The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) named Zoey Dinkla as its producer education director. Dinkla will be responsible for developing informational material for Iowa pig farmers, administering pork quality improvement programs, and working with key stakeholder groups such as...
We are eager to showcase a transformed 2023 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2023 as a one day meeting prior to Iowa Swine Day, which will be held on Thursday...
Local pork processor Webster City Custom Meats Inc. became a division of Midwest Quality Wholesale Inc. at the beginning of this month.
Midwest Quality Wholesale Inc. is a subsidiary of Fareway Stores Inc., which is based in Boone.
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On May 11, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a California law that mandates more space for breeding pigs, also called Proposition 12. The justices upheld a decision to dismiss a lawsuit by the National Pork Producers...
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:
Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline.
Resistance- a price area or trend line...
Pork producers play a fundamental role in environmental stewardship as they continue to prioritize sustainable production practices. Iowa State University animal science graduate research assistant Erika Johnson said continuous improvement in this area requires strengthening the understanding of the...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Cubs and Cactus Cares to host the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event will feature a Backyard BBQ Competition, with proceeds benefiting local food pantries....
Helping Iowa farmers has been the focus of John Lawrence's work at Iowa State University for over 30 years and that service has earned him the 2023 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service award.
The southwest Iowa farm boy thought farming...
March Madness tips off this week with college basketball teams battling for the No. 1 spot in the nation. But you don’t have to live and breathe hoops to cheer on restaurants vying for Iowa's best pulled pork sandwich.
Pulled...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin Hall of Ankeny as its communications director. Hall will be responsible for developing and implementing the association’s strategic communications plan, including issues management and public relations projects and campaigns. He’ll...