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When thinking about the beef industry, Iowa is generally not the first state that comes to mind. However, Iowa has a booming beef industry thanks to readily available resources, and in fact, there are more cattle living in Iowa than there are people.

It was 80ºF in the days before Oct. 4, 2013. Leaves still graced the trees.

Progressive Forum is a compilation of viewpoints from cattle producers on a given topic. Hear what those with boots on the ground have to say about the issues.

What element of genetics/genetic selection do you put the most emphasis on at your operation?

For Amanda Raithel, a talented sketch artist living in Falls City, Nebraska, cattle are more than a job. They are her passion. She spends her working hours on the family farm with live cattle and her free time using an easel to draw the animals that she loves best. She especially enjoys them in the show ring.

Stewardship is the responsibility of overseeing and protecting something considered worth caring for and preserving that valuable content.

Raising and feeding cattle in an environmentally friendly way while operating efficiently and profitably is no easy task.