Our faculty and staff offer a wide range of services, including on-farm consultation, research and demonstration projects, and education programs. Each year the Iowa Beef Center helps campus and field specialists deliver the latest information directly to Iowa producers. The financial support of the Beef Center ensures Iowa producers have local access to nationally recognized experts and research. Improving and assuring quality. From the cow herd to the dinner table, the Iowa Beef Center continuously addresses quality in beef.
Programs emphasize quality beef production to assure consumers a safe and delicious product.
The Beef Center develops and uses benchmarking services such as record systems, software, and steer testing to help producers improve their bottom line. Joining forces with associations, alliances, and industry allies, the Iowa Beef Center provides technical support for the development and success of producer-directed beef supply networks. The Iowa Beef Center began operation in 1996 with a legislative mandate to support the growth and vitality of the beef cattle industry of the state. Leveraging the Advantages By coordinating Iowa State University s research, outreach, and service programs with efforts of commodity and farm organizations, other academic institutions, state and federal agencies and allied groups, the Center leverages resources that benefit the beef industry. Extensive use of electronic and traditional technologies enhances these programs and improves access to all Iowans.