Authorities in Iowa have issued a mandate for the removal of over 7 million gallons of accumulated manure at a former swine site in southern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has directed the owners of the...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invites Iowans to nominate their favorite restaurant for the 22nd annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. This highly anticipated event allows the public to help decide which establishment serves up the most delectable...
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A multi-institutional team, of scientists is exploring the potential of using the levels of stress hormones deposited in the hair of pigs to determine which genetic lines will be more...
In a significant win for labor, employees at the Hormel plant in Knoxville, Iowa, have ratified a groundbreaking four-year contract with the company. Represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, approximately 200 workers voted overwhelmingly in...
Former Prestage Foods Worker Accused of 2021 Pork Plant Murder Deemed Unfit for Trial Again
In a convoluted turn of events spanning three years, Lukouxs Brown, a former employee of Prestage Foods, has once more been deemed unfit to stand...
In light of the upcoming closure of a Tyson Foods Inc. pork plant in Perry, Iowa, state lawmakers are advocating for an extension of unemployment benefits for affected workers. The closure, which will result in the loss of nearly...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will donate 4,200 pounds of ground pork to the Food Bank of Iowa in Des Moines on Tuesday, in conjunction with the Sack Hunger partnership with the football team at Iowa State University...
In a significant move, Tyson Foods has confirmed the permanent closure of its pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa, resulting in the displacement of over 1,200 employees. This decision adds to a series of recent plant closures announced by...
Christensen Farms, a leading provider of safe, wholesome, and affordable pork, continues its commitment to addressing food insecurity with a recent donation of 3,000 pounds of ground pork to the Food Bank of Iowa. This contribution aligns with the...
The men and women involved in Iowa’s pork industry are both enthusiastic and dedicated to the work they do to promote pork and pig production in the state, as well as providing leadership to their county organizations. That’s why...