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June’s U.S. hog inventory highest since 1964
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says the number of hogs and pigs on farms across America on June 1 was the highest ever for that date. The quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report released...
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Turning down the heat – How heat stress affects muscle growth and limits pork...
Dr. Joshua Selsby With the warm summer months in full swing, understanding what causes heat stress as well as how to prevent it is a crucial aspect for producers to consider across the state. On Iowa...
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Putting water quality education in the classroom
The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) recently developed a new set of 16 lesson plans that help teach water quality and nutrient management. The new curricula comes in response to water...
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Emerging swine disease communications strategy formed
When emerging swine disease arises, early communication about outbreaks is essential. Veterinarians and pork producers need to know who to contact and how to proceed in these events, beyond their...
View ArticleIPPA donates grilled chops to Clive first responders
Iowa Pork Producers Association staff today delivered a grilled pork meal to firemen, emergency medical technicians and policemen for the city of Clive. The first responders received 30 freshly grilled...
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Strong pork export momentum continues in May
U.S. pork exports posted a strong May performance, increasing significantly from the previous month and from year-ago levels, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat...
View ArticleCedar Rapids chef is Quad Cities Taste of Elegance winner
A long-time chef from Cedar Rapids was named Chef Par Excellence at the 15th annual Quad-Cities Taste of Elegance contest and reception on July 10 in Bettendorf. The Scott County Pork Producers and the...
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IPPA to help feed the needy at ISF
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has long supported food banks and shelters and will kick off the 2017 Iowa State Fair with another gesture of support for the Food Bank of Iowa. During the fair’s...
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Study finds disinfectant inactivates PEDV in freezing temperatures
Pork producers now have another tool to combat Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV): accelerated hydrogen peroxide® (AHP®) disinfectant, sold under the brand name Accel®. A recent Pork...
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June results confirm strong first half for U.S. pork exports
U.S. pork exports capped a very strong first half of the year in June. Statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation in August show that exports achieved higher values on...
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Diversified Clarke Co. farmers named ‘good farm neighbors’
The Lupkes family of Truro Tim and Beva Lupkes and their family raise hogs, cattle and 450 acres of corn, soybeans and hay on their Truro-area farm. They are the latest winners of the “Wergin Good Farm...
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IPPA Board tours new packing plant, leaves impressed
Cut floor. The Iowa Pork Producers Association Board of Directors got a first-hand look at the new $300 million Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing plant in Sioux City on Aug. 23, just before the...
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Iowa pig farmer named finalist for 2017 America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM
An Iowa pig farmer is one of four finalists to be named the 2017 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year by the National Pork Board. Leon Sheets of Ionia has been around pigs since he was a young boy and …The...
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ISU starts football season with special water quality promotion
If you’re one of the 61,500 people who attended the Iowa State and Northern Iowa football game in Ames on Sept. 2, you may have noticed the four, new water bottle filling stations on the Jack Trice...
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Washington Co. pork producers earn ‘good farm neighbor award’
The Stout family from Washington County has been named winners of the “Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award.” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey presented the award to the Stouts at a luncheon in...
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ISU research uses light to neutralize livestock odors
Devin Maurer tests the pilot scale UV treatment of swine barn air. Iowa State University researchers have literally, and figuratively, shed new light on livestock odor problems. Jacek Koziel, an...
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July pork export volume dips to 15-month low
USDA statistics compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation show that July pork export volume dipped below its year-ago level for the first time in 15 months, with export value also down slightly. Pork...
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Iowa, U.S. hog buildup continues
There were 3 percent more hogs and pigs on Iowa farms on Sept. 1 than the previous quarter, according to the quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released...
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Pig farmers adapt quickly to new antibiotic rules
Nine months after the full implementation of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidance 209 and 213, America’s pig farmers continue to demonstrate their awareness and commitment to doing what’s right...
View ArticleRecipe – Pulled Pork Nachos 2 Ways
Ingredients Pulled Pork 4 lb pork shoulder 1 tsp seasoned salt ½ tsp black pepper Fiesta Pulled Pork Nachos 1 – 11 oz bag tortilla chips 3 c shredded pork shoulder ½ c black beans 1 – 11 oz can … The...
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