National Pork Board Updates by Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement. He'll share program updates regarding the organization's work in domestic and international markets, and its success in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness.

Pork Market Outlook by Lee Schulz, Iowa State extension livestock economist. He'll summarize the current supply and demand situation, draw implications for hog and pork markets, and outline a series of broader issues shaping the marketplace.

Hot Topics in Swine Health by Dr. Chris Rademacher, Iowa State swine extension veterinarian. He'll explain new disease surveillance tools available to producers and what’s new with diseases such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, porcine epidemic diarrhea and E. coli, as well as some emerging diseases. Also attendees will get tips on preparing the farm for a foreign animal disease outbreak.

More tools for your toolbox. The Iowa State extension swine specialist for each respective area will provide updates on various topics, and share info on a variety of information and decision-making resources available for producers.

Monday, Feb. 19 – Orange City at the Sioux County Extension Office, 400 Central Ave. NW, Suite 700.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Webster City, Briggs Woods Conference Center, 2501 Briggs Woods Trail.

Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center, 3327 290th St.

Thursday, Feb. 22 – Washington, Washington County Extension Office, 2223 250th St.