2024 Egg FORUM SPEAKER SUPPORTERS
France launched a vaccination program against HPAI on October 1, 2023, and a first assessment can be made one year later. France's HPAI vaccination plan is first and foremost based on science. It is also the result of collective and collaborative thinking, led by the French Ministry of Agriculture. As a result, the epidemiological situation in France with regard to HPAI during the 2023-2024 season has been extremely favorable, with a very low number of outbreaks. Contrary to what might have been feared, the number of countries suspending exports of poultry and poultry products has been limited to just a few.
The spread of diseases, reemergence of diseases and mutation of common infectious diseases of poultry are continuing challenges. There have been new detections of infectious coryza, Egg Drop Syndrome, and avian metapneumovirus in different regions of the United States. In addition, new infectious bronchitis virus genotypes continue to emerge. As part of the control efforts for these diseases, new diagnostic tests have been introduced and new vaccine programs have been instituted. In some instances, vaccines are not available. The clinical presentation, necropsy findings, and control and prevention measures for infectious coryza, Egg Drop Syndrome, avian metapneumovirus and infectious bronchitis will be discussed.
In today's competitive landscape, retaining top talent is essential for long-term success. This workshop dives into the key strategies that leaders can implement to build a culture that fosters loyalty and engagement. Participants will explore the importance of company culture, the critical role of leadership in creating self-motivation, and effective onboarding and training practices. We will also cover how to provide meaningful feedback, build trust, and navigate personality differences and conflict, all to create a positive and productive work environment. Join us to unlock the tools for creating a team that stays and thrives!
Regenerative Agriculture is gaining traction across the food and agriculture sector as a key pathway to addressing climate change, improving water resources, and supporter farmer livelihoods. Dozens of companies in the sector, including Cargill, have targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chains and to scale up regenerative agriculture practice adoption to meet those targets. As the second largest egg processor in the U.S., and a key connector between farmers and consumer-facing companies, Cargill’s sustainability experts will lead a session to increase producer and allied-industry awareness on the latest developments and priority issues on this important topic. Specifically, Kristin and Ashley will discuss the definition and benefits of regenerative agriculture, why the sector is focused on it, how Cargill is partnering with producers and downstream companies to scale adoption, and the role that egg producers can play in supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture.
We will explore the factors currently shaping the ag economy and the various sectors that drive economic growth in the sector. This will consider US and global crop production for the year and discuss the relative balance between crop supplies and usage. We will investigate the connections among feed, fuel, and export markets and examine potential changes to federal agricultural policy (i.e., the Farm Bill and biofuel tax credits). We will discuss the potential for agricultural profitability over the next few years and outline the challenges to reaching robust economic gains.
Most people mistakenly believe that technical skills and hard work will lead to professional success. If true, why do so many people feel they aren't as influential as they'd like? Jeff Shannon challenges this approach, revealing the critical soft skills needed to build trust and credibility at work. Learn how to go upstream to gain trust, avoid behaviors undermining your believability, and become more strategic in your actions. This keynote is a candid, career-changing conversation for those who aspire to be more than just experts—they want to make a real impact on their teams, organizations, and the people they lead.
