WASHINGTON, DC, US — The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) and American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) announced the hiring of two new staff members who will support both organizations in their respective roles. Yuan-Tai Hung, PhD, joins the IFEEDER team as the senior manager of research, and Marisa Halbstein joins the communications team as the marketing and program development specialist. “IFEEDER is thrilled to welcome Yuan-Tai Hung to the team,” said Lara Moody, executive director of IFEEDER. “With his experience in swine, poultry and pet nutrition, Yuan-Tai brings a wealth of knowledge to this role. She previously completed communications internships with the AFIA and Animal Agriculture Alliance in 2023, supporting various projects for the communications team.