AFIA Responds to Allegations Linking Chicken Litter to HPAI Spread
DOL Boosts Overtime Salary Threshold, Expanding Workers' Rights
FDA Finalizes VFD Guidance
Farm Bill Discussions Begin on Capitol Hill
AFIA Members Interested in Exporting to Brazil: Let's Go!
Thompson Outlines Vision for the Future of International Market Development Funding
US, Taiwan Hold Second Round of Trade Negotiations
Ecuador Pushes US on Free Trade Agreement
Invest in Professional Development with Feed Industry Institute
Register Now for PCQI Training: Hotel Block Closes Wednesday!
Advocating for Policy Issues at NAFB Washington Watch 2024
Swine NRC Expert Panel Requests Industry Ingredient Data, Following IFEEDER Recommendation
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has taken action to address a top priority issue for the American Feed Industry Association. The AFIA has been concerned that our ability to export animal-based products would be prohibited under current export certificates if the United States experienced a foreign animal disease outbreak. This proactive work with our government has resulted in APHIS announcing an updated Veterinary Services form 16-4, which will protect the animal food industry's ability to export products in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak.
This issue includes:
AFIA Expands Engagement in Vietnam
McCarthy Proves There Can Be a 'Long and Winding Road' to Speakership
AFIA Hears What's On Tap at State Legislatures This Session
FDA Outlines 2023 Regulatory Agenda, With Implications for Animal Food
FDA Publishes Final Guidance on FSVP for Food Importers
IPEF Negotiations to Continue in India Next Month
No Progress Is Made in Mexico Over GM Corn Ban
Chief Ag Negotiator To Be Sworn In Soon
US-Taiwan Talks on Trade Deal Resume
See You Next Week at AAFCO
In this issue:
AFIA's Message to FDA: Modernize Policy to Keep Pace With Animal Nutrition
Congress Returns, New Members Start to Organize
Another Rail Union Votes Down Agreement
Ag Groups Ask Congressional Leadership to Intervene on EPA Pesticide Tensions
US, EU Feed Industries Send Supply Chain Recommendations to Agriculture Secretary
White House Hones In on US Food, Ag Security
Biden Restarts Talks With Chinese President
US, Taiwan Officials Discuss Future Trade Opportunities
AFIA Webinar Will Explain How to Export Pet Food to Vietnam
AFIA, IFEEDER Share Feed Industry's Contributions to Sustainability Initiatives at Summit
IFIF Updates Feed Safety E-learning Training
Feed Equipment Industry Dives Into Sustainability
Mark Your Calendars for Year-End AFIA Legislative and Regulatory Webinar
Join Us at AFIA's FREE Feed Education Program
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:
IFEEDER-Funded Research at the CLEAR Center Draws Ire of Greenpeace
AFIA Submits Pet Food Label Modernization Comments
APHIS Proposes Increase in User Fees for Veterinary Services
Several Amendments to FSMA Requirements Now in Effect
OSHA Initiates Changes to Injury and Illness Reporting
Mexican Ban on Biotech Corn Looking More Likely to Impact U.S. Feed Exports
AFIA Equine Committee Holds Productive Meeting
Is Your Facility Biosecure?
See You Next Week at EMC!
In this issue:
White House Urged to Intervene as Rail Labor Unions Reject Agreement
FDA Must Modernize Animal Food Policy to Reach US Methane Reduction Goals
AAFCO Registration Opens; Ingredient Training Course Set for Jan. 16
USTR Dismisses Section 301 Investigation
Marketing Committee Keeps Fingers on Pulse of Today's Communications Trends
Four International Bodies Unite In One Health Action Plan
Pet Food Industry Leaders Speaking at PFC
In this issue:
FDA Told Its Regulation of Animal Food Ingredient Claims Must Follow the Science on Animal Nutrition
AFIA Urges Congress to Invest in Food and Ag Research
Ongoing EPA Review of Formaldehyde Exposure
FDA Releases Guidance on Use of Tracers in Feed
AFIA Collaborates With EU, USDA on GHG Reductions
Industry Stakeholders Convene to Advance Feed Sustainability
Join Us for Facility Inspection Package Training by USDA-APHIS
In this issue:
IFEEDER Trustees Look Ahead at Driving Forces on Sustainability
Rail Strike Threat Back on the Table
FDA to Hold Its Listening Session on Claims Next Week
DUNS Numbers Required for FDA Facility Registration
Kenya Lifts Ban on GM Crops
Prop 12 Reaches High Court
Don't Miss Out on New Customers at IPPE
In this issue:
Industry Stakeholders Convene to Advance Feed Sustainability
Lawmakers Funded the Government, Now They Are Off to Campaign
USDA to Hold ASF Action Week Oct. 10-14
It's Time to Renew Your Animal Food Facility Registration
AFIA International Trade Committee Hears From FAS, AMS
Ag Groups Discuss US-Mexico Food Security Concerns, Caution Against Tariff Investigation
Mexican Biotech Corn Ban Could Spell Trouble for US, Mexican Economies, Food Insecurity
USDA Sustainability Committee Meets the GAP
AFIA Pet Food Conference Registration Now Open
Registering for APHIS Exporter Training? Don't Forget Your Coupon Code!
In this issue:
Hurricane Ian Makes Historic Landfall
AFIA Members Carry Feed Industry Issues to the Hill
Jury Is Still Out: Will Government Secure Funding This Week?
