Regulatory Updates: Page 14

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Innovation, research, optimism drive insect producers

Insect production for use in animal feed is still a relatively new industry, which means companies in that space need to adapt and innovate to create efficiencies and scale up production, as well as gain acceptance and regulatory approval.

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Montana bill signals support for hemp in animal feed

A bill defining hemp as animal feed won't take effect until FDA authorization, but could signal growing desire for action among livestock-producing states.

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Researchers: Hemp seed cake may improve egg quality

Data from a hemp seed cake safety study points to possible egg quality benefits in layers, while research in ruminants shows mixed results.

Australia begins exploring safety rules for insect meal

A two-year feed safety research project in Australia aims to open the door to feeding insect meal raised on food waste.

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Hemp coalition files first feed ingredient application

Coalition seeks approval for hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens as first step in its effort to gain approval for use of hemp byproducts in animal feed.

Vilsack confirmed as Biden’s secretary of agriculture

The U.S. Senate voted 92-7 on February 23 to confirm Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture in the Biden administration, the same position he held in the Obama White House.

Organic producers watch India for feed market disruption

Organic feed markets remain stable, but prices could rise as U.S. drops an equivalency agreement with the largest supplier of organic soybean meal.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

Oregon seeks higher feed registration fee after recalls

State officials say Oregon's feed inspection program faces potential budgetary shortfalls if the registration fee is not increased.

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What will Biden’s election mean for feed regulations?

Newly elected President Joe Biden's approach to ag policy remains unknown, but his focus on COVID-19 could bring new regulations to the feed industry.

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Biden names choice for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

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EU proposes, begins exploration of food contingency plan

Drawing lessons from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union has proposed to begin drafting a food contingency plan designed to shore up food and feed supply chains during crises.

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Feed Strategy Podcast

PODCAST: 10 years of FSMA: How it started, how it’s going

AFIA’s Leah Wilkinson discusses what the Food Safety Modernization Act has meant for the animal feed industry and what to expect in the future.

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