Pig Ski Conference Agenda
February 9 – 11, 2022
People from all over the United States learn from and network with each other while having fun on the ski slopes. The topics of discussion for the 2022 Pig Ski Conference include the changing economics in the last couple of years and how they affect both the hog and grain side of the industry, what’s new in swine nutrition, and new and unique methods in swine production systems. Kent Bang, a financial officer at Compeer, will share information and his thoughts on economic issues affecting the swine market and the cost of production. Kevin Hugoson of Hugoson Pork, will share information about Hugoson Pork’s farming system and what they do that is unique in the industry. Paul Yeske will share information about African Swine Fever and it’s appearance in the Dominican Republic.
| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH | |
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| 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Opening reception/mixer |
| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH | |
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| 6:30 AM | Buffet breakfast for participants & registered guests |
| 7:00 AM | Seminar opening: Introduction of speakers & registered guests |
| 7:15 AM | What’s ahead as we look at Pork and other meat prices Also, what are the lessons learned as a lender Kent Bang from Compeer |
| 8:15 AM | What have we learned about feed biosecurity, what do we take back to the farm Jason Woodworth, PHD from KSU |
| 9:00 AM | Break |
| 9:30 AM | Where will feed prices be and what do you see with the Proposition 12 now that it is up and running Kent Bang from Compeer |
| 10:30 AM | Hot nutrition topics being discussed and what the graduate students are working on at KSU Jason Woodworth, PHD from KSU |
| 11:15 AM | Adjourn |
| 6:30 PM | Cash bar |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner for participants and registered guests |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH | |
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| 6:30 AM | Buffet breakfast for participants and registered guests |
| 7:00 AM | Hugoson Pork Inc., an introduction to the company Kevin Hugoson and others from Hugoson Pork Inc. |
| 8:00 AM | ASF in the Dominican Republic and around the world as well what has happened in this year’s PRRS season so far Paul Yeske, St. Peter, MN |
| 8:20 AM | How to have enough people down on the farm and carry out community outreach Kevin Hugoson and others from Hugoson Pork |
| 9:00 AM | Adjourn |
