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Published by Iowa Beef Center Current and archived issues Subscribe to IBC Growing Beef Newsletter Published by Ag Decision Maker Subscribe	IBC is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as northwest Iowa extension beef field specialist. Individuals with experience in beef cattle industry feedlot and cow-calf are encouraged to apply for this newly opened position. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in development and delivery of beef-related programming, as well as communication, organization, and network development. If you’d like to be part of a team that delivers science-based educational programming to producers in northwest Iowa, the region and state as needed, please consider applying here. Don't delay -- the application period is set to close at 12:01 a.m. on 4/27/2026. Calves are on the ground and various cover crop fields are turning green. As cattle are turned out to these annual forages, it’s good to review some timely reminders. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers the following tips from extension field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe and extension program specialist Beth Reynolds. The Iowa Beef Collective podcast is now part of AgriAmerica’s agricultural podcast list. As a one-stop shop for ag news and entertainment, Learfield’s AgriAmerica features nearly 100 podcasts and is available on a streaming channel 24/7. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Patrick Wall originated and hosts the Iowa Beef Collective video podcast from Iowa Beef Center at ISU, and said having the podcast affiliated with AgriAmerica is a great move for both entities. News Archives

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IBC is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as northwest Iowa extension beef field specialist. Individuals with experience in beef cattle industry feedlot and cow-calf are encouraged to apply for this newly opened position. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in development and delivery of beef-related programming, as well as communication, organization, and network development. If you’d like to be part of a team that delivers science-based educational programming to producers in northwest Iowa, the region and state as needed, please consider applying here. Don't delay -- the application period is set to close at 12:01 a.m. on 4/27/2026.

Calves are on the ground and various cover crop fields are turning green. As cattle are turned out to these annual forages, it’s good to review some timely reminders. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers the following tips from extension field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe and extension program specialist Beth Reynolds.

The Iowa Beef Collective podcast is now part of AgriAmerica’s agricultural podcast list. As a one-stop shop for ag news and entertainment, Learfield’s AgriAmerica features nearly 100 podcasts and is available on a streaming channel 24/7. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Patrick Wall originated and hosts the Iowa Beef Collective video podcast from Iowa Beef Center at ISU, and said having the podcast affiliated with AgriAmerica is a great move for both entities.

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Director Column

Aimee Wertz-Lutz, IBC director, writes this monthly column featured in Iowa Cattleman Magazine.

April 2026

Using Soybean Meal in Feeder Cattle Diets

A focal point of the recent Midwest American Society of Animal Science meetings was the use of soybean meal (SBM) in feeder cattle diets. This topic was also a source of discussion during winter meetings, and so I thought I would share some thought here.

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Iowa Cow-Calf Commentary

Iowa Beef Center and extension cow-calf specialist Randie Culbertson writes the "Iowa Cow-Calf Commentary" featured in the Iowa Cattleman Magazine.

April 2026

Spring training for your bulls

As the weather warms, snow melts, and green grass begins to grow, calves are hitting the ground and it’s time to get your bulls ready for breeding season. Bulls play a critical role in herd productivity, and preparing them well before turnout is crucial, especially for yearling bulls. Start planning a few months out to set your bulls up for a successful breeding season.

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