JUNE 5, 2024
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devin@illinoisbeef.com
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Beef Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Beef Leadership Academy Graduates
The Illinois Beef Foundation recognized the scholarship recipients for the 2024 year. The Foundation awarded scholarships to the following individuals:
2023-2024 Graduating Class Dustin Holton Sherman, IL Jackson Matthews Urbana, IL Josiah Klokkenga Lincoln, IL Katie Spivey New Windsor, IL Leslie Walker Danvers, IL Logan Sarginson Taylorville, IL Dan & Betty Haynes Petersburg, IL
Aubrey Wagner Onarga, IL Audrey Curtin Blue Mound, IL Drew Mickey Taylorville, IL Ella Thacker Walnut, IL Katelyn ENgel Galesburg, IL Lilie Perry Marshall, IL Natalie Evans Jacksonville, IL Reese Anderson Chrisman, IL
2024 ANNUAL MEETING IBA MEMBERS COME TOGETHER FROM ACROSS THE STATE FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY
by Devin Bollman
Seven educational session, nearly two Shannon Welsh, were both re-elected their own operations, and Jon shared hundred cattlemen and women, and for another term in their executive board how it works, why it works, and what one fantastic day, IBA hosted its 2024 positions. Duzan reflected on the year it does for producers. He also offered Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony in past, sharing pride in the Association’s insights on how to get started with LRP. accomplishments and dedication to Springfield, Illinois. A brief intermission between very year the Association gears up providing for the beef industry and its events, the “back again” trade show for it’s Annual Meeting & Awards members. The reins were turned over hosted a tradeshow reception, allowing Ceremony, aiming to bring the best to IBA’s Executive Vice President, Josh attendees to visit with sponsors and opportunities forward for our members St. Peters, who gave a more in depth vendors, and of course each other. when it comes to educational sessions, look at how Illinois is building better The day concluded with panelists, and speakers. The 2024 Annual beef and shared the Building Better the 2024 IBA Awards Ceremony, Meeting & Awards Ceremony did just that, Beef - FY24 Pocket Book. where the Association recognized The first Cattlemen’s dozens of valued members and their along with recognition for those producer members who dedicate themselves to our Education Series Session of the achievements. The second class of day brought Regional USDA APHIS Beef Leadership Academy participants industry and association. Bright and early Tuesday morning, Veterinarian, Dr. Susie Hexum, and graduated from the program (see we kicked off the AM&A with a new series Dr. Staci Slager, Bureau Chief at the above for class participants). Illinois of 30-minute breakout sessions with Illinois Department of Agriculture, Beef Foundation named the 2024 various panels and topics for attendees together to discuss all things cattle Foundation scholarship recipients, to select from. Dr. James Mitchell from the traceability. Hexum and Slager covered and hosted a silent auction and raffle University of Arkansas joined us for several new regulations regarding the 840 EID to raise funds for the scholarship sessions throughout the day, the first being tags, as well as the Avian Influenza and program. IBA recognized a “Valued a breakout session called “Building the the Asian Longhorned tick. This session Industry Partner” or “VIP,” awarded to Cow Herd,” where he went into depth on turned to an engaging conversation recognize industry professionals and cattle numbers and a conversation type between the two speakers and session business partners who go above and presentation about Illinois producer’s attendees, divinginto all the details and beyond, putting their time and talents unique position in growing cow numbers. questions producers have regarding to work in support of the Association On the flip side of the building, other cattle traceability. The USDA’s final and its missions. This year the VIP attendees sat down with Mike Martz and Animal Disease Traceability ruling led Recognition award was presented to Chris Flikkema to discuss the continuing an extensive conversation on producer Barney Gehl of Zoetis. IBA presented challenges cattle feeders face in Illinois compliance and resource availability the 2024 Membership Awards to the and feeding cattle in a finishing stage. from the Illinois Department of following individuals and families: Panelists Dianne Handsaker of Illinois Agriculture. Outstanding Junior Member of the Year Dr. James Mitchell rejoined went to Kade & Kendall Boatman Association of Meat Processors, Dale Pfundstein of Pfundstein