NCBA now Accepting Internship Applications for 2015 Cattle Industry Convention

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is accepting applications for internships during the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 4-7, 2015. The deadline to submit an application is Oct. 6, 2014.

This year will mark the 117^th Cattle Industry Convention, which is the oldest and largest convention for the cattle industry. The convention and trade show create a unique, fun environment for cattle industry members to come together to network and create policy for the industry.

“This convention brings leaders from across the industry together to network and discuss issues important to the beef industry,” said NCBA Public Policy Analyst Mallory Gaines. “Along with helping to see the convention run smoothly, students will be provided time to maximize their opportunities to network and learn throughout the week.”

The annual Cattle Industry Convention boasts over 5,500 attendees and a trade show with more than 250 booths. Interns are offered a unique, behind-the-scenes experience of setting up the trade show, manning the NCBA Political Action Committee booth, assisting with the NCBA-PAC auction, helping members vote on NCBA policy, working with the media and helping to guide cattlemen and cattlewomen to convention events.

To apply, interested college juniors, seniors or graduate students should submit the convention internship application, a college transcript, two letters of recommendation and a resume to internship@beef.org. More information and the internship application are available on NCBA’s website.

2014 IJBA Jackpot Show Results

 Date: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014

Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds

Judge: Kevin Rose, Illinois

Grand Champion Heifer

Champion Low % Simmental Heifer - Shown by Tyler Verbeck

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

Champion Angus Heifer - Shown by Lauryn Mool

View all results

Thank you Bank of Springfield for sponsoring the IJBA Jackpot Show!

EDGE Conference Gives Youth a Look into the Beef Industry

Professional development, cattle, networking and fun highlighted the 2014 EDGE Conference June 9 in Urbana at the University of Illinois (U of I). More than 60 individuals participated in this event, hosted by the Illinois Junior Beef Association (IJBA).

Katelyn Jones-Hamlow, recruiter for the U of I Department of Animal Sciences kicked off the event with her message about career opportunities in the beef industry and how to prepare for an education in agriculture. Travis Meteer, U of I Beef Extension Specialist; Christy Couch Lee, CeeLee Communications; and Tonja Egan, U of I veterinary medicine student served as the careers in agriculture panel and shared their passion for working with the beef industry.

Conference participants sharpened their social media skills by live tweeting from the event with Holly Spangler, Prairie Farmer, as she shared the dos and don’ts of agriculture industry advocacy. Aspiring photographers learned how to command their camera from Christy Couch Lee. Jennifer Shike, U of I College of ACES Director of Communications and Marketing, shared the importance of public speaking.

A highlight of the event was the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops in the Meat Science Lab to learn about carcass grading, beef cuts and fabrication methods, and beef safety. The group also tour the Beef Research Center and learned for U of I faculty and graduate students about the latest beef research methods.

Giving Youth the EDGE

The Illinois Junior Beef Association (IJBA) is looking to give youth the edge needed to excel both professionally and personally for a future in the cattle and agriculture industry. The IJBA EDGE Conference is open to all juniors ages 8-21 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on June 9.

The EDGE Conference is designed to give youth the opportunity to learn more about the beef industry and sharpen skills needed for a future education and career in agriculture.

“We are excited to bring this educational conference to youth interested in the cattle business,” said Jill Johnson, IBA director of communications. “It's a chance for juniors to network while developing leadership potential and an awareness of information and issues facing the beef industry.”

Youth will attend sessions geared toward education and careers in the beef industry. They will learn tips on how to be an effective communicator and advocate from Christy Lee, photographer and owner of Cee Lee Communications, and Holly Spangler, associate editor for Prairie Farmer.

A carcass grading and beef safety skills lab will be conducted at the U of I Meat Science Lab. Participants will also tour the Beef Research Center learn from graduate students about opportunities to help conduct research at the student level.

Conference space is limited, and registration is required by May 15.

The registration form is available online at www.illinoibeef.com. For more information, contact Jill Johnson at 217-787-4280 or jill@illinoisbeef.com.

