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