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Pig show at the Iowa State Fair brings 4-H and FFA members together with Iowans with special needs for an unforgettable day in the show ring.

A farmer and a farm worker are on probation after applying liquid manure onto a field that resulted in runoff into a nearby stream. The farm was fined $50,000.

One of the big draws of the Iowa Pork Congress is their dynamic trade show that draws in pork industry vendors to show off their latest technology, products and scientific advances. Here's a few that caught my eye.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is now accepting applications for its 2019 Iowa Pork Leadership Academy.

Reducing nitrates in water is obviously beneficial to the public as well as agriculture, but usually those benefits aren’t quantified. A news study from Iowa State University may help.

Iowa Pork Congress keynote speaker Andy Curliss, CEO of the NC Pork Council, will discuss how a significant, coordinated effort is threatening animal agriculture, not only in his state, but across the country.

Travel the country. Meet farmers from other states. Develop your leadership skills. Sound interesting? Consider applying for the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy or the Illinois Future Leaders Class of 2020-2021. 

Livestock producers are entering a time of year that, because of winter weather, can often be challenging for maintaining the health of their herds.

Most animals need some shelter during the winter months, however their natural winter coats allow them to endure cold temperatures.

A growing school district, an active housing boom and rising pay scales are just a few examples of how the new Prestage Foods of Iowa pork processing plant in Eagle Grove, Iowa, is impacting the local economy.

Chris Rademacher named associate director position at Iowa Pork Industry Center.

Iowa Select Farms reports on a study by Dermot Hayes about the positive impact livestock farms have on Iowa’s small towns and the state’s economy.

Hormel Foods Corporation plans to nearly double the size of its Nevada, Iowa, plant and create about 210 new jobs.

According to an Iowa State University study, the widespread adoption of cover crops is hindered by return on investment. Livestock may offer a solution.

One industry feeds the other—and both need relief from trade conflicts. Iowa Soybean Association president Lindsay Geiner tells Chip Flory on AgriTalk about the current crop conditions and state of the pork industry.

The 30th annual World Pork Expo is just around the corner. You'll find plenty of innovation, education and opportunities for networking at the show, held June 6-8 at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Gage and Jimmy Kent were invited by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to the “Made in America” product showcase at the White House July 23, 2018.

Former judges share the passion and skills they developed while judging hogs as a 4-H or FFA member.

Record supplies underscore how important demand will be in determining 2019 livestock and poultry prices. What will it take for pork to stay competitive in 2019?