Kansas State University is set to host the 2024 Swine Profitability Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Manhattan. Themed ‘Persevering through Challenges in the Swine Industry,’ the conference aims to equip pork producers with valuable insights to enhance their business decisions.
As a distinguished professor and swine extension specialist in the K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry, Mike Tokach emphasizes the unique focus of the Swine Profitability Conference.
“We host two major swine events each year at K-State. At Swine Day, we share our latest research results. At Swine Profitability Conference, we focus on business decisions and industry-wide issues facing pork producers,” says Tokach. “The lineup of speakers this year bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help producers increase their competitiveness.”
Featured speakers include:
Dr. Steve Meyer: Senior economist at Partners in Production Agriculture, discussing the U.S. pork/meat outlook.
Dr. Chad Mire: Research leader at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit, shedding light on NBAF capabilities.
Dr. Marcelo Almeida: Clinical assistant professor at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, sharing insights into recent trends in swine health diagnostic cases.
Bryan Humphreys: CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, providing insights into the U.S. pork industry.
Dan Gerety: Manager and CEO of J-Six Farms, offering valuable perspectives on building a generational legacy.
“The 33rd Annual Profitability Conference has a renowned group of speakers that will provide direct information on status of the U.S. pork industry, discuss U.S. swine disease patterns, detail world-renowned swine disease research capabilities to safe-guard the U.S. swine herd and provide direct experiences from a Kansas family swine operation,” says Joel DeRouchey, K-State extension swine specialist, in the release. “This conference has a strong reputation for sharing relevant information to improve production for Kansas swine producers.”
The conference will take place at the Stanley Stout Center, 2200 Denison Avenue. The program commences at 9:30 a.m., preceded by coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. Lunch is included and the conference will conclude at 3 p.m.
Registration Details:
Pre-registration: $25 per participant (due by Jan. 26)
On-site registration: $50 per participant
Online registration and additional information available at KSUSwine.org.
