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Seminars, tradeshow and networking at 2016 Iowa Pork Congress
The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s 2016 Iowa Pork Congress will be held on Jan. 27 and 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The nation’s largest winter swine tradeshow and conference will be...
View ArticleGetting the ball rolling in the Elk Run Watershed
Collaboration and partnerships are the keys to success in any agriculture initiative, but particularly when it comes to water quality. The Elk Run Water Quality Initiative (WQI) is just one example of...
View ArticleIPPA invites presidential candidates to Iowa Pork Congress forum
Contact: Stephanie Carlson Producer Outreach and Federal Policy Director (800) 372-7675, scarlson@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) – The Democratic and Republican presidential...
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Fourteen to compete for Iowa Pork Producers Association youth titles
A total of 14 young Iowa swine enthusiasts have elected to compete to become members of the 2016 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. The candidates will compete during the Iowa Pork Producers...
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‘My ticket back to the farm’
Corey Hillebo stands in a field of Aronia berries near his Iowa hog farm. When an opportunity arose for Corey Hillebo to return to the farm, he was determined to do things right and see it last....
View Article2016 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences slated for Feb. 22-25
Contact: Tyler Bettin, State Public Policy Director (800) 372-7675, tbettin@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association has teamed up with the Iowa Pork...
View ArticleCommon Swine Industry Audit training sessions offered
Contact: Tyler Bettin, State Public Policy Director (800) 372-7675, tbettin@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Common Swine Industry Audit training sessions offered (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork...
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Iowa awarded $97 million for flood reduction and water quality
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey along with key federal and state partners announced today that the state of Iowa was awarded nearly $97...
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PRRS, SVV to be focus of 2016 IPPA Regional Conferences
Two persistent swine viruses will be among the topics the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s 2016 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences next month. The Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome continues...
View ArticleU.S. pork exports maintain momentum in November
U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) earlier this month. November pork exports were up 8...
View ArticleIowa Pork Producers Association announces 2016 youth leadership team
Contact: Shawnie Wagner, Consumer Outreach Director (800) 372-7675, swagner@iowapork.org For Immediate Release! Iowa Pork Producers Association announces 2016 youth leadership team (CLIVE, Iowa) — The...
View ArticleDubuque chef becomes two-time winner of Iowa Pork Taste of Elegance
Contact: Kelsey Sutter, Marketing/Programs Director (800) 372-7675, ksutter@iowapork.org For Immediate Release! Dubuque chef becomes two-time winner of Iowa Pork Taste of Elegance (CLIVE, Iowa) — A...
View ArticleUSDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) awards $9.5 million for...
Project will leverage $4.75 million in state funding and $33 million from the private sector to expand water quality efforts Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Sean McMahon, executive...
View ArticleU.S. pork exports solid in December, closing otherwise ‘challenging year’
U.S. pork exports posted a strong finish in 2015 as December volume was the largest since April and the third-largest of the year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat...
View ArticleIowa now offering new agriculture license plate
A new agriculture license plate is now available throughout Iowa for passenger vehicles, trucks and trailers. The plate recognizes the important role that agriculture plays in the Iowa economy. Revenue...
View ArticleIPPA makes donation to Food Bank program
Donations made by attendees at January’s Iowa Pork Taste of Elegance in Des Moines and matched by the Iowa Pork Producers Association were presented to the Food Bank of Iowa in a ceremony earlier this...
View ArticleISU veterinarian taking second look at financial impact of PRRS
An Iowa State University veterinarian is crunching updated numbers to determine the current economic impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, considered the costliest swine disease in...
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Exploring export potential
IPPA leaders optimistic about increased exports to Dominican, Costa Rica, Cuba IPPA Directors Marv Rietema and Ken Ries listen as the manager of a Cooperative Organic Farm near Havana explains the...
View ArticleSurvey: Pig farmers aware of, many ready for antibiotic use changes
A recent survey of the nation’s pig farmers by the National Pork Board indicates that 82 percent say they’re aware of the upcoming regulatory changes regarding on-farm antibiotic use. The survey also...
View ArticleISU team takes IPPA Student Taste of Elegance
A team of Iowa State University culinary students created the winning pork entrée in the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s 2016 Student Taste of Elegance contest held at the Des Moines Area Community...
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