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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.

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Cattle Concepts E-Newsletter

Cattle Concepts is an Illinois Beef online publication that serves readers with online information about the cattle industry.

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ARTICLES & PRODUCER FEATURE STORIES

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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. 

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Grit, Goals, Growth

Lane Mollett tops the 2025 IBA Points Show Program Steer Division.

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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.

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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.

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Generations of Tradition

IBA Farm Family of the Year is rooted in a tradition of service and passion for the beef industry.

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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.

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Dan Loos, Director of Business Operations, and his family.

IBA Welcomes DAn Loos

IBA is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member to our Springfield-based staff. 

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