CATTLE CONCEPTS
Market Report
Greenville Livestock Auction
February 8, 2025
Total: 137
Feeder: 137 (100.0%)
Note: Special Breeding Stock Sale
Fairview Sale Barn
February 6, 2025
Total: 668
Feeder: 668 (100.0%)
Trade: Active Trade, moderate to good demand
United Producers
February
IBA ADVOCATES FOR MEMBERS, FAMILY FARMS
Illinois Beef Association has been busy on a variety of fronts working on behalf of our members across the state.
Earlier this month, leaders from IBA participated in the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio. While in Texas, the Illinois delegation participated in committee discussions and took part in member meetings, as well. IBA’s President and Vice President also participated in the annual NCBA Board of Directors meeting.
Policies addressed at this year’s NCBA meeting included: a push for advantageous policy in the U.S. Farm Bill, stronger work toward essential tax relief for cattle producers, meaningful relief from the reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, enhanced wildfire prevention, and policy resolutions directing more work to protect family farms from undue regulatory burdens.
Throughout the first quarter of this calendar year, IBA will have participated in nearly two dozen affiliate meetings or banquets. Leaders from the Board of Governors, and staff from the association office, are doing outreach with local cattlemen’s organizations to promote benefits, membership and opportunities for farmers and junior members to participate in a variety of industry programs.
This week the association is helping host the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. A full schedule of events can be found online. IBA’s proud to present the Expo in conjunction
by Josh St. Peters
with the event’s Board of Directors. Activities at Expo include the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale, the All-Breed Heifer Sale, the Expo Trade Show, the Junior Skill-A-Thon, the Junior Livestock Judging Contest, the IJBA meeting, banquets for Illinois’ state Hereford, Simmental, and Shorthorn Associations, as well as The Collection frozen genetics sale and the Junior Market & Heifer show.
State legislative work is in full swing in Springfield, too, with the General Assembly currently in session for 2025. Several bills have been introduced that would impact animal agriculture, and IBA’s team of lobbyists are busy working the halls of the Capitol to address member needs and concerns.
IBA’s Executive Vice President met with Governor Pritzker last week, along with the executives from IL Corn, Illinois Soybean and Illinois Pork, to address legislative priorities for the session and talk about profitability issues critical to Illinois’ family farms. Our 2025 membership campaign is in full swing, with a number of great member benefits for producers, juniors and agribusiness members. If you haven’t renewed your IBA membership for the year, please make sure to get in touch with the office staff and get it processed soon; IBA’s policy is to drop unpaid memberships at the end of the quarter if we haven’t heard from you about renewal.
Thanks for your continued support of IBA and the state’s cattle industry!
Illinois Beef Association Membership
It’s time to renew! Don’t forget to renew your IBA membership for 2025. This year IBA offers new membership benefits, as well as partnered with several businesses to bring IBA members elite access to discounts and gifts, including Merck Animal Health, Logan Ag and Purina!
Illinois Beef Expo
February 19-23, 2025 | Illinois State Fairgrounds | Springfield, Illinois | https://illinoisbeefexpo.com/
Illinois Beef Quality Showcase Open House
Save the date! | March 7, 2025 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Beef Association Membership Award Nominations
The IBA is accepting nominations for our 2025 Member Awards.
Your nominations for the IBA member awards are critical to recognize those individuals who “give their all” to make our industry the best it can be. This is an opportunity to recognize them both personally and professionally.
All award nominations are due March 28, 2025. Nomination forms can be found at https://www.illinoisbeef.com/membership/awards
Producer Events
Top Recruiter Program BA has partnered with Purina Animal Nutrition to offer a unique opportunity for an IBA recognized affiliate to win a trip for ten members to attend the Purina Research Farm in Gray Summit, Missouri. While at the farm producers will learn about topics including cow/calf nutrition, emerging technologies, matching forage resources, and so much more! For more information view the link here, or contact IBA Membership Manager, Devin Bollman. Illinois Simmental Association Banquet
The Illinois Simmental Association is holding their banquet in conjunction with the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo. Changes are on the way to condense the length of the banquet, including moving the fundraiser auction to an online format outside of the banquet, and starting the food line early so the banquet can start and be complete at a reasonable time. The ISA values your attendance and want to value your time.
When: February 21, 2025 | 6:00
Where: Artisans Building Illinois Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting
The Illinois Shorthorn Association is holding their annual meeting in conjunction with the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo.
When: February 21, 2025 | 6:00
Where: Building 30, South 30 Conference Room next to the IBA Office at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Illinois Hereford Association Annual Meeting
The Illinois Hereford Association is holding their annual meeting in conjunction with the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo. The meeting will include dinner, an association update, door prizes, a benefit auction for the Illinois Junior Hereford Association, and much more.
When: February 22, 2025 | Social Hour 5:30 | Program 6:30
Where: Building 30, South 30 Conference Room next to the IBA Office at the Illinois State Fairgrounds RSVP: Please RSVP to Noah Benedict by February 10 at (217) 372-8099
Cost: $25 for Adults, $15 for Kids
Kendall-Grundy Beef Association
The Kendall-Grundy Beef Association will host its annual banquet on March 1 at Jennifer’s Garden in Morris.
When: March 1, 2025 | 5:00
Where: Jennifer’s Garden, Morris
Illinois Angus Association Annual Banquet & Conference
The Illinois Angus Association is holding their second annual banquet on March 8, 2025 at the Northfield Inn & Suites Conference Center in Springfield. The event will feature junior and adult tracks for the afternoon with programs focusing on marketing strategies for today’s Angus producer.
When: March 8, 2025
Where: Northfield Inn & Suites, Springfield Registration opens January 15, 2025.
Adams County Beef Producers
The Adams County Beef Producers will host their Beef Bonanza March 2 at The Ambiance When: March 22, 2025 | Doors open at 5:30 Where: The Ambiance, Quincy Tickets can be