#Porktober19 Tells the Pork Story to Iowans

Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by Dal Grooms

(Clive, Iowa) October 1, 2019 – Iowa’s pig farmers do their work every day of the year, so it’s only fitting that one month be dedicated to the delicious and nutritious product they produce.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has …

Trade Takes a Positive Step with Japan

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Dal Grooms

A U.S. trade agreement with Japan that, once implemented, will put U.S. pork on a level playing field with international competitors is an important step for Iowa pork producers, says the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The agreement was announced at …

Iowan is America’s Pig Farmer Finalist

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Dal Grooms

Manilla, Iowa pig farmer Josh Linde is a finalist for the 2019 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year^SM. The program honors a U.S. pig farmer who excels at raising pigs and is committed to sharing their farming story …

Iowa Pork Tent by the Numbers

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dal Grooms

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MFP 2019 – It’s Still Only a Short-Term Fix

Posted on July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 by Dal Grooms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced details on the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The direct payment to farmers will provide $11 per head to qualifying pig farmers who have been and will be …

Showcasing Farm Conservation Efforts

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Dal Grooms

Ten years ago, pig farmers Bruce and Jenny Wessling of Grand Junction became the first family to participate in the Green Farmstead Partner program organized by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Famers (CSIF).

The program, which also includes Trees Forever …

Iowa Livestock Farmers Recognized for Positive Influence in Community

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Dal Grooms

Ewoldts Noted as Good Farm Neighbors

There are lots of ways to be a good neighbor, and the Robb and Jennifer Ewoldt family of Davenport have covered most of them.

Writing a bi-monthly newspaper column to explain what’s happening on …

Iowans Nominated as Pork Act Delegates

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Dal Grooms

Iowa pig farmers from around the state nominated 30 delegates and 8 alternates for the 2020 Pork Act delegate meeting that will be held in Kansas City next March. The nominated delegates and alternates will need to be confirmed by …

IPPA says Lifting of Metal Tariffs Puts Full Focus on USMCA

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Dal Grooms

(Clive, Iowa) May 17, 2019 – The U.S. government announced May 17 that it is lifting the 25 percent tariff on steel and the 10 percent duty on aluminum imports that had been imposed last year on Canada and Mexico.…

Search is on for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin of 2019

Posted on April 17, 2019November 7, 2019 by Dal Grooms

April 17, 2019 – There is no one right way to make a delicious breaded pork tenderloin. That’s one of the reasons the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is beginning its search of Iowa restaurants to find the best in …

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