About the Iowa Beef Center
The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, serves as the university's extension program to cattle producers. Our center is comprised of a dedicated group of faculty and staff from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Iowa State University Extension. We work together to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa's beef industry.
At the Iowa Beef Center, we strive to be the No. 1 source "For all things beef."
Our History
We are part of Iowa State University Extension's Agricultural and Natural Resources programming area, serving as its outreach program to cattle producers. We are the central clearinghouse for all news, programming, information and research conducted by Iowa State University 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, as well as ISU Extension specialists across the state. Together, we offer a wide range of services, including on-farm consultations, demonstrations, educational programs and more.
Our Work
Providing local access to resources
Each year, the Iowa Beef Center's team members help deliver the latest information directly to Iowa's producers. Our financial support ensures producers will have local access to nationally recognized experts and research.
Improving and ensuring quality
From the cow herd to the dinner table, the Iowa Beef Center continuously addresses beef quality. Our programs emphasize quality beef production so that consumers are guaranteed a safe, delicious product.
Boosting producer profitability
The Iowa Beef Center 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 associations and industry allies, we provide technical support for the development and success of producer-directed beef supply networks.
Our Team
To learn more about the Extension team members that specialize in a particular area, click on the specialty below. For a list of team members by Iowa county served, click here.
Daniel Loy
Iowa Beef Center Director
dloy@iastate.edu
Livestock Marketing & Economics
Joe Cordray
Department of Animal Science
jcordray@iastate.edu
Shane Ellis
ISU Extension
shanee@iastate.edu
Arne Hallam
Department of Economics
ahallam@iastate.edu
Cattle Production
Stephanie Hansen
Department of Animal Science
Emphasis: ruminant nutrition
slhansen@iastate.edu
Peter Hoffman
Department of Animal Science
Emphasis: beef cattle production management
phoffman@iastate.edu
Daniel Loy
Department of Animal Science
Emphasis: beef cattle and feedlot management
dloy@iastate.edu
Brad Skaar
Department of Animal Science
Emphasis: genetic evaluation of beef cattle
skaar@iastate.edu
Forage & Grazing
Steve Barnhart
Department of Agronomy
sbarnhar@iastate.edu
Dan Morrical
Department of Animal Science
morrical@iastate.edu
Jim Russell
Department of Animal Science
jrussell@iastate.edu
Agricultural Engineering
Robert Burns
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
rburns@iastate.edu
Lara Moody
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
lmoody@iastate.edu
Food Animal Veterinary Medicine
Grant Dewell
Department of Vet. Diagnostic and Prod. Animal Medicine
gdewell@iastate.edu
Terry Engelken
Department of Vet. Diagnostic and Prod. Animal Medicine
engelken@iastate.edu
Entomology
Kenneth Holscher
Department of Entomology
Emphasis: livestock and stored grain pest management
kholsche@iastate.edu
Marlin Rice
Department of Entomology
Emphasis: entomology programs for field
and forage crops
merice@iastate.edu
Plant Pathology/Physiology
Ken Moore
Department of Agronomy
Emphasis: pasture research and plant physiology
kjmoore@iastate.edu
Beef Program Specialists
Beth Doran
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Feedlot and cow-calf management
doranb@iastate.edu
Russ Euken
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Beef production and management
reuken@iastate.edu
Byron Leu
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Feedlot and cow-calf management
bleu@iastate.edu
Clint McDonald
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Feedlot and cow-calf management
clint@iastate.edu
Joe Sellers
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Feedlot and cow-calf management
sellers@iastate.edu
Denise Schwab
ISU Extension beef field specialist
Emphasis: Feedlot and cow-calf management
dschwab@iastate.edu
Agricultural Engineering Specialists
Kapil Arora
ISU Extension agricultural engineering specialist
Emphasis: agricultural engineering
pbtiger@iastate.edu
Greg Brenneman
ISU Extension agricultural engineering specialist
Emphasis: agricultural engineering
gregb@iastate.edu
Kris Kohl
ISU Extension agricultural engineering specialist
Emphasis: agricultural engineering
kkohl1@iastate.edu
Shawn Shouse
ISU Extension agricultural engineering specialist
Emphasis: agricultural engineering
sshouse@iastate.edu
Farm Management Specialists
Tim Eggers
ISU Extension farm management specialist
Emphasis: Agricultural economics
teggers@iastate.edu
Bob Wells
ISU Extension farm management specialist
Emphasis: Agricultural economics
wellsjb@iastate.edu
Support Staff
Garland Dahlke
Iowa Beef Center
Software Development
garland@iastate.edu
Sherry Hoyer
Iowa Beef Center
Communication Specialist
shoyer@iastate.edu
