Industry Calendar
Pork Forum to assess strategic plan
The National Pork Board will meet in Denver, Colo., with the chairs of its nine producer-led committees on Feb. 29 and March 1 to assess progress in meeting the goals laid out in the group’s five-year strategic plan.
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Iowa, Minnesota pork producers invited to swine seminar
Pork producers in northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota are invited to attend the Swine Production Seminar set for Feb. 28 in Okoboji, Iowa.
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Soil fertility short course offered at Iowa State
A two-day short course focusing on principles of soils, soil fertility and nutrient management will be offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for crop production professionals this week.
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K-State Swine Profitability Conference coming in February
Information about the latest trends and research focused on staying competitive in the swine industry will take center stage at Kansas State University’s 2012 Swine Profitability Conference on Tues., Feb. 28.
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Iowa Pork Congress offers a range of seminars
At this year’s Iowa Pork Congress, set for Jan. 25-26, attendees will be able to select from a wide-range of educational and instructional opportunities. Along with seminars, training and certification sessions have been scheduled during the two-day show.
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2012 National Pork Industry Forum set for March 1-3
The event will be held at Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, according to the National Pork Board, host for the event.
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NIAA Annual Conference March 26-29
The conference will be held at the Renaissance Denver Hotel and will focus on how decreasing resources and increasing regulations are making it difficult for animal agriculture to advance.
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Minnesota Pork Congress to feature tradeshow, seminars
Minnesota Pork Congress, the state’s only swine specific tradeshow and educational event, will be Jan. 18-19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Seminar to help manage pork margins
Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned veteran, the risk management educational process is an on-going one.
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Webinar for answers to PRRS, Dec. 21
On Dec. 21, a free webinar-- “PRRS: Strategies to keep it at bay”—will feature Dr. Scott Dee, world-renown expert on PRRS transmission, biosecurity and aerobiology.
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Symposium to build a communication bridge for food, agriculture
Is it possible to find common ground among colliding beliefs surrounding food and agriculture? Business leaders, media, non-profit organizations, and academia will meet at in Champaign, Ill., on Feb. 17 for this first international agricultural communications symposium.
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