The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has announced Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the late Kent Mowrer, Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, as the 2024 Honorary Master Pork Producers. These awards celebrate...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) celebrated the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Master Pork Awards during the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on January 22 in Des Moines. These awards recognize individuals and families for their exceptional contributions to...
The Ditch family of Center Point, Iowa, was recognized with the prestigious Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award during the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. The award was presented by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, honoring the...
The annual series of Iowa Pork Regional Conferences has been a long-standing partnership of Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the Iowa Pork Industry Center. The shared goal of bringing research and education to...
Carroll County pig farmer Aaron Juergens has been elected president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), stepping into the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 21. Juergens, who oversees operations managing over 100,000...
Chef Jessica Baldus of Osage has been crowned champion of the 38th and final Taste event hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Chef Jessica’s exquisite Mangalitsa Estates pork tenderloin fillet earned her top honors and a $5,000...
After ten years of dedicated service, Jessica Rosener is retiring from Iowa Select Farms, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, compassion, and a profound commitment to animal care and team development.
“Jessica is a true representation of our culture at...
A newly released study by the Iowa Pork Producers Association highlights the critical role Iowa’s pork industry plays in the state’s economy, solidifying its status as the top pork-producing state in the nation. With Iowa providing 33% of the...
Dr. Derald Holtkamp, a renowned leader in swine health and epidemiology, has been awarded the prestigious Pomerantz Award from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. This award recognizes Dr. Holtkamp's exceptional contributions to advancing swine health and his...
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,...