IBC was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of Iowa's beef cattle industry. As part of ISU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources program area, IBC is the outreach program for cattle producers and is the source of news, programming, information and research conducted by ISU related to the cattle industry.

Our team members include on-campus faculty and staff with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine and ISU Extension program specialists around the state. Cooperatively, IBC offers a wide range of services, including on-farm consultations, demonstrations and educational programs.

Providing local access to resources
Each year, IBC works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry directly to Iowa's producers. Financial support ensures producers have local access to nationally recognized experts and research.

Improving and ensuring quality
From the cow herd to the dinner table, IBC continuously addresses beef quality. Educational and informational programs emphasize quality beef production so consumers have a safe, delicious product.

Boosting producer profitability
IBC develops and uses benchmarking services such as record systems, software and steer testing, to help producers improve their bottom line.

Providing technical support
By joining forces with industry associations and allies, IBC provides technical support for the development and success of producer-directed beef supply networks.

To learn more about the Extension team members who specialize in a particular area, click on the specialty below. For a list of team members by Iowa county served, click here.

IBC Campus
Daniel Loy
Iowa Beef Center Director
Beef cattle, feedlot management, grazing
dloy@iastate.edu

Garland Dahlke
Software Development
garland@iastate.edu

Sherry Hoyer
Communications
shoyer@iastate.edu