Biden's Trade Nominees Advance
Senate Introduces Bill to Increase Foreign Markets Development
Reminder: FDA Label Claims Meeting Coming Up Soon
International Feed Industry Gathers on Important Issues
USTR Releases Negotiating Objectives for IPEF Trade Pillar
US, Paraguay Meet on Bilateral Relations
Recent EU, UK Trade Mentions
White House Holds Nutrition Conference
AFIA Pet Food Committee Meets in Arlington
IFEEDER Releases 2021-22 Annual Update
IPPE: Don't Miss the Sept 30 Early Bird Booth Rate Deadline!
In this issue:
IFEEDER, WWF to Host Feed Sustainability Summit Next Week
Government Funding Needed Soon to Avoid Shutdown
Senators Introduce Bill to Prohibit Government Monitoring of Livestock Emissions
G7 Trade Ministers Call for WTO Reform
Chinese Ambassador Calls for Deeper Ties On Ag Technology
House Discusses U.S.-Taiwan Trade Initiative
AFIA Asks USTR to Ensure Kenya Supports Science-based Standards in Trade Discussions
AFIA Staff in Rome for International Feed Issues
AFIA Board Chair Mike Gauss on Why You Should Come to EMC
In this issue:
Breaking News! Rail Labor Agreement Reached
Senate Committee to Examine SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
USDA Should Press CVM on Label Claims
EPA Looks to Designate PFAS As 'Hazardous' Under Superfund Law
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Ag Grants
Vilsack Discusses Ongoing Projects at FFAR
AAFCO Announces New Executive Director
US, 13 Indo-Pacific Nations Take Part in IPEF Ministerial
Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports to Remain, For Now
US-Kenya Partnership Could Be Marker for Further Trade in Africa
AFIA's Constance Cullman Comments on State of US Feed Industry
Apply for AFIA's Premix/Ingredient FFY Program
Registration Will Soon Open for 2023 IPPE Educational Programs
In this issue:
LFS Discusses Big Topics in Big Easy
McKalip Nomination Heads to Senate Floor
Congress Returns for Fall Activity
Colorado State Update
ICYMI: FDA to Host Listening Session on Label Claims
China Import Potential Not Fully Achieved
Congratulations to QLF for Winning Top Industry Award
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Member Webinars on Trade, Sustainability Issues
Help Young Leaders Get Started on the Right Foot Through IPPE Program
In this issue:
FDA to Discuss Drug Label Claims Issue at October Meeting
Congress: Back in Their Home Districts
AFIA Discusses Key Policy Priorities with Brownfield Ag News
USDA-NASS Surveys Off-farm Grain Storage Operations
AFIA Trade Team Needs Your Comments on Potential Kenya Trade Agreement by Friday
IFEEDER-WWF Summer Webinar Series Continues
Remembering Richard Loomis
Why Should You Attend EMC?
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:
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
Calling All AFIA Member Commercial Dry Feed Manufacturing Facilities: Apply to FFY
You Can Still Register for LFS!
Register Now for Fall KSU Course
In this issue:
FDA Releases Final Guidance on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Animal Food
AFIA Hosts Meetings at AAFCO
Lawmakers Urge Against Work Stoppage at West Coast Ports
Biden May Lift Tariffs This Month
Lawmakers Call on Biden to Ease Tariffs on Trucking and Shipping Parts
You Can Now Listen to AFIA's Weekly FeedGram!
Engage in Feed System Sustainability
Exhibit at IPPE!
In this issue:
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:
EPA Should Encourage Scientific Input, Not Shut It Out
Congress Is Getting It Done Before Clocking Out
Could Renewing TPA Close Gap on China Competition Bills?
Biden Proposes Gas, Diesel Tax Holiday
SEC Should Hold on Climate Disclosure Requirements
NRCS Feed Management Standard: Valuable Tool for Improving Livestock Efficiencies, Reducing Footprint
Reminder: "UNK" Option for FSVP Importers Ending Soon
USDA Works to Improve Supply Chain Bottlenecks at US Ports
WTO'S 12th Ministerial Included Agricultural Trade Discussions
US, Kenya Revisit Trade Talks
CBP Issues More Guidance on Uyghur Act
Latin American Agricultural Trade Pledge Released
Override of NIP Not to Threaten US-UK Trade Talks
US to Help Export Ukrainian Grain via Poland
AFIA Speaks on Key Policy Priorities on Agri-Pulse Open Mic
FII Module 2 is Now Open!
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:
They're Baaaack.....EAT-Lancet Rears Its Head
AFIA Members: Sign On to Support Ag Trade Nomination
Senate Confirms Jacobs-Young for USDA Research Position
Delaware State Update
Vermont State Update
New Resource for Animal Food Producers Affected by Severe Weather Incidents
Biden to Nominate USDA Advisor McKalip as USTR Ag Negotiator
White House to Focus on Latin America Trade Relations
IPEF Reviewing Work Pillars
US and Taiwan to Start a Trade Pact
UK Seeking Trade Deals with US
Reminder: Share Your Company's Sustainability Feedback
FII Module 1 Is Now Available!
