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
This issue includes:
Are You Prepared for the COVID-19 ETS?
House Passes Infrastructure Bill, Funding Broadband and Other Rural Projects
Washington State Update
Ports Getting Funding and Attention
U.S., China Leaders to Meet
AFIA Speaking at Sustainable Agriculture Summit
Animal Food Equipment Sector Prepares for Emerging Safety Challenges
Find Out How Federal Regulations Will Affect Pet Food in 2022
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:
Busy Week for Pet Food Regulation
Spending Deals Getting Closer?
AFIA Urges Swift Confirmation on CFTC, USTR Nominees
Handle with Care: Navigating Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccination
Focus on Cybersecurity Protection
USAHA Recognizes Importance of Ingredients
OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process to Protect Workers From Heat Illness
It's High Time to Address America's Supply Chain Issues
Mexico Will Import US Genetically Modified Corn
Dairy Hosts GHG Measurement Symposium to Pursue Net-Zero Emissions
Catch Cullman at Feedinfo Summit
AFIA Is Now Accepting Applications for Premix/Ingredient FFY Program
Beef Up Your Cybersecurity, Or Pay the Ransom
This issue includes:
Organizations Push COVID-19 Vaccination in Rural Communities as ETS Looms
Negotiations Continue on Social Spending Package
More Rural Broadband Money Coming
FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Food Safety Culture Webinar
FDA Encourages Food and Ag Workers to Get Vaccinated Against Seasonal Flu and COVID-19
AFIA Submits Comments on Canada Feed Regulatory Framework Modernization
More Countries Want "In" on CPTPP
AFIA Trade Committee Meets
AFIA Webinars on Cybersecurity, ASF, Capitol Hill/Federal Agencies
Global Feed Industry Discusses Achieving Net-zero GHG Emissions Targets
National Organic Standards Board Holds Annual Meeting
Outreach to South America
Pet Food Conference Examines Emerging Trends, Current Issues
Support the Future of the Feed Industry by Attending EMC
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 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:
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:
Putting a Price on the "True" Cost of Food or Pushing an Agenda?
Legislation Being Drafted on Export Container Issue
Industry Groups Urge Addressing Rail Competition
Trump-era Tariffs on China Still in Place, Nearing $100 Billion
Codex Supports IFIF's Work
New Protein PACT Launches, Needs Your Input!
FAO Releases Animal Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Antimicrobials in Animal Production
Join the Sustainability Member Interest Group
Commercial Dry Facilities ? Apply for FFY!
Want to Learn More at the PISC Suppliers Showcase?
Are You a Buyer of Ingredients? Have You Ever Attended PISC?
This issue includes:
Ingredient Issues Raised in House Committee
AFIA Board Members Advocate for the Industry
Louisiana State Update
FMCSA Extends Expanded Modified Emergency Declaration
USDA Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
USMCA Leaders Meet
USTR Initiates Dispute Settlement Panel Under USMCA
China Eyes CPTPP
Brazilians Hear Value of US Animal Feed Additives
Liquid Feed Facilities ? Apply to FFY Now!
Sponsor the PISC Suppliers Showcase
The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) is quickly approaching, with pre-summit activities set for July 26-28 in Rome. The American Feed Industry Association has been working to ensure the summit's final policy recommendations reflect the industry's position of support for innovation, access to diverse production systems and diets. But now, we need your help!
In a major step forward for the industry, last week, the Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership released new guidelines on the environmental performance of feed additives in livestock supply chains. Now, the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) will put the guidelines into practice to support the improvement of the environmental performance of global livestock production.
A few weeks of rest, repair and prepare...that is what is currently happening in the nation's capital. Normally these weeks occur in August, but the inability to agree on the next coronavirus relief package kept Congress around for much longer with no actions taken. Now, as the few weeks of recess have finally started, everyone is resting up, trying to repair images and positions and preparing for a heavy workload with only 26 days till the end of the fiscal year and 60 days until the election. This time is also traditionally used for issuing reports or the Administration rolling out regulatory changes. We'll highlight a few of these actions.
This week in Washington proved to be disorganized as members of Congress attempted to stay on track with the legislative agenda amid ongoing protests against police brutality and the ever-changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to put a damper on the domestic economy. Despite these tremendously important issues in the national spotlight driving most of the week's conversations, Capitol Hill still had a productive week.
The Foster Our Future event held in Washington, D.C., this week showcased how research and science are changing the food and agriculture landscape. Hosted by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), the event brought together stakeholders from the federal government, commodity groups and trade associations, including the American Feed Industry Association, and executives from major companies, nonprofits and philanthropists to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing food and agriculture.
It's an interesting perspective for sure ?
livestock as a solution provider and not "the
problem" as so many people would want us
to believe. Of course, it is something we
have known all along in the animal food
industry.
The American Feed Industry Association recently attended the Animal Agriculture Alliance's (AAA) board of directors meeting. AFIA serves on the Alliance's board or directors, as AFIA is a founding member of the Alliance. The recent board meeting discussed various items of interest to AFIA members.
University of California-Davis animal scientist and air quality extension specialist, Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., testified last week in front of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee during its hearing on "Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector."
Statement and talking points in response to the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health report that calls for drastic reductions in the consumption of meat and dairy products.
Tweets with graphics to post in response to the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health report that calls for drastic reductions in the consumption of meat and dairy products.