IPPA Applauds House Action on USMCA
The Iowa Pork Producers Association supports actions taken today by the U.S. House when it passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Exports are important to Iowa and U.S. pig farmers, and...
View ArticleSeminars and Training at the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress
Topics range from practical information to outlooks for future decision-making Midwest pig farmers who attend the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress on Jan. 22-23 will find a variety of educational seminar and...
View ArticleYouth Encouraged to Participate in Youth Swine Judging Contest
Iowa Pork Congress event attracts hundreds The hundreds of youth that will participate in the Iowa Pork Producers Association Youth Swine Judging Contest in January will learn more information to grow...
View ArticleMany Candidates Vie for Youth Leadership Team
Fifteen young women and men are competing for three positions on the 2020 Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Leadership Team. The competition will be held during Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 22...
View ArticleAltoona Chef Wins Culinary Contest that Kicks Off Iowa Pork Congress
Chef Ben Hayes of the Peace of Cake Café at the Facebook facility in Altoona, Iowa, took home the 1st place honors – or Chef Par Excellence – at the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Taste of...
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The Iowa Pork Producer is the official publication of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. It is sent standard mail from Des Moines, Iowa, to Iowa pork producers, educators and allied business partners...
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IPPA Announces 2019 Master Pork Producers, Pork Partners
At the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress, the Iowa Pork Producers Association introduced the 2019 class of Master Pork Producers and Master Pork Partners. A Master Pork Producer award denotes an individual’s or...
View ArticleWestern Iowa Family Receives Pork All-American Award
Fifth generation farmers, Aaron and Alyce Nieland of Breda, have been named by the Iowa Pork Producers Association as the 2019 recipients of the Pork All-American Award. They were presented their award...
View ArticlePork Producers Name Youth Leadership Team at Iowa Pork Congress
Abby Bean, Marathon; Alexis Berte, Algona; and Caleb Hogan, Monticello, are the 2020 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. They were selected from a field of 13 contestants during the Iowa Pork Congress...
View ArticleIPPA President Praises Trump’s signing of USMCA
Below is a statement from Mike Paustian, the president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, regarding President Donald Trump signing the USMCA into law. Paustian is a pig farmer from Walcott. “We...
View ArticleMaster Seedstock Producer Award Goes to Father-Son Duo
Bill Owen, Riceville, and his son, Bob Owen, Saratoga, were named the 2019 Master Seedstock Producer award winners by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council (IPSC). Their award was presented during the Iowa...
View Article$4,500 Awarded in Youth Swine Judging Contest
Five teams of Iowa youth won scholarships while participating in the Senior Division of the Iowa Pork Producers Association Youth Swine Judging Contest. The contest was held in conjunction with the...
View ArticleState Winner of Belle Ringer Award Named
Five women from across Iowa vied for the top Belle Ringer award during Iowa Pork Congress. All received the local Belle Ringer designation for the key roles they play in their county pork producer...
View ArticleIowa Winner of Hog Wild Award Named
Six men from across Iowa vied for the top Hog Wild award during Iowa Pork Congress. All received the local Hog Wild designation for the key roles they play in their county pork producer organizations....
View ArticleCounty Pork Producers Drive Activity and IPPA Membership
Top Counties Recognized for Their Efforts Iowa counties with organized and active local pork groups were recognized at the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress for their 2019 efforts to grow membership and increase...
View ArticlePulled Pork Madness Nomination Period Opens Friday
Bracket-style contest lets pork fans choose Iowa’s best pulled pork sandwich Pulled Pork Madness is back for a third year, with Iowa restaurants going head-to-head for the best pulled pork sandwich....
View ArticleSwine Spectacular Tests Youths on Industry Knowledge, Skills
Young swine enthusiasts tested their pig knowledge and skills during the annual Swine Spectacular at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames. The educational event, presented by the Iowa...
View ArticlePulled Pork Madness: Voting Underway to Determine ‘Elite 8’
Has the NCAA’s cancellation of March Madness given you the blues? Get in on some bracket action with the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Pulled Pork Madness, a competition that pits Iowa...
View ArticleKirkwood Team Wins Student Culinary Competition
Ten teams from four colleges and universities tested their culinary skills during the annual Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Student Taste of Elegance competition last week. The event was held...
View ArticleIPPA Provides a Leading Gift to VDL Building Project
$1 million gift from Iowa Pork Producers Association supports Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Project The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has committed a lead gift of $1...
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