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:
AFIA Welcomes New Leadership
Ukraine Supplemental Spending
Louisiana State Update
New York State Update
FDA Looking to Expand Authority During Investigations
Ag Groups Request EPA Formaldehyde IRIS Comment Period Extension
USDA Announces Additional Action on Competition in Agriculture
In the Works: Developing an Antimicrobial Drug Use Data Repository
Biden Names Initial Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?Members
China Section 301 Tariffs
WTO?Reiterates Commitment to Keeping Food & Ag Markets Free & Open
Congress Warns UK of Undermining Good Friday Agreement
Taiwan Restrictions on Porcine-origin Products
Calling All Members - Ensure We Hear You
Have New Employees? Get Them Up to Speed at FII
In this issue:
AFIA Board Highlights Industry Issues with US Lawmakers
Administration Announces New Crop Production Incentives
California State Update
Louisiana State Update
Oklahoma State Update
New York State Update
FDA Head Discusses Agency Priorities with AFIA Board
Senators Urge Market Access Commitments in Indo-Pacific Talks
AFIA Welcomes Nomination of Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
US Pet Food is Poised to Expand in the China Market
AFIA Honors Animal Food Industry Champions
IFEEDER Board Working to Expand Industry Reach
Register Now for LFS
Don't Miss AFIA's Emails!
In this issue:
It's Now or Never on Maintaining Last Black Sea Shipping Route
Ukraine Aid Passes House; Agriculture Ask Not Included
AFIA Supports America COMPETES Act Supply Chain Subtitle
Louisiana State Update
New York State Update
FDA Compiles Best Practices to Prevent Drug Carryover Contamination
SEC Extends Climate Rule Comment Period to Mid-June
APHIS Negotiates Export Protocols for Two New Animal Feed Products
Liquid Feed Facility of the Year Applications Close Tomorrow
5 Reasons You Do Not Want To Miss Feed Industry Institute
In this issue:
Farm Broadcasters Hear Feed Industry Concerns
Additional Ukraine Aid Sought
AFIA Members Assist Ingredient Appropriations Request
California State Update
Maine State Update
Formaldehyde Risk Assessment Proceeding
We Need Your Help Telling U.S. Feed's Story in China!
Biden Administration Will Soon Decide to Extend or End China Tariffs
AFIA Promoting US Pet Food on Vietnamese Social Media
White House Sets Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership
5 Reasons Not To Miss PCQI Training
In this issue:
FDA Shares Inspection Expectations for 2022
Appropriations Process Kicking Off
Maine State Update
Minnesota State Update
Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring Report Released
Key U.S. Ag Trade Leadership Hear Industry Input
Ag Groups Oppose Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Changes
IFEEDER, AFIA Staff Visit CLEAR Center
What Previous Students Say About FII
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:
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:
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:
Dissecting Animal Food Wins in Federal Appropriations
Louisiana State Update
Maine State Update
Massachusetts State Update
FDA Issues Guidance on FSMA Rules Subject to 'Enforcement Discretion'
USDA Announces Changes to Grants for Fertilizer Production, Climate-Smart Pilot Projects
Biden Calls to Revoke Russian "Permanent Normal Trade Relations"
White House Withdraws Key Agricultural Trade Nominee
USTR Releases 2022 Trade Policy Agenda, 2021 Annual Report
Trade Talks With United Kingdom Begin Next Week
AFIA's International Trade Committee Meets in San Francisco
Liquid Feed Committee Meets
Want to Help Animals in Ukraine? Here Are Some Ways
Join Us for PCQI Training This Summer
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
Join Us for AFIA's Legislative and Regulatory Review Webinar
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:
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!
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:
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?
This issue includes:
AFIA Receives Additional Funds to Promote US Feed Products Abroad
Government Funded Through Feb. 18
House Passes Shipping Reform Bill
FDA Commissioner Nominee to Get Hearing?
Label Claims Issue Highlighted in Widely Read D.C. Ag Publication
AFIA Requests Tariff Exclusions from USTR
Meet Feed Industry Buyers & Sellers on the Golden Coast
AFIA-KSU Winter Online Feed Manufacturing Class Open for Registration
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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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!
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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
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Trade Promotion Authority Expires
AFIA Priority Included in Appropriations Markups
Webinar Updates Members on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and Updated Guidance
FDA Presents to AFIA Members on Exporting to China
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Feed Industry Comments on US Supply Chain Issues
Appropriations Markup Tomorrow
OSHA Updates Summary of COVID-19 Resources
House Committee Discusses Challenges in U.S. Maritime System
Canada Announces Modernized Animal Feed Regulations
AAFCO's Annual Meeting Is Around the Corner
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Appropriations Process Sheds Light on Feed Ingredient Regulatory Issues
Oregon State Update
Rhode Island State Update
U.S. Trade Representative Makes European Rounds
Liquid Feed Facilities ? Apply to FFY Now!
Learn More on Exporting to China on June 28
Celebrate Liquid Feed's Rich History
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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
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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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This issue includes:
Meat Consumption Under Pressure;
North Carolina State Update;
FDA Responds on AFIA's Food Additives Letter;
FDA Announces New Traceability Competition;
VQIP Portal Closes May 31;
AFIA Participates in VietShrimp in Vietnam;
Feed Facility of the Year Program Re-Launches
This Issue Includes:
AFIA Board Holds Annual Meeting, Recognizes Industry Greats;
USDA Deputy Secretary Nomination Proceeding;
Biden's Trade Agenda in Spotlight;
Congress Shows Support for Trans-Pacific Partnership;
Delaware State Update;
Vermont State Update;
EPA, DOT Issue Waivers to Lessen Fuel Shortages;
FDA FSVP Industry Portal
This week, the American Feed Industry Association held a webcast for members to provide updates from the legislative and regulatory team. It covered a number of topics, including international trade, the Food Safety Modernization Act and upcoming inspections, label claims, 2020 elections and congressional activity and upcoming educational opportunities.
