This issue includes:
Port Problems Resurface
California AB 240
Maryland SB 158
New York AB 6435
Oregon HB 3049
Tai Tells "New Story on Trade"?
IPEF Set to Meet Again in May
AFIA Can Help You Train Your Employees
In this issue:
Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance
Rail Labor Talks Continue
Bills Introduced to Increase Funds for Foreign Market Programs
Tell FDA to Modernize Its Regulation of Animal Food Ingredient Claims by Nov. 17
PFAS Deadlines Looming With No Consistency Among States
FTC Seeks Information on Marketing Aspects
AAFCO Schedules IDC Webinar for January
AFIA to Hold Meetings at AAFCO
AFIA Participating at COP 27 This Week
USTR Posts Questions on Section 301 Review
Equipment Manufacturers Tackle Sustainability Issues at Annual Conference
Sustainable Ag Summit Showcases Feed's Role in Corporate Environmental Goals
Cullman Looks Ahead at Issues Impacting Industry in 2023
Who Should Come to the Facility Inspection Package Training by APHIS?
In this issue:
Remote Regulatory Assessments: What's Expected of Animal Food Facilities?
AFIA Supports Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act
Senate Discusses Ag Trade Nominee
California State Update
AFIA Committees Meet at AAFCO
AAFCO to Host Webinar on Hemp in Feed
FDA to Host Webinar on Biennial Food Facility Registrations
Annual Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report Now Available
AFIA Receives Funds to Conducts Market Assessment in Brazil
AFIA Sustainability Committee Discusses National, International Sustainability Initiatives
Feed is the Secret Ingredient for Meeting Food Company Sustainability Targets
Join Us in New Orleans for the Liquid Feed Symposium
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:
Food Security Through Feed Resiliency
FDA Criticized for Not Prioritizing "Food"
House China Competition Bill Conferees Named
Louisiana State Update
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards
Vilsack Optimistic About Biotech in Mexico
Russia, Belarus Permanent Normal Trade Relations Suspended, Energy and Oil Imports Banned
Indo-Pacific Talks Coming Soon
Rural Broadband Funding On the Way
IFEEDER on TV and Radio
AFIA PCQI Training Has Limited Capacity
Get Feed Industry Fundamentals With AFIA-KSU Modules
In this issue:
Taking a Closer Look at the SEC's Proposed Climate Reporting Rule
Biden Boosts Ag/Food Safety Funding in 2023 Fiscal Budget Plan
Senate Confirms CFTC Commissioners
Maine State Update
Electronic Logging Device FAQs Updated
Legislators Urge Agriculture Take Priority in Indo-Pacific Talks
AFIA Takes Part in International Feed Industry Meeting
IFEEDER to Release GM-free Feed Study Results
ICYMI: AFIA Talks Pet Food Shortages
Watch Last Week's Legislative & Regulatory Webinar
Why AFIA's PCQI Course is a Great Value
In this issue:
"All Ag, All In"
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Shipping Rule Changes
Louisiana State Update
SEC to Focus on Climate Risks in Corporate Financial Reports
AAFCO Discusses Modifying Names of Certain "Gluten" Ingredients
USDA Partners with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion
West Coast Ports Should Start Labor Negotiations Now
Canada Pacific Railway Reopens
House Passed Bill to Revoke Russian "Permanent Normal Trade Relations"
Ag Industry a Major Contributor to Nation's Economy
Production Compliance Committee Meets
Equipment Manufacturers Committee Plans Fall Conference
AFIA Invites Industry Newcomers to Feed Industry Institute
In this issue:
Biden Doubles-Down on Fight Against Corporate Monopolies
Expect Swift Action on Supreme Court Nominee
AFIA Supports CFTC Nominees
Entry-level Driver Training Requirements Updated
Ag Outlook Forum Highlights Feed Industry's Role in Curbing Emissions
USDA-Port of Oakland Closer to Agriculture Export Incentives
Donating to Ukraine Relief Efforts? Let Us Know!
