.

A diversity of grasses and legumes improves production and flexibility.

There are no clear-cut timelines that dictate when to get involved during a difficult calving.

What's in store for the Cattle Market in 2009 and Beyond?

A popular bloodline of Angus and Angus-influenced cattle is a carrier of a genetic defect.

Assess, prioritize and then act to manage high feed costs.