Countdown: one day until Halloween and four days until the election. Not to get your hopes up that we might know exactly who will be elected on Nov. 3rd or 4th, but at least we can all rejoice that the political ads will stop and your mailbox will be a little less full of flyers in four days.
The American Feed Industry Association's International Trade Committee met virtually October 5-7. Chaired by Bradley Getsfred of AFB International, the committee had the opportunity to once again speak about the industry's trade priorities with key government staff.
The American Feed Industry Association is hosting an exclusive webinar for AFIA members on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide details on policy issues impacting your businesses and give an update on the latest from the AFIA's legislative and regulatory team.
As Election Day draws closer, the American Feed Industry Association's Executive Committee met with each presidential campaign to learn more about the candidates' priorities for agriculture. These two-way conversations served as a vital way for the AFIA leadership to share the animal food industry's policy priorities, planting the seed for the next administration to tackle them.
The International Cooperation for Convergence of Technical Requirements for the Assessment of Feed Ingredients (ICCF) has finalized its third guidance document on "Homogeneity Testing of Feed Ingredients." The document provides guidance on homogeneity testing approaches and data to be included in a pre-market approval or authorization application for feed ingredients. It is not intended to provide guidance on the testing of the performance of the mixing devices in feed manufacturing facilities.
Yesterday, the American Feed Industry Association, alongside more than 60 agricultural industry groups and stakeholders, voiced its support for the World Trade Organization (WTO) and effective reforms to enhance the ability for American agriculture to access foreign markets. The agricultural organizations stress the importance of the transition in WTO leadership and call on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to support a new director general who can reinvigorate and facilitate needed reforms.
Last week, several American Feed Industry Association staff participated in the virtual Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) meeting. The CAC meets annually to adopt the work of the individual Codex committee meetings that are held the previous year. Due to COVID-19, this year's CAC met online with a limited agenda over the course of five days, bringing together over 600 participants from all over the globe, in various time zones and translation in six languages, to discuss international standard setting.
The House and Senate have returned from their shortened summer recess to try to accomplish some unfinished business. First up is funding the government into the new fiscal year, which begins on Oct. 1, and debate on the next coronavirus aid package. With the political nature of everything in our country right now, finding compromise on Capitol Hill is not likely to come easily.
This week, the World Trade Organization released a new report examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on world agricultural trade. The report warns that countries are still fighting the pandemic and its repercussions for food supply chains are still unfolding. While there is currently no reason why the ongoing health crisis should turn into a food crisis, disruptions to food supply chains constitute a risk, with governments' trade policy choices likely to determine how the situation evolves.
Aug. 14, 2020 marked six months since the implementation of the U.S.-China phase one agreement and a lot has happened in this short time. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic putting strain on government staff accessibility and capabilities early on, many of the commitments in the agreement have seen progress, if not full implementation. While the commitment for China to make agricultural purchases from the United States is of great importance, of greater significance is China's ability to make those purchases and to make them consistently, and not just once.
The American Feed Industry Association's trade team addresses members' trade concerns and priorities in several ways. One unique avenue is through market access and development programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) aimed at assessing market opportunities and increasing U.S. market share in foreign countries. Most recently, the AFIA received funding through FAS's Emerging Markets Program (EMP) to complete a market assessment of Vietnam for animal feed and pet food, which came back with exciting results with even bigger implications for members.
Virtual trade negotiations between the United States and the United Kingdom started last week, in a promising sign that agriculture could potentially be included in a future trade deal. The American Feed Industry Association shared its optimism for the trade negotiations, but cautioned against putting politics before science.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) cleared another barrier for trade between the United States and China by agreeing to regionalization protocols for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND). Regionalization allows for countries to recognize a specific area as free from a disease in the event a country experiences an outbreak such as with HPAI and ND. Regionalizing allows for trade and market access to continue safely while the animal disease is managed.
Today, the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice that outlines the process U.S. feed additive, premix and compound feed facilities need to take in order to be listed and approved for export to China.
This past year, the American Feed Industry Association applied for and was granted Emerging Market Program funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) to complete a market assessment of Vietnam. The AFIA International Trade Committee identified Vietnam as a country of interest in 2019, as it is one of the fastest-growing and steadily increasing economies in Asia. Vietnam's middle class continues to grow, which equates to an increased demand for high-quality milk, meat, and eggs. As demand for protein increases, demand for quality animal feed also increases.
Late last week in good news for the animal food industry, Canada ratified the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), maintaining the largest free trade area in the world. The northern country was the last country to ratify the trilateral trade agreement, sending it into its final implementation phase, which the American Feed Industry Association expects will begin in June.
Today, the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice that outlines the process U.S. feed additive, premix and compound feed facilities need to take in order to be listed and approved for export to China.
This week, the United Kingdom published a nearly 200-page document outlining its intentions for moving forward with a free trade agreement with the United States, launching talks between the two countries' leaders in the coming weeks. The American Feed Industry Association is hopeful that the U.K. will reconfirm its commitment to science-based standards and push for removing tariffs and other regulatory barriers that have restricted U.S. animal food manufacturers from fully accessing this important market.
