Smyrna Sow Farm, managed by Adam Swalla, has been recognized with the prestigious SelectCare Excellence Award for its invaluable contributions to agriculture and groundbreaking medical research. The farm, located in eastern Clarke County, cares for 7,500 sows, producing high-quality...
Iowa State Cyclone football players Stevo Klotz and Xavier Hamilton are aiming to add their names to the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion. The Iowa Pork Producers Association has been seeking more Iowa State student-athletes to join their...
The viral ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion continues to search for additional members to add to the roster. Two more Iowa State Cyclones try out for the campaign this week. Freshman quarterback Wyatt Bohm and freshman defensive lineman Trevor...
After a year-long delay caused by labor shortages and financial projections, Fair Oaks Foods has announced that construction of its $134 million bacon processing facility in Davenport, Iowa, is back on track. The project, which broke ground in the...
Hy-Vee and the Iowa Pork Producers Association have launched the 'Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon' campaign, featuring Iowa State Cyclone football players and aiming to drive pork sales across 200 Hy-Vee stores in the Midwest. The campaign offers consumers a...
Iowa State sophomore running back Abu Sama III and freshman offensive lineman Isaiah Seymour became the first students to participate in tryouts to join the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ initiative. The campaign is part of an innovative promotional...
Join us as we speak with Lauren Meier, Iowa Pork's Communications Intern, about the Pig Farrowing Display at the Iowa State Fair. Lauren provides a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit, which offers fairgoers an educational experience that closely mirrors...
The 2024 Iowa State Fair has once again highlighted the best in agriculture, and this year’s competition saw a new record set in the Big Boar contest. The event, a staple of the fair, draws attention from across the...
Special Olympic athletes from across Iowa will showcase their skills at the Iowa State Fair's Bacon Buddies® pig show on Saturday, August 10. Under the guidance of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, 16 Special Olympic athletes will proudly present...
Jeff DeWeese, a dedicated Production Well-Being Specialist at Iowa Select Farms, celebrates 15 years of exceptional service. Reflecting on his journey, Jeff describes his time at the company as "nothing short of rewarding."
Originally from central Missouri, Jeff's passion for...