Oklahoma Pork staff members Matti Carlile, Kate Jackson, Braden Burns and Ashton Mese Johnston visited Iowa this week to network and learn at the 35th Annual World Pork Expo.

Amidst tough economic conditions across the industry, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) brought together thousands of pork producers and supporters this week in Des Moines, Iowa, to share information while reviewing the latest technology and production trends. Expo served as a good opportunity for Oklahoma Pork's staff to learn from experts across the pork pipeline and connect with allied industry partners from around the world.

Our Oklahoma Pork team participated in seminars on new research findings, profitability analysis and forecasting, Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) prevention, and Proposition 12 implementation. We also enjoyed hands-on exposure to cutting edge technology through the industry trade show. Enjoy the photos below from our trip to Iowa!