CLIVE, IOWA (January 27, 2025) —– The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Kent Mowrer, longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, as 2024 Honorary Master Pork Producers.

The award-winners embody the diversity of Iowa’s pig farms and the dedicated individuals who support pork producers.

Mowrer receives this award posthumously.

CLIVE, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Carroll County pig farmer Aaron Juergens has been named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). He assumed the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 21. Juergens manages over 100,000 nursery and finishing pig spaces for Sunburst Valley Farms near Carroll.

CLIVE, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data verifies Iowa’s status as the number-one pork-producing state in the nation, providing 33% of the U.S. hog inventory, and creating more than 120,000 jobs.

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CLIVE, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored seven stand-out high school football players during the state championships for their invaluable yet often overlooked contributions. The prestigious Hog of the Game Award recognizes the top offensive lineman in each of the seven state championship games.

This year marks the sixth anniversary of the HOG Award, with the following players earning the 2024 honors: