Urban Ag Academy A Look Into Iowa s Pork Industry Gregg Hora Iowa Pork Producer IPPA President Elect
Objectives Overview of IPPA Why pigs in Iowa? Pork s Commitment to Continuous Improvement Pork and the Environment The value of export markets
Mission Iowa Pork Producers Assn. To provide a unified voice to promote and educate for a sustainable, socially responsible, profitable and globally competitive pork industry.
Our Partners
Issues and Opportunities International Trade Nutrient management and air/water quality There is opportunity for growth in Iowa with manure as resource Grain production in Iowa coupled with most counties in Iowa are manure deficient from a nutrient standpoint. Policy Implementation and Adherence Veterinary Feed Directive regulating use of antibiotics in feed Common Swine Industry Audit Continued emphasis on protecting animal health Technology Opportunities for the future Antibiotic alternatives Gene editing Sow housing
Why hogs in Iowa? Fertile soil Abundant feed source Manure is natural fertilizer not waste! Good transportation systems I35, I80 Available slaughtering facilities Diversified operations, contract production and specialization to reduce risk and improve efficiency Opportunity for the next generation!
Coming in 2017 Coming in 2018
Pork Slaughter Plants Iowa Sub-total 26% of US daily slaughter at 117,950 head Two more plants coming! Surrounding states 37% of US daily slaughter at 167,950 head Regional total 60% of US daily slaughter at 258,750 head
Iowa Hogs and Pigs Inventory--USDA *March 2017 21.8 million head 30.7% of U.S. Inventory *March 2017 1,000,000 head 16.5% of U.S. Breeding Inventory» (1968 Breeding Herd = 2,536,000)
Other Sources of Iowa Pigs 2016 Illinois 5,849,644 Missouri 4,798,557 Nebraska 3,298,657 Canada 2,996,076 Minnesota 2,997,729 Oklahoma 2,549,878 Colorado 1,344,791 South Dakota 1,199,506 Total (all states & Canada) = 30,545,895
Economic Impact Direct, indirect & induced impacts from production, harvest and processing.
Pork (and manure) is regulated! Manure Management Plans Manure Applicator Certification Manure on Frozen Ground Restrictions Zero Discharge Laws Separation Distances Master Matrix Concrete/Construction Design Standards Karst Terrain Requirements
Quality Assurance Programs Pork Quality Assurance Plus All producers delivering to packer must be certified Focus on antibiotic use, food safety and animal welfare Site Status Transport Quality Assurance Truckers delivering to a packer must be certified
Iowa Quality Assurance Participation PQA Plus Revised 2016 19,847 Iowans certified 7,258 sites assessed TQA Revision 2016 9,824 certified
Coalition to Support Iowa s Farmers Created in 2004 Assist farmers with growing operations Green Farmstead Partner Program Refute activist claims marginalize effect on public perception Promote value of agriculture to the state Facility siting and environmental assistance Corn, Soybean, Beef, Poultry, Pork and Farm Bureau organizations
Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Launched August 2014 Focus on funding, communication, research and practice adoption for continuous water quality improvement Dedicated to advancement of Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Joint alliance with Corn and Soybean associations
50 year Environmental Footprint
Manure A valuable commodity Livestock provide roughly 25 percent of total fertilizer needs in Iowa Added organic nutrients Good for soil health! $11.43 nutrient value per pig space (ISU) 4% avg. reduction in Nitrate loss when compared to synthetic fertilizer
Defining Sustainability
Modern Pork Production Benefits Manure is injected to reduce odor and preserve nutrients Barns are designed for total manure containment Manure is natural fertilizer Barns are climate controlled Pig and employee comfort is critical!
The Importance of Exports Exports = >25% of U.S. Production >$50/Head Value >$1 billion annually from Iowa! Does not include pork through brokers in other states
Exported Products Variety Meats Exports (% of product eligible for human consumption)):
We Care responsible pork initiative
We Care - Ethical Principles Produce safe food Protect and promote animal well-being Protect public health Safeguard natural resources Provide a safe work environment Contribute to a better quality of life in our communities
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