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Sales of medically important antibiotics for food-producing animals rose by 2 percent last year and are up 26 percent since 2009, the Food and Drug Administration says in its latest annual report on usage of the drugs.

ItÐs been three months since China announced that it would lift its 13-year ban on U.S. beef, but trade still hasnÐt resumed and the delay is testing the patience of U.S. ranchers.

Food and agriculture sectors in the U.S. fosters vibrant and strong communities domestically, providing jobs and economic opportunities for our families.

A new USDA Office of Inspector Generalðs report about the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Nebraska paints a substantially different picture than a major daily newspaper described in a scathing report that alleged animal abuse and prompted calls for investigations&

California, the nationðs biggest agricultural state, is also tops ð by a long shot ð when it comes to farmers selling their products through direct marketing practices.

The FDA is amending a regulation to allow more fruits and vegetables to carry a health claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Several activist groups failed this week in a legal action to ban the USDA from inspecting and allowing foie gras to be sold on the commercial market.

Genetically modified crops may not be popular among certain aspects of the population, but those responsible for their growth see the technology as an essential tool.

USDA has finalized a long-awaited rule that it says will protect a host of pork and poultry producers, but industry groups are crying foul.

USDA`s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants food manufacturers and retailers to use a `Best if Used by` date label on their products instead of frequently used phrases such as `Sell-by` and `Use-by` as a way of reducing food waste.