2021 IBA SUMMER CONFERENCE

8:30 a.m. - Registration

9:30 a.m. - Policy Update from Springfield

Kristi Jones, Illinois Department of Agriculture Deputy Director

Illinois Beef Association Staff

10:30 a.m. - Political Climate Change and the Beef Business

Ethan Lane, NCBA Vice President of Governmental Affairs

11:30 a.m. District Caucus Meetings

12:15 p.m. – Lunch & IBA Annual Meeting

2:00 p.m. – Cattlemen’s Education Series Workshops

· Marketing Beef Direct to Consumers

· 2021 Market Update

3:00 p.m. – Cattlemen’s Education Series Workshops

· Matching Cows to Your Resources

· Nutrient Management Planning Panel

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Cocktail Party

Buzz Iliff, Retiring President's Reception

6:00 p.m. – Awards Dinner

8:00 p.m. – Social

6:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet at Holiday Inn and Suites

8:30 a.m. - Tour Raber Packing Plant

11:00 a.m. - Tour Cross Creek Farm

12:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. - Tour Kress Corporation

Special thanks to our Prime Sponsors: