A Luther, Iowa, barbecue restaurant came out on top in the championship round of Pulled Pork Madness, a bracket-style social media contest presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew earned the top honor …

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 at the Iowa Culinary Institute on the Des Moines Area …

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 restaurants against each other for the …

$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 million that will help enhance the animal health, food safety, public …

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 Pork Producers Association (IPPA), was held in conjunction with …

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 local activities.

Ryan Pudenz of Ames, the chairman …

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.

Jeff Monk of Allamakee County …

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 organizations.

Cherokee County’s Janet Sullivan was …

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 2020 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines in late …