Alltech ONE Ideas Conference

Dr. Mieke Holder – Equine Trace Mineral Research: The Organic Environmental Approach

Mieke Holder, an assistant professor in the equine program at the University of Kentucky, has conducted extensive research on the effects of trace minerals in equine diets, studying both the inorganic and organic forms. Here, she will share her findings on mineral absorption, utilization and excretion, as well as the impact that trace minerals can have on sustainable farm management practices.

Keith Berns – Carbonomics: The Economy Beneath Our Feet

What if we protected and invested in our land like we do the economy? How can no-tilled soil, biodiversity and a strong infrastructure help boost crops? Learn why carbon is the perfect currency for building and protecting a healthy soil ecosystem.

Ben Lamberigts – Feeding Your Future: The Changing Face of Aqua Feed

How do you future-proof your farm? As aquaculture continues to grow, the way we feed must change as well. Learn how aquaculture’s needs and feeds will evolve in the coming years, what new raw materials are the future of aqua feeding and how your farm’s performance can profit from these changes.

David Yaskulka – Minimizing the Environmental Pawprint of Your Brand

Today’s conscious consumers have come to both appreciate and expect sustainably sourced pet food that’s healthy for their pets and the planet. Join us to learn how clean energy, green packaging and sustainable operations can help your brand improve animal performance while taking less from the Earth.

Better Nutrition, Safer Pigs – Panel Discussion

In a post-pandemic world, safety in agriculture will continue to be a top priority. What role does nutrition play in the sustainability of our global food chain, and how can we reduce the risk of viral diseases among pig populations around the world? Join us for an extensive panel discussion examining a case study of biosecurity.

Shelby Grieve – Coaching Success: Strengthening Leaders Within Your Organization

The importance of strong, empathetic leadership has never been more apparent. Are your people empowered to lead the way? Join us as we explore the “model, coach, care” outlook and learn more about how leaders can actively build up their teams’ confidence and capabilities.

Nikki Putnam Badding – Innovation and Intrapreneurship: Cultivating a Healthy Business from Within

Audacious innovation is the seed that starts many companies — but, ironically, successful growth often dampens that spirit of innovation, and businesses become more interested in maintaining stability than pushing boundaries. What can we do to avoid stagnation and reignite that pioneering spirit? Join us as we explore the concept of intrapreneurship and learn how Alltech fosters a culture of curiosity that continuously leads to growth and innovations, including its recent launch of Acutia health supplements.

Erik Hoeven, Dr. Allan Ball and Eduardo Leffer – The World of Poultry

Get a global view of the poultry industry in this wide-ranging exploration of how poultry farming differs around the world, with discussions about poultry myths, sustainability, animal welfare, ag-tech and innovation, antibiotics, vaccinations, nutrition and more.

Reviewing the Future: The Status of Agri-Food One Year Later – Part 2

By March 2020, much of the world was in crisis mode as the spread of COVID-19 upended our lives and businesses. At the height of the pandemic, three agri-food experts provided their captivating assessments of both the short-term and lasting impacts that this virus would have on the supply chain, consumers and the global economy. Today, as vaccines and declining case numbers offer hope for a post-COVID future, have predictions shifted? What surprises have arisen in the agri-food industry and altered the outlook as we prepare to emerge from adversity? Join us for a two-part series as we check back in with our experts for a status update and explore the future of agri-food through the lens of COVID-19.

Reviewing the Future: The Status of Agri-Food One Year Later – Part 1

By March 2020, much of the world was in crisis mode as the spread of COVID-19 upended our lives and businesses. At the height of the pandemic, three agri-food experts provided their captivating assessments of both the short-term and lasting impacts that this virus would have on the supply chain, consumers and the global economy. Today, as vaccines and declining case numbers offer hope for a post-COVID future, have predictions shifted? What surprises have arisen in the agri-food industry and altered the outlook as we prepare to emerge from adversity? Join us for a two-part series as we check back in with our experts for a status update and explore the future of agri-food through the lens of COVID-19.