FEBRUARY 15, 2023
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Market Report
Seedstock Report
Greenville Livestock Auction Feb. 11, 2023 Total: 474 Feeder: 0 (0.0%) Replacement: 474 (100.0%) Trade: Active, Moderate Demand
Annual Kocher Bred Heifer Sale Fairview, IL Jan.21, 2023 Kocher Females: Top: $3,200 Average: $2,640 Other Consignments: Top: $3,400 Average: $2,075 Tusek Dispersal: Top: $3,200 Average: $2,200
Fairview Sale Barn Feb. 7, 2023 Total: 263 Feeder: 0 (0.0%) Replacement: 263 (100.0%) Trade: Active, Moderate Demand United Producers Feb. 9, 2023 Total: Breeding: Slaughter: Feeder:
Upcoming Sales
Rhodes Angus Bid Off Bull & Female Sale
430 0 (0.0%) 315 (73.3%) 115 (26.7%)
Illinois Weekly Summary Feb. 13, 2023 Total: 1,842 Feeder: 0 (0.0%) Slaughter: 1,105 (60.0%) Replacement: 737 (40.0%) SALES REPORTS SOURCED FROM USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
Cattlemen and women gathered earlier this month in New Orleans for a week of education, enlightenment and networking. Several cattle industry leaders represented Illinois at NCBA’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow.
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he dust has settled from the excitement down in NOLA, which was home to the 2023 Cattle Convention. We can finally reflect on what an amazing week it was; more than thirty cattlemen and women represented Illinois and our beef industry at the policy meeting and trade show of the U.S. beef industry. IBA leaders such as Dr. Paul Walker, Dave Duzan, Lou Lamoreux and Larisa Willrett represented IBA membership and Illinois producers during the convention’s Policy and Checkoff meetings. Other Illinois attendees took part in Cattlemen’s College where like-minded young cattle producers discussed relevant topics like the importance of developing heifers. Illinois cattlemen also tuned in to forums, including the sustainability forum where cattlemen from various sectors of the beef industry discussed the implementation of strategies to improve
CATTLE CON RECAP ILLINOIS BEEF PRODUCERS GET JAZZED AT 2023 CATTLE INDUSTRY Bollman CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADESHOWserves as thebyIBADevin President where he has sustainability and the Beef Quality Assurance producer forum to learn about the evolution of the continuous educational opportunities. Justin Rahn of Mount Carrol completed his term representing Illinois on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. The CBB oversees the collection and spending of Checkoff funds in conjunction with the USDA. Rahn served on the Consumer Trust Committee — a committee aimed to grow consumer trust in beef and beef production
shared his vast knowledge and insight with the Illinois beef industry. Another cattleman continued his legacy of representing our state on the national stage at NCBA. Al Lyman of Cambridge was re-elected for another term as a Federation of State Beef Councils representative on the national Beef Promotion and Operating Committee. The BPOC is the body responsible
Carlinville, IL 2.18.23 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Illinois Beef Expo Springfield, IL 2.23.23 Multi Breed Female Sale Illinois Beef Expo Springfield, IL 2.24.23 The Collection - Frozen Genetics Sale Illinois Beef Expo Springfield, IL 2.25.23 Perks Ranch Online Bull Sale Smart Auctions 3.1.23 Can Am Online Bull Sale SaleRing.Live 3.2.23 Hobbs Angus & Eathington Angus Sale Fairview, IL 3.4.23 Sweet 16 Online Bull Sale & Female Sale
SC Online 3.6.23 WIU Performance Tested Bull Sale Macomb, IL 3.10.23 SEND SALES REPORTS AND UPCOMING SALE INFORMATION TO DEVIN@ILLINOISBEEF.COM
Producer Events Tri-County Cattlemen
Annual Banquet - Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom February 18, 2023 - This year the banquet will feature a social hour, ribeye dinner, an auction to raise funds for scholarships and a keynote speaker. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purcase online at www.tricountycattlemen.com/banquet
Crossroads Beef Producers “COOL TO BE COWBOY ” -TAYLOR SHERIDAN February Meeting The opening session of 2023 Cattle Con featured screenwriter and director, Taylor Sheridan. He shared his views on the cattle industry and his goal of sharing that story with the world through “Yellowstone” and his own life story. through greater adoption and understanding of industry best practices. Dr. Paul Walker of Danvers has been named as the new Illinois delegate to the CBB, starting this spring. Walker has spent his life involved in agriculture, beginning with his early years in raising show hogs and show steers with his brother and working on major show operations. Walker’s passion for agriculture led him to his over three-decade long tenure in higher education. Walker now
for developing the annual budget, which must be approved by the full Beef Board and USDA, for developing plans and programs in the areas of promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications. PICTURED: IBA EVP. JOSH ST. PETERS AND BOARD MEMBERS DAVE DUZAN & LOU LAMOREUX WITH IMMEDIATE PAST NCBA PRESIDENT DON SCHIEFELBEIN AND CURRENT NCBA PRESIDENT TODD WILKINSON
February 23, 2023 Guest speaker is James Davison with CattlActive
Henry County Beef Association Annual Banquet - Lavendar Crest Winery March 25, 2023
Prairie Beef Association 2nd Annual Prairie Beef Assn. Showcase Jackpot Show - DeWitt Co. Fairgrounds April 2, 2023
Association News Renew your Membership!
IBA membership is due for renewal. You can renew online at www.illinoisbeef.com or contact Devin Bollman. devin@illinoisbeef.com | (217) 787-4280
LOOKING FORWARD IBA Office has MOVED! Illinois Beef Association’s new address is: 2501 N 8th Street Springfield, IL 62702
Illinois Beef Expo Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, IL February 24-26, 2023
Summer Meeting Save the Date! Springfield, IL June 6, 2023
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