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The Iowa Beef Industry Council is an organization working for the cattle producers of Iowa in areas of education, promotion and research. The programs are funded by the Beef Checkoff, $1.00 per head collected on all Iowa cattle when they are sold. The Iowa Beef Industry Council office is located in Ames, in the same building as the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (the membership division of Iowa’s beef industry). Fifteen members direct the activities of the Board of the Iowa Beef Industry Council. Ten cattle producers are elected by the membership of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association; other representatives include the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, the Iowa State University Dean of the College of Agriculture and the Iowa Livestock Auction Markets. The Iowa Beef Industry Council is one of 45 state beef councils. 50 cents out of every checkoff dollar collected goes to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board in Denver, Colorado, which oversees checkoff programs. The remaining 50 cents is held in Iowa for state coordinated activities. Iowa sends approximately half of their remaining 50 cents on to national promotion efforts. The Iowa Beef Industry Council is also affiliated with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Beef promotion, information and research programs are coordinated between the 45 state beef councils, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.


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National Steer & Heifer Estimated Grading Percent Report

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Cattle Today
Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock.

ANGLERS, TOURISTS SEEK MISSISSIPPI'S ‘ARC'
Mississippi's “Arc of Slabs” is a prime destination for families or individuals seeking a day of good fishing or a whole vacation on the water.
U.S. CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION REPORT ON FARM BILL CONFERENCE
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association said today that while the House and Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee voted down key provisions that included meaningful competition reform, language remains intact that supports the full implementation of mandatory country of origin labeling and interstate meat commerce by state-inspected processing plants.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR CATTLE TO QUALIFY FOR CAB?
Most beef producers own at least some Angus cattle. They may have wondered what it takes for their calves to qualify for the Certified Angus Beef® brand.
BEEF AMBASSADORS ATTEND CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
Thanks to a generous grant from a private foundation, the National Beef Ambassadors recently attended the Spring Legislative Conference conducted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, where they received first-hand experience in representative government.
SAFETY IS THE FOCUS OF BEEF INDUSTRY SUMMIT
More than 160 leaders, including cattle producers, feeders, processors as well as retailers and foodservice operators, convened at the fifth annual Beef Industry Safety Summit March 5-7 in Dallas, Texas, to explore solutions to safety challenges as well as review and update best practices based on the latest science.
TENNESSEE TO HOST GELBVIEH EASTERN REGIONAL
The Tennesee Gelbvieh Association and Tennessee Gelbvieh Junior Association are joining forces with the American Gelbvieh Junior Association to host the 2008 Eastern Regional Gelbvieh Show.
TRANSFERRED REGISTRATIONS ADD VALUE TO SEEDSTOCK
Communicating seedstock ownership transfers to the proper breed associations sets the stage for satisfying relationships between commercial cattle producers and their genetic suppliers.
ANGUS TIMELY TOPICS
May comes but once each year, but what a marvelous time it is to be engaged in the production of Angus cattle.
SALACOA VALLEY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GENETIC QUALITY
During the last twelve to eighteen months southeast cattle producers have endured a tremendous test. Crippling drought, explosive expenditures for feed and fertilizer, and ever rising energy costs have caused many to reevaluate their position in the beef industry. David and Susan Vaughan, owners of Salacoa Valley Farms in Fairmount, Ga., were not immune to these challenges.
HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- FLEXIBILITY DAMPENS INPUT COSTS
For the first two months of 2008, the cost of gain for steers averaged $75.47/cwt. Last year's average was $71.23. For heifers sold in the first two months of 2008, average cost of gain was $77.63/cwt., four percent more than 2007. When compared to the 2002-2006, average cost of gains for both steers and heifers were $22/cwt. higher in early 2008.
MISSOURI TO HOST NATIONAL JR. SALERS SHOW
American Salers juniors are making plans to have a kickin' good time at the 2008 American Salers Junior Association Junior National.
IT'S THE PITTS - LIVING IN TOWN
I've heard of all sorts of ways to determine if you live in a town or a city.
PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IS THE FOCUS FOR 2008 AND BEYOND
Efficiency. It's a word we are hearing with greater frequency in our everyday lives as virtually every cost we encounter in our everyday lives is increasing.
MAY RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL HAMBURGER MONTH
For over 40 years, the month of May has been a time to recognize the more than 800,000 dedicated men and women who produce high quality, wholesome, nutritious beef known around the world.
COMMODITY INSIGHT
"You cannot lift a bull by the tail." In the futures industry, that hoary old saw simply means if a market is going to stage a bull move it has to be led by nearby prices and not distant prices.

Iowa Cattle Links

Ag Universities

Associations - Livestock

Cattle*: Corriente

Cattle*: Hereford

Commodity Futures

Equipment: Tractors

Feedlots-Backgrounders

Livestock*: Alpacas, Llamas, Camelids

Livestock*: Poultry: Hatcheries

Livestock*: Poultry: Landfowl

Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Dairy Sheep

Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Dorper: Breeders

Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Polypay

Livestock*: Sheep: Breeds: Shetland Sheep: Breeders

Livestock*: Sheep: Club Lambs

Research - Extension Services

Associations - Crop

Cattle*: Angus

Cattle*: Belgian Blue

Cattle*: Guernsey

Equipment: Feeders and Waterers

Equipment: Supplies and Equipment

Equipment: Tractors

Equipment: Trailers: Dealers

Livestock*: Bison: Associations

Livestock*: Goats: Breeds: Angora: Breeders

Livestock*: Goats: Breeds: Boer: Breeders

Livestock*: Swine: Associations and Information

Publications - Resources - Media

Real Estate: Appraisers

Real Estate: Farm Real Estate

Real Estate: Farm Real Estate: North America: United States

Ag Universities

Cattle*: Angus

Cattle*: Hereford

Cattle*: Limousin

Cooperatives

Equipment: Farm and Ranch Equipment

Livestock*: Goats

Real Estate

Real Estate: Appraisers

Real Estate: Farm Real Estate


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