In this issue:
Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Sails to President's Desk
Appropriations Process Begins
USDA Launches 'Protect Our Pigs' Campaign
Formaldehyde: A Follow-Up
Latin American Countries Agree to "Good Regulatory Practices"
USTR Asks for Comments on Taiwan
Cullman Speaks at Midwest Dairy Conference
AFIA Thanks Outgoing Committee Members
See Liquid Feed Friends in the Big Easy
In this issue:
New USDA Framework Pushes Local Food Production, Distribution
California Senators Urge Rail Fixes
Louisiana State Update
New York State Update
Ohio State Update
FDA Issues Warnings on Animal Food Products with Illegal CBD Claims
HHS Withdraws Trump-Era 'Sunset Rule'
USDA Increases Funding for HPAI Response
Coalition Calls on Biden Administration to Ease Tariff Use
ICCF Requests Comments on Identifying and Characterizing Feed Ingredients Document
Survey Shows Consumers Acceptance of Bioengineered and Gene-edited Foods Increases with Benefits Messaging
FII Spots Are Filling Up! Class Starts Monday
Plant Managers: Do Your Employees Need More Training?
In this issue:
Need Your Help Today to Secure Funds for Animal Food Ingredient Reviews
Congress is Back to Work
Ag Sector, Governmental Agencies Weigh in on Rail Issues
Maine State Update
ASF Vaccine Candidate Advances
Ag Groups Request More Time to Comment on SEC Climate Disclosures Proposed Rule
FBI Warns of Seasonal Threats for Cyber Attacks
FSVP Importers: "UNK" No Longer an Option in Lieu of DUNS Number
AFIA Talks HPAI, ASF and VS 16-4 Certificates With APHIS Administrator Shea
Regulatory Reforms Needed to Fully Realize Benefits of Sustainability Tools
USRSB Releases Sustainability Goals and Sector Targets at Annual Meeting
CISA Calls for Increased Supply Chain Integrity
FII Early-bird Registration Ends Tomorrow
In this issue:
Battle at the Front: What Does The Russia-Ukraine War Mean for Your Business?
Senate Green Lights Ocean Shipping Bill
Senators Grill U.S. Trade Representative on Free Trade Agreements
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
OSHA Brings Back Electronic Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Proposal
New APHIS Resource Tracks HPAI
APHIS Celebrates 50 Years
We Need Your Help Telling U.S. Feed's Story in China!
Webinar on Latest Developments in Budding Insect Industry
IFEEDER Examines Impact of GM-free Feed
Ad Council Releases Booster Shot PSAs
Recommend FII to Feed Industry Newcomers!
In this issue:
HPAI Strikes Commercial Operations in US
California State Update
Maryland State Update
Maine State Update
South Dakota State Update
USDA Issues Supply Chain Analysis
CISA Cautions Businesses on Increased Threat of Cyberattacks
Do You Export Animal-based Animal Feed or Pet Food? (Or Sell to a Customer That Exports?)
USTR Reports on China's WTO Compliance
Don't Miss Feed Sustainability Session at USDA Forum
Last Call to Register for PISC!
This issue includes:
Hot Off the Press: Workplace COVID-19 ETS Released
Moving Closer to Reconciliation Package on Social Spending
Industry Groups Demand Progress on Supply Chain Issues
USDA Plans Return to Offices
AAFCO Acts on MSBC During Ingredient Committee Webinar
AAFCO Launches Animal Feed Ingredient Definition Course
Biden Pledges Methane Cuts, Confirms Commitment to Ag Innovation at COP26
Think You're Prepared for a Cyberattack? Think Again.
AFIA Updates ASF Resources, Calls for Support of Decontamination Research
EMC: Happening This Week!
AFIA Marketing Committee Tackles Changing Consumer Trends, Advocacy
Keeping Your Business Running in Times of Disruption
Hire Your Next Great Employee at IPPE
This issue includes:
AFIA Board Talks Policy Priorities, Current Issues
Government Funded Through Dec. 3
USDA's Vaccine Candidate Successful in Blocking Spread of ASF
FDA Commissioner Nomination Close
US Renews Trade Talks with China
AFIA Cohosts Webinar on Feed Industry Solutions to Reaching Net-zero GHG Emissions Targets
IFIF Releases 2020-21 Annual Report
Time Is Running Out to Apply to Integrator FFY Program
This issue includes:
AFIA, U.S. Government Working to Prevent Entry of African Swine Fever
Theme for the Week: The Punt
Guidance on Vaccination of Federal Contractors
FDA Receives Input on Pet Food Regulations
Feed 101 Keeps it Relevant Discussing Animal Food's Role in Sustainability
IFIF-FAO Meet on Feed Industry Issues
UNFSS Wraps Up with Country Commitments
News from IFEEDER
Early-bird Registration Rates for EMC End Next Week
Do You Have the Latest Feed Manufacturing Technology Manual?
