2008 World Pork Expo

The National Pork Producers Council’s 2008 World Pork Expo marks the event’s 20th anniversary of serving as the world’s largest trade show for the pork industry.

World Pork Expo Events & Activities

Trade Show
Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Varied Industries Building, Cattle Barn and Outdoors
The world's largest pork-specific trade show featuring a wide array of pork industry products and services offered by some 500 exhibitors.

Big Grill
Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Triangle area
There is such a thing as a free lunch at World Pork Expo!

World Pork Expo Musical Entertainment
Friday, June 6
3 to 8 p.m.
Location: Grand Concourse
Three musical acts will take the stage beginning with the Street Band from Webster City, Iowa, performing rock and roll favorites, followed by country legends, Highway 101, with special guest, Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Topping off the night will be the ever-popular Broadway Beatles Tribute.

National Hog Farmer New Product Showcase
Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 to 10 a.m.
Location: Varied Industries Building Meeting Room B
The New Product Showcase offers World Pork Expo attendees the opportunity to vote for the most promising new product from National Hog Farmer's New Product Tour. All voters will be entered to win a commemorative World Pork Expo toy tractor in one of three drawings per day!

World Pork Open 2008 Golf Outing
Friday, June 6
8:30 a.m. Registration and free range balls
9:30 a.m. Shotgun start
Location: Briarwood Golf Course, Ankeny, Iowa
A World Pork Expo favorite! Reservations are being accepted for the first 144 golfers. Cost is a $125 contribution per golfer. Sign up a foursome or register individually.

World Pork Open Clay Target Championship
Thursday, June 5
Location: New Pioneer Gun Club, Waukee, Iowa
Sign up for a five-person team shoot-out which has become a "don’t-miss" World Pork Expo event.

National Swine Registry's Americas Best Genetics
During Trade Show Hours
Location: Cattle Barn
Learn about the best swine genetics available by taking a trip through the National Swine Registry's Americas Best Genetics section in the Cattle Barn.

World Pork Expo Industry Tour
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3 and 4
Includes visits to Iowa State University, Kemin AgriFoods, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a feed mill and pork production facilities. To register, click here.

Farm Toy Show and Sale
Trade Show Hours
Featuring the 5th edition World Pork Expo toy tractor
Location: Cattle Barn
Presented by the National Farm Toy Museum, the World Pork Expo Farm Toy Show and Sale offers many displays of farm toys and memorabilia for sale.

World Pork Expo Official Souvenirs
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Varied Industries Building South Foyer and Cattle Barn West Foyer
Pick up something fun for every member of the family at the World Pork Expo Official Souvenir shops. Now with a second location in the west foyer of the Cattle Barn!

Cruisin' with the Hogs -- Iron Warriors
Saturday, approximately 10 a.m.
Location: Grand Concourse
Watch the fun and hear the rumble as more than 100 Harley Davidson enthusiasts parade into down the Grand Concourse for judging and prizes. This motorcycle club is comprised of law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other public servants who ride to raise funds for local charities.

Marketing Information Center
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Varied Industries Building, Meeting Room C
Here's your opportunity to learn about industry trends and outlooks from the experts.

Educational Seminars
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Cattle Barn Sales Arena
Learn the latest in animal health advances, risk-management strategies and Employee relations management.

Environmental Information Center
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Varied Industries Buildling, Meeting Room D
Learn the latest advances in environmental stewardship from top experts in the field.

PigCasso Art Show
Trade Show Hours
Location: Cattle Barn Main Entrance
Pig images in a variety of media will be on display in this unique traditional show. Artist from around the country vie for cash prizes and ribbons. Expo attendees may vote for their favorite artwork in the Audience Choice Award.

Great Pork BarbeQlossal
Saturday
Judging starts at 11 a.m.
Prizes awarded at 3:30 p.m.
Location: South of the Varied Industries Building
The nation's best barb-b-quers will vie for a share of more than $37,500 in cash prizes and national competition points in this World Pork Expo tradition. Contestants will bring their custom-made grills and sauces to compete in the categories of whole hog, ribs, loin and shoulder, and showmanship.

World Pork Expo Junior National Swine Show
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Swine Barn
One of the top youth shows in the nation, the Junior National draws young showmen from across the country. Awards are given for swine, showmanship and judging competitions.

World Pork Expo Breed Show and Sale
Friday, 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Swine Barn and Sheep Barn
The National Swine Registrei's 2008 World Pork Expo Swine Breed Show and sale features the nation's top producers showing purebred Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Poland China, Spotted and Yorkshire hogs. the 2007 Grand Champion boar sold for $52,000.

