About IPIC
Iowa Pork Industry Center's mission is to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership, and strengthen rural development efforts.
News
New Quality Management Systems coordinator at IPIC
AMES, Iowa -- New Quality Systems Management coordinator Terry Faidley says his half-time position is full of responsibilities. “My opportunities include working with a management systems template that can be used to focus on issues specific to each individual producer,” Faidley said. “I’ll be assisting pork producers with adoption of best management practices and encouraging their participation in the Pork Quality Assurance PlusTM program. I'm also interested in helping promote the National Animal Identification System program.”
2008 ISU Animal Industry Report Available on CD-Rom, Online
AMES, Iowa --The 2008 annual Iowa State University (ISU) Animal Industry Report is now available online and on CD-Rom. This report features a variety of animal industry-related research done at Iowa State which was supported by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. Go directly to the online report.
Web sites
Through the Iowa Pork Industry Center, Iowa producers receive accurate and timely research-based information to aid in making swine operations more efficient and profitable.
The Pork Information Gateway provides a central reference point for a variety of pork and swine-related information and resources. PIG is provided through the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence, based at Iowa State University.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group offers manure management information and educational programs for producers, technical agencies, educational institutions, researchers, and the general public.
Pork Niche Market Working Group provides a forum for groups and individuals interested in niche pork to strategize ways of working together to address the key challenges facing niche pork supply chains. IPIC is a major partner in this effort. New PNMWG members are welcome.
ISU Extension Online Store offers publications about livestock and pork production.
The Odor and Nutrient Management Newsletter offers timely information to those involved in livestock production in Iowa.