[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Big ideas, powerful messages and heartfelt memories were shared this year at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE18) as more than 3,500 people from 76 countries came together on May 20–22 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. The 34^th annual symposium included 100 speakers and 153 presentations, which are now available on the Alltech Idea Lab.  

For those who missed the discussions or want to replay their favorite presentations, the Alltech Idea Lab offers the chance to hear talks from the inspiring leaders and future thinkers featured at ONE18. Access is free upon signup.

Available presentations from the 34^th international conference include:

• Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, CRISPR Technology on the Rise

• Dr. Majid Fotuhi, The Memory Cure

• Pitches from The Pearse Lyons Accelerator program for agri-tech and food startups

• Special breakout sessions on beef, dairy, poultry, pig, aquaculture, crop and equine topics of interest, in addition to business and finance, health and nutrition, and food and beverage

ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19) will return to Lexington, Kentucky, USA, from May 19–21, 2019. Visit one.alltech.com for more information and to lock in our lowest ONE19 rate of $550 by registering before July 7 for the 35^th international conference.

[GUELPH, Canada] – Alltech Crop Science, the agronomic division of Alltech, is proud to announce the addition of three new products to its Canadian line. Natures Basics®, Liqui-Plex® Cu and Liqui-Plex® Zn join the company’s other offerings, which include Crop-Set®, Soil-Set®, Grain-Set® and Agro-Mos®.

“We are excited to offer producers new micronutrient options that are formulated and differentiated with Alltech technology,” said Jeff Crampton, Alltech Crop Science Canadian sales manager, noting that the micronutrient fertilizers are based on Alltech’s expertise in amino acid and fermentation technology.

“Our Liqui-Plex® line has the added benefit of being able to be applied with both dry and liquid fertilizers,” continued Crampton, explaining that the versatility of the products can improve growers’ existing management practices.

“This addition complements our current product portfolio and provides more solutions for farmers facing nutrient deficiencies,” said Dr. Steven Borst, Alltech Crop Science general manager.

Borst also noted that providing the right nutrients at the right time can help plants deal more efficiently with environmental and other stressors, as well as improve plant health.

“Nutrient deficiency can affect the plant at various stages of growth, from seed through fruit set and beyond, lowering yield and marketability,” said Borst. “With the expansion of our North American portfolio, growers have increased options for responding to their crop’s needs.”

The updated Canadian product line is already available. For more information, contact your local Alltech Crop Science representative, email us at cropscience@alltech.com or visit ag.alltech.com/crop.

[DUNBOYNE, Ireland] – Alltech’s founder, the late Dr. Pearse Lyons, has been honored with the Kennedy-Lemass Medal by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland.

During Fourth of July celebrations, Barry O'Sullivan, president of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, announced that Irish-American entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Lyons is this year’s recipient of the Kennedy-Lemass Medal. The award honors U.S. leaders of Irish heritage who have helped strengthen the Irish-U.S. relationship.

Speaking on Dr. Lyons’ achievements, O'Sullivan described him as someone who “truly lived the American dream.” He said that “we will continue to be inspired by the legacy of individuals such as Dr. Lyons, who had the courage and skills to turn a vision into a reality.”

In the late 1970s, Dundalk-born Dr. Lyons immigrated to Kentucky with his young family and established Alltech in his garage with an initial investment of $10,000. Today, Alltech has a global team of more than 6,000 people in over 120 countries. The company is focused on improving animal, crop and human health and performance, and stays true to Dr. Lyons’ distilling roots. In Ireland, Alltech has its European Bioscience Centre in Dunboyne, County Meath, the Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James in the Liberties, County Dublin, and Station Works Brewery in Dr. Lyons’ hometown of Dundalk, County Louth. In the U.S., Kentucky is home to Alltech’s headquarters in Nicholasville, the Alltech Center for Animal Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition, and seven production facilities, including Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., which produces Town Branch^® Bourbon and the Kentucky Ale^® line of craft beers, and the newly opened Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery in Pikeville, which celebrates Eastern Kentucky’s connection to Ireland. In 2015, Pikeville and Dundalk signed a historic sister-city agreement at the suggestion of Dr. Lyons. 

“My father was passionate about Ireland and the United States, and he spent his life promoting both countries around the world,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president of Alltech. “He had an extraordinary ability to bring people from all walks of life together to make a difference in the world. This was especially true when it came to cultivating and supporting scientific, ag-tech and agricultural endeavors between the U.S. and Ireland.”

During his lifetime, Dr. Lyons was awarded many honors, including the Ireland-U.S. Council Award for Outstanding Achievement and the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal in recognition of the creation of a global business based on scientific research. Dr. Lyons also received the RDS Gold Medal Award for Enterprise for his contribution to Irish business.

