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:

CLIVE, IOWA (October 17, 2024) — Dairy Sweet, located in Dunlap, Iowa and owned by Lori and Greg Thomsen, h

CLIVE, IOWA (October 7, 2024) — Iowa State freshman walk-on Logan Bacon earned a spot in the “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion with his impressive try-out for the viral campaign with the Iowa Pork Producers Association. Bacon, the younger brother of Cyclone junior linebacker and original “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” roster member Caleb Bacon, was the final student-athlete to try out for the promotion.