The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is hosting three free educational events for feedlot producers in eastern Iowa in March. Each Feedlot Foru” will include a free meal, a trade show and an update from ICA and the Iowa Beef Industry Council on issues of interest to cattle producers.

Speakers will include Craig Belknap from Diamond V, a livestock health and nutrition company. He will talk about immunity, health and performance, and how to improve your own cattle operation.

Scott Yager, lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Association in Washington, D.C., will provide an update on environmental regulations affecting cattle producers. This will give Iowa producers the opportunity to provide NCA some feedback on issues facing the livestock industry.

Paul Mussman of AgWest Commodities will present the cattle market outlook, letting producers know what to expect for cattle prices in 2019.

The forums in eastern Iowa are:

Any cattle producer who wants to attend can RSVP by calling 515-296-2266 or visiting iacattlemen.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Still searching for Iowa’s Best Burger
In other news this week, ICA reminds Iowans they have until March 11 to nominate their favorite restaurant for the 2019 “Iowa’s Best Burger” contest.

In this year’s quest, ICA and IBIC are encouraging people to nominate their favorite burger, whether it’s gourmet or down-home style.

This is the 10th year the two groups are holding the annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest, which officially kicked off Feb. 11. During the first phase of the contest, Iowans nominate their favorite burger before March 11. Then the 10 restaurants with the most nominations will be visited by a secret panel of judges, who determine the ultimate winner. The 2019 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced May 1, with the kick-off of May Beef Month in Iowa.

Details about the contest, rules and the voting form are available on the IBIC website, iabeef.org. Burger lovers can also find a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page, or by texting BEEF to 313131. Photos of your favorite burger can be shared socially using #IABestBurger.

The nomination period closes at 5 p.m. March 11. To qualify to be named Iowa’s Best Burger, the burger must be a 100% beef patty and served on a bun or bread product.

“Funded by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff Program, this event has been a great way to showcase Iowa restaurants who are serving great beef, and Iowa beef farmers who are continually producing a wholesome and nutritious product for consumers,” says IBIC Chair Janine Moore. “This collaboration between the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council is a great opportunity to promote Iowa’s beef industry, which generates an estimated $6.3 billion in economic activity in the state.”

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