“Pearse was passionate about his heritage and making a difference in the world,” said Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, Alltech co-founder and director of corporate image and design. “He used his boundless philanthropic spirit to inspire those around him. For Pearse and me, making a difference in the world by empowering others has been an everyday reality of our personal and professional lives.”

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The late Irish-American entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons was this year’s recipient of the Kennedy-Lemass Medal. The award honors U.S. leaders of Irish heritage who have helped to strengthen the Irish-U.S. relationship. Pictured with the Kennedy-Lemass Medal are the wife and son of Dr. Pearse Lyons, Mrs. Deirdre Lyons and Dr. Mark Lyons. Photo credit: Conor McCabe Photography.

KEENAN mixer wagon donated by Alltech South Dakota for auction raises $32,500   

[BROOKINGS, S.D.] – The Prime Time Gala recently held its fifth annual event in support of Feeding South Dakota, which provides food assistance to hundreds of men, women and children across the state. The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation, through support and donations from the agriculture community, including Alltech and Hubbard Feeds, raised $228,602.  

Alltech South Dakota donated a KEENAN mixer wagon to the fundraising auction, which raised $32,500 and was sold to Mark and Darren Schmidt from Marietta, Minnesota. 

“Alltech is proud to support the Prime Time Gala as the money raised for Feeding South Dakota will go back to the people in our communities who need it most,” said CJ Tanderup, Western U.S. business manager at Alltech. 

The event, hosted by the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, welcomed 1,600 guests. In the past five years, the event has raised over $966,000 for Feeding South Dakota, which has helped purchase 543,624 pounds of beef for those in need across the state.  

Five students attending South Dakota schools who are interested in improving beef production and promotion also received $15,000 in scholarships during the gala. In the past three years, $35,000 in scholarships have been awarded. 

“As chair of the scholarship committee, I’m proud of these students and their passion and dedication to the future of the beef industry,” said Tyler Melroe, beef nutritionist for Hubbard Feeds.  

For more information about the Prime Time Gala, please visit sdprimetimegala.com.  

[PIKEVILLE, Ky.] – The clouds parted and the sun shone just as crowds gathered in front of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery for a look at Eastern Kentucky’s first combined beer, bourbon and moonshine operation. Gleaming copper pot stills towered in the background as Alltech officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated project, which will open for public tours on June 28.

Dueling Barrels was a personal passion project for Alltech co-founders Dr. Pearse and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, who have long felt that the rolling landscape, hardworking people and craftsmanship of Eastern Kentucky reminded them of their home in Ireland. Ever the visionary, Dr. Lyons had a keen sense of potential, and he saw it in abundance in Eastern Kentucky. He initiated the development of Dueling Barrels with an eye toward promoting tourism to the region.

“He believed in something he spoke of often, and that is the power of one,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin about Dr. Lyons. “One person. One idea. One mission. These are the things that change the world.”

Though Dr. Lyons passed away in March, Mrs. Lyons, director of corporate image and design at Alltech, and their son, Dr. Mark Lyons, president of Alltech, remain focused on the success of Dueling Barrels.

“Today, my team completes three years of work,” said Mrs. Lyons. “But this is only the beginning of the dream, which we hope leads to increased tourism in Eastern Kentucky.”

The nearly 30,000-square-foot facility houses three copper pot stills and 19 fermenters, and it has the capacity to produce 40,000 brewer’s barrels annually. Dueling Barrels is expected to join the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail^® experience in January 2019, extending the experience 142 miles east into Pikeville. The additional tourism could help boost the economy in Pikeville, which has undergone a revitalization in recent years, particularly in the downtown area.   

In addition to bourbon, Dueling Barrels will produce a variety of craft styles, beginning with Dueling Barrels Pikeville Ale, an American Pale Ale, and Dueling Barrels Hopfield & McCoy IPA. Dueling Barrels Pikeville Ale will be bottled and available in stores regionally. Additional brews will be made available exclusively in the Pearse’s Place taproom, which is expected to open in the fall on the second floor of the facility. 

Moonshining has a long history in Eastern Kentucky, where early settlers drew upon generations of distilling experience to use surplus corn to make unaged whiskey, or “moonshine,” as it came to be known. Dueling Barrels celebrates this mountain tradition with four flavors: Dueling Barrels Original Kentucky Moonshine, a smooth blend of corn, malted barley and a pinch of rye; Dueling Barrels Apple Orchard Kentucky Moonshine, with notes of apples, caramel, vanilla and cinnamon; Dueling Barrels Bonfire Kentucky Moonshine, which has a spicy but smooth cinnamon finish; and Dueling Barrels Mountain Flower Kentucky Moonshine, infused with elderberry for a fruity and floral twist.  

