RMC Wednesday Sessions Announced - June 24, 2026

Plan to stay through Wednesday at the 79th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in Amarillo, TX. The final day offers a strong lineup of technical sessions and applied learning opportunities.

Featured Panel:  Water, Resources, and Resilience: Lessons from the Panhandle: A multi-perspective discussion with relevance across species and practical considerations for today’s industry.

Hot Topics Sessions: Focused discussions on current issues shaping meat science and industry practices, including policy and regulations, foreign animal diseases, pathogens, and more.

Interactive Workshops:

• Grant Writing: practical strategies to strengthen funding success 
• Packaging Immersion: hands-on demonstration experience  

Post-Conference Opportunities:

• Pet Food Alliance Technical Meeting 2026 
• Small Processors Round-table

Make the most of your RMC experience by planning to stay through Wednesday.

AMSA Announces Dr. Frank Dunshea as Recipient of the 2026 International Lectureship Award Sponsored by PIC

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is excited to announce that Dr. Frank Dunshea is the recipient of the 2026 International Lectureship Award sponsored by PIC. 

Dr. Dunshea, an internationally recognized leader in animal nutrition and meat science, will deliver the International Lectureship at the AMSA 79th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Canyon/Amarillo, Texas.  His presentation will highlight research on the development of a predictive eating quality model for fresh pork, offering new insights into improving consumer satisfaction and product value. Dunshea’s research focuses on developing a model capable of predicting key sensory traits, including tenderness, juiciness, flavor, and overall liking, based on measurable production and processing factors. The model incorporates variables such as ultimate pH, sex, cut, aging period, cooking method, endpoint temperature, moisture infusion, hanging method, and electrical stimulation to generate a Pork Quality Score (PQS) that reflects expected consumer satisfaction. 

RMC 2026 Housing Link Now Open for Booking! 

Good news housing reservations are now open for the AMSA 79^th RMC taking place June 21–24, 2026 in Amarillo/Canyon, Texas!

 To secure your accommodations at AMSA’s discounted room blocks, visit the official RMC Lodging page and book early to ensure your preferred hotel and rates. Don’t wait —housing tends to fill up quickly as RMC approaches.

👉 Book your room and find lodging details here: https://meatscience.org/events-education/rmc/lodging

 We look forward to seeing you in Texas next June!

Save the date for the AMSA 79th RMC June 21-24, 2026 in Texas!

AMSA 2026 RMC Speakers- Coming Soon! 

Upcoming RMC Dates and Locations

·        June 21-24, 2026 | Amarillo/Canyon, TX

·        June 13-16, 2027 | Madison, WI