"An expert in poultry, Ben Thompson discusses why poultry industry earnings are at record levels and the biggest issue facing the poultry cycle today. He also discusses the value of learning from a network of both mentors and competitors within his industry.

Previously, he was Sales Manager of the Poultry Business Unit and Director of Marketing for Animal Health at Bayer. Before working at Bayer, Thompson was Director of Operations at Perdue Farms, where he managed half of the company's production, processing operations, and overall performance.