Aquaculture Committee Meets
Join Us for AFIA's Legislative and Regulatory Review Webinar
In this issue:
States Told to Cease and Desist Approving Hemp for Use in Animal Food
Appropriations Reconciliation Process to Begin Soon
Senate Clears FDA Chief
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
Michigan State Update
Oregon State Update
South Dakota State Update
AFIA Applauds Telecommunications and Information Administration on Broadband Program
OSHA Updates Powered Industrial Trucks Standard
AAFCO IDC Call Next Week
'Freedom Convoy' Protests Rattle Trade
HPAI Hits Commercial Turkey, Chicken Operations in US
Don't Miss AFIA at USDA Forum
Represent US Ag in UNFSS Social Media Campaign
PISC Registration Rates Increase This Weekend
Having Labor Issues? We Want to Know
In this issue:
FDA Is Resuming Routine Inspections: Are You Ready?
Federal Feed Ingredient Review Process Under Congressional Eye
Extension for Government Funding Coming Soon
Ocean Shipping Reform Bills See More Action
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
South Dakota State Update
Vermont State Update
New Jersey State Update
Producing a Climate-Smart Commodity? You Could Be Eligible to Partner with USDA
FSIS to Host Salmonella in Poultry Roundtable
2021 Ag Exports Boast Record Levels
Phase One Trade Agreement Commitments
Canada Updates Feed Regulations
Avian Influenza Found in Indiana Commercial Turkey Flock
Watch: Gary Huddleston Speaking on Vaccine Mandates on Feedstuffs 365
Last Chance to Book Your PISC Hotel at a Discounted Rate!
In this issue:
It's Committee Season - Won't You Join Us?
It's February...Almost Feb. 18...
House Starts Focusing on Farm Bill
Maine State Update
USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion
Rodenticide Changes May Be on the Horizon
Apply for an Antimicrobial Stewardship Grant
Feed Ingredient Sustainability Topic at Upcoming USDA Forum
Another Attack on Animal Ag
Antitrust Official Details Focus
Make Sales at PISC
In this issue:
Back to Business: In-Person IPPE Returns to Atlanta
Bipartisan Senate Shipping Reform Bill On Horizon
Maine State Update
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS
Feed Trucks Stuck at Northern Border
New Research Project to Investigate Feed Mill Decontamination in an ASF Outbreak
Follow the Protein PACT on Social
Interested in Joining an AFIA Committee?
Boost Your Brand Recognition with Industry Buyers and Sellers at AFIA's PISC
In this issue:
AAFCO Addresses Human-grade Pet Food, New Ingredients, Feed Labeling & More
Califf Heads to Senate Floor
Maryland State Update
Maine State Update
Missouri State Update
US Supreme Court Blocks Expansive Workplace Vaccine Mandate
OSHA Civil Penalties Announced for 2022
Pilot Program Supports Young Adult CMV Drivers
Lock and Dam 25 on Upper Mississippi River Fully Funded
New PSAs Encourage COVID-19 Booster Shots
AFIA Talks ASF in Wisconsin
ICYMI: 2022 Outlook from AFIA's CEO
Interested in Joining an AFIA Committee?
Visit AFIA at IPPE
In this issue:
Some COVID-19 ETS Requirements Now In Effect
FDA Commissioner Receives Vote
Indiana State Update
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
FDA Releases Reportable Food Registry Data Dashboard
Canada Issues Vaccine Mandate for American Cross-border Truck Drivers Effective Jan. 15
New ASF Resources Available
Who Will You Meet at PISC?
In this issue:
Reflecting On What's Important
Congress Raises U.S. Debt Limit
Senate Committee Holds Hearing for FDA Commissioner
CFTC Commissioner Confirmed
Rhode Island State Update
AFIA Comments on Proposed Thoroughbred Racing Rules
Mobile Carriers Are Sunsetting 3G ? Will Your ELD be Affected?
AFIA Urges Commonsense on International Truck Driver Vaccine Requirement
CISA Community Bulletin - A Cybersecurity Resource
Antimicrobial Sales Down in 2020
Don't Miss the Animal Food Events at IPPE
This issue includes:
OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Deadline, No Word on Implementation Dates
H.R. 4996 to Receive Vote
Will the Federal Government Remain Open Past Friday?
USDA Climate Official Receives Senate Nod
AAFCO Mid-year Meeting Approaching
AFIA, Ag Partners, Offer Supply Chain Relief Recommendations to White House
USADEC Meeting Gives Ag Trade Insight
China Updates Facility Lists for US Feed Additives, Premix and Compound Feed Products
Mexico Needs to Reconfirm Commitment to Ag Biotech
AFIA Earns Two MarCom Awards
Pet Food Labeling: To Be Human Grade or Not Human Grade?
