Swine Profitability Conference

The 2019 KSU Swine Profitability Conference was hosted February 4 at the Stanley Stout Center. The event was attended by more than 165 swine producers, allied industry representatives, faculty and students. Presentations highlighted the current status of the US swine industry and growth opportunities in Kansas. Videos from the event are posted below.

• International Trade and Market Outlook, Dr. Lee Schulz, Ag Economist, Iowa State University
  
  
• Growth of the Carthage System in Kansas, Dr. Clayton Johnson, Veterinarian, Carthage Veterinary Service
  
  
• Raising Pigs and Cattle on the High Plains, Grant Morgan, Poky Feeders Inc.
  
  
• Achieving High Production in Swine Dense Areas, Dr. Noel Williams, COO, Iowa Select Farms
  
  
• Bright Future of the U.S. Swine Industry, Bill Even, CEO, National Pork Board

The 2018 K-State Swine Profitability Conference was attended by more than 180 swine producers, allied industry representatives, faculty and students on Tuesday, February 6. The 29th annual conference featured several cutting-edge speakers including Ben Woolley, Sunterra Farms, who addressed opportunities and pitfalls of producing antibiotic-free pork; Dr. Doug MacDougald, Southwest Vets, who discussed managing pig health with minimal antibiotic use in commercial pig production; Dr. Gary Louis, Seaboard Foods, shared future trends impacting the swine industry; and Terry Nelson, Husky Hogs, shared his story of rebuilding after a catastrophe. Dr. Lisa Tokach, Abilene Animal Health, wrapped up the event sharing 25 life lessons she learned while practicing with Dr. Steve Henry, who recently retired after more than 40 years in swine practice. Thanks to the Kansas Pork Association for co-sponsoring the event and to all the sponsors that helped make the event successful. Videos from the event are posted below.

• Dr. Doug MacDougald, Southwest Vets

• Ben Woolley, Sunterra Farms

• Terry & Julia Nelson, Husky Hogs
• Dr. Lisa Tokach, Abilene Animal Health

2017 Swine Profitability Conference Video

Featured Speakers Included:

Our Barn Door is Open — How Telling our Farm Story is Rebuilding Trust
Brad Greenway, Mitchell, SD

The Changing Landscape of the U.S. Swine Industry: What we are doing to keep our Producers Competitive
Barry Kerkaert, Pipestone Veterinary Services, Pipestone, MN

11:15 a.m. The Power of the Past, Leading People on the Farm and Surviving an Unknown Future
Nathan Smith, KS Smith Farms, Plains, KS

Pork Market Strategy Update
Kent Bang, AgStar Financial Services, Omaha, NE

Will the Real Pig Farmer Please Stand Up? We Want to Know You.
Chef Alli, ChefAllis.com

2016 Swine Profitability Conference Video

2013 Swine Profitability Conference Proceedings (pdf)

Conference Proceedings (pdf)

Conference Proceedings (pdf)

Videos

• Right Sizing the U.S. Swine Industry – What I’ve Done with My Clients During These Challenging Times - Dr. Joe Connor, Carthage Veterinary, Carthage, IL (wmv)
• Risk Management – A Producer Perspective Rob Brenneman, Pork Producer, Washington, IA (wmv)
• What Does the Future Hold for the U.S. Swine Industry?
  Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics, Des Moines, IA (wmv)
• Recent Breakthroughs in Lowering Cost of Production and Improving Margin Over Feed
  K-State Swine Team (wmv)

Conference Proceedings (pdf)

Videos

• Jack and Pat Anderson Lecture in Swine Health Management: What I’m Telling My Clients About Their Future in the Swine Industry - Dr. Joe Connor, Carthage Veterinary Service, Carthage, IL (wmv)
• Successfully Controlling Risk in the New Era of Price Volatility - Bob Taubert, Co-Owner and CEO of New Horizon Farms, Pipestone, MN (wmv)
• Market Hog and Grain Price Outlook for 2009 and Beyond - Dr. Darrell Mark, Ag Economist, University of Nebraska (wmv)
• Changing the Cultureof a Business/Institution p Dr. Jon Wefald, President, Kansas State University (wmv)

• Is your Team All Driving in the Same Direction? (wmv)
• PCV will NOT be the Last Virus to Have a Major Impact on the Swine Industry: Is Swine Influenza the Ticking Time Bomb? (wmv)
• Returning to a Family Swine Business from K-State - What I've Learned (wmv)
• Influence of Ethanol, Oil, and Land Prices on the Future of the Swine Industry (wmv)
• When, Where and Why: Marketing Decision Based on Packer Matrixes and Pig Flow (wmv)