04 Apr 2025

Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Rises in Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers

By Jay Brasher

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream continues its momentum as the popular chain once again earned a spot on Pizza Marketplace’s yearly list of the “Top

03 Apr 2025

Bacon Buddies Recognized for Community Leadership

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the Thirteenth Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition celebrates the Bacon Buddies® program, a groundbreaking initiative created by IPPA in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa.

12 Mar 2025

Iowa Pork Barbecue Competition Calls on Backyard Grill Masters to Show Their Skills

By Olivia Hanlon

CLIVE, IOWA (March 12, 2025) — Are you the king or queen of backyard barbecue? It’s time to put your skills to the test! Amateur grillers from across Iowa are invited to showcase their talent at the backyard BBQ competition, part of the BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark event this summer in Des Moines.

04 Mar 2025

See How the Food Community Is Responding to a Changing Food Landscape at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

By Dennis Van Milligen

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 4, 2025) — The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a non-profit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for 

18 Feb 2025

Iowa Pork Producers Combat Hunger

By Olivia Hanlon

CLIVE, IOWA (February 18, 2025) — Iowa pork producers are stepping up once again this year to fight food insecurity with the return of Pork in the Pantry.

12 Feb 2025

Happy Joe’s Helps Cupid Out with Heart-Shaped Pizzas

By Jay Brasher

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 27, 2024) — Can you feel the love tonight? 

10 Feb 2025

Swine Scholars Auction Raises Record Amount for Iowa Students

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (February 10, 2025) — The 2025 Iowa Pork Congress saw a record-breaking fundraising effort for student scholarships in the pork industry. This year’s Dollars for Swine Scholars Auction raised an impressive $62,511, surpassing the previous record of $61,525 set in 2023.

10 Feb 2025

National Organic Program Delays Effective Date for Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food Final Rule

By Bruce Summers

WASHINGTON DC (February 10, 2025) — The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has published a document to delay the effective date of the Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food Final Rule (89 FR 104367), which was published on December 23, 2024.

05 Feb 2025

Iowa Pork Producers Association Recognizes Outstanding Local Leaders

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (February 5, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) celebrated the dedication and enthusiasm of local leaders in the state's pork industry at the annual Iowa Pork Congress held in late January. The event recognized both individuals and county organizations for their contributions to promoting pork production and providing leadership in the industry.

Belle Ringer Award Winners

04 Feb 2025

Gain Expert Insights at Iowa Pork Regional Conferences

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (February 4, 2025) — The annual Iowa Pork Regional Conferences return this February, continuing the long-standing partnership between the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC). These conferences provide producers with valuable research, education, and practical insights to improve their operations.

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