2024 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, December 12-13

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry, invites cattle producers and industry supporters to attend the 2024 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention held December 12 and 13 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, Iowa.

The Iowa Cattle Industry Convention is an excellent opportunity for those just getting their start or those with years of experience to network and learn from others within the industry. This is also where a significant part of ICA’s policy development process happens. ICA members can voice their perspectives and help develop the association’s policy priorities for the year ahead.

ICA is excited to welcome Trey Wasserburger of TD Angus at Rishel Ranch as our keynote presenter. Wasserburger will share his motivational story of creating a sustainable beef brand and packing plant in his session, ‘Conception to Consumer.’ As Wasserburger describes it, it is a story of producers coming together for the common good of the community and cattle industry.

Additionally, we’ll welcome a series of exceptional breakout session topics and speakers for participants to select from and gain valuable insights that fit their operation’s needs. Topics include current cattle research, the future of beef exports after the recent election, feedlot prosperity in 2025, and building a brand.

Connection is key and ICA has worked in a variety of networking opportunities. Guests will not want to miss out on our beef pairing experience, industry social, and entertainment from the Red Dirt Renegade band. We also have sold out of tradeshow exhibits and will have more than 30 industry partners on-site to share their products and services.