Another successful Iowa Swine Day is in the books, and 2025’s edition lived up to its reputation as one of the premier pork industry events in the country. Held in Ames, Iowa, this year’s conference gathered more than 20 expert...

Iowa State University played a sizable role in the third U.S. Conference on Precision Livestock Farming held in early June in Lincoln, Nebraska. Twelve graduate students and four faculty members from four departments hosted and moderated sessions, and presented...

At first glance, Josh Shields may just look like a maintenance technician. But talk to anyone in Lucas County, Iowa, who’s worked with him, and they’ll tell you: he’s a cornerstone of operational excellence at Iowa Select Farms. For the...

Iowa Pork Producers rally community for a successful third annual event at Principal Park The third annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) in partnership with the Iowa Cubs and Fareway Stores,...

Iowa Select Farms continues to lead with purpose, bringing together nearly 150 nutrient applicators from across the state for its annual Nutrient Applicator Meeting—a key event focused on professional growth, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. “We are proud of what we...

Get ready for a sizzling celebration of Iowa pork! The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), in partnership with the Iowa Cubs and Fareway, is bringing BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark back for its third year this Saturday, June...

At the heart of Iowa pork production, the team at Hooper Sow Farm is quietly doing extraordinary things—raising healthy pigs, leading with precision, and opening their barn doors to showcase the responsibility that defines modern livestock care. Designated as one...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is investing in the next generation of pork industry leaders by welcoming two Iowa State University students as their 2025 summer interns. Alley Odland of Webster City, Iowa, is stepping into the role of...

owa Select Farms has announced the addition of Dr. Kris Kovach, DVM, to its health services team. Dr. Kovach joins as a veterinarian with a strong background in swine health and production, bringing valuable experience to support both sow...

Dr. Locke Karriker, Morrill Professor and the Dr. Douglas and Ann Gustafson Professor for Teaching Excellence in Veterinary Medicine, has been named the chair of the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine and the executive director of...

What began as a job has turned into a legacy for Dean Reddel, who is proudly celebrating 25 years as a Heat Check/AI Specialist with Iowa Select Farms. “I never imagined my career would turn into this,” Dean shared. “What...

Today’s college student often relies on food in two ways: quick and easy. Of course, students often look at the cost, and occasionally nutrition. Pork has an important role in the household meals of many, including students, because it...

County pork organizations across Iowa demonstrated remarkable generosity in 2025, donating over 18,000 pounds of pork—equal to nearly 75,000 servings—as part of the annual Pork in the Pantry program. Led by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), the program saw...

Pork is reintroducing itself for the first time since 2011. The National Pork Board has launched a bold new U.S. brand campaign: Taste What Pork Can Do.™ This fully integrated, data-driven digital campaign delivers an unapologetic message: pork is...

Iowa Swine Day offers the most current information on emerging critical topics by renowned pork industry speakers. Organized and hosted by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, the 14th annual event is set for Thursday, June...