On Feb. 14, the Phase One Trade Agreement with China went into effect. Since then, the American Feed Industry Association has been tracking subsequent movement by China on meeting their commitments under the agreement. Below is a summary of what we know so far.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) thanks President Trump and his administration for their vision of a 21st century trade agreement and their persistence that culminated in President Trump's signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today.
While over 32,000 people attended the International Production & Processing Expo last week in Atlanta, Ga, a group of international feed associations and government regulators met for the 13th annual International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM). The IFRM provides an opportunity for regulators and feed industry professionals from across the globe to exchange information and thoughts to increase feed and food safety sustainably.
By all accounts, it has been a busy time in Washington. This week, we officially entered election season, President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the nation, we closed the chapter on impeachment and agricultural issues saw some solid progress.
Learn more about the phase one trade agreement with China. The U.S. animal food manufacturing industry faces a number of challenges in this market, including those which have restricted any new U.S. feed additive and premix products to be exported to China since 2011 and those which restrict U.S. feed products with ruminant-origin ingredients and a number of poultry-derived ingredients. This agreement directly addresses these constraints by streamlining and facilitating a facility registration process for feed additives, premixes and compound feed, as well as lifting the poultry and ruminant ban for animal food products.
The American Feed Industry Association congratulates and thanks Congress on the long-awaited passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The U.S. animal food manufacturing industry depends on the free-trade access it enjoys with Canada and Mexico, which has allowed exports of feed ingredients, feed and pet food to more than quadruple since the North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) implementation, growing from roughly $669 million in 1993 to over $3.2 billion today.
Last week in Washington proved to be a busy one as the American Feed Industry Association saw success on two major policy priorities, the signing of a phase one trade agreement with China and the Senate's passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both agreements are critically important tools of foreign market access for the U.S. animal food industry, but equally important is the momentum they bring toward finally getting things done in a Congress that has been frustratingly gridlocked.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) commends and congratulates the administration on the signing of a historic phase one trade agreement with China. The U.S. animal food manufacturing industry faces a number of challenges in this market, including those which have restricted any new U.S. feed additive and premix products to be exported to China since 2011 and those which restrict U.S. feed products with ruminant-origin ingredients and a number of poultry-derived ingredients. This agreement directly addresses these constraints by streamlining and facilitating a facility registration process for feed additives, premixes and compound feed, as well as lifting the poultry and ruminant ban for animal food products. AFIA looks forward to working with industry and the appropriate U.S. government agencies to facilitate implementation.
Congress returned this week to begin the second session of the 116th Congress. With the return of the House came a new sense of urgency over escalating tensions with Iran and with the Senate, a commitment to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as soon as possible. Washington D.C. is feeling the pressure to complete outstanding legislative business, such as the North American agreement, before the election cycle frenzy begins with the Iowa Caucus early next month.
Just before the holiday break, the House of Representatives considered and widely adopted implementing legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This week begins the Senate's opportunity to approve the pact. We are very close to the finish line of this critical agreement, but now is the time to remind the Senate that our industry is still waiting on this agreement to be finalized.
Just before the holiday break, the House of Representatives considered and widely adopted implementing legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This week begins the Senate's opportunity to approve the pact. We are very close to the finish line of this critical agreement, but now is the time to remind the Senate that our industry is still waiting on this agreement to be finalized.
Last week, the United States and China announced they had finally come to an agreement on a phase one trade agreement. While many of the details still remain under wraps, signs point to positive movement and progress for U.S. agriculture and the animal food industry.
The past few weeks in Washington have made big waves for agriculture and the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). Though the House made history by voting to impeach the President this week and while these proceedings continued to capture the headlines and exhaust much of the political energy, significant progress was made on some priority issues for the animal food industry such as a win on appropriations for ingredient approvals, passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the House and the announcement of a phase-one trade agreement reached with China.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) congratulates the bi-partisan passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The American Feed Industry Association has received clarification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that last week's announcement from China only includes poultry imports for human consumption and does not include other poultry products, such as those used in pet food.
This week, the Japanese Diet approved the first-stage trade deal with the United States, which is expected to be implemented in January 2020. The U.S. and Japan completed their negotiations on this first-stage trade deal earlier this year, which lowers tariffs on agricultural and industrial products, as well as includes a digital agreement.
This week in Washington was another of slow progress for American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) priorities as Congress came back to work following the Thanksgiving holiday.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) preserves and builds on the critical trade relationships that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established nearly 25 years ago. As the number of legislative days left for Congress in 2019 quickly winds down, the agreement has never been closer to being ratified. Now is the time to apply pressure to Congress to finalize the agreement.
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased with China's decision to resume imports of U.S. poultry and poultry products. China is a valuable market for the U.S. animal food industry ? for exports of feed, feed ingredients and value-added products such as meat and poultry. With China resuming imports of poultry and poultry ingredients, we will see more feed and feed ingredients used by the U.S. poultry industry.
This week in Washington has been consumed by impeachment hearings, with the legislative process grinding to a halt. The hearings, which went public for the first time Wednesday morning, have stolen much of the oxygen from Capitol Hill, slowing progress on American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) legislative priorities.
This week, Washington progressed key American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) legislative priorities, despite the House leaving town yesterday for another week of recess.
