Local pork processor Webster City Custom Meats Inc. became a division of Midwest Quality Wholesale Inc. at the beginning of this month. Midwest Quality Wholesale Inc. is a subsidiary of Fareway Stores Inc., which is based in Boone. Phil Voge, WC...

On May 11, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a California law that mandates more space for breeding pigs, also called Proposition 12. The justices upheld a decision to dismiss a lawsuit by the National Pork Producers...

To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance- a price area or trend line...

Pork producers play a fundamental role in environmental stewardship as they continue to prioritize sustainable production practices. Iowa State University animal science graduate research assistant Erika Johnson said continuous improvement in this area requires strengthening the understanding of the...

  The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Cubs and Cactus Cares to host the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event will feature a Backyard BBQ Competition, with proceeds benefiting local food pantries....

Helping Iowa farmers has been the focus of John Lawrence's work at Iowa State University for over 30 years and that service has earned him the 2023 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service award. The southwest Iowa farm boy thought farming...

March Madness tips off this week with college basketball teams battling for the No. 1 spot in the nation. But you don’t have to live and breathe hoops to cheer on restaurants vying for Iowa's best pulled pork sandwich. Pulled...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin Hall of Ankeny as its communications director. Hall will be responsible for developing and implementing the association’s strategic communications plan, including issues management and public relations projects and campaigns. He’ll...

Farmscape for March 13, 2023 Full Interview 35:07 Listen  Scientists are looking at the levels of stress hormones in the hair of pigs as a means of identifying which genetic lines will be more or less resilient in warding off disease. Researchers...

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) named five Top Producer award winners at the end of the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament on March 4. The Top Producer award, sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA),...

Kevin Rasmussen is a farmer from Humboldt County Iowa who served as the Iowa Pork Producers Association President in 2022 and now serves on the board of directors. He says that 2022 was a year of smooth sailing. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2023/03/KR11677878040-1772129961.mp3 Rasmussen says...

The Expo will feature a wide array of vendors from the pork industry, as well as education sessions, seminars, and opportunities for networking. The 2023 World Pork Expo will return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from...

Swine Judging Contest Awards $4,500 in Scholarships More than 700 students compete from around the state Five teams of Iowa youth won scholarships while participating in the Senior Division of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Swine Judging Contest. The contest...

“I’ve worked from the bottom up, and I know I can grow here and help others grow, too,” said Ashley Dyer, the farrowing department head at Hooper Sow Farm. “I enjoy training people and caring for the animals, both...

Elle Ploeger, Pierson; Ali Wadle, Milo; and Josh Wiley, Walker, are members of the 2023 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. They were selected during the Iowa Pork Congress in late January.  The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) sponsors the contest....