A schedule follows:

8:00-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast - U of I Meat Science Lab

8:30-8:45 a.m.: Welcome and IJBA Overview

8:45-9:15 a.m.: College 101
                All you need to know about preparing for an education in the agriculture industry and beyond

9:15-10:00 a.m.: Doing What You Love, Loving What You Do—Careers in Agriculture Panel

10:00-10:45 a.m.: Sizing up Social Media

                Utilizing Social Media for Advocacy with Holly Spangler 

10:45-11:30 a.m.: Speeches Worth Saluting
                Public Speaking Workshop

11:30-12:15 p.m.: Commanding the Camera
                Photography Workshop with Christy Couch Lee 

12:15-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-3:00 p.m.: Making the Grade—Evaluating Beef Carcasses and Beef Safety Demonstration

3:15-4:30 p.m.: What’s New with Research—Beef Research Farm Tour

IJBA Board of Directors Attend YBIC

The Illinois Junior Beef Association (IJBA) Board of Directors attended the 2014 Youth Beef Industry Congress (YBIC), March 27-29 in St. Louis, Mo. The biennial event gathered more than 125 junior members of national beef breed associations and state cattlemen organizations.The 2014 YBIC was offered thanks to the following sponsors: Purina, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Allflex®, GeneSeek and Ranch House Designs. 

“The YBIC conference is a great opportunity for the IJBA Board of Directors to create relationships amongst fellow beef leaders and industry professionals who will help them lead to a better future,” said Jill Johnson, Illinois Beef Association director of communications. “The junior board today will be the beef industry leaders of tomorrow, and we need to prepare them with the adequate knowledge and experience to make them successful.” 

While attending YBIC, IJBA Directors met with GeneSeek representative Gary Felger, toured the Monsanto world headquarters, and visited Purina’s Longview Animal Nutrition Center. They also learned about the importance of beef feed efficiency from Jared Decker, University of Missouri, and Megan Von Emon, Iowa State University. Motivational speaker, Eddie Slowikowski, taught attendees the importance of living each day to its fullest and becoming a confident leader. 

In addition, participants were given time to share ideas about how to improve their respective groups and better serve their memberships. They also discussed current issues facing agriculture and how to be a positive leader in all aspects of their lives. 

Pictured L to R: Tyler Pokojski, Zadok Graff, Marie Lock, Kagney Collins Mary Kline, and Taryn Adcock

IJBA Directors participating in the event were: Marie Lock of Avon, Taryn Adcock of Assumption, Tyler Pokojski of Centralia, Kagney Collins of Flanagan, Zadok Graff of Middletown, and Mary Kline of LeRoy.

Illinois Beef Expo provides educational experiences for college students

As one of the biggest cattle events in the state, the Illinois Beef Expo not only offers competitive youth cattle shows, but also provides educational experiences for college students.  

Sophomore students enrolled in the Applied Science Program at Illinois Central College in East Peoria participate in a hands-on exercise that supplements the classroom lecture of the Ruminant Animal Production class taught by Grant Grebner. Real-world application to the course objectives is a valuable learning tool for students in this program.

“I wanted to develop a class project that fit my lecture about animal selection and genetic improvement through selection,” Grebner said. “The performance data collected on the bulls consigned to the Illinois Performance Tested (IPT) Bull Sale is the perfect model for what I’m trying to teach my students.”

Grebner breaks the class into pairs of students and each group is given a scenario outlining what they are looking for in their next herd bull. They are also given a budget that represents what the cattlemen buying bulls from the sale face with regards to bull buying limitations.

“We look at the expected progeny difference (EPDs) posted on the IPT Bull Sale website for a couple of weeks prior to the sale and the students are instructed to pick out their top five bulls based off of their scenarios,” Grebner said. “I reinforce to my class that although the genotype of the animal may be an indicator of their breeding ability, the animal still must be able to function. So, in order for them to make the best selection for their project scenarios, the students attend the IPT Bull Sale during the Illinois Beef Expo in Springfield to look over the bulls and make a mock purchase based off of the needs of their ‘herd’.”

At the conclusion of the project, the students write a report of what bull they selected and why. Grebner said sometimes the students aren’t able to afford a bull of their choice and go home with an empty trailer.

This learning experience benefits students by applying the knowledge they gained on the use of EPDs and requires critical thinking and decision making skills.

ICC students study the IPT Bull Sale program as they view live lots in the sale ring.

The IPT Bull Sale also provides agriculture students from John Wood Community College (JWCC) in Quincy the chance to help with the sale’s check-in process. Students are an integral part of the processing crew and help load out the bulls at the conclusion of the sale.

