October 15, 2025
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september 1,2025
Applications are due October 10th for the 2025 Annual Convention to be held November 10-12 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
ICA Announces heifer of the year contest for 2025
July 31,2025
Interest form, applications, and donor submissions are now available for the 2025 contest. The contest was revived in 2024 and serves to engage students in grades 7-12 as future producers in the beef industry.
ICA Backs National Policy Priorities from Common Ground Summit
July 25, 2025
The Idaho Cattle Association Board of Directors recently voted to officially support the Common Ground Summit—a collaborative effort held in April among national livestock groups to align on key federal policy priorities for the beef industry. The Idaho Cattle Association addressed the issues through our policy process, which included the board vote during the June meeting. While ICA does not have direct policy on every item noted, the board voted to support this effort, as both ICA and NCBA have long been engaged in addressing these issues on behalf of Idaho’s cattle industry. These priorities reflect what matters most to Idaho cattle producers and align closely with ICA policy. Below are ICA and NCBA policies that align with the topics raised at the summit.
Common Ground Priorities:
Protect Ag Tax Policy: Preserve stepped-up basis, expand bonus depreciation, and push for permanent estate tax reform.
- ICA Cow/Calf Council Resolution 7 Estate Taxes (New 10; Re-affirmed 21)
- NCBA Tax & Credit Committee Resolution 2.2 Death Tax (Amended 2023)
Improve Risk Management Tools: Strengthen LRP and ensure programs reflect regional needs.
- NCBA Agriculture & Food Policy Committee Resolution 1.11 Support for Programs to Mitigate Price Risk for Cow-Calf Producers (New 2020)
- NCBA Agriculture & Food Policy Committee Resolution 4.5 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program & Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Multiple Benefit Exclusion (New 2022)
Fix Ag Labor Programs: Reform H-2A to allow year-round access and simplify returning worker process.
- NCBA Agriculture & Food Policy Committee Resolution 6.8 H-2A or Agricultural Worker Program Enhancements (Amended 2022)
Support Livestock Hauling: Exempt haulers from ELD/HOS rules and increase weight limits.
- ICA Feeder Council Resolution 1 Transportation (Amend 99; Amended 00; Amended 06; Amended 19; Re-affirmed 24)
- NCBA Agriculture & Food Policy Committee Resolution 2.3 Livestock Transportation (New 2020)
Invest in the Next Generation: Expand loans, tax incentives, and mentorship for young producers.
- NCBA Tax & Credit Committee Resolution 7.1 Taxes—Modification of “At Risk” Rule (Amended 2020)
- NCBA Tax & Credit Committee Resolution 7.6 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program (Renewed 2022)
Idaho cattle foundation requests applications for livestock education
august 1, 2025
BOISE -- The Idaho Cattle Foundation is once again requesting submission of funding applications for education that advance the state's livestock industry.
View the press release, or visit the Idaho Cattle Foundation website for more information.
PRESS RELEASE : NCBA Statement Correcting Internet Falsehoods About mRNA Vaccines in Cattle
APRIL 4, 2023
The NCBA released a statement today regarding internet falsehoods surrounding mRNA vaccines in cattle - you can view the full press release here. Ag Proud podcast featurING IDAHO CATTLE ASSOCIATION
October 26, 2022
Host Homer Jaynes interviews Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) Executive Director Cameron Mulrony in this recording. They discuss growth in the state and how uninformed residents affect all of agriculture. They also talk about herd reduction nationwide and market impacts, extreme legislative movements concerning cattle in neighboring states, stock water rights, and a host of Idaho ranching concerns and challenges. Get caught up on many current industry issues before the ICA annual convention in Sun Valley! Annual convention internship application window open
August 15, 2022
The Idaho Cattle Association is proud to offer the opportunity for multiple internships at its annual convention to interested students. Selected students will be eligible for registration, meals, and lodging while participating in the convention and event facilitation. Potential applicants may download an application below and must submit requested items by Friday, October 7th, 2022 to [email protected]. ICA Board of Directors Nominations open
August 10, 2022
Nominations to the Idaho Cattle Association Board of Directors are now open for submission. A brief cover letter stating background of potential candidate, their leadership experience and interest to serve can be given directly to a member of the nominating committee, mailed to the Chair or mailed to the ICA office to be given to the committee. To view the positions available, and learn about the nominating committee and ICA bylaws pertaining to the process, please review the announcement here. Call for Resolutions
August 9, 2022
The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) is seeking submissions for new or amended resolutions from current members, to be put forward at it's annual convention to be held November 14-16 in Sun Valley, ID. The deadline to submit is Monday, October 3rd, 2022. You can view the full announcement here. Press Release: ICA Holds Summer Round Up Event
july 1, 2022
The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) recently held its annual summer meeting in Pocatello, ID June 6-7, 2022.
