USSEC participated in the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia from January 30 – February 2.
125 guests from 16 countries attended a luncheon hosted by USSEC.
USSEC CEO Jim Sutter welcomed the attendees, and American Soybean Association (ASA) director Brian Ogletree gave a presentation titled, “My Farm & the U.S. Soy Advantage.”
USSEC consultant Dr. Gonzalo Mateos, professor of animal science at the University of Madid, spoke about his research on soybean origin, “Have You Checked Your Soybean’s Pedigree Lately? Evaluating the Nutritive Value of Soybean Meal in Poultry Diets.”

Grower leaders Bob Metz, United Soybean Board (USB) director,  and Rusty Smith, Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, joined Mr. Ogletree on this mission.
In addition to the luncheon, the team represented the U.S. Soy industry at the USSEC booth and escorted regional trade teams.
The 2017 IPPE convention brought together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. The show focuses on innovation, education, global reach, and networking and is regarded as the largest annual trade show for the poultry, meat and feed industries.