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.

Conjunctivitis (sometimes referred to as “pinkeye”) in swine is characterized by inflammation of the conjunctival membranes of the eye. Causes can include common infectious pathogens and non-infectious avenues such as high levels of dust or ammonia, elevated hydrogen sulfide levels and allergenic bedding material.

Recent and abundant rainfalls across Iowa have resulted in saturated fields and, more importantly, pooled stagnant water, all of which are breeding grounds for biting pests that can cause irritability and carcass impacts to pigs.

Iowa State University played a sizable role in the third U.S. Conference on Precision Livestock Farming held in early June in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Pork is a source of lean protein that’s also low in fat, making it a great choice for all consumers.

A new publication from the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University helps producers evaluate feed uniformity and identify ingredients that may affect herd outcomes.

Iowa State University extension livestock specialist Russ Euken is the recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2025 staff Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Outreach Award.