Conference programs, including the American Feed Industry Association's Pet Food Conference, will be offered virtually instead.

The organization will invite up to three graduate students and up to eight undergraduate students to present their work in the pet nutrition space to roughly 300 pet professionals in January.

Organizers of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will make a decision about whether or not to host the 2021 trade show by Oct. 22.

The association will present the award during its 2021 Pet Food Conference at IPPE in January.

The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will include more than 545,000 square feet to showcase the latest feed, meat and poultry processing innovations.

The 2020 AFIA Pet Food Conference will highlight student research, present a new award and discuss a variety of challenges faced by the industry today.

The organization is accepting applications from students wishing to present their research during the conference.

The organization will take nominations for the new award through Sept. 26, 2019.

The new modular design addresses challenges in the feed and food processing industries, including food safety and overall cost.

The supplier will participate in the Pet Food Conference and host a breakout session on broiler nutrition during the event.