AFIA's 2026 PISC Brings Feed Industry Leaders Together in Fort Worth

The AFIA utilized PISC as a launchpad for the organization's 2026 events and education theme, "Feeding Independence, Growing Innovation." The newly minted theme, connecting the United States' 250-year anniversary with the industry's long history of leading the world in animal nutrition, will continue to show up in the association's communications and event programming for the remainder of the year. Attendees also had the opportunity to speak with AFIA staff about the industry's policy priorities at a booth focused on member advocacy.

A robust lineup of educational sessions included navigating consumer transparency in a polarized society, vitamin and amino acid supply chain insights and industry perspectives and artificial intelligence applications for workflow efficiency. Agriculture economists also provided timely updates on grain, animal protein and ingredient economic outlooks. Buyers and sellers organized meetings with global peers, including with buyers from Brazil and Vietnam.

PISC offered a wide slate of networking events, including the annual golf tournament, a Fort Worth Barbecue & Brews Tour, a Dallas Cowboys world headquarters tour and multiple receptions. Attendees also enjoyed sporting clays, goat yoga and many additional opportunities to network, including in the pop-up meeting pods.

On the first day of PISC, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) kicked off its annual giving campaign, encouraging attendees to donate $17 in celebration of the 17-year-old charity, and challenging companies to match employee donations. The inaugural reception, "An evening with IFEEDER," held at the iconic Billy Bob's Club 81 featuring live music and delicious Texan delights, closed out the incredible conference. Overall, generous donors raised $12,000 to support future research and provide animal food education scholarships.

The AFIA extends its gratitude to all 2026 PISC sponsors, whose support made this year's event possible: Bill Barr & Company; AHB US; Animal Agriculture Alliance; Arm & Hammer; CJ Bio America; Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health; Feed Strategy; GHW USA; Huvepharma; Nutrien; Adisseo; Baymag; Agrisac; Anitox; Bear River Zeolite; CBS Bio Platforms; dsm-firmenich; Diamond V; Diversified Ingredients; International Nutrition Inc.; Mosaic; and Novus.

The 2027 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference will take place March 16-18 in Orlando, Fla. For more information about AFIA's educational and networking events, visit afia.org/events.