The Pork Place
Missouri State Fairgrounds
Sedalia, MO
October 28, 2026
The 2026 Swine Institute is designed to inform Missouri industry leaders of the latest research and analysis impacting swine production. There will be no cost to attend the Institute. Registration, materials and lunch provided by our generous sponsors. We have applied for Continuing Education Credits through the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Please Register Here.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available at the levels listed below.
Bronze Sponsorship – $200
Bronze Sponsor Recognition, logo placement
Silver Sponsorship – $500
Silver Sponsor Recognition, booth at event, logo placement
Gold Sponsorship – $1,000
Gold Sponsor Recognition, booth at event, logo placement
Premier Sponsorship – $2,000
Premier Sponsor Recognition, booth at event, logo placement
Presenting Sponsorship – $2,000
Presenting sponsorship for the program/MC recognition and display opportunity along with 5 minutes to present to the group
Program Agenda
| 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:30 am | Welcome and Introductions Moderator: Dr. Tim Safranski – University of Missouri |
| 8:35 am | Missouri Pork Association Update Scott Hays – Executive Director, Missouri Pork Association |
| 9:00 am | National Swine Health Strategy Cory Bromfield, DVM – University of Missouri |
| 9:30 am | Animal Welfare Issues and What’s Coming Katlyn Cain – National Pork Board |
| 10:00 am | Break |
| 10:20 am | National Pork Producers Council Issues and Answers Luke Wall – National Pork Producers Council |
| 10:50 am | National Pork Board Update Jamie Burr – National Pork Board |
| 11:20 am | Educational Grants and Composting Dr. Teng Lim – University of Missouri |
| 11:55 am | Presenting Sponsor Comments – FCS Financial |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch Prepared by Bob and Patty Wheeler |
| 1:00 pm | Emergency Management Plans Phillip Cooper – JBS Stephen Moss – Missouri Department of Natural Resources Marguerite Tan – National Pork Board |
| 1:30 pm | Technology in Swine Production Recordkeeping Hannah Erickson – Ham Hill Farms |
| 2:00 pm | CAFO Permit Changes and What You Need to Know Robert Brundage – Brundage Environmental and Ag Law, LLC |
| 2:30 pm | Livestock Economic Update Dr. Elliott Dennis – University of Missouri |
| 3:00 pm | Concluding Remarks |
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For more information, contact MPA Intern Isabella Foltz at 573-445-8375, or mpa-intern@mopork.com.













