IPPA Statement on Iowa Disposal Assistance Program

Posted on May 27, 2020May 29, 2020 by Tina Hinz

In Gov. Kim Reynolds’ May 26, 2020, proclamation on the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, she directed the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to provide financial assistance to livestock producers. This assistance is for disposal costs of …

How COVID-19 has Impacted our Food Supply Chain and Iowa Pork Producers

Posted on May 8, 2020May 12, 2020 by Tina Hinz

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The impact COVID-19 is having on Iowa’s pig farmers has been unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetimes. The virus spread makes planning for food production, health care and business a challenge …

Iowa Launches Resource Coordination Center for Pig Farmers

Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by Tina Hinz

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has formed a Resource Coordination Center (RCC) to support Iowa livestock producers affected by the COVID-19 supply chain disruptions. COVID-19 outbreaks in the …

IPPA Supports Implementation of Defense Production Act

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Tina Hinz

On April 28, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to extend much-needed federal support to the U.S. pork production system. By triggering the DPA, the federal government will prioritize the continuity of pork processing plant operations. The …

‘Pass the Pork’ Program Connects Iowa Pig Farmers, Food Banks

Posted on April 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Tina Hinz

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced a new “Pass the Pork” program to connect Iowa pig farmers with food-insecure Iowans. The program is an initiative of Gov. Reynolds’ Feeding Iowans

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IPPA Statement on Packer Operations Support

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Tina Hinz

IPPA Cites Need of Packer Operations for Food Supply Chain

“This country’s food supply chain is complex. It is vital to maintain this supply chain, especially those portions that operate in Iowa in order to provide food to Americans.”

“The …

IPPA Donates Pork to Food Banks as Need Surges Amid COVID-19

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Tina Hinz

Current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and related business closures have left many Iowa workers jobless, and food banks in the state are scrambling to keep up with a surge in demand. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and its county organizations …

Search Begins for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin of 2020

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Tina Hinz

Comfort foods are high on the list of what Iowans are looking for in this stressful time. In Iowa, one of the star comfort foods is the breaded pork tenderloin. Despite the fact that many of our local restaurants are …

Iowa Pork Builds Industry Leadership

Posted on April 8, 2020April 9, 2020 by Tina Hinz

The Iowa Pork Leadership Academy (IPLA) welcomes 13 members to its 2020 class. IPLA develops leadership skills in Iowa’s pork producers and is organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Those selected for the class have indicated an interest …

Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew Wins 2020 Pulled Pork Madness

Posted on April 3, 2020April 6, 2020 by Tina Hinz

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 …

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