Photo Gallery: Day 1: 2013 Iowa Pork Congress

Jan. 23, 2013

Visit the National Hog Farmer booth!

Amanda Noyce and Heather Rossow man the National Hog Farmer booth at the Iowa Pork Congress.
Iowa Nutrient Management Regulation Update

Eldon McAfee discussed practical aspects related to compliance with Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulations. He provided an update on state and federal regulatory actions.
Producers Register for a Day of Networking and Learning

The registration desks were busy as pork producers came to spend the day at the Iowa Pork Congress.
2013 Iowa Pork Queen Candidates

Iowa Pork Queen contestants waiting for their appointments with the judges!
Iowa Pork Congress Trade Show Action

Iowa Pork Congress is the largest winter swine trade show in the United States.
Equipment Testing

Folks were testing equipment on the trade show floor.
Making the Most of the Trade Show

These future pork producers were checking out the farrowing stalls.
Trade Show Action

The Iowa Pork Congress annually attracts approximately 5,000 visitors.
Learning About New Concepts

Around 300 companies are promoting products and services in more than 500 tradeshow booths.
Seeing Equipment

The Iowa Pork Congress Trade Show is a great place to see products first-hand.
Gathering Information

The 41st annual Iowa Pork Congress welcomes all producers, contract feeders and pork industry employees.
A Place to Ask Questions

Company representatives welcome producer questions on the Iowa Pork Congress Trade Show floor.
Exchanging Information

The Iowa Pork Congress trade show is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
Going Up

Even the escalators follow the pork production theme at the Iowa Pork Congress.
Evaluating Sow Housing Decisions

A panel of producers, researchers and industry representatives shared their experiences with alternative sow housing methods.
Queen Contestants Show Interviewing Skills

Iowa Pork Queen contestants are judged on their interviewing and communication skills.
Vying for Iowa Pork Queen Title

Twelve queen candidates and five ambassador contestants were sharing their knowledge of the pork industry during fierce competition.
Connecting with Fellow Producers

Pork producers have a chance to network during Iowa Pork Congress.
Seminars Provide Latest Information

National Hog Farmer sponsored the economic outlook session at the Iowa Pork Congress. National Hog Farmer Editor Dale Miller addressed session attendees.
Show Me the Money

Well-known economist Steve Meyer spoke to a full house during the economic outlook session at Iowa Pork Congress.