Following the announcement that the United States and Japan have reached a limited trade deal to reduce tariffs on agricultural and industry products and address digital trade issues, the American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) President and CEO Joel G. Newman issued a statement.
House Democrats are building the foundation to begin the impeachment process for President Trump after revelations from a whistleblower report implicated the president in strong-arming Ukraine into investigating a political opponent. While there is still much fact-finding to be done, the impeachment chatter continues to grow louder by the day.
The U.S.-Japan trade agreement is not only a big win for American agriculture, but for President Trump as well, who desperately needs to repair the damage done by an ongoing trade war with China.
The American Feed Industry Association has received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) under its Emerging Markets Program to conduct a market assessment in Vietnam.
Out of the many questions posed at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's (NASDA) annual meeting, perhaps the most controversial was "red or green chile peppers?" NASDA's meeting, held in Albuquerque, N.M., brought together the agriculture industry, several state departments of agriculture and the federal government to address some of the industry's most pressing issues including hemp, climate policy and international trade.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been the talk of agriculture for the last year. Recent discussions between Congress and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have focused on some key issues Democrats have with the agreement, including labor provisions, environmental concerns, prescription drugs, intellectual property and the total enforcement of the agreement's provisions.
Chinese importers have made deals to purchase 256,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans for the 2019-20 marketing year, with more deals expected in the coming weeks.
This week, the White House formally told Congress that it intends to enter into a trade agreement regarding "tariff barriers" with Japan in the coming weeks.
Congress returns on Sept. 9 and is bracing for a busy fall with lawmakers racing to complete a lengthy to-do list of legislative items before the holidays. As the elections approach, there is even more urgency for lawmakers to get big-ticket items out of the way.
The month of August further proved that a resolution to the tariff war between the U.S. and China is far from over. With the volatile state of affairs, the U.S. feed industry is unclear about where things stand and if any progress can be made to resolve the longstanding regulatory roadblocks that have inhibited the export of feed and pet food products into the Asian country.
When President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, he pulled the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a major trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 other countries, including Japan. After the United States' withdrawal from this agreement, it could not enter into force. The remaining nations had to negotiate a new trade agreement, called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which entered into force last December.
While the month of June ended on a somewhat hopeful note in regard to the ongoing tariff war with China with promises for the two countries to return to the negotiating table and threats of increased tariffs being suspended, in the last week, a number of developments have occurred that have brought the two countries once again at loggerheads.
Negotiators from Japan and the United States have met in recent weeks, hoping to strike a deal before the United Nations' General Assembly meeting in September.
On Wednesday, the White House announced that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Shanghai next week "to continue negotiations aimed at improving the trade relationship between the United States and China."
The New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Bob Lighthizer warning him and the administration that submitting an implementation bill to Congress before addressing the Democratic Party's concerns with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement would be a mistake.
Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, R-N.D., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Steve Daines, D-Mont., sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative requesting a solution to a grain trading issue with Canada.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Japan late last month at the G-20 Summit and agreed to resume discussions on a potential trade solution between the two countries.
According to Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congress should be able to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement by the end of the year.
The American Feed Industry Association's International Trade Committee met on May 14 in conjunction with the Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference in Orlando, Fla.
AFIA President and CEO Joel G. Newman's remarks to the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) following the signing of a memorandum of understanding
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently published a Federal Register notice proposing a new list of imported products from China to increase tariffs on by an additional 25%. The American Feed Industry Association is seeking input from members on this action and any other aspects of the proposed tariffs by close of business Friday, June 7.
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.
The White House took a step toward ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) late Thursday by sending a draft statement to Congress that the pact could be coming soon. A "statement of administrative action" begins the 30-day window that must pass before the Trump administration is allowed to submit the full implementing legislation to Congress for consideration.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently published a Federal Register notice proposing a new list of imported products from China to increase tariffs on by an additional 25%. The American Feed Industry Association is seeking input from members on this action and any other aspect of the proposed tariffs by close of business Friday, June 7.
The most recent round of negotiations between the U.S. and China concluded last Friday with no indication of when a resolution on tariffs on billions of dollars-worth of goods would be removed. In fact, quite the opposite has happened regarding tariffs between the U.S. and China in the last two weeks.
There are signs that the U.S. and Canada are getting closer to an agreement that could clear the way for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to go to Congress.
President Donald Trump said he believes trade negotiations with Japan will involve agriculture.
"We'll be discussing very strongly agriculture because as the PM [prime minister] knows, Japan puts very massively tariffs on our agriculture," Trump said of the negotiations.
On Monday, the Mexican Legislature approved new labor reform legislation as a part of its commitment to the U.S.?Mexico?Canada Agreement (USMCA). The reform is mandated in the USMCA and creates a space for workers to form their own unions and contracts over the next four years.
The United States International Trade Commission on April 18 released its assessment of the likely impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) if it is ratified and put into force. As anticipated, because the North American Free Trade Agreement already eliminated duties on most agriculture products, the report finds a modest increase in trade for the agriculture industries.
On Monday, Japan and the United States began negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, focusing on tariffs on goods such as agricultural and industrial products. Farmers and ranchers will be watching for any discussion of potential agriculture-focused negotiations.
On Monday, a council representing European Union countries signed an official mandate to allow trade talks with the U.S. to begin, and as expected, the mandate does not include agriculture.
President Donald Trump eased off his threat earlier in the week to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border, instead giving Mexico a "one-year warning" and threatening to first impose auto tariffs before closing the border.