Travis Meteer, IPT Bull Sale manager said, “The students from JWCC are great help and the process gives them a different perspective of the beef industry. They get to interact with the some of the top performance bull breeders in the state and gain a better understanding of what it takes to raise and market cattle.”

JWCC students assist with IPT Bull Sale check-in.

The Illinois Beef Expo is host to educational contests that are organized by college agriculture programs.

Black Hawk College – East Campus (BHE) in Galva has coordinated the Illinois Beef Expo livestock judging contest for the past 25 years.

“Organizing the contest gives our BHE agriculture students the opportunity to work an event and experience the kind of responsibility it takes and the pressure that comes with being behind the scenes. It’s great experience for them to leave campus and have to coordinate travel and contest logistics, and learn to be prepared, but also flexible for the day of the event,” said Lee Denzer, BHE agriculture professor.

Carson Goff of Hopedale has participated in the Expo judging contest for the past three years and said she enjoys the competition and meeting other people with her similar interests throughout the state, while learning more about what the college has to offer.

The BHE students also help with show cattle check-in, help line-up cattle and work in the showring. Denzer said this is a valuable experience for the students because they learn to deal with a fast-paced and sometimes stressful situation and have to learn to adapt to the hustle and bustle of the Expo.

Illinois Beef Expo livestock judging contest

The Illinois Beef Expo quiz bowl is organized by Lake Land College in Mattoon. The purpose of this event is to promote youth development and personal growth through increased knowledge of the beef industry, and to encourage more young beef producers in agriculture while improving their decision-making abilities.

Olivia Claire of Watseka has participated in the contest for the past four years and won the senior division this year. She appreciates the Expo’s offering and LLC’s coordination of the contest because it improves her knowledge of the beef industry and gives her the opportunity to learn new information that she can apply to her family’s commercial cow herd.

Jon Althaus, LLC agriculture division chair said, “It’s important to give the students at Lakeland real-world experience and organizing a cattle industry event gives them several skills that will help them in the future. The quiz bowl not only teaches our students real-world lessons, but it also gives the participants a cattle producer’s perspective on decision making in terms of breeds, feed, equipment, and basic management.”

Youth named Spirit Award winners at 2014 Illinois Beef Expo

Five junior showmen were recognized as the Spirit Award winners at the 2014 Illinois Beef Expo on Feb. 23, 2014 in Springfield. The award showcases juniors exhibiting good sportmanship, herdsmanship and a strong work ethic. A selection committee took note of juniors throughout the weekend displaying those characteristics and awarded Noah Benedict of Dewey, Chase Meisner of Jerseyville, Eric Schafer of Owaneco, Dalton Heavnor of Pearl, and Treavor Taylor of Colfax.

Pictured l to r: Doug Turner, Illinois Beef Expo Chair, Noah Benedict of Dewey, Chase Meisner of Jerseyville, Eric Schafer of Owaneco, Dalton Heavnor of Pearl. Not pictured: Treavor Taylor of Colfax.

“Some of the greatest lessons learned by exhibiting livestock are not learned in the show ring, but in the barn the weeks and months prior to the show,” said Julie Blunier, Illinois Beef Expo junior show coordinator. “Our sponsors wanted to recognize youth who were working hard, showing respect to others and displaying a strong spirit to succeed.”

The five exhibitors won a $100 gift certificate to Pro-Fit Show Supply, 5 bags of Umbarger Show Feed and a gift bag of show supplies. Foley Farms of Pearl City, Umbarger & Sons Show Feed, Kirk Stierwalt, Stephenson County Cattlemen and Sullivan Supply sponsored the award program.

Varner exhibits Grand Champion Steer at 2014 Illinois Beef Expo

Eleven breed champions vied for the Grand Champion Steer title at the 2014 Illinois Beef Expo on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Springfield. Shae Varner of Mazon, led her Champion Chianina Steer to the banner.

Grand Champion Steer, Shae Varner of Mazon

Judge Ryan Rash of Crockett, Texas, selected the Champion Hereford Steer shown by Peyton Richie of Buckingham as Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Third Overall Steer was the Champion Maine Anjou Steer shown by Dalton Line of Seaton. Nelson England of Oneida exhibited the Fourth Overall Steer, which was first named Champion Crossbred Steer. Fifth Overall Steer was the Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer shown by Lucas Wisnefski of Wyoming.

