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Korver Honored With Poultry Nutrition Award
Dr. Douglas Korver, Ph.D., a poultry nutrition expert, was recognized for his professional achievements by the Poultry Science Association this week. Korver is an assistant professor of agricultural, food and nutritional science at the University of Alberta in Canada. More » Posted 7/24/08

FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry on Third-Party Certification Programs
The FDA published a notice in the Federal Register July 10 that solicits public comments on a draft Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Third-Party Certification Programs for Food and Feeds. AFIA expected such a guidance based on comments in FDA’s Food Protection Plan published late last year. Comments on the draft guidance are due by Sept. 8, 2008. More » Posted 7/21/08

Washington Wrap-Up Report

• Energy Battles Continue, CFTC Package Expected Soon
• G8 Endorses Alternative Fuels, Industry Continues to Press for CRP, Import Tariff Relief
• USDA Working to Provide More Precise Flood Damage Reports
• House Subcommittee Holds Truck Size, Weight Hearing
• More » Posted 7/21/08

Congress Urged To Take Steps To Stabilize Commodities Markets
Members of Congress should act to provide stability to futures markets that specialize in agricultural commodities, according to a letter the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) sent to House and Senate leaders this week. More » Posted 7/17/08

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