If the US pork industry is to remain competitive and keep our local communities and families thriving, we must be able to effectively plan for an operation's long-term survival.

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The 2026 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences will be held Feb. 23–26 in four locations across Iowa, offering pork producers a series of one-day, educational events to strengthen their operations.

Being proactive and taking steps to address manure foaming is critical for the safety of livestock and farm workers.

Designed for barn managers, employees and producers of any size, these workshops will include an educational presentation and biosecurity demonstrations led by swine extension specialists.

Grant’s background in agriculture started from a young age, growing up on her family’s swine and grain farm in Preston, Iowa. "Growing up, I was really involved in the day-to-day operations of our swine business. It taught me the value of hard work, attention to detail, and swine health management."

SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, and piglets and with genetic and reproductive issues, begins its next program year in early February 2026, and registration is now underway.

The Iowa Pork Industry Center has announced the Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisor certification sessions for the 2026 year.

Due to demand, Iowa Pork Industry Center has added a PQA Plus Advisor certification session in early December. With Pork Quality Assurance version 6.0 now in effect, training is required to maintain certification.

The conference offers producers, veterinarians and allied industry partners the chance to secure a spot at this impactful swine health event.