Reserve Champion Steer, Peyton Richie of Buckingham

Top Five Steers

Also competing for the Grand Champion Steer title were the Champion Shorthorn Steer led by Jordan Breedlove of Manito, the Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer exhibited by Abby Tomhave of Jacksonville, the Champion Simmental Steer led by Abby Kuppler of Hinckley, the Champion AOB Steer shown by Brooke Jackson of Alpha, the Champion Angus Steer exhibited by Dylan Torrey of Jerseyville, the Champion Composite Charolais Steer led by Tucker Marrs of Windsor, and the Champion Market Heifer exhibited by Brayden Freeman of Winchseter.

Thanks to long-time Illinois Beef Expo sponsors M.H. Eby and Stephens Trailer Sales of Taylorville, all breed champions in the Illinois Beef Expo Junior Steer Show were awarded additional premium monies.

Scheetz exhibits Grand Champion Heifer at 2014 Illinois Beef Expo

Fourteen breed champions vied for the Grand Champion Heifer title at the 2014 Illinois Beef Expo on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Springfield. Danielle Scheetz of Dallas City, led her Champion Angus Heifer, born Feb. 13, 2013, to the banner.

Grand Champion Heifer, Danielle Scheetz of Dallas City

Judge Cody Sankey of Economy, Ind., selected the Champion Low Percent Simmental Heifer shown by Tyler Verbeck as Reserve Grand Champion Heifer. His heifer was born March 18, 2013. Third Overall Heifer was the Champion Chianina Heifer, born Feb. 14, 2013, shown by Cole Whisman of Illinois City. Caleb Seys of Coal Valley exhibited the Fourth Overall Heifer, which was first named Champion Maintainer Heifer and was born Jan. 2, 2013. Fifth Overall Heifer was the Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by Lizzie Schafer of Owaneco. Her heifer was born May 2, 2013.

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, Tyler Verbeck of Cambridge

Top Five Heifers

Also competing for the Grand Champion Heifer title were the Champion AOB Heifer led by Sydney Wisnefski of Wyoming and born April 12, 2013, the Champion Maine Anjou Heifer exhibited by Derek Richie of Buckingham and born March 6, 2013, the Champion Red Angus Heifer was born Jan. 26, 2013 and led by Paige VanDyke of Louisville, the Champion Limousin Heifer was shown by Duncan Smith of Macomb and born Feb. 18, 2013, the Champion Commercial Heifer was led by Tyler Verbeck of Cambridge, the Champion Polled Hereford Heifer was born April 6, 2013 and shown by Rhett Lowderman of Macomb, the Champion Horned Hereford Heifer was exhibited by Korbin Collins of Flanagan and born Jan. 9, 2013, the Champion High Percent Simmental Heifer was shown by Jake Bloomberg of Berwick and born Jan. 11, 2013, the Champion Shorthorn Heifer was led by Cole Whisman of Illinois City and born Jan. 1. 2013, and the Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer was exhibited by Sara Pieper of Stewardson and born Feb. 22, 2013.

Thanks to long-time Illinois Beef Expo sponsors M.H. Eby and Stephens Trailer Sales of Taylorville, all breed champions in the Illinois Beef Expo Junior Heifer Show were awarded additional premium monies.

Youth named IBA Points Show Program winners at 2014 Illinois Beef Expo

Junior showmen were recognized as the 2013 Illinois Beef Association (IBA) Points Show Program winners at the 2014 Illinois Beef Expo on Feb. 22, 2014 in Springfield. The IBA Points Show Program awards youth for success in the show ring at sanctioned cattle shows throughout the state. Jacob Hinshaw of Secor was named the 2013 Overall IBA Points Show Program winner and won the use of a trailer for one-year which was sponsored by Jim Shiels, owner of Gateway Featherlite Trailer Sales in Pana.

Hinshaw Family

The Top Ten Heifer Points Show Program winners were Lucas Wisnefski of Wyoming, Brady Schnelten of Rockbridge, Kagney Collins of Flanagan, Tyler Drach of Pontiac, Morgan Kramer of Farina, James Johnson of Niantic, Korbin Collins of Flanagan, Tyler Adcock of Moweaqua, Kendi Sayre of Arenzville, and Nathan Clark of Kenney.