While a comprehensive agreement to end the trade war between the U.S. and China may not be produced this week, significant progress on resolving two major sticking points is generally expected: tariffs and an enforcement mechanism to ensure the Chinese live up to its promises in a pact.
Last Friday, March 15, the American Feed Industry Association successfully held its first webcast member update with the legislative and regulatory (L&R) team. It covered a number of topics, including ingredient approvals, international trade, Food Safety Modernization Act inspections and the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 293 (ISO/TC-293).
Wheat growers were thrilled to receive the news that Brazil will establish a 750,000-ton quota for tariff-free wheat imports. The celebration comes as farmers, who have lost export sales after President Donald Trump pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and slapped duties on major trading partners, prompting retaliation against U.S. farm goods, have dealt with their fair share of headaches.
March 15, the American Feed Industry Association held its a webcast member update with the legislative and regulatory (L&R) team. It covered a number of topics, including ingredient approvals, international trade, Food Safety Modernization Act inspections and the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 293 (ISO/TC-293).
From negotiating better trade deals to combating African swine fever (ASF) to instilling consumer confidence in the food supply, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent 95th Agricultural Outlook Forum tackled many hot topics facing agriculture industry leaders.
The congressional debate over approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could be the toughest Congress has ever had to deal with. Much of the concern for the USMCA vote stems from the new Members of Congress who have no voting history on free trade agreements.
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.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union address, his first time to a divided Congress. Trump appealed to Congress and the nation for unity and bipartisanship, while pressing his case for new trade agreements, a desperately needed infrastructure package and better border security.
Last week, the Donald Trump administration released its negotiating objectives for a potential trade agreement with the EU. While the American Feed Industry Association is pleased to see the administration include agriculture in these objectives, the EU has since released its negotiating objectives, which omit agriculture altogether.
Beijing is under growing pressure to deliver something substantial to the U.S. on improving trade relations, when a high-level Chinese delegation travels to Washington next week. The visit by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He could be a major turning point ahead of the March 1 deadline for reaching a deal.
With over $1.4 billion in products exported in 2017, Canada represents the second largest export market for U.S. animal food, but a number of regulatory challenges still remain that limit U.S. animal food products from entering this market.
Earlier this week, U.S. and Chinese trade officials wrapped up the latest round of in-person negotiations in Beijing. This came after extending the negotiations to a third day of discussions, indicating that some progress is being made on issues of great importance.
The conversation surrounding a trade deal with the European Union has been getting louder for some time, and it has agricultural stakeholders concerned.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is still intent on distributing the second tranche of government payments to farmers under the Market Facilitation Plan, but talks are still ongoing with the White House as the administration works to patch trade relations with China and other countries.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported yesterday that China purchased 1.13 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, the ninth-largest daily sale of U.S. soybeans. All indications point toward the U.S. and China finally beginning to work on trade negotiations.
When U.S. negotiations with the EU on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership fell to the wayside at President Donald Trump's command, the feed industry lost hope for addressing market access barriers that continue to restrict products from this very important market.
There's a "good possibility" the U.S. and China could reach a deal to end their ongoing trade disputes this week when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for dinner at the G20 summit, National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said yesterday.
When President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement in January 2017, the feed industry lost hope for increasing market share, not just in the Asian region, but specifically in Japan. Now, the American Feed Industry Association is optimistic by the administration's recent actions to move forward with negotiating a trade agreement with Japan and wants to ensure the industry's voice is heard.
Last week, the International Feed Industry Federation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met in Rome to discuss ways to better collaborate on projects aimed at promoting a safe, nutritious and sustainable feed and food supply.
On Oct. 18, the American Feed Industry Association's Board of Directors met in Arizona to discuss and review the association's business items and latest legislative and regulatory work. They also recognized Richard Sellers, AFIA's senior vice president of public policy and education, who will be retiring Dec. 31.
Last week, AFIA's International Trade Committee discussed a variety of market challenges and opportunities for the U.S. animal food industry at its annual fall meeting.
Trade officials struck a deal late Sunday night for a three-way trade pact to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, which includes significant changes to dairy import rules. The U.S. ? Mexico ? Canada Agreement (USMCA) preliminary deal marks a major step toward fulfilling one of President Donald Trump's signature campaign promises.
On Monday evening, President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, intensifying the trade war that has already stung many farmers and ranchers who face retaliatory tariffs on their agricultural products.
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland returned to Washington this week to resume discussions over a North American Free Trade Agreement 2.0. But, as negotiators work to bring Canada into the two-way trade deal between the United States and Mexico, representatives of U.S. ag groups are quickly reviewing the details of the bilateral agreement, which could potentially replace NAFTA if talks with Canada for a three-way pact fall through.
Despite what the calendar says, North American Free Trade Agreement talks are not over yet. President Donald Trump sent a notification letter to Congress on Friday of his intent to sign a new trade agreement with Mexico, and possibly Canada, by the end of November.
Negotiators from the United States and Mexico have been meeting consistently for the past month in an effort to resolve the remaining issues between the two countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement by the end of the month.
Over the summer, the American Feed Industry Association participated in an International Standards Organization (ISO) meeting that continues the process of seeking input from global feed equipment representatives on international standards for the safety of feed machinery.