The meeting featured sessions on a variety of topics, as well as an annual Range Tour, which brings producers and agencies together to a nearby area of public or private lands to view and discuss potential solutions to industry issues. You can view the full Press Release here. 2022 Roles in Rangeland guide now available
June 29, 2022
The Idaho Cattle Association publishes a Reference Guide to help producers with determining agency and association roles, purpose and responsibilities within the beef cattle industry of Idaho. This guide serves as a starting point for problem solving various issues, as well as connections for education related to rangeland in Idaho. You can view the Roles in Rangeland Reference Guide here. ica releases 2022 summer round-up agenda
may 9, 2022
The Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) has released the agenda for it's 2022 Summer Round-Up, to be held in Pocatello, Idaho. The event will be held June 6-7 and will feature speakers on topics pertinent to the Idaho cattle industry landscape. Additionally, participants will have the option to either attend a range tour in the Mink Creek/Portneuf Wildlife Management Area or the annual golf tournament. Early registration closes May 23rd. Contact [email protected] with questions. Limited sponsorships still available.
MULTIPLE Comment Submissions open
October 12, 2021
WOTUS : Tell the federal government that you oppose overly restrictive regulations that will tie the hands of farmers and ranchers on conservation work. Cattle producers are some of America’s original environmental stewards and they provide crucial conservation benefits to our air, land, and water every day. They need regulatory clarity so they can keep running their operations, safeguarding our clean waterways, and feeding our nation.
NEPA : PLC worked with the Trump Administration to streamline NEPA and ensure the process wasn’t a hindrance to the important work livestock producers do to safeguard our natural resources. We have met several times with CEQ under the Biden Administration sending the same message. The 45-day public comment period will close on November 21, and you can submit comments via the PLC.
LABELING OF CELL-CULTURED PRODUCTS : The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published Sept 2 an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals under FSIS jurisdiction. FSIS will use these comments to inform future regulatory requirements for the labeling of such food products. The 60 day comment submission window closes on November 2, 2021.
Please see the individual links for further information on each topic and reach out to our office with questions, concerns or submissions.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
AUGUST 27, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 Idaho CattleWomen Scholarship Recipients! Students were selected from across the state and each receives a $1,000 scholarship to continue their education. Read more about each winner here. The Idaho CattleWomen would also like to thank individuals that support the scholarship program.
an open letter to bill gates
march 9, 2021
Bill Gates was recently interviewed by MIT Technology Review, where he claimed that "rich nations should switch entirely to synthetic beef". (MIT Technology Review)
In her Line Rider article this month, ICA Natural Resources Policy Director, Karen Williams wrote an open letter to Mr. Gates detailing how his words have the potential to deeply affect American cattle producers. In response to Gates' claim that switching to synthetic beef will help reduce the climate change issue, Karen responded that "Not only do cattle NOT present a significant threat in the climate change dialogue, but they actually provide a host of opportunities for improved carbon storage in landscapes across the country."