Save the Date for Iowa Swine Day

Apr 03, 2023

The 12th-annual Iowa Swine Day program is packed with a top-notch group of speakers focusing on important issues facing U.S. pork producers. Mark your calendar to attend this event on Thursday, June 29 in the Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, in Ames, Iowa.

Some of the speakers include Eric Potterat, a performance psychologist with the Los Angeles Dodgers on "Learned Excellence." Joseph Kerns of Partners for Production Agriculture will address "Understanding the Carbon Market and How it Applies to Your Business," while Banks Baker of PIC will share on "Genetic Improvements in a Sustainable Food System." Jack Bobo of The Nature Conservancy will speak on "Can Animal Agriculture Save the Planet?"

The afternoon program features four topic tracks with a total of 16 presentations to select from. The tracks include Sustainable Pork Production, Production Strategies for Foreign Animal Disease and Health, The Future of Pig Farming and Iowa State University Research.

A pre-conference BBQ and social will be held Wednesday, June 28. This event, hosted by AB Vista, TechMix and Lynch Livestock, will be tailored towards student networking, but is open to all conference attendees.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry – Rob Brenneman, CEO of Brenneman Pork

“From Pork Production to Performance Nutrition: A Candid Conversation with One of the Industry’s Most Unconventional Thinkers”

CEOs of the Industry, we sit down with Rob Brenneman, the visionary behind Brenneman Pork, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation on leadership, survivability, nutrition, and the future of pig farming.

Rob shares how a deep-rooted commitment to **health—both animal and personal—**drives his philosophy and decision-making. From reshaping pork nutrition and advocating for the return of well-marbled, flavorful pork to confronting the ongoing battle with PRRS and other health threats, Rob’s insights reflect decades of hands-on experience and bold innovation.

Key themes include: Nutrition Reimagined: Why the industry went off course—and how Brenneman Pork is leading change by prioritizing gut health, fat quality, and real performance.

Health & Survivability: Rob’s take on biosecurity, disease management, and the systems and protocols that protect both pigs and profitability.

Well-Marbled Pork as Premium Protein: The science, consumer insights, and culinary feedback behind Rob’s mission to reintroduce pork as a premium, flavorful protein.

Sustainability & Farm Culture: How Brenneman Pork balances environmental responsibility with day-to-day positivity and resilience.

Generational Impact: Strategies to attract, inspire, and retain the next wave of pork producers with pride and purpose.

Plus, a fast-paced finale where Rob shares his top pork pick, leadership lessons, and what he’d change overnight in the industry.

Whether you're a producer, nutritionist, policymaker, or future leader, this episode offers a masterclass in where pork production is headed—and how visionaries like Rob are shaping it.