Cattle Concepts April Issue #7

E-NEWSLETTER CATTLE CONCEPTS

| ILLINOIS BEEF ASSOCIATION | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS | WWW.ILLINOISBEEF.COM |

Market Report

Seedstock Report

2023

Total: 2,000

Feeder: 1,156(57.8%)

Slaughter: 844(42.2%)

Replacement: 0(0%)

BEEF LEADERSHIP ACADMEY

ILLINOIS BEEF PROGRAM BUILDS CONNECTIONS, FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADERS

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In 2022, Illinois Beef Association launched the inaugural Beef Leadership program for members ages 22 to 40. Eight men and women are graduating from the program this spring, having completed in-person training and development sessions, farm and industry tours, and a valuable series of team building and networking events targeted at helping each participant achieve their own personal goals for leadership development on and off their operation.

The four pillar leadership program has offered development in areas of:

• Personal Leadership Development: Participants completed a personal and team assessment to discover individual motivators and communication styles.

• Relevant Messaging and Advocacy: The inaugural class learned how to curate their farm’s story and communicate it in the most effective way – with an emphasis on advocating to potential landlords, investors, customers, and public groups.

• The Business of Beef: Members got sage advice from a leading farm finance institution, heard from seasoned business professionals, and toured a multi-generational family meat business that’s been building and growing their own entrepreneurial story, all with the intention of bettering their home business operations.

• Leadership in Action: The culmination of the previous three Pillars, in Pillar IV, participants spend two days at the State Capitol meeting with ag leaders and state legislators to understand how their association and grassroots advocacy can help influence a better future for the Illinois beef industry.

The program was developed through financial support from IL Corn and IL Soybean, in a partnership with IBA staff and a thirdparty contractor who has developed leadership programs for the National FFA Officer team and several corporate agribusiness leadership programs.

IBA’s Board of Governors invested in the program and prioritized its development to help build beef leaders in our next generation throughout the entire state. Participants in the first class include men and women working in commercial cattle feeding operations, herdsmen at purebred and seedstock operations, agribusiness professionals raising cattle during their nights and weekends, and first-generation operators eager to learn more about growing their cattle business.

Applications for the 2023-24 class of the Beef Leadership program are currently being accepted at IllinoisBeef.com.

LOOKING FORWARD

Beef Leadership Academy Applications Illinois Beef Association is now accepting applications for the ‘23-’24 Beef Leadership Academy class. This program is for beef producers ages 22-40 interested in developing their leadership skills and knowledge of the beef industry.

Apply at www.illinoisbeef.com

Association News

IJBA Summer Events

The Illinois Junior Beef Association is gearing up for an exciting summer! Junior activities include: Illinois Junior Beef Tour | May 31 - June 1

Applications close May 5th Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute | June 7-9 Applications close May 1st

EDGE Conference | July 20th

Watch for more information coming soon Visit www.illinoisbeef.com/ijba for more info

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

June 6, 2023 | Springfield, IL

This year’s Annual Meeting will be hosted at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in the Artisan’s Building. The day will consist of the Annual Meeting of the IBA, three Cattlemen’s Connect Education Series sessions, tours of the new IBA office, a happy hour, and the Awards Ceremony and supper. 11:00AM - Registration

11:30AM - Annual Meeting

1:00PM - CES Session I

2:00PM - Break

2:15PM - CES Session II

3:00PM - CES Session III

3:45PM - IBA Office Tours & Happy Hour

6:00PM - Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Registration is only $25 and you can register online at www.illinoisbeef.com

Job Posting - United Producers

Job Title: Livestock Sales Trainee

Location: Vincennes, Indiana

Job Responsibilites: Provide livestock marketing solutions to members, buyers/customers, and producers to include, but not limited to the following: meeting/exceeding customer service expectations, specialized movement of cull livestock, livestock transportation and logistics, procurement options for breeding and feeder livestock, weekly auction marketing and collection points, fed and feeder cattle sales, internet cattle sales, direct sales and marketing, order buying services, credit services, and risk management services. Assist with the weekly cattle auction as needed.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, Ag Economics, or related field or equivalent experience required. Must have experience working with livestock, specifically cattle and prior sales experience. Demonstrated leadership experience. Interested candidates may apply at: https://www.uproducers.com/jobs/

Josh St. Peters