In this insightful episode of Feed & Grain Podcast, host Steven Kilger sits down with Lara Moody, executive director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), and Dr. Yuan-Tai Hung, senior manager of Research at IFEEDER, to explore the organization’s recent growth and expanded research initiatives. They discuss key reports released over the past year, including feed ingredient consumption, pet food ingredients, and a strategic assessment of vitamin and amino acid supply chains, highlighting the critical impact of nutrient supplementation disruptions on animal productivity and industry sustainability. The conversation also covers IFEEDER’s new project submission guidelines designed to engage industry committees in shaping future research priorities, ongoing outreach and education efforts, and the important role IFEEDER plays in providing data-driven insights to support policy and industry decision-making. Listeners gain a comprehensive view of how IFEEDER is evolving to meet the needs of the feed industry while fostering collaboration and innovation.