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,...

The 52nd Annual Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, is set to take place on January 22-23, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of...

SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues, begins its next program year in early February 2025, and registration is now underway. The series is provided online...

Identifying, selecting, and managing the right gilts for an operation is a driving factor in that farm’s productivity. A new video series from Iowa Pork Industry Center focuses on a variety of aspects related to gilt development packaged in...

At Iowa Select Farms, the people behind the operations are the heart of the company’s success. One such standout is Jason Paysen, a Senior Wean-to-Market Supervisor, who proudly celebrates nearly 25 years of dedication to the company. Overseeing 78...

Maintaining accurate records is a critical aspect of achieving consistent and measurable success in swine production. However, compiling precise and comprehensive records can be an ongoing challenge. Without accurate data, it’s impossible to draw meaningful conclusions, adjust strategies, or...

Having a daily feed supply available for sows, piglets, and market pigs is important for their growth and general well-being. Whether feed is manufactured on-farm or off-site, feed delivery dates must be determined ahead of time to allow for...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recently celebrated the hard work, leadership, and perseverance of five standout high school volleyball players with the prestigious “Top Producer” award. Honoring one player from each class following the Iowa Girls State Volleyball...