This issue includes:
Raising Our Voice on Feed Sustainability
Infrastructure Spending Bill Signed Into Law
What's Congress Doing?
Appeals Court Temporarily Halts OSHA's Employer Vaccine Mandate
AFIA Congratulates FDA Commissioner Nomination
CODEX, Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force Comes to a Close
Biden Initiates Dialogue With China
North American Leaders Meet
IFEEDER, Partners Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations
US Makes Climate Commitments at COP
Bookmark It: New Website Shares Supply Chain Disruption Stats
It's Time to Come Together for Animal Ag
Learn How Seasoned Industry Experts Kept Their Businesses Going Amid Disruptions
On Nov. 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) in the Federal Register, setting into motion a host of employee vaccination requirements in which companies with over 100 employees must abide by Dec. 6. Most of the major requirements are geared toward providing the right environment whereby employees are encouraged to get vaccinated, but should they choose not to for medical reasons or otherwise, then they must participate in weekly testing starting in January, with limited exceptions.
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:
Biden Aims to Relieve Pressure at Ports
Short-term Fix to Debt Limit Passes
FDA to Hold Food Safety Summit on E-Commerce
USDA Releases Climate Change Action Plan
Biden Administration Talks with China on Trade
Comments Sought on Section 301 Tariffs
Happening TODAY: AFIA President and CEO to Discuss Industry's Trade Priorities
Belstra Milling Advocates for Industry
Register for AFIA Webinars
Meet New Customers at IPPE
Online, On-Demand Feed Modules Offer Affordable Training
This issue includes:
COVID-19 ETS Unveiled for Medical Community
House Committee Tackles Transportation Issues
Infrastructure Negotiations Continue
Delaware State Update
What's Next for FDA Inspections?
Administration Focuses on Critical Supply Chains
EEOC Updates FAQs on Employer Vaccination Policies
Protecting Your Business From Ransomware
What the World Would Look Like Without Agriculture Tariffs
Exporting or Interested in Exporting to China? Take Note!
AFIA's CEO Takes Stage at European Forum
New Communications Resources Available on UNFSS
Apply for the "Buyers to PISC" Scholarship
On Sept. 3, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP). U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, as well as DOT modal administrators made the announcement on an industry webcast. A recording of the webcast can be viewed here.
In early June, the American Feed Industry Association joined the major poultry associations in submitting comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed changes to the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Industrial Stormwater. The proposal, which resulted from litigation and a settlement with environmental groups, would affect many U.S. manufacturing sectors as well as livestock feed and pet food operations that receive permits for discharging stormwater.
The American Feed Industry Association commends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for issuing its final rule on changes to driver hours-of-service regulations. The rule change aimed to increase safety on roadways by giving commercial drivers more flexibility while maintaining safe limits on driving time. AFIA believes the final rule accomplished this goal and will benefit our industry.
Last week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared that the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to warrant an extension of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002. This declaration provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations that are providing direct assistance in support of COVID-19 emergency relief efforts, including transportation to meet the immediate needs for several high-demand products, such as food, paper products and other groceries, for emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores.
Late Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a revised rule expanding overtime eligibility to 1.1 million additional workers in the American workforce. The revised regulation comes several years after a federal judge blocked implementation of a regulation under outgoing President Barack Obama that would have covered an additional 4.2 million workers.
Earlier this month, the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) launched an online toolkit to provide guidance to the animal food industry on implementing the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced their new "waters of the U.S." proposal at an event that attracted dozens of farmers and industry leaders who have long-sought straightforward definitions that allow farmers to more clearly decide how to operate on their lands.
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressed a long-standing concern of the livestock and poultry industries related to air emissions reporting and received praise from trade associations and members of Congress alike.
Next week is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Safe + Sound Week, intended to raise awareness and understanding of safety and health programs. The American Feed Industry Association will be promoting safety in the feed industry on social media throughout the week. Be sure to follow along on AFIA's Facebook and Twitter and use the hashtag #SafeAndSound2018.
On May 31, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released regulatory guidance that clarifies when the agricultural commodity exception is applicable in the hours of service (HOS) regulations in 49 CFR Part 395.
If you are a manufacturing facility with shippers that drop-off, pick-up or transport products within the state of New Jersey, you may want to pay attention to this alert. The New Jersey Division of Taxation is cracking down on truckers that transport goods in the Garden State that are not registered to pay the state's corporate business tax.