Register today for the 2022 IBA Summer Conference & IFGC Forage Expo

[May 26, 2022]    For the first time ever, Illinois Beef Association (IBA) will be hosting their Summer Conference and Annual Meeting in conjunction with Illinois Forage & Grassland Council (IFGC) Forage Expo on June 7-8 in Macomb, IBA and IFGC members and stakeholders will meet to discuss industry issues, network with others producers, elect leadership, and honor award recipients.

The combined events this year offer producers the opportunity to participate in both meetings at one location, for one registration fee.

This year’s conference will consist of several educational sessions bridging beef industry and forage production topics. Speakers this year include Dr. Scott Brown with University of Missouri and Meghan Grebner of Brownfield Ag News, jointly presenting a Market Outlook for 2022, as well as University of Illinois’ Dr. Dan Shike sharing insights heifer development and beef cattle longevity. The forage and baling demonstrations for IFGC Expo will be hosted a few minutes from the conference at River Oak Ranch outside of Macomb. Owner and past IBA Commercial Producer of the Year, Trevor Toland, will host a tour of the cattle operation along with Carson Welsh, showcasing the work they are doing on the ranch’s cow-calf and forage enterprises.
 

Both organizations will recognize statewide award winners during an evening awards dinner. IBA will name a Farm Family of the Year, Seedstock Producer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, Environmental Steward of the Year, Outstanding Junior of the Year as well as the new IBA Member of the Year award. IBA will also hold their annual meeting and election of new directors and officers during the conference activities.

SPOON RIVER COLLEGE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER
2500 E. JACKSON ST.
MACOMB, IL 61455

REGISTER HERE

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 | MACOMB
8:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast

9:30 AM - Illinois Agriculture Policy Update

10:30 AM - 2022 Market Outlook

11:30 AM - Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 Caucus Meetings

12:15 PM - Lunch & IBA Annual Meeting

2:00 PM - Cattlemen's Education Series Workshops

Alternative Feedstuffs: Keys to Success in Planting, Growing & Harvesting Forages
Developing Heifers for the Long Haul
3:00 PM - Cattlemen's Education Series Workshops

Selecting Varieties: Profitable Forages for you
Beef Chuck Processing: Primal Into Retail Cuts
4:00 PM - Compeer Financial Cocktail Party

6:00 PM - Farm Credit Illinois Awards Dinner

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 | MACOMB
6:30 - 8:30 AM - Breakfast Buffet at Spoon River Community College Outreach Center

8:00 AM - Grazing Management Focus Tour hosted by River Oak Ranch, Trevor Toland & Carson Welsh

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Forage Exposition at River Oak Ranch

[Illinois Beef Association]