The FDA is implementing a voluntary plan to phase out the use of certain antibiotics for enhanced food production.

Experts discussed the progress made by the animal agriculture industry in the areas of responsible use of antibiotics, environmental sustainability, and animal well-being.

The turkey market downturn that began in 2012 continued into this year.

When I spoke to the chefs who helped with this month’s cover story about Austin, both mentioned the importance of finding meat that was natural, along with being locally, sustainably and humanely raised.

The CDC notes that as with humans, it is important to use antibiotics in animals responsibly.