SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues, begins its next program year in early February 2025, and registration is now underway. The series is provided online...

Identifying, selecting, and managing the right gilts for an operation is a driving factor in that farm’s productivity. A new video series from Iowa Pork Industry Center focuses on a variety of aspects related to gilt development packaged in...

At Iowa Select Farms, the people behind the operations are the heart of the company’s success. One such standout is Jason Paysen, a Senior Wean-to-Market Supervisor, who proudly celebrates nearly 25 years of dedication to the company. Overseeing 78...

Maintaining accurate records is a critical aspect of achieving consistent and measurable success in swine production. However, compiling precise and comprehensive records can be an ongoing challenge. Without accurate data, it’s impossible to draw meaningful conclusions, adjust strategies, or...

Having a daily feed supply available for sows, piglets, and market pigs is important for their growth and general well-being. Whether feed is manufactured on-farm or off-site, feed delivery dates must be determined ahead of time to allow for...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recently celebrated the hard work, leadership, and perseverance of five standout high school volleyball players with the prestigious “Top Producer” award. Honoring one player from each class following the Iowa Girls State Volleyball...

Thayer Sow Farm has been honored with the SelectPride award, a recognition of their outstanding teamwork, dedication to animal care, and excellence in swine production. Led by Manager Raymond Barlage, the farm’s close-knit team has consistently demonstrated a high...

Iowa Select Farms works year-round to tackle food insecurity through hunger-fighting initiatives Throughout September, The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation’s Power Snack program distributed 24,000 pork sticks and 96,000 ham and bread coupons to 83 school districts in Iowa. In...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced her support for an ongoing effort to overturn Massachusetts’ Question 3, a law that has raised concerns among pork producers. The law, which imposes strict animal welfare requirements on pork products sold...

Dairy Sweet, a beloved local restaurant in Dunlap, Iowa, owned by Lori and Greg Thomsen, has secured the prestigious title of Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin for 2024. This honor marks a return to glory for the establishment, which...

A groundbreaking new swine facility has been launched, marking a major advancement in the industry's efforts to address both animal health and environmental sustainability. The facility, located in , is designed to integrate the latest technology and best practices...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has signed NIL (name, image, likeness) deals with 19 Iowa State University student-athletes, compensating them for their participation in the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion. The athletes helped encourage consumers to buy more...

An Iowa pork producer is taking steps to expand his operation, aiming to create new opportunities for the next generation and ensure the long-term sustainability of the family farm. Scott Albrecht, who farms near Carroll, Iowa, is looking to expand...

The annual competition for the title of Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin has been whittled down from 40 restaurants to just five finalists across the state, showcasing the best of Iowa's beloved, hand-breaded delicacy! The top five restaurants still in...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) continues its viral 'Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon' promotion, and with only one week left in the tryouts, Iowa State Cyclone football players Dominique Orange and Carson Rhodes are the next-to-last members vying to...