Matt and Angie Schnepf both grew up on farms in northwest Iowa. They have used the lessons learned – hard work, a sixth sense for working with pigs, and continuous improvement of their production practices – for their achievement as …

Top Counties Recognized for Their Efforts

Iowa counties with organized and active local pork groups were recognized at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress for their efforts in 2021 to grow membership and increase local activities.

Aaron Juergens, the Carroll farmer …

A third-generation farmer from Ringgold County is the 2021 Master Seedstock Producer.

Kevin Triggs of Triggs Show Pigs was tapped for the award by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council (IPSC). The announcement of the Mount Ayr man’s award came …

New event showcases students’ work in areas that impact pork production

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) research committee and the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) have announced the winners of a research poster competition, organized by the two …

It may sound odd, but manure played a big role in keeping Todd and Mary Kay Wegener on the farm they bought near Fenton in 1997.

They struggled with crop yields early on and took jobs off their farm to …

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is inviting the state’s pig farmers to attend one of four Iowa Pork Regional Conferences being held in February. The events are being held at different locations from Feb. 21 through Feb. 24.

In …

Resolutions on Checkoff Rates Passed for National Consideration

Labor issues related to transportation of pigs have many Iowa pork producers concerned about the availability of truck drivers to keep pigs moving through the supply chain. The number of drivers who …

A Humboldt County pig farmer, Kevin Rasmussen, is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). The change in leadership followed the IPPA annual meeting on Jan. 25. Rasmussen, who had served as president-elect in 2021, replaces Dennis …

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and longtime policy influencer Jerry Fitzgerald were recognized as Honorary Master Pork Producers at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress.

Their awards were presented at a recognition banquet on Wednesday, Jan. 26, where several other outstanding members …