Given the current tariff developments between the United States and China, working level interactions between the two governments have become strained. With that, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) is not likely to conduct its systems-based audit of the feed additive and premix industry this year.
On July 17, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice requesting input on the United States' latest proposed list of Chinese products, valued at $200 billion,that could be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff.
Earlier this month, the head of the American Feed Industry Association spoke before the Codex Alimentarius Commission to defend the processes that enable the commission to move forward with science-based decisions, in light of recent countries' actions to stop progress on veterinary drug products in the approval process.
In response to its investigation into China's unfair trading practices, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in July imposed its first set of tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products. In retaliation, China simultaneously imposed a 25 percent additional tariff on a number of U.S. products, including pet food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $12 billion plan this week that would provide temporary relief to farmers and ranchers affected by what they call "illegal trade actions" by other countries, which USDA estimates as an $11 billion impact on the agriculture industry.
On Tuesday evening, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said it was ready to tack on 10 percent tariffs to another $200 billion-worth of Chinese imports. There are a number of products on this list that may pose a concern for those that import certain feed ingredients from China. The American Feed Industry Association will be commenting on the proposed tariff list and asks members to provide input by July 17 on which proposed products on the list are of concern and to what extent.
Representatives from AFIA's International Trade Committee and staff attended the U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council's annual Attaché Consultations and Seminar this week in Washington, D.C., where they had the opportunity to meet with various U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Agricultural Attaché posted overseas to discuss market challenges and opportunities for the U.S. animal food industry.
While the world's attention has been focused on the United States and China trading tariff threats, several nations, including the European Union, are ready to slap retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports over U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. Amid these issues, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue this week said North American Free Trade Agreement 2.0 negotiations will continue over the summer.
At an event this week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue told farmers that he realizes their concerns about taking China on in a trade war, but also that the Donald Trump administration needed to follow through with its plans in the country's best interest.
In March, President Donald Trump signed executive orders enacting tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under Section 232 actions, sparking retaliation in the form of tariffs from countries such as Mexico, Canada, the EU and China.
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will move forward with 25 percent tariffs on Chinese technology imports worth roughly $50 billion. The move ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, especially as Chinese government officials have indicated that the country will respond in kind to the American tariffs.
In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G7 summit last week, President Donald Trump said he discussed breaking up the North American Free Trade Agreement into two separate deals between the United States and Canada and the United States and Mexico.
Last week, the American Feed Industry Association submitted a Unified Export Strategy to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, formally requesting international Market Access Program (MAP) funding for 2019. This is AFIA's first time submitting such a request.
On Thursday, the Donald Trump administration said it will impose new duties on steel and aluminum imports from three key trading partners - the European Union, Canada and Mexico. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the tariffs fulfill the United States' promise to either reach individual deals with the countries to address national security concerns or face steep repercussions in the form of tariffs. In addition, on Tuesday, the White House announced even more trade restrictions and tariffs on China, ending a sort-of "truce" between the two countries.
Little progress has been made on the most complex issues of the North American Free Trade Agreement, as recent talks between the U.S., Mexico and Canada have shown the United States remains unwilling to offer important concessions to Mexico and Canada.
This week, China said it would impose a 25-percent tariff on $50 billion worth of American exports, including many of America's most dominant agricultural commodities, such as soybeans, wheat, corn, beef and orange juice.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said today there could be some "wiggle room" for the administration to get a North American Free Trade Agreement deal passed in Congress this year if the U.S. International Trade Commission shortens the time it takes to conduct a required economic analysis of any final agreement.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Tuesday that the chances of getting a North American Free Trade Agreement passed in Congress this year would shrink if the United States, Mexico and Canada can't reach a deal in the next two weeks. Congress is running out of time on the legislative calendar, as it has much more to do before entering full-time campaign mode.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) for the National Organic Program. The additional 30-day comment period will close May 14.
Since 2015, the American Feed Industry Association has been working with the U.S. government to expand access for the feed additives and premix segment and the resulting requirements for export to China. On March 1, China's General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), which oversees the country's program for importing and exporting products, published a list of traditionally traded products, clarifying some of the ambiguity around the products that are permitted for import into the country.
As the respective trade teams gathered in Washington, D.C., last weekend for ministerial talks, Mexican negotiators said there is an 80 percent chance a new agreement could be in hand by late May, and Canada is praising "good progress."
Commodity, producer groups and other industry stakeholders spoke out this week pleading for the White House to dial back its trade war with China in hopes of preserving access to this growing Asian marketplace.
U.S. and South Korean leaders have reached a renegotiation agreement on a free trade agreement, at least in principle. For many in agriculture, there was more to lose than gain in the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) renegotiation effort. The United States is the largest supplier of beef to Korea and the second largest pork supplier.
The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement is entering a new phase of intensive engagement at the top ministerial level, Mexico's chief negotiator Kenneth Smith Ramos tweeted on Tuesday. The last formal negotiating round ended early last month, and it remains unclear whether another official round will be held. Another round had been expected to be held in the Washington area sometime next week, but sources close to the talks have since said that it may be delayed further.
"When trade works for more people, alongside giving a boost to the economy, it drives up incomes in poor areas, promotes domestic food security, protects the environment, improves public health and empowers women."
The 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and 10 percent tariffs on aluminum imports, which President Donald Trump announced earlier this month, take effect today. However, on Thursday, White House officials announced that temporary exclusions will apply for Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Europe, Australia, Argentina and Brazil.