Visitors to Dueling Barrels will explore the rich history and culture of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, including the legendary Hatfields and McCoys feud, the dawn of Bluegrass music and starry nights spent making moonshine. Tours will be guided by knowledgeable “storytellers” who will walk visitors through the art of brewing and distilling while sharing the legendary stories that have shaped Appalachia.

Dueling Barrels joins Alltech’s family of breweries and distilleries, which includes Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., producing Town Branch^® Bourbon, Town Branch^® Gin and Kentucky Ale^® beers; and Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James in Dublin, Ireland, which produces Pearse Irish Whiskey. The company hopes to use its resources and craft beverage expertise to shine a spotlight on Eastern Kentucky.

“There is a massive population on the East Coast,” said Mark Lyons. “Now they just have to come across the mountains. I think this can be the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, not the end.”

Tours will be offered every hour, on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.  

For more information on Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery, visit duelingbarrels.com. Join the conversation and watch for updates via @duelingbarrels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter, Jay Million, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Governor Matt Bevin, Mrs.  Deirdre Lyons, Dr. Mark Lyons, Brandi Ore, Former First Lady Judi Patton, Buford Burchfield and Randy Thomas cut the ribbon on Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery in Pikeville, Kentucky.

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The five-night tour will also include trips to iconic landmarks and dining experiences

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Thoughts of Brazil typically conjure up images of sunbathers and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. However, Brazil’s varied landscape is also home to an extensive number of crops, ranging from corn and soy to coffee, cashew and fruits native to the country, like jabuticabas. Alltech Crop Science is offering one lucky farmer and a guest the chance to escape the winter blues and experience the best of Brazil with The Grain Escape.

The crop tour, which will take place in March 2019, will not only include visits to growers for an agronomic exchange of ideas, but also visits to some of Brazil’s most notable landmarks as well as gastronomic experiences typical of Brazilian culture.

“Brazil has a long-standing agronomic tradition,” said Dr. Steve Borst, Alltech Crop Science general manager, “and we’re excited to be able to share a piece of that tradition.”

The contest runs through Dec. 9, 2018 and the winners will be announced on Jan. 4, 2019. The contest is open to all U.S. farmers with at least 10 acres of land who are at least 18 years of age.

For more information and to enter The Grain Escape, visit https://www.alltech.com//the-grain-escape/us.

[GUELPH, Canada] – Colleagues, friends and dignitaries recently gathered in Guelph at Alltech’s Canadian headquarters to celebrate the global animal nutrition company’s 30th anniversary operating in Canada. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech Canada has offices and representatives strategically located across the country. In 2016, Alltech acquired Masterfeeds and added a strong network of farm-focused dealers to accommodate and service farmers and ranchers nationwide.

“Canada is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters in the world,” said Stuart McGregor, general manager of Alltech Canada. “We are proud to celebrate 30 years in Canada and look forward to many more supporting our farm and ranch customers across the country.”

Coinciding with the Alltech Canada 30th anniversary celebration, the World Trade Center Kentucky and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles visited the Guelph area on an agriculture and agribusiness-focused trade mission. Canada is Kentucky’s top agriculture and agri-food export market, and in 2016, Kentucky’s agriculture and related industries exported US$230 million to Canada.

“Kentucky agriculture needs international trade, but more importantly, the rest of the world needs Kentucky agriculture,” said Quarles. “The goal of this agriculture-focused trade mission is to generate export opportunities by connecting our farm community to new international markets.”

While in Canada, the trade mission delegates visited a grain farm, toured the University of Guelph Livestock Research and Innovation Centre, participated in roundtable discussions and attended an Agriculture and Agribusiness Symposium, business-to-business meetings and business networking receptions. The mission was sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau, Masterfeeds/Alltech, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association.

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Of 300 applicants, 26 undergraduate and graduate students representing four countries took the stage at the 13^th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition to sing for their chance to win scholarships and prizes that will jump-start their operatic careers.

Alltech’s founder and president, the late Dr. Pearse Lyons, who passed away March 8, was an avid supporter of the arts and initiated what has become Kentucky’s largest vocal competition in 2006.

“Today we will mourn, but we will also celebrate his and his wife Deirdre’s contribution to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition,” said Dr. Everett McCorvey, director of the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre.