Farms, and John the floor as the speaker for the second of Rockford. O’Keefe with the IDOA covered Niche Beef Cattlemen’s Education Series session, IBA Member of the Year Marketing, covering value-added beef presenting NCBA and CattleFax’s went to Justin Rahn of Mt. Carroll. production and marketing tactics. The final newly released “Right Way. Right Time. Environmental Steward of the Year breakout session covered something most - A Guide to Cull Cattle Management.” went to Green’s Diamond G Farm producers have, or at least should have, on Dr. Mitchell not only shared the of Atlanta. the forefront of their mind - Estate Transfer. publication, but discussed capturing Commercial Producer of the Year Malcolm and Susan Head, Trevor Toland, the full financial potential from cull went to MAC Cattle Co. of Payson. and University of Illinois’ Kevin Books gave cattle within your herd. Seedstock Producer of the Year Rounding out the day’s went to Moore Land & Cattle unique insights on their own processes of succession planning, as well as the educational sessions, was Jon Strohl of Jerseyville. from Farm Credit Illinois, who lead the Farm Family of the Year logistical do’s and don’ts. IBA President, Dave Duzan led third Cattlemen’s Education Series went to Keith & Brady Kramer of Kramer the 2024 Illinois Beef Association Annual session on Livestock Risk Protection. Farms in Farina. Meeting, where he and Vice President, Most producers can utilize LRP within
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Merck Animla Health - Cartridges for Cash Sara Benson of Merck Animal Health presented the Illinois Beef Foundation with a check for $9,293 as part of the Cartridges for Cash program. For every empty Ralgro or Revelavor cartridge turned in to Merck, they donated $0.25 back to the Illinois Beef Foundation. Illinois Beef Foundation Silent Auction The 2024 Illinois Beef Foundation Silent Auction and raffle raised nearly $6,000 for their scholarship fund. The Illinois Beef Foundation is a non-profit corporation and operates exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, most notably annual youth scholarships that help passionate juniors continue their education. This years Foundation Board included Dave Duzan, Joan Harrison, Scott Wetzell, Rick Dean, Jamie Martz, Paul Walker, and Sheryl Hopkins.
Recognitions and Award Winners IBA “Valued Indsutry Partner” Barney Gehl, Zoetis
Outstanding Junior of the Year To recognize a member of the Illinois Junior Beef Association who exemplifies integrity, leadership and commitment to being active in Illinois’ beef cattle industry. Kade & Kendall Boatman - Rockford IBA Member of the Year To recognize a member of the Illinois Beef Association that continually goes above and beyond to support the efforts of the Association, and demonstrates a commitment to the Illinois cattle industry, and its people. Justin Rahn - Mount Carroll Environmental Steward of the Year To recognize a beef producer in Illinois whose natural resource stewardship practices protect the environment and contribute to productivity and profitability. Green’s Diamond G Farm, Wesley & Martha Green - Atlanta Commercial Producer of the Year To recognize a beef producer in Illinois who exemplifies integrity, leadership and success in the production and promotion of the commercial cattle industry. MAC Cattle Company - Payson Seedstock Producer of the Year To recognize a beef producer in Illinois who exemplifies integrity, leadership and success in the production and promotion of the purebred cattle industry. Moore Land & Cattle - Jerseyville Farm Family of the Year To recognize a beef producer family in Illinois who has done an outstanding job in the production and promotion of beef and exemplified leadership skills on the county and state level. The Keith & Brady Kramer Family of Kramer Farms - Farina View Award Winner Videos on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ILBeefAssociation/ videos
Special Thanks to: Master of Ceremonies Steve Bridge, Agri-Business Director with WFMB Host of the 2024 Illinois Beef Foundation Silent Auction SC Online Sales Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Sponsors - Gold Year-Long Sponsors ProHarvest Seeds, Pike Feeds, Farm Credit Illinois, Axiota Animal Health, Kent Nutrition Group, Land O’Lakes Finance Group, and Zoetis - Gold Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Sponsor Nemo Feeds - Silver Year-Long Sponsors Maurer-Stutz, Inc., Hopedale Agri-Center, Inc., Illinois Farm Bureau, Fairview Sale Barn, Merck Animal Health, and Elanco - Bronze Year-Long Sponsors Purina, Longhorn Cattle & Swine Confinements, and Earlybird Food Vendor & IBA Partner Raber Packing Co.and Zoetis