Illinois Beef Magazine
Illinois Beef is the official publication of the Illinois Beef Association. It serves IBA members as the primary source of information regarding IBA activities and industry issues. Timely articles and editorial columns provide readers with information to help them make sound management and marketing decisions. Illinois Beef prints 6 issues each year.
Cattle Concepts E-Newsletter
Cattle Concepts is an Illinois Beef online publication that serves readers with online information about the cattle industry.
ARTICLES & PRODUCER FEATURE STORIES
Building a Legacy
York Farms is this year's IBA Seedstock Breeder of the Year and their son, Cody York, is IBA's Outstanding Junior of the Year.
2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
About two hundred cattle producers made their way to Springfield for one fantastic day of educational breakout and general sessions at the 2026 Illinois Beef Association Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
Beef is having its moment
A recent New York Times article affirmed that Americans consumed $45 billion of beef in 2025, up more than ten percent from the previous year.
TEAMWORK & Beef Work Make the Dream Work - A Team Beef Feature
The Team Beef program offers the perfect blend of the entire beef industry supply chain. Nichole Ring of Virginia, Illinois, is the perfect embodiment of both athleticism and cattle raising.
IBA Points Winner Trailer Donation
B&B Livestock Supply & Trailers seeks to reach the show industry via a trailer donation to the IBA Points Program Winners.
Powered by her people
With family, mentors and a barn full of support behind her, Reese Holst rose to the top of the 2025 IBA Points Show Program Heifer Division.
2026 cattle industry convention and ncba tradeshow
Cattlemen and women from come together in Nashville to invest their time and knowledge in the future of the cattle industry.
Making good ones
A young producer's path to Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale success is lined with good cattle and great people leading him along the way.
Generations of Tradition
IBA Farm Family of the Year is rooted in a tradition of service and passion for the beef industry.
Breeding Cattle and Building a LEgacy
Learn how IBA Seedstock Breeder of the Year, Horsley Brothers, have been top breeders since the beginning and continue their legacy today.
IBA Welcomes DAn Loos
IBA is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member to our Springfield-based staff.