Special to the Times Vedette
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) invites cattle producers and industry supporters to attend the 2025 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention being held Dec. 16 at the Meadows Event Center in Altoona.
The Iowa Cattle Industry Convention offers an excellent opportunity for both those just starting out and those with years of experience to come together, network and learn.
Following a successful event last year, ICA is excited to continue that momentum and has added to the educational value of this year’s event. Beyond the keynote, participants will have more than nine sessions to choose from, allowing them to customize their learning experience to best fit their needs.
This year, ICA looks welcomes Kevin Good with CattleFax to provide the keynote, Industry Situation Update and Outlook, where he will bring his more than 30 years of experience with CattleFax to share insights on the ever-changing global marketplace of the beef cattle industry.
Additionally, Classrooms to Cattle, an opportunity for the next generation of the industry to get involved in the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, has been added. Juniors, seniors and college students interested in the cattle industry can attend a special educational track designed to help those getting their start in the industry. Students can attend complementary, thanks to support from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation and Farm Credit Services. Space is limited.
Connection is key, and ICA has worked in a variety of networking opportunities. Guests will not want to miss out on our beef pairing experience, industry social and entertainment. The tradeshow is nearly sold out and will have more than 30 industry partners on-site to share their products and services. For entertainment, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation Auction will return. There will be many items to choose from with all proceeds supporting youth and other programs offered by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation. Plan to stick around afterwards for live entertainment from Neil Hewitt.
ICA will host its annual meeting during the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention. Most of the policy development work was completed during the ICA Policy Summit this past September, which created time for additional educational opportunities at this year’s convention. However, during the annual meeting, voting and ratifying the policy recommendations from the Policy Summit will occur.
“I want to encourage all members and those considering membership with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association to attend this year’s Iowa Cattle Industry Convention to get a firsthand look at the value of our association,” Bryan Whaley, ICA CEO, said. “We know this is a busy time of year, but your investment of time at the convention will be well spent. Not only does this event provide educational sessions that offer something for everyone, but the industry connections are key. We are excited about the enhanced learning opportunities at this year’s event and building on the success of last year.”
Registration and additional event details can be found at https://www.iacattlemen.org/events-meetings/iowa-cattle-industry-convention.