Unlock Swine Industry Insights at Leman 2025

Mar 11, 2025
By Farms.com

Global Networking at Leman Swine 2025

The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference is a highly regarded annual event focused on providing valuable insights and solutions to challenges in the swine industry.

Held from September 20-23, 2025, at RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this conference attracts industry professionals from all around the world. With participants from over 20 countries, the conference offers an excellent platform for learning and networking. It brings together experts and innovators to discuss science-driven solutions for complex industry issues.

If you missed the 2024 conference or want to revisit any of the presentations, you're in luck! The recordings are now available online through a dedicated Google site, allowing you to access the valuable content at your convenience.

This conference is a must-attend for anyone in the swine industry who is looking to stay ahead of the curve with the latest research, trends, and advancements. For any inquiries or more information, feel free to contact the event organizers at lemanswine@umn.edu.

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Video: Season 7, Episode 1: Managing Risk and Seeing Opportunities in U.S. Pork Production

Today’s episode features three guests discussing the similarities and differences between pork production in the United States and Brazil, along with strategies for managing risk in today’s industry while recognizing and acting on opportunities. First, Dr. Anne Caroline de Lara, executive manager of live pig production at Seara Alimentos, a JBS company in Brazil, is joined by Dr. Matthew Turner, head of operations for JBS Live Pork. Together, they discuss how labor, climate and ventilation challenges vary between Brazil and the United States, while underscoring their shared commitment to raising healthy pigs. They also point to lessons producers in both countries can take from one another’s systems and on-farm experiences. Then, Brady Reicks, risk manager at Reicks View Farms, shares his perspective on risk management, drawing from his background in markets and his transition into farming. He discusses how protecting margins varies by operation and offers practical approaches producers can use to make marketing and business decisions with greater confidence rather than hesitation.

Both conversations were recorded at recent industry events focused on swine livability, including the International Conference on Pig Livability and Iowa Swine Day.