Seminars
Seminars - Education

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Circovirus, before and after the Outbreak
Pat Graham, DVM Pittsfield, IL, Ghrist Veterinary Clinic

10:30 AM Optimizing PCV2 Vaccine Efficacy
Brad Thacker, DVM, MBA, Ph.D., Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health

11:00 AM Nuflor - The solution to the "suicide" bugs
Tim Kniffen, DVM, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1:00 PM Increase Profits in 2008: The Stuff That Isn't in the Typical Lists
Dennis DiPietre, Ph.D., Economist

1:40 PM Diagnosing and Managing Ileitis in Today's Tight Economic Climate
Sarah Probst Miller, DVM, Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd.

2:00 PM Vaccinating to Reduce PCVAD in Large Production Systems, A Case Study
Doug King, DVM, Cargill

National Pork Board - Employee Seminar: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Moderator: Jon Hoek, Belstra Milling

3:00 AM Cultural Diversity
Orlando Gil, Hawkeye Sow Centers

3:40 AM Occupational Health & Safety
Kelly Donham, University of Iowa

4:20 AM Hearing Protection
Michael Humann, The University of Iowa

Friday, June 6, 2008

National Pork Board: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Risk Management
Tom Clark, CME

10:00 AM Grain Outlook
Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics, Inc.

10:00 AM Strategies to Improve Production Costs & Efficiencies
Mike Brumm, Brumm Consulting

Seminars - Marketing

Thursday, June 5, 2008

AgroSoft North America: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Introductions, New Products, What has happened since last year
Tom Barragy, AgroSoft North America

10:30 AM Implementing AgroSoft in company managed farms
Dr. Joe Connor or Mary Sawlsville, Carthage Veterinary Service

11:00 AM Implementing of the AgroSoft programs and new items added to the program
Paul Fredsted and Jon Tomsen, AgroSoft North America

11:30 AM Questions and Answers

National Pork Board - Lunch and Market Outlook: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Moderator: Jamey Tosh, Tosh Farms
Weather Situation and Outlook for Summer 2008
Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University
Outlook for Feed Costs in 2008-09 and Beyone
Steve Meyer, Paragon Economics, Inc.
Hog and Pork Economic Outlook
Glenn Grimes, University of Missouri

Friday, June 6, 2008

AgroSoft North America: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Introductions, New Products, What has happened since last year
Tom Barragy, AgroSoft North America

10:30 AM Implementing AgroSoft in company managed farms
Dr. Joe Connor or Mary Sawlsville, Carthage Veterinary Service

11:00 AM Implementing of the AgroSoft programs and new items added to the program
Paul Fredsted and Jon Tomsen, AgroSoft North America

11:30 AM Questions and Answers

National Pork Board - Lunch and Market Outlook: 12:00 PM - 2:30 AM

Nedap Agri, North America: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3:00 PM The Start Up
Gary Wyse, Nedap Agri, North America

3:30 PM Why You Need Velos
Gerard Weijers, Nedap Agri, North America

4:00 PM Group Housing for Sows - How to Do It!
Kase van Ittersum, B.Sc., Nedap Agri, North America

4:30 PM Ventilation
Tim Kurbi, Nedap Agri, North America

Seminars - Environmental

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Alltech: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Healthy Young Animals = Healthy Mature Profits: Getting a Good Start
Paul Groenewegen, Technical Sales, Alltech - Canada

10:45 AM Green Feeding Keeps Green in the Bank; Reduce Costs AND Mineral Excretion Levels
Jeremy Burkett, Animal Science PhD candidate, Iowa State University

11:30 AM REUSABLE Raw Ingredients? The DDG Dilemma: Practical Productivity using DDGs while Lowering Phosphorous Levels
James Pierce, Coordinator of Nutrition Research, Alltech

BASF Plant Science L.L.C.: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1:00 PM Practical Feeding Programs for the Environment
Tom Deters, Marketing Manager, FS Total Livestock Services, Effingham, IL

2:00 PM Research Applications for Managing the Environmental Footprint of Swine Production
Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist, Kansas State University

Friday, June 6, 2008

Slurrystore: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM Anaerobic Digesters - Where Waste Management = Energy Generation
David Palmer, BioPower, Franklin, TN

10:40 AM Solid Separation and Phosphorous Removal
Participants will learn how farms can implement their processes to accomplish environmental objectives and meet the constantly changing requirements.

National Pork Board: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1:00 PM Facility Siting
Larry Jacobsen, University of Minnesota

1:40 PM How to Make EQIP Work for You
Dennis Pate, Validus

2:10 PM Odor Mitigation Technologies (Environmental Stewards Showcase)
2005 - Randy Brown, Maken' Bacon Farm - Nevada, OH
2006 - Henry Moore, Bobcat Farms - Clinton, NC
2007 - Loren Keppy, Keppy Farm - Durant, IA

Dates: June 5-7, 2008

Location:
Iowa State Fairgrounds
E 30th & E University
Des Moines, IA 50317.