This issue includes:
"The People's Summit" Is Here
Lot of Talking, Not Much Action
Oregon State Update
ASF Confirmed in Haiti, AFIA to Hold Webinar Soon
AAFCO Calls for Industry to Weigh In on Hemp Products in Animal Food
OSHA Initiates Expanded Measures to Protect Workers from Hazards of Extreme Heat
APHIS's IRegs: Your Resource for Exporting Animal-Based Products
China Asks to Join CPTPP
China Extends Retaliatory Tariff Exclusions
Contact Your Representatives on Shipping, Port Issues
US-EU Feed Industries Welcome Global Methane Pledge
Beef and Dairy Production Could Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050
IFIF Elects New Chair and Board of Directors for 2022-23
Vilsack Warns Ag Companies to Solidify Cybersecurity as Harvest Begins
Are You Addressing Food Safety and Biosecurity in Your Facility?
IPPE Booth Rates Increase Oct. 1
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order suspending movements of live swine, swine germplasm, swine products and swine byproducts from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland United States.
This issue includes:
New US-EU Pledge: Opportunity to Push Label Claims?
Government Funding Expires in 14 Days
Trouble at the Ports Persist
Congress Wrestles with the Reconciliation Package
Washington State Update
ASF Action Week Ends Friday
White House COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: What Does This Mean For Your Business?
USDA Grants Available for Aquaculture Producers, Processors
FDA Announces "Winners" in Food Traceability Challenge
Agricultural Trade Back in the Spotlight
AFIA Talks US Animal Food Products with Vietnamese Businesses
US Considers Another Section 301 Investigation into Chinese Subsidies
Are You Ready for the UN Food Systems Summit Next Week?
Livestock Virtual Forum Seeks to Catalyze Action for Climate and Nutrition
Time Is Running Out ? Submit Your FFY Application Today!
This issue includes:
AFIA's Liquid Feed Symposium Celebrates 50 Years
AFIA Tells Congress to Preserve Federal Tax Provisions
California Poised to Allow Hemp Feeding to Pets
Are You Ready for ASF?
White House Report Addresses Competition in Meatpacking Industry
Emergency Assistance for Higher Feed Transportation Costs Coming
FDA Announces Summit on E-Commerce
AFIA Requests Comments on Pet Food Label Modernization Ahead of AAFCO Deadline
UN Food Systems Summit Launches Social Media Countdown in Lead up to N.Y. Summit
Make It a Hole in One: Support Future Equipment Leaders
This issue includes:
USDA Sets ASF Protection Zone Around Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
House Takes Break from Recess for Budget Vote
Feed Regulatory and Ingredient Approvals Committees Meet
Equipment Manufacturers Committee Focuses on Planning Fall EMC
Integrator Feed Facility of the Year Applications Now Open
Join EMC in Exceeding the Standard: Food Safety and Biosecurity
This issue includes:
PISC Draws Members to Orlando
Nebraska State Update
OSHA Updates Guidance on Protecting Unvaccinated and Other At-risk Workers from COVID-19
Join African Swine Fever Action Week
Certain Processed Animal Proteins Allowed in Farm Animal Feed in the EC
Booth Space in the "Feed Hall" at IPPE is Running Out
This issue includes:
Massive Infrastructure Bill Heads to Lower Chamber
AFIA Throws Support Behind Bill to Fix US Port Crisis
News from the AAFCO Annual Meeting
AAFCO Provides Free Access to Ingredient Definitions Chapter
FDA Announces Virtual Listening Session on Pet Food Oversight, Regulation
APHIS Clamps Down on Dog Imports Due to ASF Risks
AFIA Head Talks Chinese Trade Barriers
AFIA Member Ag ProVision Advocates the Need for Ag Labor Reform
IPPC Calls Climate Crisis "Code Red" for Humanity
LFS Hotel Block Closes Monday
This issue includes:
ASF Confirmed in Dominican Republic
Your Advocacy Efforts Are Making a Difference for Label Claims, Ingredient Reviews
Senate Advances INVEST in America Act
Disaster Aid in the Works
US Needs to Enforce USMCA's Biotech Rules With Mexico
Meet With Your Members of Congress in August
Changing CDC Guidance on Masks: What Does It Mean for Your Business?
FDA Establishes Fee Rates for Next Fiscal Year
Submit Input by Aug. 6 on Canada Feed Regulations
UNFSS Pre-Summit Draws Mixed Feelings on Current Ag Practices
Online Registration for PISC Ends Tomorrow!
October AFIA/KSU-500 - Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing Course Now Open
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently announced a new, joint global framework that will strengthen measures to minimize the impact of African swine fever (ASF). The two organizations ask countries and partners to join them in adopting the new Initiative for the Global Control of ASF.
Yesterday, officials identified a single case of highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza
(HPAI) in a turkey flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It is believed this HPAI
strain mutated from a low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strain that has been found
in poultry in that area recently, according to a statement from the U. S. Department of
Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). HPAI has not been
found in commercial poultry flocks in the U.S. since 2017.
