Master Seedstock Award

The Iowa Purebred Swine Council recently named Bill Owen, Riceville, and his son, Bob Rice, Saratoga, the 2019 Master Seedstock Award winners. The award recognizes outstanding seedstock producers who exemplify integrity, leadership and success in the production and promotion of the purebred swine industry. The Owens’ business, North Iowa Boar Semen, has genetically impacted swine herds nationwide, IPSC said. From left to right, Ben Schmaling, president of the Iowa Purebred Swine Council, Bill Owens and Bob Owens. (Photo courtesy of Iowa Pork Producers Association.)