Summer workshops to help educators teach the science of food production
Two-day professional development workshops for teachers will be offered throughout the summer and around the state by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation and partner organizations. The workshops...
View ArticleIowa Pork Producers set to launch 2017 tenderloin contest
Contact: Kelsey Sutter, Marketing/Program Director (800) 372-7675, ksutter@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Iowa Pork Producers set to launch 2017 tenderloin contest (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork...
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‘Good Farm Neighbor Award’ presented to Washington County pork producers
The Vittetoes The majority of Iowa’s pig farmers take pride in farming the right way, caring for the environment and their livestock, and being good neighbors and another farm family that lives...
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Never miss a heat: Build a better boar bachelor pad
The boar’s view. When it comes to finding open sows in a gestation pen, you can’t find a better tool for the job than a healthy boar. But the traditional practice of walking a boar is time consuming...
View ArticleStudy: Iowa pork industry remains important economic driver
Contact: Curtis Meier, President Iowa Pork Producer Association (712) 370-0611 (CLIVE, Iowa) — A new study commissioned by the Iowa Pork Producers Association shows the state’s pork industry continues...
View ArticleQuality assurance sessions scheduled for Iowa pig farmers
Contact: Drew Mogler, Producer Education Director (800) 372-7675 dmogler@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with the Iowa Pork...
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Northey encourages farmers to sign up for available water quality cost-share...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced yesterday that the 2017 sign-up period is open for statewide cost-share funds to help farmers install nutrient reduction practices. The program has...
View ArticleU.S. pork exports reach record volumes in March
U.S. pork exports finished the first quarter with a flourish as new record volume was set in March, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation earlier this...
View ArticleWorld Pork Expo seminars offer ideas and innovation
Pork professionals attending the 2017 World Pork Expo will have the opportunity to hear the most up-to-date production information and ideas, as well as have access to world-class experts during a wide...
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Spend an evening on a pig farm
Aaron and Trish Cook and the Buchanan County Pork Producers are hosting “an evening on a pig farm” on June 22 near Winthrop for an informal introduction to modern pork production. This free,...
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The We Care® Responsible Pork Initiative
Every day, the efforts of pig farmers and all those associated with pork production on Iowa farms and those across America demonstrate care and concern for how pork is produced. The adoption of a...
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Governor to lead all-Iowa ag mission to China
All of Iowa’s agriculture commodity groups will be represented when Gov. Kim Reynolds leads a mission to China in July. Reynolds announced the mission will take place July 19-28 and will include...
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ISU veterinarians work to strengthen food safety, drug efficacy in pork...
Locke Karriker A recently completed series of studies by Iowa State veterinarians on some of the most commonly prescribed drugs used in pork production will help to improve food safety and allow...
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Several hundred enjoy pork and wine at ‘hot’ lawn party
Several hundred wine enthusiasts braved 90-degree temperatures for the Iowa Pork Lawn Party at the Jasper Winery in Des Moines yesterday afternoon. The Iowa Pork Producers Association sponsored the...
View ArticleIPPA invites consumers to jump on ‘Iowa Pork Tenderloin Trail’
Contact: Kelsey Sutter, Marketing/Program Director (800) 372-7675, ksutter@iowapork.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! (CLIVE, Iowa) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association is set to launch the most delicious...
View ArticleInternational group of farmers, ag leaders visiting Iowa
Farmers and ag industry leaders from Australia, Brazil, England, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand are in Iowa this week. The group is visiting Iowa with Nuffield International, an international...
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Mock animal disease emergency response exercise held
More than 60 federal, state and local agency officials and academic and industry professionals met on June 15 to participate in a mock animal disease emergency response exercise hosted by the Iowa...
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Conservation practice field day being held in Nevada
Iowa farmers can learn more about the importance of buffer strips and strip-till conservation practices at a field day being held on June 27 in Nevada. Prairie Rivers of Iowa will host the event from 4...
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Elected officials see, learn the ‘real’ pork story
Public officials and other guests get a personal view of a swine finishing barn near Winthrop. A handful of state politicians and area county officials were among the nearly 70 people who attended an...
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Young engineers excited to add pig farming to their resume
Landon Slattery talks about the new hog barn he and his brother have built to get their start in farming. Landon and Andy Slattery of rural Winthrop were proud to show off their shiny, new 2,400-head...
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