As if U.S. pork producers are not already feeling the pain from decreased sales to the food-service industries and the closure of processing facilities following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, they are now more aware of what could be another catastrophic economic blow. New research released from Iowa State University earlier this month found that if African swine fever (ASF) were to enter the U.S. pork market, it could cost upwards of $50 billion in losses over a 10-year period, if left unchecked.
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced additional measures to control and eradicate African swine fever (ASF) should the virus be detected in the U.S. The additional measures will strengthen the department's ability to quickly and effectively respond to the disease before it severely impacts animal agriculture.
Emerging, transboundary diseases pose a significant, growing threat to U.S. agriculture and our food supply, and even though biosecurity practices have improved over the years, gaps still remain. This was the topic of conversation at a Farm Foundation forum in Washington, D.C., last week, which brought together leaders from producer groups, industry, government and research and extension institutions for presentations and a discussion on agricultural biosecurity.
Today, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and 30 state pork producer associations called upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prohibit the importation of organic soy products from countries that are positive for African swine fever (ASF).
It's a slow week in Washington with Congress on recess in recognition of the Presidents' Day holiday. While some small progress has been made on policy issues in the past two weeks, all eyes have been on the White House and the road to it.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) debuted a new educational program focusing on foreign animal disease this week in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. The event, "Biosecurity in the Face of Foreign Animal Disease ? What the Feed Industry Needs to Know," discussed how to prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases into your facility, what to do if a disease outbreak comes to the U.S. and much more.
This week, the Swine Health Information Center, National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council and American Association of Swine Veterinarians released an updated fact sheet for feed holding times in light of newly released information on how diseases can potentially be transmitted via imported feed ingredients.
This week, the Swine Health Information Center, National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council and American Association of Swine Veterinarians released an updated fact sheet for feed holding times in light of newly released information on how diseases can potentially be transmitted via imported feed ingredients.
A new educational program hosted by the American Feed Industry Association will focus on biosecurity as it pertains to foreign animal diseases, such as foot and mouth disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. The program, "Biosecurity in the Face of Foreign Animal Disease ? What the Feed Industry Needs to Know," will take place on Jan. 29, 2020, in conjunction with the 2020 International Production & Processing Expo, taking place Jan. 28-30 in Atlanta, Ga. Experts will discuss how to prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases into your facility, what to do if a disease outbreak comes to the U.S. and much more!
Press reports in the last few weeks have highlighted that scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a vaccine that is highly effective in protecting pigs against the current strain of African swine fever (ASF) currently spreading throughout Asia and Europe. Though testing of the vaccine on approximately 30 live pigs showed protection against ASF, it has yet to be tested under farm conditions or to be taken to the next steps of development and commercialization - meaning this vaccine is still far away from being a potential solution to slow the spread of the virus.
As the threat of animal disease rises globally, it is more important than ever to combine efforts and resources to prevent their introduction into the U.S. and to be prepared in case the diseases do arrive in the country. The American Feed Industry Association recently participated in one such effort on Oct. 17 at Texas A&M University.
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has developed new recommendations for biosecurity measures for feed manufacturers, based on knowledge gained from past viral disease outbreaks.
Earlier this year, roughly 150 government and industry leaders from across North America gathered at the African swine fever Forum, hosted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, to discuss working together to prevent the entry and mitigate the impacts of ASF. At the meeting, the American Feed Industry Association discussed the industry's efforts on the four pillars for action on preparedness planning, enhanced biosecurity, ensuring business continuity and coordinated risk communications. The final report from this forum has now been published.
Preparedness planning, enhanced biosecurity, ensuring business continuity and coordinated risk communications are the four pillars of a coordinated framework for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) that were discussed this week in Ottawa, Canada. Roughly 150 government and industry leaders from the United States, Canada and Mexico gathered at the meeting, hosted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, to work together to prevent entry and mitigate the impacts of ASF in the Americas.
The American Feed Industry Association's biannual print magazine, the AFIA Journal, keeps members, association friends and affiliates of AFIA up-to-date on organization, industry and government information. The spring 2019 AFIA Journal is now available in its eMagazine format!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) developed a new traveler website to give tips and information to international travelers on how to avoid unknowingly bringing African swine fever (ASF) into the U.S. The new website provides information on what products can and cannot be brought into the country.
In a surprise move this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled that it is doubling-down efforts to guard the country against African swine fever (ASF), which continues to spread across China, Vietnam and Europe in recent months.
The American Feed Industry Association has updated its biosecurity guidelines, providing new information on how viruses can potentially spread throughout the feed manufacturing process and recommendations on how feed and ingredient manufacturers can develop and implement biosecurity plans at their facilities to better safeguard their feed and feed ingredients.
With China and Europe reporting a growing number of African Swine Fever outbreaks in recent weeks, the U.S. pork industry is rightfully concerned that this devastating disease could be brought to the heartland.