March 29, 2024

Cattle producers invited to leadership summit

AMES — Cattle producers and friends of the industry are invited to attend the Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit on Friday and Saturday. The events will be held at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center.

The Cattlemen’s Night Out Fundraiser is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, featuring a New York Strip steak dinner and update on federal agriculture policy from Jacqui Fatka, Iowa native and policy editor for Feedstuffs and Farm Futures.

Tickets for the dinner are $50.

The Iowa Cattle Industry Leadership Summit is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. This free event is similar to past Iowa Cattle Industry Conventions. A complimentary lunch will be served.

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association policy meetings will take place throughout the day, along with a “State of the Industry” panel in the afternoon and the Cattle Industry Awards.

Interested attendees may register online at www.iacattlemen.org or call 515-296-2266.