Iowa Pork Industry Iowa Pork Producers Association Established
Iowa Pork Industry
Iowa Pork Producers Association Established in 1930 s as Iowa Swine Growers Assoc. Changed name in 1968 due to shifts in the industry Mission: The Iowa Pork Producers Association is an industry-inclusive organization whose mission is to provide a unified voice to promote and educate for a sustainable, socially responsible, profitable and globally competitive pork industry.
Providing Iowa’s producers Programs Funding support for activities Educational opportunities Information critical to the success of their operation Public Policy development
How does IPPA operate?
Iowa’s Pork Industry today Iowa is Nation’s #1 pork producing state Iowa markets 37 million hogs annually 8300 pork producing farms in Iowa
Pigs are good for Iowa 39, 000 jobs $5 billion annually to Iowa’s economy Supports local communities Provides market for 1/3 of corn and soybeans Sustainable system in Iowa
Pork Production has changed… Like everything in our society
Pork Production has changed… More Specialized Independent, Partnerships, Contract, Corporations, Niche markets More Efficient Barns, technology, education, genetics, etc. Pork is safer and leaner
Even the pigs have changed 1950 s Today Leaner pigs = Leaner pork
The Skinny on PORK USDA research shows … • Six common cuts of pork have 16% less fat & 27% less saturated fat • Pork tenderloin just as lean as skinless chicken breast.
My. Plate Protein is a core element of an overall healthy plate … cuts of lean, fresh pork and beef can readily be paired with fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Today’s Lean Pork Nutrient % of Daily Value Iron 5% Magnesium 6% Phosphorous 20% Potassium 11% Zinc 14% Thiamin 54% Riboflavin 19% Niacin 37% Vitamin B 12 8% Vitamin B 6 37%
USDA changes cooking temperature
Determining Doneness in Pork Determine doneness by checking internal temperature Whole muscle - 145° is safe & recommended for preparing the most desirable product Ground pork - 160°
Pork Tenderloin earned the American Heart Association Heart Check Mark in 2012
The purpose of the program is to be proactive in providing the best possible care for animals and to show commitment to the ethical principles as outlined.
Ethical Commitment
Training and Education PQA+ Certified – 15, 308 individuals TQA Certified – 7, 325 individuals Site Assessment – 5, 970 sites • Establish a herd health plan • Work closely with veterinarian • Antibiotics are used responsibly • Maintain medication records • Track all treated animals
Thank you. Happy National Pork Month!
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