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The Institute for Feed Education and Research publishes news releases on its research, education and sustainability initiatives. Read the latest news releases below. To be added to IFEEDER’s distribution list or for media inquiries, contact Victoria Broehm.

IFEEDER Releases Materials to Support Industry Sustainability Progress
January 24, 2023
IFEEDER Releases Materials to Support Industry Sustainability Progress

The U.S. animal food industry is poised to collaborate with and address the future sustainability needs of its customers, thanks in part to new tools unveiled today at the International Production & Processing Expo.

Industry Stakeholders Convene to Advance Feed Sustainability
October 18, 2022
Industry Stakeholders Convene to Advance Feed Sustainability

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) hosted industry stakeholders September 28-29 at Chr. Hansen in Milwaukee, Wis., to collaboratively identify ways to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and other commitments (e.g., water, land use change, biodiversity) important to the animal food industry and its customers through continuous improvements in feed systems.

IFEEDER Releases 2021-22 Annual Update
September 28, 2022
IFEEDER Releases 2021-22 Annual Update

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released its 2021-22 annual update this week, providing financial and project highlights for the 501(c)(3) public charity.

IFEEDER & WWF Announce Feed Systems Sustainability Summit, Case Study Opportunity
June 28, 2022
IFEEDER & WWF Announce Feed Systems Sustainability Summit, Case Study Opportunity

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have partnered to debut the Feed Systems Sustainability Summit, set to take place Sept. 28-29, in Milwaukee, Wis.

IFEEDER Board Working to Expand Industry Reach
May 18, 2022
IFEEDER Board Working to Expand Industry Reach

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) held its annual Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday to discuss broadening awareness of the value of its research and education initiatives on behalf of the animal food industry, as well as install new Board leadership and trustees.

New Report Examines Impact of Increased Use of Non-GM Feed on  U.S. Animal Feed Industry
April 5, 2022
New Report Examines Impact of Increased Use of Non-GM Feed on U.S. Animal Feed Industry

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released new research today which shows that if more U.S. food companies are to require feed for their livestock and poultry be free from genetically modified (GM) ingredients, then greenhouse gas emissions on farms could rise, grain elevator and feed mill product handling and production requirements would be greater, and the price of meat, milk and eggs for consumers could increase.

EMC Scholarship to Fund WVU Students
March 9, 2022
EMC Scholarship to Fund WVU Students

The American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) Equipment Manufacturers Committee (EMC) is proud to partner with the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) and West Virginia University (WVU) on a new scholarship that will support WVU students pursuing careers in the feed or grain sciences industries.

New Research Project to Investigate Feed Mill Decontamination in the Event of an ASF Outbreak
January 25, 2022
New Research Project to Investigate Feed Mill Decontamination in the Event of an ASF Outbreak

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) and United Soybean Board (USB) have joined with the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) to launch a research project that will evaluate several methods for cleaning and disinfecting feed mills following a potential African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.

IFEEDER Launches Industrywide Sustainability Project
November 22, 2021
IFEEDER Launches Industrywide Sustainability Project

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), along with The Context Network, officially launched a project this month to develop a sustainability road map for the animal food industry.

USDA Funds Scientific Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations
November 16, 2021
USDA Funds Scientific Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations

The Nature Conservancy, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, and the Institute for Feed Education and Research are launching a three-year project to explore innovative feed management strategies that can reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy cattle.

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