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$100 million in low-cost financing awarded for water quality improvements
The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality say that $100 million in low-cost financing has assisted more than 1,600 Iowa landowners and farmers with...
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National Agriculture Week 2016: Thank a farmer
Today kicks off National Agriculture Week in the United States with National Agriculture Day to be celebrated tomorrow, March 15. It’s a day to reflect and be grateful for those who grow and raise our...
View ArticleISU researchers gain understanding of the winter rye-cover crop yield problem
Cover crops offer a valuable tool for farmers to reduce nutrient loss and help ensure clean water in Iowa waterways, but some farmers have reported that planting winter rye as a cover crop may reduce...
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2016 Iowa Pork Youth Tour
June 20-23, 2016 On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a world leading commercial hog operation, Iowa State University and industry professionals, large-scale harvesting and pork...
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North Carolina family announces new Mason City pork processing plant
Dr. Ron Prestage announces new fresh pork processing facility today in Mason City. A multi-generational North Carolina family today announced the formation of a new company with plans to build a new...
View ArticleBenton County farm family receives ‘good neighbor’ award
A Benton County farm family is the March winner of the Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award. Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the award to Todd and Denise Wiley and their four...
View ArticleQuarterly pig crop decline reduces Iowa hog inventory
The number of hogs on Iowa farms has declined over the past three months, according to the latest Hogs and Pigs Report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report issued on March...
View Article14th annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest begins
Contact: Kelsey Sutter, Marketing/Program Director (800) 372-7675, ksutter@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) — The search is on for Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin. The Iowa Pork...
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North American pig farmers committed to responsible production
North American pig farmer leaders meeting last week in Whistler, British Columbia, confirmed their industry’s common focus on producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork. Hosted by the...
View ArticlePublic-private partnership strengthens nutrient reduction strategy...
Iowa State University is beginning a state-funded project in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC) to explore how to measure Iowa farmers’ progress in reducing...
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Northey: No-till, strip-till resources available
Farmers in Iowa continue to expand usage of no-till or strip-till field practices to limit runoff, improve water quality and reduce production costs. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is...
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Iowa pig farmers realize benefits from ISU-led euthanasia research
Interactive tools like these can be part of future euthanasia educational modules. Timely, appropriate on-farm euthanasia is a vital component of today’s pork operations and Iowa hog farmers are...
View Article2016 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest opens
The search is on for Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin. The Iowa Pork Producers Association has extended the Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest nomination process this year to give consumers more...
View ArticlePig farmers demonstrate on-farm environmental sustainability
This Earth Day, new video reminds public of U.S. pork industry commitment For Iowa’s and America’s pig farmers, focusing on environmentally sustainable practices is a daily part of how they manage...
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Iowa ag secretary comments on 2016 legislative appropriations
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey thanked Iowa legislators for providing $9.6 million to support the Iowa Water Quality Initiative, but highlighted...
View ArticleQuality assurance sessions scheduled for Iowa hog farmers
Contact: Tyler Bettin, State Public Policy Director (800) 372-7675, tbettin@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa...
View ArticleFirst quarter pork export volume up 2 percent
March pork exports increased year-over-year in volume, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) on May 5. March export values were lower than a...
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Noem appointed to National Pork Board
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has appointed an Iowa Pork Producers Association Board member to the 15-member National Pork Board. Gene Noem Gene Noem of Ames will serve a three-year term...
View ArticleSaturated buffers focus of upcoming field day
The Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project, along with Iowa Soybean Association, will host a field day on June 8 about edge-of-field water quality practices. The event will be held from 9...
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National Pork Board announces new CEO
Bill Even An agriculture-industry leader with substantial senior management experience in crop and livestock production will join the National Pork Board as its new chief executive officer on June 6....
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