IBA Summer Conference

Cattlemen across Illinois should mark their calendars to attend the 2014 Illinois Beef Association (IBA) Summer Conference June 18-20, at the Isle of Capri Hotel Casino in Bettendorf, IA. Aside from the opportunity to fellowship with cattlemen that represent all sectors of the industry in Illinois, attendees will also get to meet and hear from leading cattle industry experts from around the country, and take part in unique tours.

The awards dinner and fundraising gala will officially kick off the conference and is scheduled for June 18, at 5 p.m. IBA scholarships, Seedstock Breeder of the Year, Commercial Breeder of the Year, Environmental Steward of the Year, Farm Family of the Year, and IBA membership awards will be presented.

The IBA Annual Meeting takes place on day two, June 19, at 8:30 a.m. and features the announcement of dues directors and IBA Checkoff Director elections, the approval of the IBA strategic plan, and the election of the Association president and vice president.

The Zoetis Cattlemen’s College will follow the annual meeting with a day of educational seminars. The speaker lineup will offer something for everyone from the feeder to seedstock producer and even grain farmers and political junkies. Speakers include Ron Hanson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Don Close, Rabo AgriFinance; Chris West, Frank & West Environmental Engineers, Inc.; Tom Brink, and Colin Woodall, NCBA vice president of governmental affairs. Following the Zoetis Cattlemen’s College, dinner will be served at the River Music Experience at 5:30 p.m.

To top off the whole event, tour destinations on day three, June 20, will visit Tyson Foods in Joslin, Werner Angus, and US Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Visitors Center Locks and Dam 15.

For more information on the 2014 IBA Summer Conference and to register visit www.illinoisbeef.com.

Schedule:

Wednesday, June 18

1 p.m. Trade show exhibitor set up

3 p.m. Registration opens – Isle Prefunction

5 p.m. Social in the trade show – Isle Center Corridor

6 p.m. Awards Dinner and Fundraising Gala – Isle Center Salon A

Thursday, June 19

7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet – Isle Center Salon A

8:30 a.m. Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting – Isle Center Salon B/C

10 a.m. Zoetis Cattlemen’s College
     So you Thought you were Buying the Family Farm – Guess Again!

     Ron Hanson, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

     Economic Trends in the Beef Business
     Don Close, Rabo AgriFinance

     Keeping up with Environmental Regulations
     Chris West, Frank & West Environmental Engineers, Inc.

12:30 p.m. Lunch Buffet – Isle Center Salon A

1:45 p.m. Continue Zoetis Cattlemen’s College

     Legislative Update from Washington D.C., 

     Colin Woodall, NCBA

     Keeping Your Farm In The Family For The Next Generation - Is There A Succession Plan?
     Ron Hanson, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

     The Future of the Beef Industry 

     Tom Brink

4:30 p.m. Dismiss

5:30 p.m. Reception & Dinner – River Music Experience


Friday, June 20

7 a.m. Breakfast – Isle Center Salon A

8:30 a.m. Buses leave for tour

Bus A arrives for US Army Corp of Engineers Mississippi River Visitors Center Locks & Dam 15
Bus B arrives at Tyson, Joslin

11:45 a.m. Both buses arrive at Werner Angus, Cordova

Bus B departs for US Army Corp of Engineers Mississippi River Visitors Center Locks & Dam 15
Bus A departs for Tyson, Joslin

5 p.m. Both buses arrive back at Isle Convention Center