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Sandhills Ranch Internship Seeks Applicants

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Seeking Intern Applicants – 2025 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program

Explore a rewarding career in agriculture through hands-on experiences in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable skills and forge meaningful relationships.

The Sandhills Task Force is proud to partner with several successful ranchers in the Nebraska Sandhills to offer this excellent internship opportunity. This paid, three-month-long summer internship program includes room & board and additional paid educational opportunities.

We seek candidates who are passionate about agriculture, have a strong interest in ranching and range management, and are eager to learn. The internship will involve various components of on-the-job experience, mentorship, and training tailored to the intern’s education, knowledge, and interests. We welcome applications from all individuals who are 19 or older.

To learn more about the internship program and to apply visit www.sandhillstaskforce.org/ranch-internship. The application deadline is January 15th, 2025.

The Sandhills Task Force will serve as a facilitator to assist in matching interns with ranchers. The Sandhills Task Force will support the internship relationship in several ways, but ultimately, the internship is a relationship between the intern and the host ranch. Partial funding is provided by the Nebraska Environmental Trust and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Applications for the 2025 Sandhills Ranch Internship are due by Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Application review will begin immediately. For questions, please contact KyLee at 308-340-2781 or kylee@sandhillstaskforce.org.

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2024 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention

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2024 IOWA CATTLE INDUSTRY CONVENTION: WHERE INNOVATORS MEET AND BUSINESSES GROW

AMES, Iowa – 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.

Speeches and Activities

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. The Iowa Cattle Industry Convention is the culmination of ICA’s formal policy development. Producer members are encouraged to participate and provide input in the policy committee meetings which will review expiring resolutions and directives and provide time to introduce new policy priority suggestions. Voting and ratification will conclude this process during the ICA Annual Meeting on December 13.

A Note from ICA CEO

“I want to encourage all members and those considering membership with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association to attend this year’s Iowa Cattle Industry Convention to get a firsthand look at the value of our association,” said Bryan Whaley, ICA CEO. “We know this is a busy time of year, but your investment of time at the Convention will be well spent for you and your operation. Not only does this event provide educational sessions that offer something for everyone, but the industry connections are key. I also can’t emphasize enough the importance of members being involved in ICA’s policy
development process at the Convention. Input drives legislative wins such as passing the Meat Integrity Bill or reinstating the capital gains deduction that the association accomplished last year. Your participation helps shape the industry’s future.”

Registration and additional event details can be found at https://www.iacattlemen.org/events-meetings/iowa-cattle-industry-convention. ICA would like to thank our gracious sponsors (listed on the event webpage) for helping make this event successful.

Iowa Cattle Industry Convention Agenda
Thursday, December 12

  • 9:30 a.m.          Registration & Tradeshow Open
  • 10:30 a.m.        Welcome
  • 10:45 a.m.        Keynote Address: Conception to Consumer, Trey Wasserburger, TD Angus
  • 11:50 a.m.        Breakout Sessions
  •  Breakout #1 – Driving the Industry Forward | An IBIC State Research Update, Dr. Dan Thomson, Production Animal Consultation
  •  Breakout #2 – New Horizons on Beef Exports, John Hinners, United States Meat Export Federation
  •  Breakout #3 – Feedlots and Financials: Navigating 2025 After A Record-Breaking 2024, Tim Meyer and Zach Tindall, Producers Livestock
  • 1:00 p.m.          Lunch
  • 2:00 p.m.          Cattlemen's College Workshop (with Farm Credit Services)
  • 2:00 p.m.          Policy Session: Business Issues
  • 3:00 p.m.          Policy Session: Beef Products
  • 3:00 p.m.          Breakout Session: It Begins With a Brand, Dayna Wasserburger, TD Angus
  • 4:00 p.m.          Break
  • 4:20 p.m.          Policy Session: Cattle Production
  • 5:30 p.m.          Reception (tradeshow open)
  • 6:45 p.m.          Dinner (awards presentation)
  • 7:30 p.m.         Entertainment: Red Dirt Renegade

Friday, December 13

7:30 a.m.          Breakfast
8:30 a.m.          IBIC Annual Meeting
10:00 a.m.        ICA Annual Meeting

About the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA): The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association represents nearly 8,000 beef cattle producer families and associated companies dedicated to the future of Iowa’s beef industry. ICA’s mission is to “Grow Iowa’s beef cattle business through advocacy, leadership, and education.” www.iacattlemen.org.

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Scott Angus Cattle: A Family Tradition

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Scott Angus Cattle: A Family Tradition

This past summer, as the Publisher of “The American Cattlemen” magazine, I was able to embark on a trip across several different states. I was blessed to be able to meet some of the leaders in the cattle industry, leaders in genetics, innovations, and influence in agriculture. One of my stops included Scott Angus Cattle.

Located in Belgrade, Nebraska, Scott Angus Cattle is a family-owned operation with a rich history dating back to the 1930s. Founded by Leonard Scott, father Ronald Scott, the ranch has been dedicated to raising high-quality cattle for over eight decades.

The ranch has faced numerous challenges, including the devastating floods of 2019, which caused significant damage to their infrastructure and separated them from their cattle. However, these experiences have only strengthened their bond with the land and their commitment to raising quality cattle.

This operation the family still owns and operates it, and one additional employee. Today, the third generation of the Scott family continues the tradition of excellence. Marlin and Kelly Scott, along with their children, Abby and A.J. Ropers, and Sam and Stephanie Scott, work together to manage the ranch. Their dedication to their craft is evident in the well-maintained pastures and healthy cattle.

One of the ranch’s notable achievements is the acquisition of donor Sitz Pride 200B, mother of Stellar, from Sitz Angus. This valuable addition has contributed to the success of their breeding program. The family also employs a dedicated ranch hand, Robb Engel, who plays a vital role in the daily operations

Scott Angus Cattle is known for its high-quality cattle, which are raised in a friendly and approachable environment. The ranch’s commitment to ethical and sustainable practices is evident in their well-organized calving barn and their focus on feeding their cattle a nutritious diet.

The ranch has a long history of producing exceptional Angus cattle. Their success is a testament to their dedication to genetic improvement and sound management practices. There are a few different ways you can benefit from their genetics. They host “The Belles of the Grade Select Female Sale”, October 23, 2024.

They also host a spring production sale plus a private treaty listing, or you can purchase embryos directly from the ranch.

The Scott family is proud of their accomplishments and the progress they have made in growing their business. Their dedication to their land, their cattle, and their family is a testament to their enduring spirit and their unwavering commitment to excellence.

By Jessica Graham

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