IN to BEEF

Each year Indiana Beef Cattle Association hosts two Interns. Here is my conversation with them.

How different are New Mexico cattle operations compared to Indiana and a balloon to promote beef!

Learn from Tim Schwab about IBCA's meetings promoting our Beef Industry in D.C.

Learn how different is ranch life out West compared to here in Indiana.

What goes on in the life of a large animal veterinarian in Southern Indiana.

A sit-down conversation with one of NCBA D.C. lobbyist, Sigrid Johannes about efforts in D.C. to support cattle producers

Andrew Bredeweg, cattle producer and sale manager White River Valley Feeder Auction

We chat with the Hoosier Beef Congress Steer and Heifer judges and final stats from the show.

Gene will be the new NCBA President starting in February. Hear his background and a little about this past year.

The role of the Federation

The interns are in the office for the summer and they have a lot planned! In this episode, get to know our interns and hear about how they will be impacting the beef industry over the next three months.

Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith discusses his path to Lt. Governor, his family’s history in the agriculture industry, and the outlook of the Indiana agriculture industry over the next 4 years.

Dr. Bret Marsh is our guest on this month’s episode of IN to Beef. Dr. Marsh is the former Indiana State Veterinarian and the current Dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. He discusses his career transition, the outlook for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and how to encourage students to pursue a career in the field. You don’t want to miss it!

Hannah talks with Keegan Poe, the new president of the IBCA, about his history in the beef industry and his goals for the IBCA over the next year.

HBC is underway, and on this episode of the podcast we talk with steer judge, Andrew Foster, to get some final tips before the show.

2024 HBC Judge, Dr. Chris Cassady, discusses his path in the cattle industry and provides tips to those exhibiting at this year’s Hoosier Beef Congress.

2024 HBC Judge, Parker Henley, discusses his path in livestock judging and provides tips and advice for those exhibiting at Hoosier Beef Congress.

Meet Olivia Kuhn, owner of Kuhn Hollow Farms Freezer Beef. Hear her story of starting a freezer beef business and advice she has for those who may be looking to start their own business as well.

Meet new staff members Emma Wilson and Hannah Gee. Learn about Emma's story and where she hopes to take the IBCA over the next few years.

Hear some final thoughts from the 2024 interns as they wrap up their internship, find out the questions that consumers are asking, and finally, take a look inside the Cattleman's Club Ribeye Stand at the great Indiana State Fair.

Jeff speaks with Will Swope from NCBA to learn about the Digital Command Center at the NCBA headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Also, hear from our second intern for the summer, Ella Peterson.

Kelley talks with Braydin Hiple, the Veal Representative on the IBCA Board of Directors and a service representative for Strauss Dairy Ingredients, about the veal industry in Indiana and changes that are taking place in the veal industry around the country. Plus, meet one of the summer interns for the IBCA, Mattie Thrasher!

Jeff talks with Andrea Flemming (also known as @thatfitagvocate) to learn about her family's cow/calf confinement operation and how she got started as being an advocate for the agriculture industry on social media. Learn more about Andrea and her story on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube (@thatfitagvocate) or on her website (https://www.thatfitagvocate.com).

Kelley sits down with Julia Wickard, the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Indiana to discuss what opportunities are available for Indiana Producers. To learn more about the Indiana Farm Service Agency, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Indiana/index .

Kelley sits down with Dr. Dave Dixon, owner of Interglobe Sire Service, to discuss the growth of the business, IVF, and the future of cattle breeding. Learn more about Interglobe Sire Services: https://interglobesireservice.com/