Monticello is cattle forum site

     The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is hosting four free educational events for feedlot and cow/calf producers in the month of March, including one in Monticello.

     Each forum will include a free meal, a tradeshow, an update from the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council, and educational sessions.

     The Monticello session will be Wednesday, March 10, 5 p.m. in the Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center, 800 N. Maple St.

     Topics and speakers include:

     • R&R for pastures in 2021: Recovery and Renovation – Denise Schwab

     • Marketing Cattle in a Global Pandemic – Carl Babler. The title says it all; Carl Babler with Atten and Babler Commodities will enlighten producers in ways they can navigate through the cattle markets in an unprecedented year.

     • ICA Cattle Market Reform Efforts. Price discovery, market transparency and producer leverage are all on the minds of cattle producers due to extreme market disruptions over the past year. Hear an update on ICA’s cattle marketing efforts, current cattle marketing policy positions, importance of grassroots input and its influence on industry issues.

     • Iowa Beef Industry Council Update. Key accomplishments with the Beef Checkoff from the Iowa Beef Industry Council.  Attendees will have the opportunity to learn ways the Iowa Beef Industry Council is advocating for beef as the number one protein.

     Additional forums will be held March 2, 5 p.m. at the Davis County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield; March 3, 5 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds in Afton; and March 11, 5 p.m. at Bradbury Hall in Oskaloosa.

     Each event will feature a trade show with the latest products and services for cow-calf and feedlot producers. If you renew your ICA membership at any forum you will receive a pair of ICA gloves.

     Producers can RSVP by calling 515-296-2266 or email kate@iacattlemen. Walk-ins are always welcome, and you do not need to be a member to attend.