Perry Mayor Dirk Cavanaugh remains optimistic about the future of the shuttered Tyson Foods pork plant, despite a slowdown in negotiations with a potential buyer. The facility, closed in June 2024, resulted in the layoff of approximately 1,300 employees,...
The 52nd Annual Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, is set to take place on January 22-23, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of...
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...