Winners of the 2018 Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition are:

• First Place Alltech Undergraduate Winner: Casey Mayo, Hunstville, Alabama
• Second Place Bryant's Rent-All and Alltech Crop Science Undergraduate Winner: Samuel Powless, Paducah, Kentucky
• Third Place Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Undergraduate Winner: Ethan Mooney, Lexington, Kentucky
• Barbara Rouse Kentucky Award: Casteel Fullen, Louisville, Kentucky
• Kayfield Academy Encouragement Award: Faith Craven, Fairdale, Kentucky
• Addington and Mills Encouragement Award: Lucy Dever, Wilmore, Kentucky
• Alltech Encouragement Award: Katie Copeland, Lexington, Kentucky
• First Place Alltech Transfer Student Winner: Marquita Richardson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Second Place Alltech Crop Science Transfer Student Winner: Nathaniel Thompson, Mount Vernon, New York
• First Place Alltech Graduate Winner: Jeremy Kelly, Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Second Place Alltech Graduate Winner: Taylor Comstock, Independence, Kentucky
• Third Place Gail Robinson Graduate Winner: Tanyaradza Tawengwa, Harare, Zimbabwe
• Dr. Pearse and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons Performance Encouragement Award: Emily Weaver, La Crosse, Wisconsin
• J. Alexander's Restaurant Encouragement Award: Kendra Beasley, Madison, Georgia
• ALTOUR Encouragement Award: Gabrielle Fuqua, Florence, Alabama
• The Webb Companies Encouragement Award: Hunter Shaner, Salisbury, Maryland
• McCauley's Encouragement Award: Tianxi Wang, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

Finalists were scored on voice, technical skill, interpretation, accuracy and appearance by five judges: Marcus Küchle, the director of artistic operations at the Cincinnati Opera; Ian Derrer, the general director of the Kentucky Opera; Dr. Thomas King, a tenor who has sung in five world premier operas; Susanne Marsee, one of the New York City Opera’s leading mezzos for over 20 years; and Michael Spierman, founder of the Bronx Opera Company.

The competition, held March 11 at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts, featured a pool of $500,000 in prizes. Launched in 2006, the annual competition at the University of Kentucky marks a continued partnership between Alltech and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre department. Since its start, over 150 students have received over $1.3 million in cash prizes and over $5.6 million in scholarships and assistantships. This totals nearly $7 million in collaborative investment into the lives of students who want to pursue a career in the arts at UK. The partnership has also positioned UK Opera Theatre as a Richard Tucker Music Foundation top recommended opera program.

In a tribute video shown prior to the competition, Dr. Lyons was seen delivering a speech in which he told his audience to “do what makes your heart sing.” Dr. Lyons always sought to empower people to achieve their potential and purpose in life. The Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition is a testament to that, enabling young performers to sing the song in their soul and achieve their dreams.

Lyons’ son, Dr. Mark Lyons, said his father’s legacy is the belief that every individual can make a difference, a belief that he shared with his friend Everett.

“That now is the challenge for all of us,” said Lyons, “to carry on his legacy and make a difference. That’s why he encouraged so many to dream and supported the fulfillment of those dreams.”

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Photo Caption: Dr. Everett McCorvey and Dr. Mark Lyons present the First Place Undergraduate Award to Casey Mayo at the 2018 Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, where 26 young vocalists competed for more than $500,000 in scholarships and prizes.

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Photo Caption: Jeremy Kelly was the First Place Graduate Winner at the 2018 Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, where 26 young vocalists competed for more than $500,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Build a strong foundation for performance and profitability with Alltech’s latest in-feed technology

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech has assisted pig producers in achieving efficient growth and profitable performance in their animals for nearly four decades. Alltech’s latest technology, Viligen™, which officially launched at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference, focuses on enhancing gut form and function while optimizing the immune system to maintain health status.

For producers with weaned pigs, Viligen promotes gut health by directly targeting the gut mucosa. When the technology is added to the diet of piglets, it prepares the immature gut for efficient nutrient absorption and rapid growth, and it encourages feed intake by providing fatty acids, prebiotic components and readily available mineral forms.

“Viligen is the first product of its kind and will be available in all Alltech markets,” said Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard, global species director at Alltech. “Pig producers will notice better intestinal health in their piglets, which will lead to better animal performance. Viligen will also drive feed intake and support health and survivability.”

By promoting gut health, Viligen is designed to help more pigs reach market weight. As demonstrated in commercial research, piglets consuming Viligen have improved average daily gain and average daily feed intake. Increasing feed intake in the piglets optimizes performance and provides a sturdy platform for optimal health, specifically gut health.

Alltech has developed a technology that addresses all profit and production aspects of nursery pig nutrition, including feed intake, body weight gain, piglet health, survivability and improved numbers of all-value pigs.