Top Ten Heifer Points Show Program Winners

The Top Ten Steer Points Show Program winners were Jacob Hinshaw of Secor, Alex Rueter of Winchester, Nelson England of Oneida, Riley Johnson of Lee, Krista Zueger of Stockton, Brian Clapp of Leroy, Levi Hinshaw of Secor, Colin Kadell of Jerseyville, Jacob Thompson of Jacksonville, and Cade Hinshaw of Hudson.

Top Ten Steer Points Show Program Winners

Youth compete for top awards in Illinois Beef Expo Livestock Judging contest

On Feb. 22, 4-H and FFA teams vied for champion honors in the Illinois Beef Expo Livestock Judging Contest in Springfield. The winning FFA team was Pearl City FFA. The winning 4-H team was Henry/Stark.

Contestants judged six classes of livestock containing four animals each. Classes included both breeding and market beef animals. In addition, contestants answered questions on three classes.

Overall FFA team placings are as follows:
5th - Pearl City FFA
4th - Newton FFA
3rd - Lewiston FFA
2nd - Cambridge FFA
1st - Illini West/Rockridge/Liberty FFA

Pictured l to r: Taylor Johnson, Rylee Derrer of Illini West/Rockridge/Liberty FFA

Overall Top 10 FFA individual placings are as follows:
10th - Paige Kannall, Highland
9th - Andrew Baer, Tremont
8th - Katie Krumholz
7th - Taylor Johnson, Illini West, Rockridge, Liberty
6th - Tyler Lentz, Illini West, Rockridge, Liberty
5th - Jacob Lidy, Newton
4th - Rylee Derrer, Illini West, Rockridge, Liberty
3rd - Megan Reed, Cambridge
2nd - Kaitlyn Hildebrand, LaMoille
1st - Jacob Postin, Lewistown

Pictured l to r front row: Hildebrand, Reed, Lidy. Back row: Johnson, Krumholz, Kannall

Overall 4-H team placings are as follows:
5th - Knox Co.
4th - Mercer Co.
3rd - Marion Co.
2nd - McLean Co.
1st - Henry/Stark

Overall Top 10 4-H individual placings are as follows:
10th - Morghan Davison, Geneseo
9th - Mason Flack, Knox Co.
8th - Carson Goff, McLean Co.
7th - Matt Marion
6th - Jacob Hinshaw, McLean Co.
5th - Cole Thomas, Mercer Co.
4th - Layna Bond, Franklin Co.
3rd - John Gellerman, Sangamon/Menard
2nd - Adrian Austin, Marion Co.
1st - Adam Gradert, Henry/Stark

Pictured l to r front row: Gradert, Austin, Gellerman, Bond, Thomas. Back row: Goff, Flack, Davison

Overall Top Ten individuals Junior 4-H Division:
10th - Anna Hannon, Jasper Co.
9th - Clayton Miller, St. Elmo
8th - Case Hennenfent, Knox Co.
7th - Ann Weber, Mercer Co.
6th - Sawyer Schlief
5th - Tori Allen
4th - Kinze Goodman, Jasper Co.
3rd - Evan Wynne, Mercer Co.
2nd - Eric Schafer
1st - Sheridan Hank, Mercer Co.

Pictured l to r front row: Hank, Wynne, Goodman, Allen. Back row: Weber, Hennenfent, Hannon

Youth compete for top awards in Illinois Beef Expo quiz bowl contest

The Illinois Beef Expo has a long standing tradition of emphasizing youth education. On Feb. 22, youth vied for champion honors in the Illinois Beef Expo quiz bowl in Springfield. Olivia Claire of Watseka took top honors in the senior division and Wyatt Claire of Watseka won the junior division.

The purpose of this event is to promote youth development and personal growth through increased knowledge of the beef industry, and to encourage more young beef producers in agriculture while improving their decision-making abilities. The contest consisted of two phases; skillathon work stations and management tests. A cumulative total of both phases determined the winners.

