Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines are among 25 new members to serve on one of seven agricultural trade-focused committees led by the USDA and USTR.

Recent improvements to registration and certification protocols are opening international markets to US pet food and treat exports.

After a long-winded process dating back to September 2018, the United States, Canada and Mexico have entered "into a new era of trade."

In lieu of its usual in-person event, the association will offer a self-paced learning and networking experience for pet food and feed manufacturing professionals.

The American Feed Industry Association will host a virtual Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference July 20-24 in lieu of the in person event.

The agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has developed new guidelines to streamline United States pet food exports as part of the recent trade deal with China.

Several groups are in place to provide advocacy, educational and networking opportunities for pet food manufacturers and other industry players.

The organization appointed Scott Druker as chairman of the board, as well as 16 new board members and seven new executive committee members.

The organization approved three new research projects, added four board members and appointed Tim Belstra of Belstra Milling Co. as board chair for fiscal 2020.