Viligen pairs well and works in combination with other Alltech solutions. It is a part of the Alltech^® Gut Health Management program and the Alltech Antibiotic-Free and Alltech Antibiotic Reduction programs. Viligen is a perfect complementary product that will help pigs produce the energy needed to absorb nutrients in the feed.

“So far, feedback from Viligen use on U.S. pig farms has been very positive,” said Russell Gilliam, U.S. swine business leader at Alltech. “At Alltech, we understand that pig producers with weaned pigs are looking for technologies and solutions that lower production costs without compromising on performance.”

For more information, visit www.alltech.com/viligen.   

Announcement made during exciting exploration of ideas and innovation at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE18)

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Now in its 13th year, the Alltech Young Scientist program returned to reward university students for their innovative scientific research. The world’s largest agriscience program of its kind culminated at ONE18, where eight finalists — four graduate students and four undergraduate students — presented their research to a panel of international judges.

The undergraduate winner of $5,000 and a fully funded Ph.D. program at the university of her choice is Leesa-Joy Flanagan, representing the University of Adelaide in Australia. Her work focused on the effects of different sources of undegradable dietary protein on lamb growth, daily weight gain and voluntary feed intake.

The graduate winner of $10,000 and a fully funded postdoctoral position is Saheed Salami, representing the University of Catania in Italy. His research investigated cardoon meal as a novel feed and its effect on lamb performance, rumen function and meat quality.

The newly added Impact Award recognized a project with the potential to make a significant impact on agriculture. The winner of the $1,000 prize is Moisés Poli from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil. His research focused on Pacific white shrimp and Nile tilapia integration in a biofloc system under different fish stocking densities.

“We reviewed projects representing 86 universities,” said Dr. Karl Dawson, vice president and chief scientific officer at Alltech. “These young scientists demonstrate that the future of scientific discovery is bright.”

On its closing day, ONE18 highlighted the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across all sectors of business and agriculture. Reflecting that spirit, The Pearse Lyons Accelerator returned for the second year, bringing eight startups to the conference’s mainstage. The next generation of ag-tech ideas were pitched to a global audience of thousands, including international press and potential investors. The unique opportunity for startups is a collaborative project between Alltech and Dogpatch Labs, Ireland’s leading startup hub.

The 2018 Pearse Lyons Accelerator participants include:

• ENTOCYCLE

From the United Kingdom, the world's first environmentally controlled, fully automated system to produce industrial levels of Black Soldier Fly protein.

• SMARTBOW

From Austria, a SMART eartag sensor to monitor the activity and position of each animal. Provides farmers with information to make reliable decisions.

• eggXYT

Technology that allows hatcheries and chicken breeders to detect the gender of chicken embryos.

• VENCE

From the United States, virtual fencing and autonomous animal control. Vence enables management and monitoring of livestock via smartphones.

• PEN/POINT

From the United States, a combination of real-time data and nutritional breakthroughs to tackle Bovine Respiratory Disease for healthier cattle and a safer beef supply.

• adentro

From the United States, technology that naturally activates bio-immunity in plants by switching on its defense genes.

• truly

From the United States, personalized supplement programs backed by nutrigenomics research.  Designed to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and to meet daily nutrient needs.

• Alltech SMART dairy

From Canada, a program designed to deploy Alltech's nutrition and ag-tech breakthroughs to farms via nutritionists.

“Six of the 10 participants last year were listed as top 100 agri-tech companies in the world,” said Aidan Connolly, chief innovation officer at Alltech. “That is indicative of the companies applying.”

Connolly noted that last year’s participants in The Pearse Lyons Accelerator were able to access 28 new markets and generate a total of $50 million in qualified leads.

Tuesday’s keynote lineup included Beth Comstock, who served as vice chair of General Electric and president of integrated media at NBCUniversal. She urged the audience to rediscover the power of imagination without fear of failure.

 “We can no longer fail to imagine,” she said. “We can no longer fail to fail. What are you going to give yourself permission to try?”

The ONE18 mainstage also welcomed David E. Bell, professor of agriculture and business at Harvard Business School, and Robert Wolcott, clinical professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

More than 3,600 attendees from 76 countries convened at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, from May 20–22 to explore innovative ideas in science, agriculture and business.

The 34th annual conference demonstrated the forward-focused energy of Alltech as the company continues the mission of its visionary founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, who passed away March 8.

“Together we can work toward a planet of plenty,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, president of Alltech. “What is your ONE big idea? Share it and make it happen.”

ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference will be back in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, May 19–21, 2019. Visit one.alltech.com to learn more and to experience the highlights from ONE18.