The 2026 Iowa State Fair Biggest Boar competition has officially crowned its champion in Des Moines, Iowa—and this year’s title came down to only six pounds!
Zoomer, a Chester-Hampshire cross owned by Todd Schuler of Atlantic, Iowa, claimed the title of 2026 Iowa State Fair Champion Biggest Boar ...

Iowa farmers show up to represent agriculture together at the Iowa State Fair.

Iowa Farmers and Iowa Pork Producers Come Together At The Iowa State Fair
Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag
Rob Brenneman of Brenneman Pork, Inc and President of National Pork Producers Council
Zach Twedt, Iowa Farmer and...

Inside the Swine Barn at the Iowa State Fair | 4-H, FFA & Iowa Pork Producers
Go behind the scenes inside the Swine Barn at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, as more than 1,100 pigs arrive for one of the biggest livestock traditions of the summer. Pork Industry News is on the ground as 4-H...

2026 All-Iowa Showdown | Iowa’s Top Youth Swine Exhibitors Compete in Oskaloosa

Pork Industry News is in Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the 2026 All-Iowa Showdown, where some of Iowa’s top youth livestock exhibitors come together to compete with their champion market hogs and breeding gilts.
The All-Iowa ...

Industry leaders, including Indiana Pork's Josh Trenary, met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They discussed the importance of including Proposition 12 language in the Farm Bill and coordinated advocacy for pork producers' key policy priorities.

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Meet Iowa Pork Producer Garrett Wagner | Farming, Social Media & Modern Pig Farming Explained
Go behind the scenes of a real Iowa family farm with Garrett Wagner of Wagner Family Farms as he joins Rachel Fishback on Pork Industry News to discuss modern pork production, raising pigs, farming in no...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is investing in the future of the pork industry by welcoming two college students as summer interns for 2026. Kaitlynn DeBlock of Aledo, Illinois, and Erin Driscoll of Williamsburg, Iowa, are gaining hands-on experience in communications, outreach, agricultural...

A new fair food favorite is heading to the Indiana State Fair!
The Indiana Pork Producers Association has unveiled its 2026 Pork Tent Signature Food: Cornbread & Que — featuring tender pulled pork piled high on warm cornbread and topped with a drizzle of hot honey.
Available daily August 7–23 at ...

Virginia Pork Council Annual Meeting Set for June 26 in Franklin, Virginia | Pork Industry News

FRANKLIN, Va. — Pork producers, industry stakeholders and members of the Virginia pork industry are invited to attend the 2026 Virginia Pork Council Annual Meeting on Friday, June 26, at Camp Communit...

Puck Enterprises to Host Pump School Field Days This July in Manning, Iowa

Pork producers and livestock industry professionals looking to sharpen their skills this summer have an opportunity to do just that when Puck Enterprises, Inc. hosts its Pump School Field Days on July 21–22 in Manning, Io...

Illinois Pork is looking for young biosecurity champions!
With county fair season underway, now is the perfect time to recognize Illinois youth who are helping protect pig health and strengthen biosecurity. Whether they're showing pigs, helping on the family farm, participating in 4-H or FFA, or ...

June 10 Pork Industry News Recap
In this episode of Pork Industry News, Rachel Fishback highlights stories impacting pork producers and the swine industry across the country.
Borgic Farms is investing in the future of pork production through leadership training in Illinois, helping develop the ne...

Zoetis Honors Outstanding Caregivers with 2026 Champions of Care Awards

DES MOINES, Iowa — During the 2026 World Pork Expo, Zoetis recognized three exceptional individuals whose dedication to pig care, team leadership, and the future of the pork industry earned them the company’s prestigious Cha...

Borgic Farms is investing in the future of the pork industry through leadership development and employee education. In this Pork Industry News update, Rachel Fishback shares how members of the Borgic Bridge to Development team recently attended the inaugural Team Lead Course in Springfield, Illin...

Indianapolis Tenderloin Week Returns June 8–14 with Specials, Prizes and a Celebration of Indiana Pork
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tenderloin lovers, your week has officially arrived.
Indianapolis Tenderloin Week kicks off June 8 and runs through June 14, inviting consumers to enjoy one of Indiana's mos...

World Pork Expo Day 1 Recap | Pork Industry News

Day 1 of the 2026 World Pork Expo brought together thousands of pork producers, industry leaders, exhibitors, veterinarians, students, and agricultural professionals at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

In this Pork Industry News re...

The 2026 World Pork Expo will kick off with the annual World Pork Open Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 2, bringing pork producers, industry professionals, and exhibitors together ahead of one of the pork industry’s largest events of the year.

The tournament is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. with ...

Future ag leaders, 18-22! Join the Young Leaders in Ag Conference June 15-17 in Mankato. Free event for leadership development & career exploration. Register by June 5th!

The Minnesota Pork Board and Compeer Financial have officially opened registration for the 11th Annual Young Leaders in Agri...

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is inviting pork producers and pork industry professionals to stop by the Iowa Pork Hospitality Tent during World Pork Expo, happening June 3rd and 4th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
The hospitality tent is a great place to take a break during the busy show, en...

In this episode of Pork Industry News and Women in the Pork Industry, host Rachel Fishback sits down with Natalia Rimi-Heisterkamp, Executive Vice President of Jyga Technologies, for a powerful conversation on global pork production, leadership, and innovation shaping the future of the swine indu...

Nebraska Pork Announces New Summer Conference for Pork Producers in 2026

The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is bringing fresh energy to the pork industry with the announcement of its newly rebranded summer event—the Nebraska Pork Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Formerly known as the Nebra...

Iowa's Best Pork Tenderloin Contest: Nominate Now!
Get ready! Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest is back. Restaurants are encouraged to enter starting April 15th for a chance at statewide bragging rights. Support your local favorites! Pork Industry News with Rachel Fishback #IowaPork #P...

With the generous community support and almost half of the WACO High School participating in ag education, the Wayland Community, WACO Community School District and WACO FFA welcome all to join in the celebration ribbon cutting of the Eichelberger Farms Agri Science Center to the public.

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WAYLAND, Iowa — Pork Industry News Brief

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A growing agricultural education program in southeast Iowa is creating new opportunities for students while strengthening connections between classrooms and real-world agriculture. At WACO ...