35th K-State Swine Profitability Conference Program Announced
'Staying Competitive in the Swine Industry' is the theme for the K-State conference scheduled for Feb. 4.
MANHATTAN, Kan. –Kansas State University’s 2025 Swine Profitability Conference is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Manhattan.
The annual Swine Profitability Conference focuses on providing information to improve knowledge for pork producer business decisions. “We host two major swine producer events annually 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 Mike Tokach, K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry distinguished professor and swine extension specialist. “Profitability in swine production is influenced by major issues, such as pork demand and grain and soybean meal markets, but also by day-to-day decisions made inside the farm gate. Our speakers will address these critical topics.”
The conference will feature speakers from an array of swine-related businesses and organizations, including:
· Dr. Glynn Tonsor, K-State professor in agricultural economics, will provide an update on current profitability situation and share insights into pork demand.
· Dr. Lisa Tokach, Abilene Animal Hospital, will discuss 10 habits of highly productive pork producers.
· Brian Burke, President of John Stewart and Associates, will discuss macroeconomic factors shaping global and U.S. grain and oilseed dynamics for 2025.
· Dr. Bradley Wolter, Windy Hill Meadows and former CEO of The Maschhoffs, will talk about key competencies that enable success of a live-hog production system.
· Michele Walter and family, Keesecker Ag and 3MK Pork LLC, will speak on building a generational legacy.
“The 35th annual Swine Profitability Conference has a highly respected group of speakers that will provide specific take-home information”, says Joel DeRouchey, K-State extension swine specialist. “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 day begins with coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. and the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is included in the conference, which will end at 3 p.m.
Pre-registration is $25 per participant and due by Jan. 24. Attendees can register at the door for $50 per participant. More information, including online registration, is available at KSUSwine.org.
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The Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry department serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The K-State ASI department prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science, food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills.