The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players was named the Best NIL Deal of 2023 by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a prominent and widely respected national...
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley shared insights into the Line Speed Trial for pork processing facilities and its potential impact on Iowa's pork producers. Grassley emphasized the need for certainty in the market for farmers and argued that the faster...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association will donate $10,000 worth of pork this week to help fight food insecurity in central Iowa. The Food Bank of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) will receive donations, which will...
In a recent legal development, a 52-year-old man from Rock Rapids, Iowa, named Robert Bickerstaff, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Bickerstaff, who oversaw livestock buying stations...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association paid tribute to seven players in the state high school football championships for their valuable, but often unheralded, contributions. The Hog of the Game Award goes to the outstanding offensive lineman in each of...
In the midst of financial difficulties, Iowa's swine herd is grappling with a resurgence of PRRS outbreaks. Rather than being confined to breeding herds, recent months have seen a concerning increase in PRRS cases on finishing floors. Dr. Paul...
In the world of livestock farming, the management of swine manure is a critical aspect that demands constant attention. As manure pumping and application continue, taking safety precautions and using effective treatment strategies is essential to address the rising...
Six teams of Iowa youth won scholarships while participating in the Senior Division of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Swine Judging Contest. The event, which invites students from across the state, took place at the Iowa State...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association's viral "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" marketing initiative with Iowa State football players is adding a new element: Linebacker Alec Cook.
Through an NIL (name, image, likeness) deal, Cook joins fellow Cyclones Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore,...
If you're involved with a sow farm operation, take note: the 2023 Sow Summit is less than two weeks away. Provided by Iowa Pork Industry Center for producers who want to hear from real world experts on current topics...