In this issue:
Capitol Hill Heats Up with Ingredient Review Actions, Discussions
Agricultural Research Programs Need Funding Boost
New Bill Will Expand U.S. Brigade of Disease- and Pest-Sniffing Beagles
HHS Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
APHIS Updates Swine Disease Response Plans
AFIA Briefs FAS Staff at Seminar
GOP Senators Press USTR Nominee to Change Administration's Course on Trade
U.S. and Kenya Pursue Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
Summer Sustainability Web Series Kicks Off Friday
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Enjoy Your Summer Vacation, But Don't Miss Out on Our Fall Fun
AFIA Board Continues "Fly-In" Efforts
New Bill Aims to Boost US Agricultural Exports
AFIA Joins Chorus Calling for Taylor Nomination to Move Quickly
NEAFA Discusses FDA's Food Additive Review Policy
AFIA Hosts Meetings at AAFCO
US, Taiwan Officials Hold First Trade Talks
Still No Final Decision on Lifting Tariffs on Chinese Imports
AFIA CEO Speaks at Midwest Events
IFEEDER, WWF Announce Feed Systems Sustainability Summit, Case Study Opportunity
Register Now for AFIA's "How to Import" Webinar
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:
Industry Buyers and Sellers Discuss Business Disruptions, Opportunities at PISC
Congress Reaches Agreement on Funding
FDA Finalizes Guidance on Voluntary Recalls
AAFCO Holding Ingredient Definitions Meeting March 22
AFIA Solicits White House's Help on Supply Chain Disruptions
AFIA Board Hears from @GHGGuru, Conducts Business
IFEEDER Board Approves New Projects to Support Animal Food Industry
Marketing Committee Examines Changing Social Media Habits
Equine Committee Considers Trade Impact on Ingredients
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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:
CVM Remarks at AAFCO: Are Prerequisite Programs Enough?
Claims & Ingredient Reviews Move Through Legislative Process
Illinois State Update
Oregon State Update
EPA, Army Announce Next Steps for Waters of the United States
FDA Holding Summit on E-commerce
Congrats to Mike Gauss: AFIA's New Board Chair-elect
Do You Like the New FeedGram Format?
EMC Registration Now Open
Donate Blood at PISC
Check Out Our New Safe Feed/Safe Food Website!
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
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
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In a major step forward for improving the ingredient review process at the Food and Drug Administration, the American Feed Industry Association submitted comments to the agency this week on its draft guidance for industry on ingredient submissions. The draft guidance is a helpful tool for the industry in understanding how to use the pre-submission consultation process and prepare ingredient submissions or food use authorizations for the most efficient review.
The American Feed Industry Association is aware of recent actions in the state of Maryland related to products containing Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (MSBC) as a source of vitamin K. The State Chemist Section is currently not allowing the registration of new products or putting "stop sale" orders for products in the market that contain MSBC in animal feed (other than poultry) and pet foods.
This week, the American Feed Industry Association held a webcast member update with the legislative and regulatory (L&R) team. It covered a number of topics, including African swine fever preparedness and response, a recap of state legislative activities, funding for new ingredients and the latest discussions on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb provided testimony to the House Appropriations Committee, Agriculture Subcommittee on the FDA's fiscal 2020 budget request this week in support of additional funding to improve ingredient reviews.
The American Feed Industry Association is making an appropriations request of Congress to improve the animal food ingredient review and approval process at the Food and Drug Administration. AFIA is asking Congress to appropriate an additional $8 million to hire new staff to help speed up animal food ingredient reviews at FDA.
This week, the American Feed Industry Association's Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C., to discuss association business and advance a few of the animal food industry's policy priorities. The directors took to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, where they impressed upon Congress the need for the Food and Drug Administration to have the resources it needs to complete timely animal food ingredient reviews, pushed for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and urged a resolution to the trade war with China.
Over 340 people filled the room to discuss feed ingredient definitions at the Association of American Feed Control Officials' (AAFCO) mid-year meeting this week in Savannah, Ga.
The International Cooperation for Convergence of Technical Requirements for the Assessment of Feed Ingredients (ICCF) last month launched its first two draft guidance documents for public consultation covering "Stability Testing of Feed Ingredients" and "Sub-chronic Oral Toxicity Testing in Laboratory Animals." Interested stakeholders are invited to comment on these two documents by Feb. 1.