IPPA 2023 Regional Conferences

Each regional conference will have a PQA Plus® training session from 9 a.m. until noon. The regional conference presentations will run from 1 to 5 p.m. at each location. The topics and presenters European Experience with African Swine Fever - A panel of producers and veterinarians will talk about ASF herd management in different European countries. The information is from a trip organized by the National Pork Board last fall. Heat Stress Research & Strategies to Mitigate It - Dr. Brett Ramirez, ISU ag & biosystems engineering, will talk about studies for improving barn ventilation, and share strategies to reduce heat stress. Economic Issues Update - Dr. Lee Schulz, Iowa State extension livestock economist, will present an overview of economic activity that will impact pig farmers. The Value of Manure - the ISU extension ag engineer for each respective area will provide updates on ISU’s manure research including information to help you determine its value. Dates and locations Monday, Feb. 20 - Orange City at the Sioux County Extension Office, 400 Central Ave. NW, Suite 700. Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Webster City, Briggs Woods Conference Center, 2501 Briggs Woods Trail. Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Nashua, Borlaug Learning Center, 3327 290th St. Thursday, Feb. 23 - Washington, Washington County Extension Office, 2223 250th St