NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Greenville Livestock Auction November 13, 2024 Total: 490 Feeder: 490 (100.0%) Replacement: 0 (0.0%) Trade: Good Demand, Active trade
Upcoming Sales
Kramer Angus Mature Cow Dispersal Sale Farina, IL
Norman/Gladewater & Friends Online Heifer Sale SC Online 11.24.24
Fairview Sale Barn November 8, 2024 Total: 932 Feeder: 932 (100.0%) Replacement: 0 (0.0%) Trade: Active trade with good demand United Producers November 19, 2024 Total: 236 Breeding: 7 (3.0%) Slaughter: 196 (83.0%) Feeder: 33 (14.0%) Comments: Sale report sourced from UPI Illinois Weekly Summary November 18, 2024 Total: 1,621 Feeder: 490 (30.2%) Slaughter: 1,131 (69.8%) Replacement: 0 (0.0%) SALES REPORTS SOURCED FROM USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
BEEF LEADERSHIP A C A D E M Y A PROGRAM BUILT FOR YOUNG CATTLEMEN
CONTINUES TO THRIVE WITH A THIRD CLASS OF EXCITING INDIVIDUALS by Annie Schoetmer
During the 2024 Illinois State Fair, welve beef producers from across the state gathered together to kick off their year in the Beef Leadership Academy. Then, in late October, the group reconvened to delve into the first of four developmental pillars on which the program is built.
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eef Leadership Academy, otherwise known as BLA, is a year-long program designed to help identify, develop, and encourage the next generation of leaders within the Illinois cattle industry. BLA utilizes industry tours, educational sessions, and team-building activities to advance participants’ leadership capabilities and industry knowledge. The first pillar of BLA places emphasis on personal leadership development. This year, we teamed up with ADM to host the third cohort of BLA in Decatur for two days of programming, fun and fellowship. The in-person event kicked off with a warm welcome from Vice President of ADM State Government Relations, Greg Webb. Programming continued with a thorough personal leadership development training facilitated by ADM development staff. Later the group toured the ADM North America
Headquarters. The time spent at ADM revealed important leadership traits amongst each participant and helped highlight the importance of allied industry support within the state. To bolster the programs offering, alongside professional development, BLA also provides participants an inside look into Illinois cattle operations within each stage of production. The group’s time in Decatur was supplemented with a visit to Head Bros Land & Cattle in Blue Mound to tour one of the state’s premier cow/ calf operations. Valuable time was spent with the Head family discussing operation specifics and touring the farm. Before participants departed, Malcolm and Susan Head emphasized the importance of being involved and taking on leadership roles. With one pillar under their belt, the third BLA class has three pillars to look forward to. Pillar II will familiarize participants with advocacy and telling their story. They will also have the opportunity to see a cattle backgrounding operation. Pillar III will
Rutledge Farms 41st Annual Production Sale Farmer City, IL
11.30.24
Larry Martin Cattle Sales Cattlemen’s Choice Shelbyville, IL
12.08.24
Cardinal Cattle Company The Program Female Sale Wyoming, IL
12.14.24
Illinois Hereford Association Winter Classic Sale Carthage, IL
12.14.24
Moore Land & Cattle Production Sale Jerseyville, IL
12.21.24
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Producer Events
focus on the business component of the beef industry and will be supplemented with a feedlot visit and discussion. Finally, DeKalb-Kane Cattlemen’s Banquet the capstone pillar of BLA is when each Annual Banquet - Indian Oaks Country Club, participant will travel to Springfield to Shabbona meet with their senators and legislators November 23.2024 | 5PM at the Capitol. Pillar IV is the time when participants put to work all the tools they Monroe County Cattlemen’s Association polished and perfected throughout the Annual Banquet - Hank & Lilies, Maeystown year-long program. November 30, 2024 | 6PM Beef Leadership Academy is creating a pipeline of capable, passionate, and Jo Daviess Beef Association well-equipped leaders for the future of our Annual Meeting - The Cove, Apple River industry. We are excited to see the third December 13, 2024 | 6PM cohort continue to grow and develop as they progress through the program. If BLA Top Recruiter Program sounds like a program you are interested BA has partnered with Purina Animal in learning more about, check out the Beef Nutrition to offer a unique opportunity for Leadership Academy page on illinoisbeef. an IBA recognized affiliate to win a trip for com, or call the office at (217) 787-4280. ten members to attend the Purina Research Applications for BLA will re-open in May. 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.
LOOKING FORWARD Beef Quality Assurance Trainings BQA Meetings are free to current IBA Members. Non-members are welcome to attend for a $20 registration fee. Dates and locations below: Monday, December 2 | 6 p.m. Greenville Livestock Auction | Greenville
Thursday, December 5 | 6 p.m. Reel Livestock Center | Congerville
Tuesday, December 3 | 6 p.m. Pinckneyville Community Center | Pinckneyville
Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. LaSalle County Farm Bureau | Ottawa
Tuesday, December 3 | 6 p.m. Stephenson County Farm Bureau | Freeport
Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. Teutopolis Banquet Hall (Knights of Columbus) | Teutopolis
Wednesday, December 4 | 6 p.m. Fairview Sale Barn | Fairview
Tuesday, December 10 | 6 p.m. Illinois Beef Association | Springfield
Thursday, December 5 | 6 p.m. The BlackRidge | Cambridge
Tuesday, December 10 | 6 p.m. Carthage Livestock Auction | Carthage
Wednesday, December 11 | 6 p.m. Elizabeth Community Center | Elizabeth 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! Renew or become a member online at https://www.illinoisbeef.com/membership