IN to 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/

Listen as Kelley speaks with Mark & Dan Hoge and Macey & Tracy Goretska.

Mark Eisele joins us from just outside Cheyenne, Wyoming where his family runs their ranch. Kelley and Mark talk about city pressures, wolves, how to get involved as young cattlemen & cattlewomen, and more!

Take a listen to this jam packed episode! Learn more about Brian, his background and goals with the IBCA along with Nick Minton who talks about bull management and the upcoming IBEP bull sale.

Kelley had the opportunity to talk with both our interns and a representative for the Fountain County Cattlemen’s Association. She talks about the IBCA internship and also how to start back up or keep the tradition of a county cattlemen’s association.

We talked about the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and now it’s time to talk all things policy and NCBA’s role. Ethan Lane is the VP of Government Affairs at NCBA, Washington, DC. Learn about how you have a voice in policy discussions and why your membership and voice matters!

It’s Beef month!! Kelley sits down with Norm Voyles, former Chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and Education & Industry Relations Director Emma Melcher. Learn more about the Checkoff on a National and State level!

On this episode of IN to Beef, Kelley joins the Ag Week Task Force down in West Lafayette, IN. She talks with Garrett, Sydney and Abigail details about Ag Week and The Burger Bash!

Meet the next generation of cattlemen in this episode! Two IJBCA board members, Sidney and Garrett sit down and talk with Kelley about Showman.app, the IJBCA board, and upcoming shows!

Kelley sits down with President Don Schiefelbein of Minnesota. They talk about his operation, NCBA and more!

Our new President-Elect Kelley Sheiss takes over the podcast for Jeff. Listen as Kelley talks with Purdue’s Dr. Bethany Funnell about on farm calving dystocia.

This month, Jeff sits down with our 3 junior show judges

Ever wondered what it is like to raise cattle outside of Indiana? Jeff hosts Carson Sleep of Sleep Ranch based out of South Dakota. Tune in as Carson & Jeff talk all things ranching.

Join Jeff along with special guest, Executive Vice President, Joe Moore. Joe takes us on a deeper dive of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Indiana Beef Council office along with some information about upcoming events!

This month, Jeff talks with Jason Tower to learn more about the upcoming Field Day! Learn more about what to expect on September 7th!

This month’s episode is all about veal and features Steve Anderson of Strauss Veal.

This a short episode to introduce our newest staff member Emma Melcher as well as our summer interns Emma Wilson and Kenzie Amico. 

This months episode features Gordon Lowry, market reporter for ISDA. Gordon gives the 411 on cattle sales in Indiana right now.

This month Jeff and guest, Dr. Bethany Funnell of Purdue University, discuss all things repro. From sexed semen to IVF vs. Convention flushing.  If you are a wanting to know where to start when it comes to these things you don't want to miss this! 

This month Jeff interviews Nick Minton, Beef Systems Specialist at Purdue University,  to discuss his work at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center and the upcoming IBEP Spring Sale on April 16, 2022. 

In this episode we talked with Drew Brown, IJBCA's President Elect, and with Dr. Bruce Lamb. 

This is an intro to a monthly podcast brought to you by Indiana Beef Cattle Association. In this month's podcast we look at the upcoming convention and reflect back on last year's Hoosier Beef Congress.