Top Five placings in the Senior Division are as follows:

5th - Katie Miller, Cambridge

4th - Katie Krumholz, Eureka

3rd - Kaylie Huizenga, Morrison

2nd - Jacob Lidy, Newton

1st - Olivia Claire, Watseka

5th - Katie Miller, Cambridge; 4th - Katie Krumholz, Eureka; 3rd - Kaylie Huizenga, Morrison; 2nd - Jacob Lidy, Newton; 1st - Olivia Claire, Watseka; Alan Adams, IBA President

Top Five placings in the Junior Division are as follows:

5th - Dalton Engel, Galesburg

4th - Addison Keltner, Pearl City

3rd - Connor Travis, Olney

2nd - Brayden Freeman, Winchester

1st - Wyatt Claire, Watseka

5th - Dalton Engel, Galesburg; 4th - Addison Keltner, Pearl City; 3rd - Connor Travis, Olney
2nd - Brayden Freeman, Winchester; 1st - Wyatt Claire, Watseka; Alan Adams, IBA President

IBA offers internship and scholarship opportunities

The future of the cattle business is built on student leaders focused on keeping the industry strong. To be successful, it takes practice. To provide that needed experience, the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) is offering one paid internship and eight scholarships in 2014. 

“The IBA internship offers students experience in the industry and the chance to gain real-world 
knowledge and experience — a must-have in today’s competitive job market,” said Jill Johnson, IBA director of communications. 

The internship provides a college student an outstanding opportunity to assist with IBA’s 
communication, events and youth programs. Applicants must consider themselves a self-starter, detail-oriented and an outgoing individual who has the ability to work well with others.

To be eligible, applicants must be a full-time college student and currently an Illinois Junior Beef Association member from a family that is actively involved in beef production. The internship spans from approximately mid-May to mid-August. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2014, and can be submitted to Jill Johnson at jill@illinoisbeef.com. 

“Scholarship programs reward students who are passionate about the Illinois cattle industry,” 
Johnson said. “We want to recognize the incredible talent and potential among our young 
members and encourage them in their educational and professional endeavors.” 

The IBA offers four $1,000 general scholarships: two to high school seniors and two to current 
college students. 

A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded in memory of past IBA Executive Vice President Maralee Johnson and her commitment to the beef and agriculture industry.

IBA will also award a $500 scholarship in memory of Terry Clemons and a $500 
scholarship in memory of 1990 IBA Past President Marion Butler.

Residents of Ogle County have the opportunity to apply for a $500 scholarship through the IBA.

Download internship and scholarship applications from the IBA website.

Applications are due March 1, 2014, and can be submitted to Jill Johnson at jill@illinoisbeef.com or mailed to the IBA office:

Illinois Beef Association
2060 W. Iles Ave.
Ste. B
Springfield, IL 62704 

NCBA Accepting Applications for Public Policy Internship

WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2014) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s and the Public Lands Council government affairs office in Washington, D.C., are accepting applications for the fall 2014 public policy internship. The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 17, 2014.

“NCBA and PLC’s internship is a great opportunity to see firsthand a grassroots effort at work in the nation’s most powerful city,” said Rachel Abeh, a Montana State University senior and fall 2013 intern. “I have a better understanding of the complexity and implications of the political issues facing our ranchers back here in the West, along with a greater appreciation for the lobbyists who work on behalf of our producers day in and day out.”

NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts said this is a great opportunity for students with an interest in the beef industry and public policy.

“From food safety and trade to environmental issues and taxes, this internship will give college students the opportunity to work alongside staff on many critical issues affecting U.S. cattlemen and women,” Butts said. “The internship is designed to work closely with the lobbying team on Capitol Hill; to assist with NCBA and PLC’s regulatory efforts; and to work closely with the communications team.”

The full-time internship will begin Sept. 8, 2014 and end Dec. 13, 2014. To apply, interested college juniors, seniors or graduate students should submit the application, college transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a resume to internships@beef.org. More information about the NCBA public policy internship is available on www.BeefUSA.org.

Youth Internship Opportunity

Know someone interested in an internship in the beef industry and policy? The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for spring and summer 2014 public policy internships. The deadline to submit an application for these opportunities is Oct. 6, 2013. Check out www.beefusa.org for more details.

Beefing up the State Fair Experience

The Illinois Beef Association (IBA) was on hand throughout the Illinois State Fair with new programs to promote beef and youth development along with activities like the favorite tradition the Ribeye Corral. Enjoy the recap of events below and visit our website for a detailed description. 

Executive Outlook - Reid Blossom Discusses May Beef Month and IBA Programs

IBA Executive Vice President Reid Blossom discusses May Beef Month, the importance of youth livestock events, and IBA summer programs with Steve Bridge, Neuhoff Media agriculture director.

Listen here: http://podcast.sportsradio1450.com/wfmba2/3995204.mp3